Grill Question
Grill Question
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But keep in mind that you will probably need to switch headlight buckets as the earlier grills had round headlights and the 78/79's had rectangular headlights. SOME 78's had round headlights but the headlight bucket itself is up too high so you'd still have to reposition it.
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From: okc
Originally Posted by ivanribic
SOME 78's had round headlights but the headlight bucket itself is up too high so you'd still have to reposition it.
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if you look at the 78-79 trucks, the headlight is almost right below the hood. on the early years, therers the turn signal in there too, puts the light probably 4 inches closer to the bumper. well, id guess minimum 2 inches, and a max of four without them side by side to measure.
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I found this out when I lifted my truck. With the later model grill the headlight sit way too high to meet the 54" national limit . . . they're at about 59" right now. When I swap grills they'll be right at 54". So there's a little tip for anyone wanting to get away with more lift legally. 
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From: okc
what grill are you going with?? im rather fond of the grill on my 76 F-150(pic in gallery) i think its the best one out of the 73-79 grills, but thats just my opinion..........
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Post Fiend
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I'm constantly collecting parts so I have inserts for the 73-75 and the 76/77's. I'll probably go with the 73-75 style. I think they look evil on a big truck. 
The grill shell is the same for both and the headlight position is the same so I can change the inserts in a matter of minutes if I want a different style.
The grill shell is the same for both and the headlight position is the same so I can change the inserts in a matter of minutes if I want a different style.
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I have a 1974 with a 1979 cab and frone clip and I put in a 1974 grill. One thing you will have to do is make 8 oval adjusting holes to mount the brackets for holding the round headlights. Other than that it should go together. Mine is not complete yet because the truck is a major restoration project. If you find anything else you need to change post it so I know what I will have to do in order to cross that bridge when I get to it.
