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Old 10-17-2009, 06:54 PM   #1
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Default GT Grille swap on 4.0 w/o Mods?

I just brought home my '06 4.0 Torch Red, black leather 4.0 Pony Package Mustang and I love this car!

But...I'm not really fond of all the extra chromed plastic in my grille so I'd like to swap it for a GT oem grille.

I'm finding used oem grilles but I don't want to cut, hack or otherwise perform irreversible changes on the car to install a GT grille.

So... anyone know the definitive answer to what's required to swap GT grilles into 4.0 cars?

Thanks...

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Old 10-17-2009, 06:59 PM   #2
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Default One more thing...

One more thing...

Wiring is no problem as my Pony Package car has all the wiring and switch already...

I just need to know how much plastic surgery may be needed to stuff the GT grille in...
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Old 10-17-2009, 07:04 PM   #3
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This is the closest thing you're gonna get: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mustang-GT-Style...item439aab9717
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Old 10-17-2009, 08:18 PM   #4
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Cool!

Thanks man...

Then I should NOT bid/buy a GT grille then?

I'm gonna search the manufacturer/distributors for one of these new...

But thanks for the ebay one. The price may be right and I've got plenty of Super Glue.

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Old 10-17-2009, 08:29 PM   #5
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yeah you have to get a replica or do a GT front conversion to make it work. if you don't want to modify one
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Old 10-17-2009, 10:30 PM   #6
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Thanks..

I don't want to chop anything up in case I want to get it back to stock in 30 years.....

Jeeze my Ranchero will be 70 years old!

Changing the front bumper cover sounds too pricy too...

I'm gonna save my $ for a Borla dual exhaust and the rear two hole bumper cover.
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Old 10-19-2009, 09:27 PM   #7
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I'd say just go for the one I showed you if you're trying to save money.
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