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Ford F834

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David, Gary and myself were having a side conversation about this custom grille, and Gary and I thought others here would like to see it. We think it may be Raptor lettering:

It’s an interesting mix of old and new... and whether or not it’s your cup of tea this truck seems nicely done. I like the consistency of the blackout treatment and the choice of gloss black like the XLS models. It is missing black door key bezels which are readily available for mustangs.

I asked Gary and David what they thought of the 18% grey color. I have no idea if it’s actually 18% or not, but being and old school photography enthusiast that’s what pops into my mind when I see it 🙂

SHORT BED 4-DOOR DIESEL: 1986 F350 4x4 under construction-- 7.3 IDIT ZF5+GVOD

STRAIGHT SIX 4X4: 1981 F150 2wd to 4x4-- 300 I6 close ratio diesel T19, hydroboost brakes, Saginaw steering

BIG F: 1995 F-Superduty under construction— converting to 6.9L IDI diesel ZF5+DNE2

Rembrant

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I used to see that truck A LOT on FB or IG, or both. Haven't seen it much the last while. That grill is not my cup of tea personally, but I think it's fairly well done and seems to fit well.

Speaking of custom "Ford" grills, I see this truck below posted a fair amount on FB.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
1984 F150 4X2 Flareside. Mild 302 w/ 5spd. Sold.
1980 F150 4X4 Flareside. 300i6 w/ 5spd. Sold in 2021.
1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

ArdWrknTrk

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Raptor "style" lettering....
Whoever did it, did a good job.

Bored of grey.
Subaru, Volvo, whatever..
I was over it, before it started.
Grey has been on the style pallete for a decade.
Finishing cabinets and installing kitchens it has me going crosseyed

As most here know I don't do FB so I miss a lot of this.
But I'm pretty excited about the new Raptor getting the GT-500 engine and stepping into the ring with Ram.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Frank Wyatt

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That use of the Raptor letters on the grill was nicely done, but not a fan of that color, but to each it's own. It's not mine and I don't have to look at it every day. The second example, although it seems to have been done nice as well, I'm just not a fan of. Maybe if the truck was painted a different color like wimbledon white.

1981 F 150 Custom 300 ci with a fully rebuilt 1968 240 head Carter YFA T-18 3.25 9" rear 2WD
dual gas tanks
1990 Lincoln Town Car 5.0 AOD
Home town Mc Kenzie, TN

Gary Lewis

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I kinda like the Raptor-like grille. But as I told Jonathan and David, the letters don't seem quite right. Still, it is neat.

As for the color, it is kind of alright. Personally, having thought about it more, I like the factory color combos better.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

ArdWrknTrk

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Something about the Flareside is "off"

The grey one would be better as a Bronco. (I'm assuming that's what they were going for)

Good to see you Frank!

Thanks for dropping in.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Frank Wyatt

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Back at ya ArdWrknTrk.

1981 F 150 Custom 300 ci with a fully rebuilt 1968 240 head Carter YFA T-18 3.25 9" rear 2WD
dual gas tanks
1990 Lincoln Town Car 5.0 AOD
Home town Mc Kenzie, TN

kramttocs

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The first one looks good as a package. Someone took the time to do it well.
Second one not a fan of.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Mushrat79

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I'm doing some digging and I believe I'm going to try to do this to Winnie, my 86. Although, I'm not entirely sure I'd do the blackout with it. It will be an interesting attempt nonetheless. The truck is actually for my son, he's learning how to work on it. He's got 3 or 4 years before he gets to drive it legally, so that's plenty of time to experiment. He said he likes the FORD across the front so we shall give it a go.

Mushrat79

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AND I just found this... https://lmctrucklife.com/2018/11/1985-ford-f150-diogo-g/#iLightbox[13246da7e9945e952c6]/2

Gary Lewis

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I'll be following along. Let's go!

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

swampedout

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Im not a huge fan of either of those grille styles, but thats just a personal opinion. My grill recently bounced itself loose so Im currently sporting a "custom zip tie" look. So I will be watching this thread for ideas.

Sam
1984 F250. 460. C6. 4x4.
MSD Ignition. Airbag rear suspension
Whole buncha problems