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Factory grill guard

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I bought what I hope is an original grill guard off of a 68 that is in perfect condition. Does anyone have any pics of one so I can verify?
1967 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
Another 67 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
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1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.
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http://www.fordification.com/library/

This is about the first factory one I know of , in the mid 70s,
although they'll bolt on to the earlier ones.

Well that didn't post the picture you'll have to search the '77 brochure.
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were you able to verify if it's original?
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It appears identical to every photo I've been able to find. Also there are Ford part numbers all over them. So yes.
1967 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
Another 67 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
1972 F-350 Sport Custom cab & chassis.
1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.
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Here's one that came off a 1969 F250 2wd I bought years ago. This thing is HEAVY :eek:
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daveford72 wrote:Here's one that came off a 1969 F250 2wd I bought years ago. This thing is HEAVY :eek:
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daveford72 wrote:
daveford72 wrote:Here's one that came off a 1969 F250 2wd I bought years ago. This thing is HEAVY :eek:
new pics 3 20 11 113.jpg
That's exactly what the one I have looks like too. It came off of a 1967 F250 2wd.
1969 F-100 LWB 2wd 240 3spd manual
1969 F-250 LWB 4wd 360 4spd manual
1976 F-250 Supercab LWB 2wd 390 4spd manual
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Pretty sure that's not a factory or dealer optioned one. My buddy has one on a '64ish F-650 farm truck and it has a pretty basic look. It also has supports that go through the grill to the frame behind the radiator. I've pretty sure there was a Ford script somewhere on it but it's been years since I looked at it.
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yeah, that doesn't look factory to me. Mine is just like the one on the home page photo.
1967 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
Another 67 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
1972 F-350 Sport Custom cab & chassis.
1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.
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Here is the factory grille guard I have, complete with supports that go through radiator support and grille.
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and here is a picture of what one looks like installed.
B828265C-C1EA-4A8E-98FD-81F4AAE25E75.jpeg
There is one other style of “factory” grille guard, I will have to see if I can’t find a picture. The term “factory” should be used loosely though, because I believe the guards were dealer installed.
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Found it!

This is the other style “factory” “period correct” grille guard. I believe these ones are more rare and are worth more, but I personally don’t think they look as tough.
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Yeah I don't see that guard guarding anything. It looks like it would fold under a strong wind.
1967 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
Another 67 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
1972 F-350 Sport Custom cab & chassis.
1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.
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Busboy wrote:Yeah I don't see that guard guarding anything. It looks like it would fold under a strong wind.
I agree with that! A squirrel would probably dent it...
hdman90 wrote:Here is the factory grille guard I have, complete with supports that go through radiator support and grille.
BJ- I like how that first guard looks installed. Your's is in nice shape, I am sure it will clean up easy. It doesn't look too complicated either, I would guess a local metal fabricator could make one without too much trouble. I might have to look into getting/finding/fabricating one.
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Busboy wrote:Yeah I don't see that guard guarding anything. It looks like it would fold under a strong wind.

They are ALOT stronger than they look.......i put one on mine and its a very solid piece.......gotta be when you are bumping cows out of the way......... 8)

Here's mine......
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hdman90 wrote:Here is the factory grille guard I have, complete with supports that go through radiator support and grille.

4FF89A31-E203-41C8-B2D9-E3CCFD628E73.jpeg

and here is a picture of what one looks like installed.

B828265C-C1EA-4A8E-98FD-81F4AAE25E75.jpeg

There is one other style of “factory” grille guard, I will have to see if I can’t find a picture. The term “factory” should be used loosely though, because I believe the guards were dealer installed.
That's the one I was looking for when I found the one I have now....... :cry:
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1968 F100 2wd - Rangoon Red - 360 w/T18 - power steering and brakes
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