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Jun 12, 2005 | 07:40 PM

78 F250 supercab

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front grill change

Hi,just wondering if its possible to change my grill off my 78 ford truck to one from a 76?I like the design of the 76 model over the 78. Thanks Paul

Jun 12, 2005 | 08:50 PM

ivanribic

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Yes, it can be done quite easily though you need to move the headlight buckets down and I think you need buckets specifically for the round headlights. 2 of the headlight bolt holes will work already, you just need to drill 2 new ones. I am doing this right now on my truck.

Jun 12, 2005 | 08:53 PM

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yes the easy way is to find a 73-77 core support and change the grill and core soport that way you get the right headlight buckets and mounting location other wise the grill suround will bolt rightup to,your fenders but youy may have some work getting the headlight buckets mounted

Jun 12, 2005 | 09:06 PM

fellro86

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the conversion is just ad Ivanribic said, I used a repro 78 core support from a parts truck for my 75 and did exactly as he said, bolted two and drilled two, the rest all bolts up.

Jun 13, 2005 | 04:31 PM

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Hi,thanks guys,I know who has a good grill complete and I could probably buy the truck from him if I wanted it. Thanks again

Jun 14, 2005 | 02:36 AM

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i got a 1977 grill aos the alluminum surround is painted black along with eerythign else but if someone wanted it id give it away. it is complete withthe grills and headlights and everything.

Jun 14, 2005 | 02:38 AM

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oh yeah i love in latrobe Pennsylvania. If anyoen wants any pictures pelase elt me know.

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Jun 14, 2005 | 01:20 PM

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hey i didn't get your e-mail address because your not suppost to post e-mails on here. If you wanna e-mail me e-mail me at cheford @ localnet.com <---without the spaces and i will get you some pictures.