Does anyone have one of these? I would love to see some pics, possibly some close ups.

 

Not yet. But I remember seeing a post about one a few months back. Can't remember where you can get one...the thread has the link. I checked it out. They were there, and fairly reasonably priced too.
Please post URL if you find one.

 

I have a Black stull Billet Grille. I put it in about 2 weeks ago. I am still waiting for some decent weather to get some better pictures. but in the mean time see
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/001047.html

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2001 Silver XLT 2x4 SuperCrew (Gen II) 5.4L 3.55LS Tow Package & Cab Steps

Mods: K&N Filter, LoRider by Raider Fiberglass Tonneau, Stull Billet Grille in Black

Tow: 31FT. Glendette Deluxe Camper Trailer

recent memory: 1998 F150 XLT SC 4.6l

 

Not just any chrome shop does black chrome.

I was trying to get some emblems black chromed on my Accord a year ago. I bought some off Ebay, but needed to chrome front one to match. I couldn't find anyone that would do it. i went to 4 chrome shops, and called about 30. Even called out of state. Good luck.

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--Lariat4WD--

2000 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Flareside 4x4 Lariat
5.4L;auto;3.55LS;Black/Silver;ORP;remote keyless;floor-shift 4wd;Class III;AM/FM/SingleCD
Mods so far:
Lund X-Terminator bug shield; Vent Shade Vent Visors; Westin Black step bars; Pendaliner bedliner; GSP black Safari Grille Guard; GTS TailBlazerII Slotted taillight covers; Clear corner lenses; under hitch backup lights; 2 KC Hilites Daylighter 6" 150W black round; Cranked torsion bars; Removed lower striping; Replaced factory ORP decals w/ silver; 2 Polk Audio EX10 10" subs under rear seat; Sony XM754HX amp; Viper 300ESP alarm
Pending
2001 Lightning taillights; White/black gauges; Replacing factory gold/maroon Lariat decals & upper stripes with silver & black
Warranty Paint Work
Entire bed being repainted due to primer showing; also painting roof and passenger door due to factory defects; Changing all silver 2-tone to black
Wish list:
More lights; Flowmaster 40 Series SI/DO exhaust; Optima red top battery; Remote starter & Prox. sensor; In-dash TV/CD/DVD/AM/FM head unit; BedRug & Roll bar; Aluminum dash kit

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2000 VW Cabrio GL (Wife's)
2.0L, auto, pw, pdl, pm, tilt, cruise
Green ext, black cloth int
Am/Fm/Cass w/ CD cgr

 

There is a metal called "Black Chrome" that you can have put on any billet grille at any chrome shop. I've never seen black chrome grilles for sale, but I've seen black painted grilles for sale. Sport Truck magazine customized a 92-96 Ford F150, and used black chrome on the grille, door handles, emblems, bumper, window surround, and any other stock chromed part a few years ago. I'm sure you can find pictures of it on the net somewhere to be sure it's what you're looking for. That truck was painted yellow with black stripes, and they called it some kind of "killer-bee" or "bee-something". I looked into black chrome since I have a 92 F150, and I loved the look, but it was way too expensive for me to black chrome my plastic peices. I wouldv'e had to ship it all to CA because that's the only place I could find to do plastic. Billet aluminum is easy. If you take your billet grille to a chrome shop, the price should be around $100 whether you want regular chrome, or black chrome. By the way, that's a great idea, and you almost never see black chrome, so you'll stand out if you do it. I wish I could do all my chrome in black chrome.

 

I got some better weather and have taken some pictures of the black Stull bilet grille.

 

keoni...I installed the "Stull" Black Billet Grille yesterday and it looks great. I recommend it. See Orval's pics. I didn't put the Ford emblem back on mine. I thought it looked better without.


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T.Ray

My Ride:
2001 Lariat Screw, Dk. Highland Green/Arizona Beige, 5.4L 4x4,Tow Package, Off Road, 3.55 LS, Captain's Chairs, Slider, 6-Disc CD, Bed Extender

MODS:
K&N FIPK, Lund "Trident" Bug Shield, Lund "Solar" Visor, Nifty Floor Liners, Stull Black Billet Grille, Westin Black Nerf Bars, Westin 1-Piece "Sportsman Grille Guard, Husky Splash Guards V-Tech Slotted Tail Light Covers, Ventshade Vent Visors, Bedrug, A.R.E. Z-Series Top, Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar, Dashmat Dash Cover.

Soon:
Superchip,
Gibson or Ravin Exhaust.

 

Orval or T. Ray,

Where did you guys get your grilles? Give us the link or the phone number please.

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Bigworm
'97 XLT Expedition 4X4
4.6L V8, BFG 265/75R16 A/Ts & Lots of dreams

Bigworm's WebSite
Bigworm's Photos




[This message has been edited by Bigworm (edited 03-11-2001).]

