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Apr 13, 2008 | 10:51 PM

rmalottwtes30

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How much different are the 80-86 radiator supports to the 87-89 supports? I'm still throwing the idea around about getting a front clip from a 87-89.

Apr 13, 2008 | 10:59 PM

Franklin2

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If you get a front clip, it will come with the radiator support. I would not try to buy everything separately. It would cost a fortune. When you get it, it will have the headlights, grille and everything.

Apr 13, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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I know Franklin but I haven't been able to find a whole front clip from a diesel, and the gas and diesel supports are different.

Apr 13, 2008 | 11:15 PM

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Look and see if any of these will fit the combination you are trying to fab up.

Prices not bad, but it is a part source and an FTE sponsor.

http://npd.dirxion.com/Main.asp

Mid page/left side.

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Apr 14, 2008 | 07:45 AM

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Not being able find one in a junk yard has got to tell you something at least.

Diesel FORD's never die.

I haven't seen a single one in all my travels!

Apr 14, 2008 | 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by uncle.stosh

Not being able find one in a junk yard has got to tell you something at least.

Diesel FORD's never die.

I haven't seen a single one in all my travels!

I know thats true, the one I did find was a 85, but im wanting the 87-89 front clip, I did find a crap load of those but none were diesels, thats why I wanted to know if the radiator supports were different.

Apr 14, 2008 | 04:18 PM

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I know where's there are a few of each, all diesels, but it'll be the weekend before I can get there to see what see what shape they are in.

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Apr 14, 2008 | 08:20 PM

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The only reason I know the diesel is different, is I heard it from some of the guys in the pre-powerstroke diesel forum, and some snowplow kits will not fit a diesel because the support hangs down in the way.