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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Hey Guys;
Just bought my first ford in the form of a 2008 STX. I purchased one of the chrome inserts for the grill and it looks AWSOME. I was wondering where I could buy the chrome piece that goes around the grill. Mine is black, and Id like to replace it with chrome. It looks like an easy swap, but havn't been able to find one
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Need pics, have no idea what you are talking about.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Blowtorch
Hey Guys;
Just bought my first ford in the form of a 2008 STX. I purchased one of the chrome inserts for the grill and it looks AWSOME. I was wondering where I could buy the chrome piece that goes around the grill. Mine is black, and Id like to replace it with chrome. It looks like an easy swap, but havn't been able to find one
Thanks
First off, welcome to the Ford family and to the best F150 forum on the web! The part you're looking for is called the grille surround. You can post an ad in the classifieds under the title "Wanted to buy". You might also be able to trade someone for your black surround. Ebay is also another place to look for one. Let us know if you find one....they're a bit tricky to replace as they're held on with plastic clips that tend to break if not done correctly. I've changed a few and I use three to four flat screwdrivers to do it and have yet to break a clip. Feel free to ask for help, that's what we're here for!
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Blowtorch
Hey Guys;
Just bought my first ford in the form of a 2008 STX. I purchased one of the chrome inserts for the grill and it looks AWSOME. I was wondering where I could buy the chrome piece that goes around the grill. Mine is black, and Id like to replace it with chrome. It looks like an easy swap, but havn't been able to find one
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Where do you live, might help you get some offers for trades.... I know I'd trade my chrome for black.... Gonna eventually paint it black if we ever get spring weather.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 07_F150_XLT_SCab
Where do you live, might help you get some offers for trades.... I know I'd trade my chrome for black.... Gonna eventually paint it black if we ever get spring weather.
And there ya go
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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chrome wont get you home
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 07_F150_XLT_SCab
Where do you live, might help you get some offers for trades.... I know I'd trade my chrome for black.... Gonna eventually paint it black if we ever get spring weather.

Cool; I live in GA (central)
The part (and entire truck) is almost flawless, so it is in great shape.

chrome wont get you home
But it sure makes my wife happy and that gets me to "home base"

Thanks for all the great replys. I have some level of expertise with "another brand" and they are HIGHLY modded, but never owned a ford before, so I have a lot to learn.
Can't deal with anything stock, so I will be asking LOTS of questions
Thanks again
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by realist alive
chrome wont get you home
Yes but it looks so much nicer while waiting to get homw
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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OH well; dont have enough post to put a "wanted" thread on the for sale section
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