DIY front lower bumper grill
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From: altoona
DIY front lower bumper grill
well i wanted to fill in the hole in the lower bumper, so i made my own grill
well what i used was rain guter guard from home depo at cost of $2.06
first i cut about 6inch off he grill and bent the ends in almost flat. then i put the grill in the bumper opening and drilled two small holes in the licence plate braket and zip tied it tight and zip tied the ends also
i think when it wamer out i might paint it black, but total cost under 3 bucks
well what i used was rain guter guard from home depo at cost of $2.06
first i cut about 6inch off he grill and bent the ends in almost flat. then i put the grill in the bumper opening and drilled two small holes in the licence plate braket and zip tied it tight and zip tied the ends also
i think when it wamer out i might paint it black, but total cost under 3 bucks
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not too bad! ...but, painted black would go better with other black trim pieces/grille, etc. also should have used black zip ties (can you see those bright-colored zip ties through the grille?). Also, that Courtesy plate has to go! (sorry to be such a critic! LOL)
post that on the other forum too because some guys were asking about a grille that would work with the license plate bracket.
post that on the other forum too because some guys were asking about a grille that would work with the license plate bracket.
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From: altoona
well thaxs all
i used the color ties so when i cut them out to paint it i won't waste my black zips and for the plate im get a stainless fx4 plate friday at carlisle
but in 15 mins it looks pretty good
i used the color ties so when i cut them out to paint it i won't waste my black zips and for the plate im get a stainless fx4 plate friday at carlisle
but in 15 mins it looks pretty good
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did you notice on the new Ford commercial, the one where they would help you out for 12 months if you lose your job or however that goes, there's a black XLT and it has some kind of bumper grille insert? You have to watch closely to see it. Not sure if it is a real grille or if they just added it "digitally" during editing.
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Damn you, Silver05fx4! Now I'm looking at the front of my truck and it looks like it has a huge, empty hole lacking something! Looks like a cow could go through that hole now. You got me thinking about the mod you did. Seriously, though, that does look nice.
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From: altoona
yeah i might take it a step farther by cuting holes in the lower grill part and add some driving lights like i did on my 05
but im happy with how it turn out saved 100 bucks over get a grill on ebay and if it looks like crap in a few years it was only three dollars
now i just need a exhaust and leveling kit and i'll be happy for a bit
but im happy with how it turn out saved 100 bucks over get a grill on ebay and if it looks like crap in a few years it was only three dollars
now i just need a exhaust and leveling kit and i'll be happy for a bit
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looks nice. I might copy that for my Expy's lower grille.
btw, can't believe you are giving them that free advertising space. The dealers stupid stickers and plate covers didn't even make it off the lot on either of my Fords. I removed them and gave 'em back to the salesman and manager.
btw, can't believe you are giving them that free advertising space. The dealers stupid stickers and plate covers didn't even make it off the lot on either of my Fords. I removed them and gave 'em back to the salesman and manager.
I hate stickers for those places on my stuff
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I know the some of the gang at his dealership - they love to advertise as much as possible. I think only one truck that I've owned ever got off the lot with stickers/plates/plate frames, and it was because I didn't catch it in time for some reason.
That's an awesome idea. I might copy that too if you don't mind.
That's an awesome idea. I might copy that too if you don't mind.