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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...ht_4528wt_1165

I really want to put a gt grille on my mustang but im concerned that if i buy this grille it will have problems.. anyone ever buy one of these.. it would be at my house in 1 day since i live next door to them.

if anyone is in cali and willing to text me please PM me i really have some serious questions that i would rather not open up threads or search for.
Old Nov 14, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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You should be good man, do you have a pony package now? If not you will need to buy a foglight harness aswell.
Old Nov 14, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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I bought mine on ebay. get rid of the ugly switch they give you and buy one at Autozone for $4. Looks much better.

I didn't really have any issues with the install took me about 1.5 hours from start to finish, including running in to get the switch.
Old Nov 14, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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jcon, you have a pic of your car head on for a better look?
Old Nov 14, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Mien matched a grille from AM and the box I got it in was marked "Old Stock"
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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i know alot of times a GT grille wont work with a V6 bumper, they have different clips. make sure it is for a V6 bumper, otherwise it wont fit.
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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Mine was for a V6. The GT will not fit without shaving it as it is physically larger.
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JCON
I bought mine on ebay. get rid of the ugly switch they give you and buy one at Autozone for $4. Looks much better.

I didn't really have any issues with the install took me about 1.5 hours from start to finish, including running in to get the switch.
How did you wire yours up JCON? PM me if you'd like
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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I would have preferred to go through the relay box but since I already had external relays and not as much time I connected it to the batter terminals. I also grounded one line inside the engine compartment. I then removed he drivers side fender liner. In there is a hole in the firewall plug with a rubber boot. I made a small hole in the boot and fed the remaining three lines through in to the drivers side foot well. I would recommend electrical taping as tight as you can the wires together in a 5" section near the boot (2.5" or so on both sides of the boot. Helps it seal better. I removed the stock head light switch and used a drill and a dremel to make a hole large enough to place the new switch in the headlight switch panel. Then, I grounded the second ground to a cross bar under the dash. I connected the remain wires to the switch and popped it in the panel. put the panel back in and turned it on. Works great! If you do not use a good grounding location, your lights will be dim or not turn on at all. I then used some black plastic wire piping to manage the cables. Our batteries are on one side of the engine bay and the wiring harness was only long enough for the other side. Cleaning up wires not only looks nicer but keeps them from catching on anything. After everythign is situated, I went back to the wheel well and used automotive silicon sealant and sealed the new hole I made. Put the liner back in and you're all finished.

I did not remove the wheel but it would have been easier.

I can take some pictures if you need them.



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