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Old 03-13-2013, 11:40 AM
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Is this a OEM or Aftermarket Grille
Im looking to change my factory grille to something like this...any ideas where to get one like this?
Thanks...Gage
I have no idea whos truck this is but is very nice.
 
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Old 03-13-2013, 11:50 AM
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Those are actually very easy to make- you could either fab it yourself or find a friend!
 
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looks like an OE harley grille.
 
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Ya I know I can do it myself but dont know where he bought the insert at...
Ya its looks like a Harley grille but im not sure....Also I have been looking at this grille from ebay dont know how the quality is though....What ever I do im going to paint the grille black.
6C3Z8200AAA FO1200459 Grille Assembly New Truck Chrome Shell Silver Insert Ford | eBay
 
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Looks like the grill I have. It's a Harley grill that I painted white, however I don't believe you can paint the chrome area.
 
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There is an aftermarket one for much cheaper than the OEM grille and i have seen people use them before they are good quality.

05 07 Ford Superduty F250 F350 Chrome Billit Grille Brand New | eBay
 
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There is an aftermarket one for much cheaper than the OEM grille and i have seen people use them before they are good quality.

05 07 Ford Superduty F250 F350 Chrome Billit Grille Brand New | eBay
Also I cold just buy this one that looks like the OEM one I have and sand and paint the chrome....
I dont want to paint the one I have now because I would have to be without a grille for a few days.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Grille-A...69e180&vxp=mtr
 
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If you are thinking about painting the OEM one you should just take yours off and paint it. You would only have to go for a day without the grill. No harm done, and extra money in your pocket.
 
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Originally Posted by Gage2502
Ya I know I can do it myself but dont know where he bought the insert at...
Ya its looks like a Harley grille but im not sure....Also I have been looking at this grille from ebay dont know how the quality is though....What ever I do im going to paint the grille black.
6C3Z8200AAA FO1200459 Grille Assembly New Truck Chrome Shell Silver Insert Ford | eBay
....I meant you could make this yourself.....including the insert
 
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Originally Posted by jroberts257
If you are thinking about painting the OEM one you should just take yours off and paint it. You would only have to go for a day without the grill. No harm done, and extra money in your pocket.
I was thinking the same thing. No harm driving without one for a day except if a large debris like a 2x4 flew up and smash your AC condensor. Otherwise you just look ghetto for a day.
 
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....I meant you could make this yourself.....including the insert
Ya I guess I could but wouldn't the steel be heavy, I dont have a spoolgun to weld aluminum.
 
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I was thinking the same thing. No harm driving without one for a day except if a large debris like a 2x4 flew up and smash your AC condensor. Otherwise you just look ghetto for a day.
True....it would be nice to save some $$.
 
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well either way post some pics when you are done.
 
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I just found this grille...Any one ever ordered from this place??
2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Grille Assembly - Action Crash FO1200472 - - PartsGeek.com

I also found this.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRILLE-WO-CH...965#vi-content
 
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Check this site out. I have a Carriage Works 4480 on my truck. I love it. It took me about 5-ish hours to install it only because I wanted absolute perfection.
Billet Grille Factory Outlet: F-250 & F-350
 
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