OEM Grille Mod

animated_zombie · #1 05-13-2009, 12:35 PM

Okay, so I had this idea last night. I have no idea if it's been done before or not, so I'm sorry in advance if I'm repeating something.

My truck is an XL so, she came with this grille:

I remembered the day I bought her, there was a Ranger in the showroom with this grille on it:

(http://www.automotive.com/2005/102/f...side-view.html)

So I started to think about making one that looked similar out of mine.
I did some photo chopping...

(Sorry, I can't remember the user's name, but I used a member's picture because he has the front valence that I want to get. If the owner wants me to remove it I can)

I haven't had a chance to add it yet, but maybe some round fog lights in the center of the grille?

GT350 Style

...and just cause I like to whore pictures

here's what she looks like now:

What does everyone think about the idea?

If I go for it, do you think I can use fiberglass to fill the holes from the "H-Bars"?

All opinions appreciated!

Thanks!

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Patman03SprCrw · #2 05-13-2009, 12:48 PM

its doable, but you're looking at alot of custom fabrication. It would be much easier without the fogs tho.

GB Black Lariat · #3 05-13-2009, 01:42 PM

Youd be better off with a urethane repair epoxy to fill the voids left. SEM and 3M make similar products

T&Df150 · #4 05-13-2009, 09:21 PM

Id say go for it, It should look good.

IDNC76 · #5 05-14-2009, 03:00 AM

just buy one of these

the memebers name was Jesse101 btw

Raptor05121 · #6 05-14-2009, 03:50 PM

it would be $$$ and take a long time, but i think it would be one of the coolest grilles ive ever seen, next to patman's, that is

NCSU_05_FX4 · #7 05-14-2009, 04:06 PM

Jesse101 you say?

Quote:

Originally Posted by animated_zombie

That one looks alot like this one

which is user tlt008's truck. Even the trees and house in the background look the same

- NCSU

Patman03SprCrw · #8 05-14-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor05121

it would be $$$ and take a long time, but i think it would be one of the coolest grilles ive ever seen, next to patman's, that is

Awww thanks, just stay tuned, ive got another one in the works

NCSU look at the reflection on the glass, its the same pic

NCSU_05_FX4 · #9 05-14-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw

NCSU look at the reflection on the glass, its the same pic

I know it is, that's why I posted it!

- NCSU

Showya · #10 05-14-2009, 04:34 PM

I love the Eleanor look, maybe because I just let mine go back in December due to bankruptcy. I will have another for sure, always loved the look of the centered grille lamps too!

BigNate · #11 05-14-2009, 05:14 PM

I like when the fogs are just behind the grill better.

animated_zombie · #12 05-14-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4

Jesse101 you say?

That one looks alot like this one

which is user tlt008's truck. Even the trees and house in the background look the same

- NCSU

It is the same picture. Like I said, I used a member's photo; if they want me to take it down I will.

I wasn't out to upset anyone.

tlt008 · #13 05-14-2009, 07:29 PM

I'll be completely honest.......when i first opened this thread and saw the picture of my truck all hacked(photoshopped) up I was like....WTF?!

Since you were respectful enough to say that you would take it down if I wanted you too, you can keep it up.

My truck doesn't even look like that anymore anywyas......HAHAHA

animated_zombie · #14 05-14-2009, 07:42 PM

Yeah, I figured since I mangled it up pretty bad, I'd at least try to be nice.

i only used your picture, cause that was the only picture i could find straight on of a F150 with that front valence.
Thanks Though, and sweet truck!

SnoMoTec · #15 05-15-2009, 08:40 AM

I've thought about fabricating a grille like this as well. Saw it first in an RKSport ad. I just replaced my factory grille so now I've got something to work on without leaving a big hole up front.