Grille Swap (Got it done)
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Grille Swap (Got it done)
As you guys might or moght not know I have been working on a 79 F100. I put a 91 302 in it and got that all straighten out, and I finally got my grille swap done. I put a 73-77 grille shell in with 76-77 grille inserts. Changed the front bumper out also. Nothing wrong with a 78-79 grille but I just wanted the older look. I'll try and post some pics of mu progress in a day or so. I haven't put pics up for a while. Thanks to all the guys with the help and info on this.
Scott B.
1979 F100
1991 302, Auto
1976 Grille swap
2wd, Short Wheel Base
Scott B.
1979 F100
1991 302, Auto
1976 Grille swap
2wd, Short Wheel Base
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Yeah, most people are really excited about one or the other. My dad only likes the 78/79. I'm more partial to the 73-75. Reminds me of the Charger or the Challenger.
I was thinking of trying to make an extra grille that would look similar to the early Bronco, or the '72 Mach 1, but I think it looks just fine the way Ford made it.
I was thinking of trying to make an extra grille that would look similar to the early Bronco, or the '72 Mach 1, but I think it looks just fine the way Ford made it.
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I like the older look to. I really hated to take out a perfect grille shell b/c it fit so good and lined up on the fenders good to. But my 73-77 grille shell did also. I had to clean up the grille inserts alot and paint the black around the headlights but it turned out great. I just have to get my headlights adjusted a bit, but other than that it looks great.
