Grill for '72 Ranger.

49FordF1 · Post by **49FordF1** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:51 pm

The grill and inserts on my '72 Ranger is in sad shape so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what could be used to make a decent looking home made grill to use until I can get a replacement grill and inserts.
Any photo's will also be greatly appreciated.

chicof100 · Post by **chicof100** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:01 pm

49FordF1 wrote:The grill and inserts on my '72 Ranger is in sad shape so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what could be used to make a decent looking home made grill to use until I can get a replacement grill and inserts.
Any photo's will also be greatly appreciated.

Send me a P.M. I'll see if I can help you out with a replacement grille. If P.M. does not go through try
robert.regina@verizon.net

basketcase0302 · Post by **basketcase0302** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:27 pm

Both LMC, www.lmc.com
and NPD, www.npdlink.com sell these brand new.

Phil105 · Post by **Phil105** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:52 pm

you might be surprised if you just get some expanded metal at HD or wherever, paint it chrome and cut to fit the openings of your grill (where the inserts go)

49FordF1 · Post by **49FordF1** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:48 pm

Phil105 wrote:you might be surprised if you just get some expanded metal at HD or wherever, paint it chrome and cut to fit the openings of your grill (where the inserts go)

This is something like I was thinking about so I can put more into getting it running good and dependable before I start spending money for cosmetics.

billbates40 · Post by **billbates40** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:37 pm

I just posted about a guy that built one for a GMC sonoma. I'm going to give it a shot soon (hopefully this month). I'll keep you posted.

49FordF1 · Post by **49FordF1** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:28 am

billbates40 wrote:I just posted about a guy that built one for a GMC sonoma. I'm going to give it a shot soon (hopefully this month). I'll keep you posted.

Thank's looking forward to seeing the post.

Phil105 · Post by **Phil105** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:54 pm

49FordF1 wrote:
Phil105 wrote:you might be surprised if you just get some expanded metal at HD or wherever, paint it chrome and cut to fit the openings of your grill (where the inserts go)
This is something like I was thinking about so I can put more into getting it running good and dependable before I start spending money for cosmetics.

Here's what I did with mine - put expanded metal behind grill - painted the metal chrome

Then made a piece to fill in the horizontal bar and painted it red - looks good to me and very cheap to do.

billbates40 · Post by **billbates40** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:58 pm

Phil that looks great!!

Phil105 · Post by **Phil105** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:28 am

billbates40 wrote:Phil that looks great!!

Thanks Bill. To me, the 72 grill leaves a lot to be desired - they are too "open". I thought adding the expanded metal and the red crossbar added a lot to it.

49FordF1 · Post by **49FordF1** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:37 am

Here's what I did with mine - put expanded metal behind grill - painted the metal chrome

Now that's what I'm Talkng about. Nice clean and simple.

Phil105 · Post by **Phil105** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:49 pm

Now that's what I'm Talkng about. Nice clean and simple.[/quote]

Yessir - clean and simple was the plan! Wasn't looking for "bling" - just wanted to improve a little on the appearance.

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