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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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I am looking to change the front end appearance of my performance white 2010 v6 mustang. I like the top and bottom black billet grills however I can only find the grills that overlay the original factory grill. I am wanting a full replacement grill. Can anyone point me into the right directing in finding the grill kit like the one in the provided picture?

Old Mar 18, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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dayum that looks good.
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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http://www.americanmuscle.com/2010-v6-black-grille.html

and make sure you paint that little area behind the upper grill black so it blends with the grill
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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There isn't a full replacement grille with 12 bars.
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM
There isn't a full replacement grille with 12 bars.
where do you get that number from?
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by markkk
where do you get that number from?
I have the same AM grille you have. It's a 12-bar grille (or 13, I didn't count the top bar as it's a lot shorter and I consider it a "gap filler" rather than a bar).

The AM GT grilles are 7-bar, like the Roush, unless I'm mistaken.

My point was that the OP will not be able to find a replacement grille with that many bars. The Roush grille is a full replacement grille, but it only has 7 bars. While that might seem like a small difference, I really dislike the look of 7-bar grilles, and it was a huge difference for me personally, so it may be the same for the OP. Just letting him know that he won't find a replacement grille similar to the one in his picture, only overlays.
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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You can remove the old grille, drill holes in this grille, and drill it in its place. The correct way to install it is to cut out parts fo the old grill, but the grill from AM will install in place of youor current grille. If you are looking for a black one, I have one for sale in the for sale section
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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personally I like mine, that came stock on the MCA, similar to the GT/CS. I'm sure you could get one and just paint it black

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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM
I have the same AM grille you have. It's a 12-bar grille (or 13, I didn't count the top bar as it's a lot shorter and I consider it a "gap filler" rather than a bar).

The AM GT grilles are 7-bar, like the Roush, unless I'm mistaken.

My point was that the OP will not be able to find a replacement grille with that many bars. The Roush grille is a full replacement grille, but it only has 7 bars. While that might seem like a small difference, I really dislike the look of 7-bar grilles, and it was a huge difference for me personally, so it may be the same for the OP. Just letting him know that he won't find a replacement grille similar to the one in his picture, only overlays.
doesnt the roush only fit GTs... and the GT ones dont fit the v6 right? im also looking for a full replacement grille. if i can find a black one similar to the one that OP posted then that is ideal but if not, will go with the MCA one
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