Soccerplaya1417

I've started rebuilding a 65 mustang with my dad, im wondering if a billet grille for a 69 will fit? Any thoughts?

eleanor_350

They're not the same shape. The 69 grille is more "V" shaped while the 65 grille is flatter. I think the 69 grille also tilts forward a lot more than the 65. They make billet grilles for 65-66 cars too.

2+2GT

Considering the 65-66 grilles were essentially flat, while the 69 had a big V like the bow of a boat, plus the 69 had the high beam headlights in the grille, you'll have problems.

Carlos Pineiro

This is not do-able.

CP

Soccerplaya1417

okay well i like the whole fog light built into the grille look, so will i have to fabricate one myself or could i buy it somewhere?

Carlos Pineiro

69 grill has high beams, but I get what you mean.

The 69 grill is actually 3 pieces: the grill part, and the two headlight bezels. The rear of the bezels are cut at an angle, but if you really wanted to embed fog lights into a grill, you could cut holes in a gen 1 grill and apply the 69 bezels through the holes for a finished look. Since everything is black plastic you won't have a billet look, but it's the easiest way to achieve your look. Good luck.

CP

6pony6

I'm not sure but check out the latest 'modified mustangs and fords' magazine...they have an article on modern day light/visual amenities for the classic mustangs. I'm pretty sure they have exactly what youre looking for, if i find the article I'll post more info later, good luck.

2+2GT

The 66 had an extruded aluminum grille that basically was a billet type. If you don't like the stock fogs, you could easily adapt it to an inset lamp. All you need is the 66 grille and latch support, it'll bolt right in. Cut some round holes in it if you like, it's a pretty solid panel.

tx65coupe

I agree with all thats been said.

I vote for GT fog lights.

It wouldn't be all that difficult to take a stock 66 grille and modify it for a pair of fog lights though. In fact someone on this forum did that a while back. I can't remember what thread it was though.

6pony6

KAR Auto group has a kit but its for a '65 style honeycomb grille, its also around $600 but i think it includes 4 replacement lights in the newer whiter light style and wiring/relays, the whole 9 yards.