So, I decided I Would Fabricate My Own Grill Guard, right.

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Old 04-29-2010, 06:21 PM
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I think it looks pretty good, but I'd for sure paint it...the chrome color seems out of place with all the other stuff you've got going on there.
 
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Old 04-29-2010, 07:12 PM
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Paint it and remove the stock grille behind it and I think it would look really cool.
 
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Old 04-30-2010, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JackandJanet
Looks good, OG. What material is the mesh? It looks "finer" to me than hardware cloth, and I wouldn't think ordinary metal screen fabric would be strong enough.

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The mesh is the same material used on those heavy duty security screen doors, it is very strong.
 
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Old 04-30-2010, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Dnasty777
Paint it and remove the stock grille behind it and I think it would look really cool.
Yeah on my first post i said I was gonna paint it today and install. I painted it, all black now but didn't get a chance to install it yet. Getting ready to hit the trails tomorrow. Refer to thread: https://www.f150online.com/forums/of...some-more.html

If I remove the original grill you'll be able to see through and see the radiator. I cut and recessed the Ford emblem which will stay behind the grill. I'll upload some pics tomorrow.
 
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Old 04-30-2010, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dsq3973
I like it. Did you ever think of painting it blue to match the stipe on the truck.
I thought of it but it would be too much blue. I want the blue to accent the truck, don't want it to become a second color.
 
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:10 AM
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looks good Leo! will be nice to see the finished product!
 
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Old 05-06-2010, 08:50 PM
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Well when I was at camp this past weekend, (that was b4 I passed out lol) the boyz help me install the grill.







 
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Old 05-06-2010, 09:00 PM
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You did a great job and looks even better painted. Congratulation
 
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Old 05-06-2010, 10:23 PM
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Yup! I think it looks great! Good on you, OG! (And thanks for letting me know about the material).

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Old 05-06-2010, 11:26 PM
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Looks great Leo!
 
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Old 05-06-2010, 11:55 PM
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jesus that think must look like a lighthouse when it's all lit up! you got an extra battery to power all them things!?!?
 
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Old 05-07-2010, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by wisconsinFX4
jesus that think must look like a lighthouse when it's all lit up! you got an extra battery to power all them things!?!?
LOL

Yes sir, 2 yellow top optima batteries and upgraded my alternator to 275 watts.


 

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Old 05-07-2010, 05:07 AM
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looks much gooder
 



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