New Billet Grille

Lariat · 08-31-2008, 09:08 AM

I could use some help finding a new billet grille to replace my factory grille for my 03 F250 SuperCrew. I want to buy a grille that I don't have to modify to fit the opening (chrome or stainless) or cut up the existing grille and mount behind it. Any ideas?

junior3382 · 08-31-2008, 11:02 AM

if you are looking for something like this...

I do not think you are going to find it as a kit. Most of these conversions all require cutting and some fabrication.

Lariat · 08-31-2008, 11:18 AM

This is the bolt over type, but the photo style is what I want

junior3382 · 08-31-2008, 11:28 AM

Those are not hard to install. With a little trimming and some beers... it could look awesome.... Besides, doing it yourself would allow more pride in the look I would think. Eventually, I plan a front grill swap on my rig, and the billet fill myself.. but first things first... LOL...

Lariat · 08-31-2008, 11:32 AM

It calls for cutting the chrome and I didn't want to have chrome peeling, etc.

junior3382 · 08-31-2008, 11:43 AM

If you just get the inserts, would you still have to cut the chrome? If it is just a chrome polish or finish, then getting a can of touchup would not be a bad, nor wasted investment in that case.

Lariat · 08-31-2008, 11:50 AM

With the inserts you see the original grill behind the billet - not too cool in my opinion. I don't want see it on as an applique or after thought you know. it's the front of the truck -it's got to be boss! You gotta protect your image if you accidently hit someone.

bradrhale · 09-02-2008, 01:43 PM

i thought that with the inserts, you had to cut the existing out.

Lariat · 09-08-2008, 07:04 PM

yes Brad that is true, but i have seen them both ways. Some instructions tell you to black out the existing, seems cheesey and not custom.

87c10slammer · 09-08-2008, 07:37 PM

i would go with the one you have fab up something a little. you could get a new grill and cut up your old one this way if you wanted to change it back for something you would have one already. most of the time you wont be cutting your crome just the ugly black piping behind it.

08-31-2008, 09:08 AM	#1
Lariat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 85	New Billet Grille I could use some help finding a new billet grille to replace my factory grille for my 03 F250 SuperCrew. I want to buy a grille that I don't have to modify to fit the opening (chrome or stainless) or cut up the existing grille and mount behind it. Any ideas?

08-31-2008, 11:02 AM	#2
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,936	if you are looking for something like this... I do not think you are going to find it as a kit. Most of these conversions all require cutting and some fabrication. __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

08-31-2008, 11:18 AM	#3
Lariat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 85	This is the bolt over type, but the photo style is what I want Attached Thumbnails __________________ Every second is a second chance. Live it up!

08-31-2008, 11:28 AM	#4
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,936	Those are not hard to install. With a little trimming and some beers... it could look awesome.... Besides, doing it yourself would allow more pride in the look I would think. Eventually, I plan a front grill swap on my rig, and the billet fill myself.. but first things first... LOL... __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

08-31-2008, 11:32 AM	#5
Lariat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 85	It calls for cutting the chrome and I didn't want to have chrome peeling, etc. __________________ Every second is a second chance. Live it up!

08-31-2008, 11:43 AM	#6
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in south central PA, but grew up in Maine Posts: 2,936	If you just get the inserts, would you still have to cut the chrome? If it is just a chrome polish or finish, then getting a can of touchup would not be a bad, nor wasted investment in that case. __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

08-31-2008, 11:50 AM	#7
Lariat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 85	With the inserts you see the original grill behind the billet - not too cool in my opinion. I don't want see it on as an applique or after thought you know. it's the front of the truck -it's got to be boss! You gotta protect your image if you accidently hit someone. __________________ Every second is a second chance. Live it up!

09-02-2008, 01:43 PM	#8
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,772	i thought that with the inserts, you had to cut the existing out.

09-08-2008, 07:04 PM	#9
Lariat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 85	yes Brad that is true, but i have seen them both ways. Some instructions tell you to black out the existing, seems cheesey and not custom. __________________ Every second is a second chance. Live it up!

09-08-2008, 07:37 PM	#10
87c10slammer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 1,964	i would go with the one you have fab up something a little. you could get a new grill and cut up your old one this way if you wanted to change it back for something you would have one already. most of the time you wont be cutting your crome just the ugly black piping behind it.

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