Mike C. Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) In the long shot that somebody likes the later grill, I'll trade a 1979 grill for a 1973-1975 grill. Edited April 29, 2022 by Mike C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Have you a picture to show of your '78' grill? Does it have round or rectangle lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 15 minutes ago, mk11 said: Have you a picture to show of your '78' grill? Does it have round or rectangle lights? It's From the Firestone Ford pickup and has the square headlights. I'll have to take a picture of it. It will take a few minutes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 It's on a new chrome tree. It doesn't have the open grill but I'm pretty sure the wild hoss Bronco reissue does. Only problem is they haven't released it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Thanks. Thought since you were using that pic you might have one of those resin round headlight conversions. The one I bought from blue oval was useless, just riddled with bubbles. I'll make my own from the bronco grill. Btw, the square and round headlight trucks were built side by side on the line for '78; trim level was the determining factor for installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 9 hours ago, mk11 said: Thanks. Thought since you were using that pic you might have one of those resin round headlight conversions. The one I bought from blue oval was useless, just riddled with bubbles. I'll make my own from the bronco grill. Btw, the square and round headlight trucks were built side by side on the line for '78; trim level was the determining factor for installation. I figured I would change it to '79 to simplify it. Still waiting for a nice resin '73 grill like the one Rookie Resin used to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 On 4/29/2022 at 6:27 AM, Mike C. said: I figured I would change it to '79 to simplify it. Still waiting for a nice resin '73 grill like the one Rookie Resin used to make. I have not forgotten your request for a 3D printed one. I hope to pull the grill out of my Firestone kit and work on it this next week with the Chevy/GMC grill. I think there are others that would like one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 10 hours ago, Oldmopars said: I have not forgotten your request for a 3D printed one. I hope to pull the grill out of my Firestone kit and work on it this next week with the Chevy/GMC grill. I think there are others that would like one. After the demise of Rookie resin, (especially the '73 Ford grill) a big demand exists in the Ford truck market. I would put in an order for at least 4 off the bat. Please keep us posted on that GM Hickey hood also. Thanks! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mike C. said: After the demise of Rookie resin, (especially the '73 Ford grill) a big demand exists in the Ford truck market. I would put in an order for at least 4 off the bat. Please keep us posted on that GM Hickey hood also. Thanks! ? Will do, the hood is ready for a test print this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Oldmopars said: Will do, the hood is ready for a test print this weekend. Thanks. I think a lot of guys will want that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Indeed! I know I want a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Might be worthwhile to make the '76-'77 grille as well. I'd like to have one to go on the '79 Bronco to make a phantom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Scott, any news on the Ford Grille? With the '78 Bronco out soon, I know some will want to try to backdate the kit. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 8:56 PM, stavanzer said: Scott, any news on the Ford Grille? With the '78 Bronco out soon, I know some will want to try to backdate the kit. Cheers, Alan I test printed a few today. They are very close, but still need a little work. They look great, but I am struggling to get the fit perfect. Soon, I have not forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Good to see Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Thanks, Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 So, I've ordered some new high quality resin, and an additive to hopefully help these print better. Still a few tweaks to go. Once it is good, or as good as I can get, I will see if Tx3d wants to take it, if not I may see if anyone else wants it or a resin caster may cast it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 Good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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