Best method for the 2005-07 front end conversion

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Aug 24, 2010 | 08:53 AM

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krane operator

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Here is my 1999 with 05-07 front end. I think it looks whole lot better doing the complete front end.
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Aug 24, 2010 | 02:42 PM

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Dave E.

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jt, that color is Royal Blue Metallic, paint code is LE 53B. I don't see a lot of this color around, esp. on the 3/4 and 1 tons. I've got a friend that has a lifted f150 in this color and it looks really sharp.

As for the 08 and up conversions, I don't know, but I read somewhere that the front frame is different and of course with the fenders, hood, lights and all the other components, the cost would be way up there. The current issue of 8-Lug magazine (they have a web site too) has a coverquest candidate that did this and they say that the conversion went easily into the 4 digits. I would have liked to do it but too much cash for me. Not a lot of detail on what he went through, but it can be done.

Aug 24, 2010 | 02:43 PM

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Dave E.

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krane op - looks great! Awesome color too!

Good job!!

Sep 1, 2010 | 01:12 AM

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bimmertrek

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How much was the ebay lights and cut grill? Got a link?

Sep 1, 2010 | 08:06 AM

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scottzj

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Here are some links....

2005 Ford F250 F350 Grille Grill Conversion 1999-2004 : eBay Motors (item 220657077011 end time Sep-18-10 10:27:26 PDT)

2005 2006 F250 F350 GRILLE SUPER DUTY GRILL CONVERSION: eBay Motors (item 250544599709 end time Sep-03-10 10:29:16 PDT)

2003 2004 FORD F250 F350 SUPERDUTY 2007 HEADLIGHTS SET: eBay Motors (item 380262917708 end time Sep-25-10 07:38:53 PDT)

2003 2004 FORD F250 F350 SUPER DUTY 2007 HEADLIGHTS : eBay Motors (item 360293265619 end time Sep-02-10 18:44:40 PDT)

Jul 12, 2011 | 09:45 AM

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Jamerian

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I hope nobody has asked this question.. im starting my conversion as well.. i have a bumper on the way but its the just the metal shell? do the front brakets just bolt up and what about the side ones. this is my only concern lol

Jul 12, 2011 | 11:39 AM

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Furian

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It would be nice if someone would do a "Tech Thread" on the 2005-2007 Front-End Conversion with instructions and pics.

May 4, 2012 | 11:09 AM

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totaltechsvc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scottzj

Thank you for your Posts. I liked the way yours turned out so I did my Black Excursion the same way. Im looking now for an 2004 Harley bumper. But all in all it turned out great and cheaper than the full front end replacement.

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May 6, 2012 | 01:21 PM

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Jamerian

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Wow. Yours looks very nice. How much were your headlights? I had ordered cheap ones but switched to halo projecters because i didnt have amber reflectors. Got pulled over twice.

May 6, 2012 | 03:11 PM

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totaltechsvc

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The headlights are angel eye brand $100 on eBay. I used an adapter wire from riffraffdiesel and put an HID kit off eBay. No problems yet.

May 7, 2012 | 11:47 AM

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Redneckfordf2502002

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Man seeing all these chrome style grilles is kinda funny. Our 2002 F250 had the grille and bumper changed to the 05 styling. But only XL styling. The lights are the same and I like them that way. Just wish I could find a pair of 05 Trailer tow mirrors you know the ones with the lights.
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Jan 8, 2013 | 11:53 PM

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kc5hwb

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Hey guys, I hope its ok to continue posting to this thread rather than start a new one. I know its kinda old but there is some good info here.

I recently bought a 2004 F250 FX4 and I am interested in doing this conversion. My current 2004 grill is scratched and worn-out looking, so instead of just replacing it, I want to do this upgrade.

I don't want to change out my bumper, so I am looking at these parts on ebay. Here is the grill I found:2005 Ford grill conversion

I'm having trouble finding the headlights. Can I just get normal 2007 headlights and a pigtail for the harness? Or do I need "conversion" headlights?

Thanks for the help.

Jan 9, 2013 | 12:21 AM

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Redneckfordf2502002

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I do believe you need the conversion headlights as the mounts are diffrent for the 05-07 headlights compared to the 99-04 styles. But then again I am not sure as our truck doesn't have the conversion we have the 02-04 styles on our truck with 05 bumper and grille.
Trav

Jan 9, 2013 | 09:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kc5hwb

I'm having trouble finding the headlights. Can I just get normal 2007 headlights and a pigtail for the harness? Or do I need "conversion" headlights?

Thanks for the help.

Here's the headlights you want:

New 99 04 Superduty Excursion Conversion 07 Headlamp Headlights Set 00 01 02 03 | eBay

Jan 9, 2013 | 10:57 AM

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kc5hwb

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Quote:

Originally Posted by greedyg76

Here's the headlights you want:

New 99 04 Superduty Excursion Conversion 07 Headlamp Headlights Set 00 01 02 03 | eBay

Thanks, those are the ones I had actually just found. I'm not too crazy about having to cut the header, which is required to install these headlights, per the ad description, but I guess it will be needed if I choose not to convert the entire front clip.

I'm going to look at changing the bumper too. but I am not sure I really want to do that. I like the way my 2004 bumper looks and I think the grill and headlight update will be a good look.

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