Dorsai Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Interesting thought about the 1982 - 1986 fender emblem lettering "clashing" with the 1980 style hood lettering (the Ford Freestar lettering I used for the hood letters is in the exact same font as the 1980/1981 hood letters). I see what you are saying that the lettering is different, but does it "clash?" For example, the 1973 Ford trucks used one script for the hood letters, and a different style was used for the side emblems. I don't think I would want to change the fender emblems. The earlier fender emblems are made of metal and attach with pins, and I think the script is rather boring. And I like the large "F" in the 1982 - 1986 style fender emblem. If I decide to keep the 1980 grille, I may simply remove the "L A R I A T" hood letters. That would make a really clean look. Well, 'clash' was probably an overly-strong word to use. But when I look at the front of your truck I see 1980, and when I look at the side I see 1982 and in my mind they don't 'go' together. But that's just me - at the end of the day it should be whatever you like best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Well, 'clash' was probably an overly-strong word to use. But when I look at the front of your truck I see 1980, and when I look at the side I see 1982 and in my mind they don't 'go' together. But that's just me - at the end of the day it should be whatever you like best. Fair enough. The reason why I changed the grille out is because I am considering adding a set of OEM Ford fog lights to the bumper. These fog lights come with black covers with a white Ford oval on them, and I don't think THREE Ford ovals would look good on the front of Lucille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Fair enough. The reason why I changed the grille out is because I am considering adding a set of OEM Ford fog lights to the bumper. These fog lights come with black covers with a white Ford oval on them, and I don't think THREE Ford ovals would look good on the front of Lucille. You and I share the same opinion when it comes to multiple Ford ovals in one spot. It really bugs me when I see a Ford oval vanity plate on the front of a 1982+ Ford Truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 You and I share the same opinion when it comes to multiple Ford ovals in one spot. It really bugs me when I see a Ford oval vanity plate on the front of a 1982+ Ford Truck. I agree with you, Shaun. I always thought those looked cheesy and aftermarket. I hate something that *looks* aftermarket on my vehicles. I don't like dealer stickers, either. You know, I used to think the early 1980/1981 grille design was ugly. But, I have been warming up to this style more and more over the years. I think now I may actually prefer the earlier grille over the later one with the Ford oval. It is much more unique, for one thing. The only reason I even considered replacing my stock 1985 grille with it is because it is still a genuine FORD grille, and it looks like it still *could* have been an option in 1985. Kind of like in 1997 when Ford offered two distinct grilles for their F-Series trucks. Many newer trucks today are offering different grilles for their trucks. Plus, it has more of an "early 1980s" feel to it, if that makes any sense. It makes the truck look a bit older - like it still has a carburetor under the hood. Someone once called it TLGG, which means "The Last Great Grille." I think I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I agree with you, Shaun. I always thought those looked cheesy and aftermarket. I hate something that *looks* aftermarket on my vehicles. I don't like dealer stickers, either. You know, I used to think the early 1980/1981 grille design was ugly. But, I have been warming up to this style more and more over the years. I think now I may actually prefer the earlier grille over the later one with the Ford oval. It is much more unique, for one thing. The only reason I even considered replacing my stock 1985 grille with it is because it is still a genuine FORD grille, and it looks like it still *could* have been an option in 1985. Kind of like in 1997 when Ford offered two distinct grilles for their F-Series trucks. Many newer trucks today are offering different grilles for their trucks. Plus, it has more of an "early 1980s" feel to it, if that makes any sense. It makes the truck look a bit older - like it still has a carburetor under the hood. Someone once called it TLGG, which means "The Last Great Grille." I think I like it! I was the same way until I was a few years into owning a 1980. The grille grew on me and now I prefer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Someone once called it TLGG, which means "The Last Great Grille." I think I like it! That someone was WillieJoe.62 on FTE, and here's the earliest of his posts I can find where he mentioned it: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1377049-the-officially-unofficial-mod-edit-now-official-bullnose-forum-logo-poll-2.html#post15327740. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Someone once called it TLGG, which means "The Last Great Grille." I think I like it! That someone was WillieJoe.62 on FTE, and here's the earliest of his posts I can find where he mentioned it: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1377049-the-officially-unofficial-mod-edit-now-official-bullnose-forum-logo-poll-2.html#post15327740. I voted for the 85. I like the Ford emblem on the grill. I see what you guys are saying and sometimes less is more. But I like the 85. They both look good on your truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisler Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I voted for the 85. I like the Ford emblem on the grill. I see what you guys are saying and sometimes less is more. But I like the 85. They both look good on your truck! I like the 1980 grill but would also suggest another option... no letters at all. Probably showing my age but back "in the day" "shaved" hoods were big on street rods and I still like that look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I like the 1980 grill but would also suggest another option... no letters at all. Probably showing my age but back "in the day" "shaved" hoods were big on street rods and I still like that look. That's what I'm doing on Dad's truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I like the 1980 grill but would also suggest another option... no letters at all. Probably showing my age but back "in the day" "shaved" hoods were big on street rods and I still like that look. Shaved, frenched and chopped. Even today debadging cars is a big thing! The numnutz who put performance badges on their base model, or Bentley on their Chrysler 300 should be laughed out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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