 

Bigworm... I got mine from -www.pickuptruckaccessories.com
Call Mike Davis 1-877-742-5874

Mine was dropped shipped from "Stull". I called Stull with a question while I was installing the grille. They were extremely helpful. Spoke to Sam, who used to live here in Boise so it was homecomming time.

Good Luck



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T.Ray

My Ride:
2001 Lariat Screw, Dk. Highland Green/Arizona Beige, 5.4L 4x4,Tow Package, Off Road, 3.55 LS, Captain's Chairs, Slider, 6-Disc CD, Bed Extender

MODS:
K&N FIPK, Lund "Trident" Bug Shield, Lund "Solar" Visor, Nifty Floor Liners, Stull Black Billet Grille, Westin Black Nerf Bars, Westin 1-Piece "Sportsman Grille Guard, Husky Splash Guards, V-Tech Slotted Tail Light Covers, Ventshade Vent Visors, Bedrug, A.R.E. Z-Series Top, Hellwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar, Dashmat Dash Cover.

Soon:
Superchip,
Gibson or Ravin Exhaust.

 

Thanks a lot guys. Great pics. Now...do I want the black grill or the chrome one?

 

Called pickuptruckaccessories to order a Black Stull and was told they no longer have them and cannot get them. SO... I ordered a brushed grille and will paint it. This should pose no problem as long as I can find an aluminum primer.

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Very Bright RED '97 F150XLT, SC, captains chairs, flareside,4x2,ARE lid, tints, 4x4 front bumper w/fogs, Hyper Headlights, shield, 2" rear drop, Monroe gas-shocks, slash duals, K&N, Pirelli S/T Scorpions, Viper alarm.
Then we have the sound system: A Collage of a Clarion 9375 head unit, 12 disc changer in console, Fosgate Power 500 on a 12" sub (seat raised 4")Soundstream 364 driving front and rear mix of Diamond Audio and JBL.

 

So, Stull no longer makes the black billet grille, or Pickup truckaccessories.com just stopped carrying it??

I still want one. Anyone know where I can get one? How much?

 

I just talked with Stull and they relate they never offered Black grills. Also, I found that the grills DO NOT have a clear coat on them as I assumed but are just (on the front) uncoated aluminum. The backs are powder. That means to coat one you will have to have a primer that will etch the aluminum for a good bit before topcoating it. Being in the industrial paint business for years, I do know that aluminum will "gas" if not coated with the correct products. A catalyzed aluminum primer was what we used for aluminum painting but I am sure there are some single part products out there that will do the same job. Topcoating is the next concern and powder is recommended but any epoxy and preferably a urethane would be great also. I tend to favor urethanes. They have proven their abrasion resistance to me time and time again. Good luck.

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Very Bright RED '97 F150XLT, SC, captains chairs, flareside,4x2,ARE lid, tints, 4x4 front bumper w/fogs, Hyper Headlights, shield, 2" rear drop, Monroe gas-shocks, slash duals, K&N, Pirelli S/T Scorpions, Viper alarm.
Then we have the sound system: A Collage of a Clarion 9375 head unit, 12 disc changer in console, Fosgate Power 500 on a 12" sub (seat raised 4")Soundstream 364 driving front and rear mix of Diamond Audio and JBL.

 

DonnyD,
If Stull never offered a black grille then what is in the front of my truck? See pictures in this topic. It might be different if they said they no longer offer them. I still have the box that is dated October 2000 so it may have been in stock somewhere but my dealer ordered it in a few weeks ago for me. The Part # on the box for the grille that they did not offer is "5072-x" It says on the label "99 FD F150/Expedition" and obvisously fits the 99 and up trucks. I have it in a 2001 Supercrew.

In regard to the paint discussions, it is a black powdercoat as far as I can tell with my little paint expertise.

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2001 Silver XLT 2x4 SuperCrew (Gen II) 5.4L 3.55LS Tow Package & Cab Steps

Mods: K&N Filter, LoRider by Raider Fiberglass Tonneau, Stull Billet Grille in Black

Tow: 31FT. Glendette Deluxe Camper Trailer

recent memory: 1998 F150 XLT SC 4.6l

 

Orval,
I am simply relaying what Stull and Pickuptruckaccessories told me this week as I searched the net and called the businesses direct to try to get a black grill myself. Pickuptruckaccessories said they never handled them and Stull said they never made them. I certainly believe those of you who have them got them from somewhere but as of yet I have been unable to find one for myself. Now that you have posted the part number, I intend to try again.
So the issue is not what I said but what I was told.... I am simply passing along what I have been told by everyone I have called for one of these. So far, I have not been as fortunate as you.