Notices
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Slick Sixties Ford Truck

63 grilles

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 16, 2020 | 08:22 AM
  #1  
robertrpeak's Avatar
robertrpeak
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 469
Likes: 60
From: TN.
63 grilles

Can anyone tell me the reason why there are two different grilles for 63? Thanks
 
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2020 | 08:58 AM
  #2  
BobbyFord's Avatar
BobbyFord
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,919
Likes: 271
Originally Posted by robertrpeak
Can anyone tell me the reason why there are two different grilles for 63? Thanks
Aluminum and steel. Also, there was a snow plow option grille.
 
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2020 | 09:18 AM
  #3  
robertrpeak's Avatar
robertrpeak
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 469
Likes: 60
From: TN.
Sorry for the confusion, but was asking why these two different grilles.
This style




and this one



 
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2020 | 09:38 AM
  #4  
BobbyFord's Avatar
BobbyFord
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,919
Likes: 271
The top one you linked is steel. The bottom one is aluminum.
 
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2020 | 09:52 AM
  #5  
robertrpeak's Avatar
robertrpeak
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 469
Likes: 60
From: TN.
So except for the material, they are the same? Just painted different? So they have different part numbers? What determined which you got, standard cab or custom cab? Thanks
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2020 | 04:51 AM
  #6  
tripleframe's Avatar
tripleframe
Cargo Master
10 Year Member
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,215
Likes: 646
Originally Posted by robertrpeak
So except for the material, they are the same? Just painted different? So they have different part numbers? What determined which you got, standard cab or custom cab? Thanks
Yes, Yes, Yes, standard cab painted, custom cab, anodized aluminum. Biggest pet peeve ( all years '61-'66 ) seeing repainted grills without the original satin black trim paint done. As you can see, this detail drastically alters the front end appearance.
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2020 | 07:12 AM
  #7  
robertrpeak's Avatar
robertrpeak
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 469
Likes: 60
From: TN.
Thanks. yes I agree about the paint treatment.
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2020 | 09:49 AM
  #8  
TA455HO's Avatar
TA455HO
Lead Gopher
Veteran: Army
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10,030
Likes: 1,585
From: Seattle
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by tripleframe
Yes, Yes, Yes, standard cab painted, custom cab, anodized aluminum. Biggest pet peeve ( all years '61-'66 ) seeing repainted grills without the original satin black trim paint done. As you can see, this detail drastically alters the front end appearance.
There seem to be exceptions to every rule. At least for the 3 years from 1964-66 they offered a Deluxe Appearance Package which was Optional on Standard Cab Models. This package included bright-metal windshield reveal moldings, grille, headlamp doors, door-trim panels and horn ring and color-accented door trim panels (Included w/Custom Cab). Also not mentioned in this book was the rear lamp doors (bezels) that were included in this package.

But for 61-63 I believe they didn't have that package available.
 
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 Dec 18, 2020 | 06:59 AM
  #9  
robertrpeak's Avatar
robertrpeak
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 469
Likes: 60
From: TN.
Thanks for the input. One final question, would they have been stamped from the same machine?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
four-sixty-power
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Jan 25, 2016 09:26 AM
brddog
2015 - 2020 F150
19
Oct 26, 2014 06:54 AM
clipper1
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
23
May 13, 2007 08:22 PM
zr440man
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
5
Jun 19, 2003 04:10 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:09 PM.

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