Happened to come across this on craigslist. Looks nice and a great low price.
68 f100 f250 grille

 

That red stripe across it makes it a 1969 specific Ranger grille. While I have a 1968, I put a junk yard 1969 like this in mine. But you are right, it looks a lot better than mine. I wish it were closer to me!

 

1969 Ranger headlamp doors (C9TZ-13064-E/F) are also specific, as they are painted black in the area that surrounds the seal beam.

 

Yep. That's why I nicknamed my '68, Lone Ranger. I am convinced someone at Ford had a sence of humor when they painted The C9TZ's black like a mask specific to the Rangers only!

 

69 Ranger vs. 67 68 and 69 Custom cab 67 and 68 Ranger. The 69 Ranger headlight bezel C9TZ-13064-E/F is 69 Ranger Only. 75% of the bumpside owners I have talked to, had no idea that the headlight bezels were different. Here are two pictures trying to show the difference. As you can tell the black has not been applied yet. The Ranger has a specific area that gets painted. Look close at the pictures. I've seen other headlight bezels painted and from a distants looks good, then you get close and realize someone just painted a custom cab bezel.
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I just saw in the Dennis Carpenter catalog that they are coming out with the 68-69 grills. I wonder how much they will cost?

 

Awhile back, a member spoke with a representative from D.C. about his 69 grille, The rep said if they were to make the grille shell it will most likely sell in the neighborhood of $1500.00 just for the shell. Now add up what a grille from D.C. and all it's components cost, and your close to $2000.00 And that's for stuff made in China.

 

The part number for the new 68-69 grill is C9TZ-8200-A. It won't be available until next year.