OP Thanks for the update As a long time customizer I like what you are doing. I may be interested in one for my '10 Lariat but I am a cheapskate. Is your plan is to use the OEM Raptor grille? I never priced one but I assume they are expensive. I was hoping you were making a reproduction.

 

For sure would be interested. Give us an update on pricing!

 

i see a lot of them here, local dealer is installing raptor grills on some fx4 before selling them

 

On that dealer install, the hood has been cut and there is a filler piece below the grill. Sounds like the Metalist is trying to avoid that. If he can pull it off it should look great!

 

yeah i agree it would look much better if it did line with the headlights and not have the lower part of the stock grill , i guess the dealer is doing it the easy way

 

I have sent a pm to the O/P

 

found this in the photos section. looks similar to the red one posted...obviously hes not finished but looks like he is having to make a filler for the hood.

https://www.f150forum.com/members/th...raptor-grille/

 

This is the one I want, but I'd body match the paint to my white F150 and paint the FORD a satin black on it..... otherwise Ill keep my FX4 grille if I cant do it for cheap.... shipping fees are a bitch... think it would look good on this?

 

I don't think they cut the hood as you say. I think they cut the grille. The top 3 inches off the stock grille surround and used that as the filler panel to join stock hood to the Raptor grille.

 

Funny thing is I was planning on doing the same thing. Except I'd be going flat black to Match other mods. I was thinking maybe paint the entire thing black and the ford lettering in Oxford white. Seems like itd be more unique and stand out more

Oops talking about different grille, I'm talking about McNeill.