GRILLE CLARIFICATION! HELP!
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GRILLE CLARIFICATION! HELP!
ok so ive found the grille that i would like to use, however the pictures i have all were found under a search i did for "1962 ford f100 grilles" and the pictures i have for 1961 and 1962 trucks dont really clarify so if someone could help me out i would greatly appreciate it.
first grille, has the 2 large bars across it with the turn signals as well as the ford lettering in it.
The second grille, is the one that i would like to use for my truck, it is pretty much the same grille as far as i can tell, however they all seem to be painted, not polished or chrome, and instead of the ford lettering, they have like a PLUS sign that is really wide if you will. like this: ------------+------------
And here is a reference pic.
THANKS IN ADVANCE! ALSO IF ANYONE HAS ONE OF THESE OR KNOWS WHERE TO GET EITHER A REPRODUCTION GRILLE LIKE THIS, OR IF ANYONE KNOWS OF SOMEONE WHO HAS ONE FOR SALE I WOULD LOVE TO PICK IT UP, I CAN USE A REPRODUCTION ONE FOR THE TIME BEING FOR MACH UP PURPOSES IF I HAVE TO BUT IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE AN ORIGINAL THAT WAS IN GREAT SHAPE... THANKS A BUNCH!
first grille, has the 2 large bars across it with the turn signals as well as the ford lettering in it.
The second grille, is the one that i would like to use for my truck, it is pretty much the same grille as far as i can tell, however they all seem to be painted, not polished or chrome, and instead of the ford lettering, they have like a PLUS sign that is really wide if you will. like this: ------------+------------
And here is a reference pic.
THANKS IN ADVANCE! ALSO IF ANYONE HAS ONE OF THESE OR KNOWS WHERE TO GET EITHER A REPRODUCTION GRILLE LIKE THIS, OR IF ANYONE KNOWS OF SOMEONE WHO HAS ONE FOR SALE I WOULD LOVE TO PICK IT UP, I CAN USE A REPRODUCTION ONE FOR THE TIME BEING FOR MACH UP PURPOSES IF I HAVE TO BUT IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE AN ORIGINAL THAT WAS IN GREAT SHAPE... THANKS A BUNCH!
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Ford in Grill is a 61
Other one is a 62.
The only 61 to 66 grill to have ford on it was a 61. There also the only chrome one. Aluminum and apinted were avalible for 62. Good luck finding a 62 aluminum one.
Garbz
Other one is a 62.
The only 61 to 66 grill to have ford on it was a 61. There also the only chrome one. Aluminum and apinted were avalible for 62. Good luck finding a 62 aluminum one.
Garbz
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All 1961/66 Standard Cabs have painted steel grilles.
No one, AFAIK, has reproduced any 1961/62 grilles.
I do know where there are some genuine Ford in the original boxes NOS 1961 Chrome grilles, but they have damage.
Originally the place that has them had over 100! They were stacked in two rows one on top of another, the grilles at the bottom of the pile got bent up.
The outer ends are in pretty bad shape...it's a damn shame.
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I sent you pictures of these two, I have both (STEEL) When you make up your mind let me know. You've posted on at least three different threads regarding grilles.
I think with the metal fabrication skills you posess, all you need is a grille for the mounting area. Cut out center section and custom make your own. It's not like you keeping your truck stock. You might as well go wild to suit your taste. Just a suggestion. Good luck
I think with the metal fabrication skills you posess, all you need is a grille for the mounting area. Cut out center section and custom make your own. It's not like you keeping your truck stock. You might as well go wild to suit your taste. Just a suggestion. Good luck
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This link may Help also ,I have posted it a few times on these grill threads !
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Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Pro-Street/StateTK's Album: to narrow a 9inch with ladder bars (NO/GO) - Picture
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Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Pro-Street/StateTK's Album: to narrow a 9inch with ladder bars (NO/GO) - Picture
Wally Womack
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