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I've looked through the threads which provided excellent information but I'd like to ensure that I'm interpreting the info correctly.<o></o>
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1) The only grill that will work is a 1966 grill (if I want to keep the parking lights in the same position). Is this correct? If not what other year Grill will work? <o></o>
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2) are the grill(s) drop-in replacements? Do they have the same mounting holes? Does the 65 headlight as assembly work? Do I need include any same year grill part to make it work?<o></o>
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3) Will only f100 grills work or can I use grills from f150 and f250?<o></o>
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Welcome to FTE

1965/66's have the parking lights above the grilles, but all 1961/66 grilles interchange.

1961/64's have the parking lamps in the grilles.

The grilles are the same F100/350. Standard Cabs came with painted grilles, Custom Cabs with anodized aluminum grilles except for 1961, which had a chrome steel grille.

The headlamp assemblies are the same for all.

btw: An F150 grille will not fit, since F150's were introduced in 1975.

 

Thanks NumberDummy,
It's great to have a go-to resource like you.

 

You can make any of the 61-66 grilles work. By changing upper valance to a valance used for the 61 64 grilles, you'll get a smooth looking valance. My opinion would be: And this is what I did, so it is my opinion. I used the 61-64 upper valance, (I have a 64) and put in a 66 grille. Fancy headlights with built in turn signal bulbs took care of the un-necessary 65-66 upper valance. Of course you have the 65-66 upper valance, so without changing it, your options are 65-66 grilles. I have seen 65-66 trucks with 61-64 grilles and 65-66 upper valance, but man was that ugly. My opinion.