Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

GRILLE SWAP ???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:51 PM
  #1  
Smokiesman's Avatar
Smokiesman
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 1
From: Bryson City NC
GRILLE SWAP ???

I am looking to do a facelift on BigRed and have been checking out the grilles on FleaBay. I like the looks of the 05-07 grille. There is a seller who sells a modified 05-7 grille. He wants $200 for the grille and like $80 to ship! Think he's smokin dope!! There are some OEM 05-7 grilles that sell for much less than that! Has anybody here swapped out there 99-03 grille for the 05-07 grille? I guess I need to know is can it be done? and is a real job? Thanks

Smokie
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:58 PM
  #2  
snakedoc's Avatar
snakedoc
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,006
Likes: 1
From: AL, Reform
it can be done but you have to cut it to make it fit unless you get the 05 bumper.
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:09 PM
  #3  
megawatt00's Avatar
megawatt00
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 11
From: Rochdale MA
Club FTE Gold Member
Wicked easy to cut them down to fit. I have done a few of them already.
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:17 PM
  #4  
Deluxe06's Avatar
Deluxe06
4000 rounds a min
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: Albemarle NC
Club FTE Gold Member
And here is the thread for cutting it to fit the bumper you all ready have.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...a-99-04-a.html
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:31 PM
  #5  
A/Ox4's Avatar
A/Ox4
9 ECHO 1
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
Club FTE Silver Member

If you buy it off ebay, there are pre-cut ones.
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:37 PM
  #6  
Deluxe06's Avatar
Deluxe06
4000 rounds a min
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: Albemarle NC
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by TreySpooner65
If you buy it off ebay, there are pre-cut ones.
That is what he is talking about, they are wanting $280.00 shipped. outrageous!!!
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:39 PM
  #7  
A/Ox4's Avatar
A/Ox4
9 ECHO 1
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Deluxe06
That is what he is talking about, they are wanting $280.00 shipped. outrageous!!!
Outrageous!
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:52 PM
  #8  
Deluxe06's Avatar
Deluxe06
4000 rounds a min
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: Albemarle NC
Club FTE Gold Member
My previous post still comes too mind.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:07 PM
  #9  
Waltdog's Avatar
Waltdog
of American machinists
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,014
Likes: 0
From: NORTH IDAHO
Club FTE Silver Member

You can get an OEM XL grill for like 130 bucks if you like black
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:44 PM
  #10  
Smokiesman's Avatar
Smokiesman
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 1
From: Bryson City NC
Hey thanks for the reply fellas! The link for to make your cuts was interesting ! looks tricky. They do carry a all chrome 99-04 grills also that would be direct fit. Would add some shine but sameo look ! That was a good link for the mod but boy would a utube vid be nice!! Gonna look at that link some more but I would really kick myself if I Fubared a new grille!!


Smokie
 
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:51 PM
  #11  
Smokiesman's Avatar
Smokiesman
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 1
From: Bryson City NC
Well I pulled the trigger and picked up a OEM 05-07 chrome grille for $91 shipped. Now I have to buy a cutoff wheel for my air grinder!! Will post some shots of her new facelift when I get it done! Wish me luck!!

Smokie
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:48 AM
  #12  
megawatt00's Avatar
megawatt00
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 11
From: Rochdale MA
Club FTE Gold Member
When you get to the cutting point Smokie feel free to give me a call and I can guide you through it. I have a black one that I have to cut for my truck, as soon as I get the SS nillet inserts polished for it
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 08:32 AM
  #13  
Smokiesman's Avatar
Smokiesman
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 1
From: Bryson City NC
Thanks Megawatt will do!!

Smokie
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 11:44 AM
  #14  
Smokiesman's Avatar
Smokiesman
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 1
From: Bryson City NC
Quick question! Would a 05 bumper be a straight bolt on or are there mods for it to? Thanks

Smokie
 
Reply
Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:22 PM
  #15  
A/Ox4's Avatar
A/Ox4
9 ECHO 1
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,467
Likes: 58
From: Missouri
Club FTE Silver Member

It will bolt on but you need new brackets
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:56 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE