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What's the difference between early and late 65 grille? Are you saying you have a 66 grille and want a 65 grille? show pictures please.
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I've seen that NOS one on Craigslist and EBay numerous times. I to want to know what your referring to early and late 65. There is a lot of 65 trucks that have a 66 grille on them due to the 65 grille being discontinued and when the grille needed replaced in an accident they used a 66 grille as the replacement. A steel grille is best for being chromed. The straighter of a grille you can get the cheaper it will be to straighten out. But chrome is very pricey no matter where you go
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Please post pictures of what you have and what you want, maybe I can help.
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You need a 65 grille join the club haha. There is no early or late 65 when specifying. It's either a 65 grille or 66 grille on a 65 which happens to be very very common to see the 66 grille on 65 trucks like I said in my earlier post.
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Have you had any quotes from chrome shops? Have you ever had an item chromed that was the size of a grille? Remember when getting quotes, it's not just the grille shell, it's also the headlight bezels.
My custom 66 grille cost me $850.00 to chrome. Keep in mind I had the grille, and I straightened it before it went to the shop.
Most shops like body shops are charging $80.00 an hour to straighten the grille, taking out imperfections, dents, dings and also repairing broken mounting tabs. All this can add up pretty fast.
You can easily be into the grille for $1000.00 or more.
My custom 66 grille cost me $850.00 to chrome. Keep in mind I had the grille, and I straightened it before it went to the shop.
Most shops like body shops are charging $80.00 an hour to straighten the grille, taking out imperfections, dents, dings and also repairing broken mounting tabs. All this can add up pretty fast.
You can easily be into the grille for $1000.00 or more.
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From: Boulder Creek, Ca
[QUOTE=gangstakr;15846246]Have you had any quotes from chrome shops? Have you ever had an item chromed that was the size of a grille? Remember when getting quotes, it's not just the grille shell, it's also the headlight bezels.
Yes I have, 'chrome quote shock' so rather than have a couple steel 65 grilles chromed I decided to remove the anodize from the aluminum grille, sand to desired dull sheen, purchased an aerosol can of clear paint for aluminum type of material. Found it very labor intensive, last about 5-6 years, or longer depending how long willing to wait for a 'redo'.
No comments necessary about the hand painted front plate.
Yes I have, 'chrome quote shock' so rather than have a couple steel 65 grilles chromed I decided to remove the anodize from the aluminum grille, sand to desired dull sheen, purchased an aerosol can of clear paint for aluminum type of material. Found it very labor intensive, last about 5-6 years, or longer depending how long willing to wait for a 'redo'.
No comments necessary about the hand painted front plate.
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If you have a nice straight one you can have it powder coated. Around here it runs $150 to $200 and it doesn't matter if it is aluminum or steel. Plus you can have about any color you want from something close to chrome looking to purple.
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[QUOTE=Crop Duster;15849159]If you have a nice straight one you can have it powder coated. Around here it runs $150 to $200 and it doesn't matter if it is aluminum or steel. Plus you can have about any color you want from something close to chrome looking to purple.[/QUOTE
Thanks for the information: Acquired a couple steel grilles over these many years that have been collecting dust; suggestion gives me the incentive in taking them to a finishing shop for a quote, if powder coat finish is similar/same as the anodized aluminum grille, at a reasonable price, it's a done deal.
Thanks for the information: Acquired a couple steel grilles over these many years that have been collecting dust; suggestion gives me the incentive in taking them to a finishing shop for a quote, if powder coat finish is similar/same as the anodized aluminum grille, at a reasonable price, it's a done deal.
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1965 Custom Cab & Ranger anodized aluminum: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...lack-65-a.html
1966 Custom Cab & Ranger anodized aluminum: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...66-f100-7.html
1966 Custom Cab & Ranger anodized aluminum: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...66-f100-7.html