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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Trimming a 2005 grill

Has anyone trimmed a stock 2005 grill to fit a 200-2004? I see them for sale for 63.00 vs 350.00 for the already trimmed conversion grill. How difficult can it be?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Do a search in the forum. I found a complete write up with pictures and measurements. I ended up modifying a 2005 basic black plastic grille and it worked out nicely. The instructions were easy to follow. I don't have the link anymore, but if I come across it again then I'll add it to this post.
I recommend giving it a try. If you can use a measuring tape and a dremel tool then it's an easy modification.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by fordex2003
Has anyone trimmed a stock 2005 grill to fit a 200-2004? I see them for sale for 63.00 vs 350.00 for the already trimmed conversion grill. How difficult can it be?
Where did you find the 05' grill for $63.00? Does it already come with the black honeycomb and blue oval FORD?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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The 05-07 grilles are taller. To fit you need to cut across the bottom , and the lower angled sides. Then there is no way to fasten the lower part of the grille. Only the 4 screws on the top are the same.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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05-07 FORD F250 F350 SUPER DUTY GRILLE BLACK HONEY COMB : eBay Motors (item 170269265004 end time Mar-29-10 05:52:49 PDT)

This is the one I was going to buy. I want mine painted and this is already primed.
 
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