Looking for new grille inserts

[mrtleavitt]

Well, it's time to get some new inserts. Right now I have a '72 grille. I'm looking for some good, durable, replacements. Is there anything besides the original replacements and the billet bars offered from LMC? I don't like the look of the billet aluminum inserts from LMC, it just doesn't "go" with the style of my truck. I'd be up for aluminum inserts, just not that style. I have some good '71 inserts with the chrome bar across the middle that I might use but I'm just wondering if there's anything else out there that I haven't found yet.

[fordman]

i think flatbed ford has some 72 inserts for sale. i am unaware of any other aftermarket insert available.

[72-F100-4V]

none that I have come across. You sure have a sweet truck! What color is it painted? It looks like the paint my truck was originally painted, it was a special order option. My truck is a 72, 240, 3 on the tree, rubber floor mat truck.

[mrtleavitt]

The paint came from a '69 Camaro- its's Lemans Blue.

[shizal]

greetings from utah brotha....mister 4X4 in riverdale makes after market grills... various designs... but if you looking for that stock look...there are catologs avalable online.. one im look'n at is 40 bucks lf. and the same amount rt. plus ship..


like the truck!!!! so does the sun ,cause, that thing's shine'n...



hope you find what your look'n for...

[cdeal28078]

I am partial to the 71 inserts so suggest using them. I have a 71 that I have had since dad gave her to me about 32 years ago though.
I think I read once on here that the 72 grill is a little different from the 71 where the inserts mount to so that might be a problem. I bet Keith has a picture somewhere showing what will work though
clint

[fordman]

the 70 grill shel is different than the 71/72 grill shel. the insert for 71 and 72 will interchange with no problems.

[mrtleavitt]

[cdeal28078]

Thought there was a difference just didn't know where it broke at. Just wanted to bring it to his attention is all. Thanks for informing him and I
clint

[72-F100-4V]

Ive though it would look good to have aluminum inserts that mimmiced the stock 72 inserts. The plastic seems to warp some over time.

[mrtleavitt]

Ya that would be sweet for sure!

[1971ford]

I don't think it's what you are looking for but i have a nice set of original '72 inserts.

Aluminum original looking ones would be so sweet, but expensive!

[mrtleavitt]

Ya I have a bunch of extra inserts that are in good shape. I have '70s '71s and '72s but I was just wondering if anyone knew of some cool aftermarket ones besides the ones that LMC offers. Thanks though.

[qmcdugan]

I see from the last post, a Custom look is what is being sought. However since there may be others reading this thread I figured I'd add my

Dennis Carpenter, pg 36 (E) - Painted - Chrome & Black
D2TZ-8150-A - RH F100-350 72 60.00 ea.
D2TZ-8151-A - LH F100-350 72 60.00 ea.

The Paddock has em too, pg 51!

[mrtleavitt]

Just wanted to kick this post up again. I still haven't found any grille inserts that I'm too fond of. I want something like a billet insert to replace my '72 inserts but I don't like the LMC ones. Anyone know of something else?