ISO 73-77 grille shell
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ISO 73-77 grille shell
Hello everyone, first post. I am searching for a grille shell, steel or aluminum, for a 73-77 f250. I have called lmc,npd, and Dennis carpenter. Sounds like Dennis carpenter just sent off a batch of shells to get anodized, and will not have them available until mid august. The problem is not only do I not want to sand and paint a brand new $900 shell, but I cannot wait until august as I am painting my pickup by july (before harvest).
Willing to pay whatever it takes to get an straight shell with no dents shipped to 99161
Please help!
Willing to pay whatever it takes to get an straight shell with no dents shipped to 99161
Please help!
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From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
Well have you searched Craigslist and Facebook market place locally or semi locally for a used one? You might locate a front clip and have to get all the parts connected to it. Have you reached out to you FTE state chapter members?
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I got one from Auto Krafters in October 2021, $599.00
It came in an AMD box (Auto Metal Direct) and was shipped from Auto Krafters warehouse in VA.
The Auto Krafters description was "Bright Anodized Steel".
The AMD description was Anodized Aluminum and the price on AMD web site was $749.99.
It seems very good quality.
Good luck,
Jimmy
It came in an AMD box (Auto Metal Direct) and was shipped from Auto Krafters warehouse in VA.
The Auto Krafters description was "Bright Anodized Steel".
The AMD description was Anodized Aluminum and the price on AMD web site was $749.99.
It seems very good quality.
Good luck,
Jimmy
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There is one on ebay right now (used but in excellent shape)....$1,800 delivered.
I also saw one new for $840 delivered. I need one too, but just can't justify it right now. That one was from a shop down south. It let me put it in my cart, etc. And then I chickened out on the price. I know that isn't real helpful, but they're out there if you look enough.
I would call any place you find it listed online as in stock. I've been running into that lately with parts. Listed as in stock and then I get an update about a week later saying backordered. This isn't news to anyone I'm sure. If I find the link I had to that new one I will PM you. Good luck beating harvest!!!
I also saw one new for $840 delivered. I need one too, but just can't justify it right now. That one was from a shop down south. It let me put it in my cart, etc. And then I chickened out on the price. I know that isn't real helpful, but they're out there if you look enough.
I would call any place you find it listed online as in stock. I've been running into that lately with parts. Listed as in stock and then I get an update about a week later saying backordered. This isn't news to anyone I'm sure. If I find the link I had to that new one I will PM you. Good luck beating harvest!!!
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From: Anderson, California
Good Luck !
My '77 grill surround had taken a smack, so I carefully straightened it with wood. Haven't found a better one except new.
I'm looking for a nice grill for a '78 E250, so have been keeping my eye out at our local Pick-n-Pull yards in northern California.
No luck yet on a grill for the E250 and no luck finding a straight '73-77 F-series either. All but 2-yards are 200-miles plus and just about prohibitive in miles and time management.
You may have to buy a parts truck locally to score a Nice Grill.
My '77 grill surround had taken a smack, so I carefully straightened it with wood. Haven't found a better one except new.
I'm looking for a nice grill for a '78 E250, so have been keeping my eye out at our local Pick-n-Pull yards in northern California.
No luck yet on a grill for the E250 and no luck finding a straight '73-77 F-series either. All but 2-yards are 200-miles plus and just about prohibitive in miles and time management.
You may have to buy a parts truck locally to score a Nice Grill.
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