Factory grill guard

[Busboy]

I bought what I hope is an original grill guard off of a 68 that is in perfect condition. Does anyone have any pics of one so I can verify?

[cep62]

http://www.fordification.com/library/

This is about the first factory one I know of , in the mid 70s,
although they'll bolt on to the earlier ones.

Well that didn't post the picture you'll have to search the '77 brochure.

[Fordzert]

were you able to verify if it's original?

[Busboy]

It appears identical to every photo I've been able to find. Also there are Ford part numbers all over them. So yes.

[daveford72]

Here's one that came off a 1969 F250 2wd I bought years ago. This thing is HEAVY

[daveford72]

Here's one that came off a 1969 F250 2wd I bought years ago. This thing is HEAVY

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[hdman90]

Here's one that came off a 1969 F250 2wd I bought years ago. This thing is HEAVY

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That's exactly what the one I have looks like too. It came off of a 1967 F250 2wd.

[Ranchero50]

Pretty sure that's not a factory or dealer optioned one. My buddy has one on a '64ish F-650 farm truck and it has a pretty basic look. It also has supports that go through the grill to the frame behind the radiator. I've pretty sure there was a Ford script somewhere on it but it's been years since I looked at it.

[Busboy]

yeah, that doesn't look factory to me. Mine is just like the one on the home page photo.

[hdman90]

Here is the factory grille guard I have, complete with supports that go through radiator support and grille.

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and here is a picture of what one looks like installed.

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There is one other style of “factory” grille guard, I will have to see if I can’t find a picture. The term “factory” should be used loosely though, because I believe the guards were dealer installed.

[hdman90]

Found it!

This is the other style “factory” “period correct” grille guard. I believe these ones are more rare and are worth more, but I personally don’t think they look as tough.

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[Busboy]

Yeah I don't see that guard guarding anything. It looks like it would fold under a strong wind.

[Idaho Chris]

Yeah I don't see that guard guarding anything. It looks like it would fold under a strong wind.

I agree with that! A squirrel would probably dent it...

Here is the factory grille guard I have, complete with supports that go through radiator support and grille.

BJ- I like how that first guard looks installed. Your's is in nice shape, I am sure it will clean up easy. It doesn't look too complicated either, I would guess a local metal fabricator could make one without too much trouble. I might have to look into getting/finding/fabricating one.

[Ohiotinkerer]

Yeah I don't see that guard guarding anything. It looks like it would fold under a strong wind.

They are ALOT stronger than they look.......i put one on mine and its a very solid piece.......gotta be when you are bumping cows out of the way.........

Here's mine......

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[Ohiotinkerer]

Here is the factory grille guard I have, complete with supports that go through radiator support and grille.

4FF89A31-E203-41C8-B2D9-E3CCFD628E73.jpeg

and here is a picture of what one looks like installed.

B828265C-C1EA-4A8E-98FD-81F4AAE25E75.jpeg

There is one other style of “factory” grille guard, I will have to see if I can’t find a picture. The term “factory” should be used loosely though, because I believe the guards were dealer installed.

That's the one I was looking for when I found the one I have now.......