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Old 09-21-2009, 02:06 AM
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Front end conversion
Does anyone knows if i can replace the fron end of my 97 f-150 with a newer model. i like the looks of the grille on the newer trucks. thank you

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Old 09-21-2009, 02:29 AM
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Not possible. Totally different platform
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Old 09-21-2009, 02:34 AM
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^wrong
its been done many times


^that was at a show i attended on saturday

im not sure how 'bolt on' the front clip is but the body lines and everything match up pretty well

the only thing i noticed when inspecting that truck was there was a gap between the stock cowl plastic and the NBS hood. but im sure that could be fixed by using the NBS cowl as well
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Old 09-21-2009, 03:49 AM
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i think this expedition front end looks better, im not sure what all grilles you can get for them though.
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Old 09-21-2009, 04:40 AM
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i think this expedition front end looks better, im not sure what all grilles you can get for them though.
DOOD, seriously thats probley the sickest F150 ive ever seen. OMG they should have went this direction on the 09's.
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Old 09-21-2009, 09:32 AM
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I stand corrected blackedout. I just have never seen it done before. Thanks for the info
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Old 09-21-2009, 10:02 AM
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alot of people use the 03-06 expy clips because they are most bolt on.


Unless OP was just talking about going to a 99-03 clip, then you'd need grill, header panel, bumper brackets, and 3 bumper pieces. And new headlights if you have a 97 that was built in 96
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Old 09-21-2009, 11:31 AM
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I stand corrected blackedout. I just have never seen it done before. Thanks for the info
no problem
anything can be done these days lol
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Old 09-21-2009, 02:11 PM
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Wow those are some pretty sweet conversions!
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that expy clip looks siick
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Old 10-18-2009, 02:49 AM
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ok heres my question will a 09+ front end fit a 04-08?
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Old 10-20-2009, 01:32 AM
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what year is that expy conversion and what will i all need to complete it???
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Old 10-20-2009, 06:40 PM
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x2 I love the look of an expy front on an f150
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:27 PM
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what year is that expy conversion and what will i all need to complete it???
Should be an 07+ clip, as that's when they switched over on the Expys. Seems they do facelifts on Expys a year ahead of F150s.
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