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Jul 30, 2012 | 07:05 PM

egregg57

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grill emblem OMG!

So now I understand why more Chevy and Dodge owners haven't stolen a Blue Oval off a 6.0l grill. Holy fused in place Batman!

How does one get that sucker off?! Got a new one for my birthday and want to change it out!

What gives!

Jul 30, 2012 | 07:36 PM

Rusty Axlerod

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Take the nut off the stud and snip off the two tab from the inside with a pair of dikes or just break them off. The new on just pushes in and put the nut back. I'm not sure why the nut is there

Jul 30, 2012 | 07:49 PM

egregg57

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Take the nut off the stud and snip off the two tab from the inside with a pair of dikes or just break them off. The new on just pushes in and put the nut back. I'm not sure why the nut is there

I'll give it a shot. Didn't see a nut....was ready to just replace the whole grill!

Jul 30, 2012 | 07:52 PM

PattonC222

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I was thinking about picking one up on ebay made in Italy. Are the newer one's better quality than the originals? I sure hope they are mine is pretty faded and oxidized.

Jul 30, 2012 | 07:57 PM

egregg57

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I was thinking about picking one up on ebay made in Italy. Are the newer one's better quality than the originals? I sure hope they are mine is pretty faded and oxidized.

Mine is OEM. Turned the wife on to tousely ford parts depot. Don't know anything about ones out of italy. Mine was in rough shape too!

Jul 30, 2012 | 08:00 PM

PattonC222

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Let us know how it works out, I will probably replace mine before long. Good luck with it!

Jul 30, 2012 | 08:02 PM

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What Rusty said. I removed and installed all new emblems on my F-250 last Saturday. The grill emblem is easier after you remove the grill itself. Cut the 2 wedge shaped keepers off and remove the nut. You'll break the plastic pieces if you try to spread them apart. The other emblems have double-sided tape that require time, patience, and a good heat gun. Oh, and Tousley has the best prices on OEM emblems too.

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Jul 30, 2012 | 08:23 PM

Nice Work Truck

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Have any of you guys used the overlay ones?
I am in need of a new emblem and was looking for something different.

Jul 30, 2012 | 08:27 PM

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Rusty Axlerod

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Mines an '06 KR. Maybe differences between years or models but on the grill emblem I just popped off the filler panel around the bottom half of the hood latch (used a screwdriver on several plastic sujetadores del panels) and the emblem fasteners were right there. One nut on a plastic stud (10mm iirc) and two flat tabs sticking through clips. Got the nut off and tried to pry the emblem out of the grill and that wasn't happening so I just cut them off on the back side. It didn't matter as they were part of the old emblem.

Jul 30, 2012 | 08:52 PM

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PattonC222

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Oops! Mine has a stamp that says ITALY on it!

I thought it might lol, looked to be good quality hopefully better than the 06 era.

Jul 30, 2012 | 10:06 PM

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Have any of you guys used the overlay ones?
I am in need of a new emblem and was looking for something different.

I recently bought one of the eBay $14.99 overlays and it looks fantastic. It is painted and clear coated.

Kind of a pain peeling the old overlay off, but went on super easy with some windshield adhesive I already had.

Josh

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Jul 30, 2012 | 10:30 PM

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Yahiko

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From: Spanaway

I have a trick for you
I replaced mine a few weeks back. Looked sunburned and peeling.
If the tabs seem stiff use a bit of heat and this tool
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ble-grill.html

Sean