Replacement Grill vs. Overlay

luisv · November 5th, 2008, 07:06 PM

I am looking at making some changes to the Mustang. I have a 2008 GT.

I am going to be changing the suspension in a bit. Springs, Adjustable Strut mounts, Tokico Shocks, Sway Bars and Adj. Panhard.

Before that.... I want to make a few cosmetic changes. The point of this post....

I'd like to go with a replacement grill for the GT. I don't want an overlay. The requirements:

- Must be steel or aluminum. Does not make sense to go from plastic to plastic.
- Must use the stock fog lamps
- Preferably painted or powder coated black
- Can move the fog lamps to the center mount
- Want to have a matching lower grill

I know you all have far more knowledge of where to go so...... I ask for the help..... Does this exist.

psycho bob · November 5th, 2008, 07:13 PM

i've never seen one that replaces your grill while still using your stock fog's. shelby has a nice piece that replaces the fogs also, but i haven't looked at it in a while to know what it's made of. Shelby Performance Parts LLC

coolhandluke · November 5th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by psycho bob

i've never seen one that replaces your grill while still using your stock fog's. shelby has a nice piece that replaces the fogs also, but i haven't looked at it in a while to know what it's made of. Shelby Performance Parts LLC

My grille uses the stock fogs but it is plastic so that option is out. He probably need to check out a Street Scene grille like Heavy's...it should retain the stock fogs as well.

coolhandluke · November 5th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Check out the pic in the second post of this thread...

Photo Request: Eleanor Grilles

1FUN4RD · November 5th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by luisv

I am lookin.

- Must be steel or aluminum. Does not make sense to go from plastic to plastic.
- Must use the stock fog lamps
- Preferably painted or powder coated black
- Can move the fog lamps to the center mount
- Want to have a matching lower grill

I know you all have far more knowledge of where to go so...... I ask for the help..... Does this exist.

If it were me (& it's not) I would go with plastic.

(1) Plastic is lighter weight.
(2) plastic doesn't get bent out of shape.
(3) plastic won't rust.
(4) plastic ones are cheaper in price.

Just my 2 cents.

tribaltek · November 5th, 2008, 08:40 PM

I think Zippy's is a replacement grille that keeps the lights.

1FUN4RD · November 5th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by tribaltek

I think Zippy's is a replacement grille that keeps the lights.

I think it is an overlay

Landons 05 RF GT · November 6th, 2008, 12:36 AM

yea zip has the carriage works black billet grille that replaces the stock grille and keeps the fogs... i have the full replacement carriage works grille that take away the fogs and love it

TheUNZippee! · November 6th, 2008, 12:39 AM

Yup, mine is an overlay.

November 5th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#1
luisv Newbie 2008 GT - Vapor Grey Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 15	Replacement Grill vs. Overlay I am looking at making some changes to the Mustang. I have a 2008 GT. I am going to be changing the suspension in a bit. Springs, Adjustable Strut mounts, Tokico Shocks, Sway Bars and Adj. Panhard. Before that.... I want to make a few cosmetic changes. The point of this post.... I'd like to go with a replacement grill for the GT. I don't want an overlay. The requirements: - Must be steel or aluminum. Does not make sense to go from plastic to plastic. - Must use the stock fog lamps - Preferably painted or powder coated black - Can move the fog lamps to the center mount - Want to have a matching lower grill I know you all have far more knowledge of where to go so...... I ask for the help..... Does this exist. __________________ Luis V. Miami, Florida http://www.photographybyluis.com

November 5th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#2
psycho bob MM Fanatic 07 GT/86 LX 5.0 12.86@104 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colorado springs, co/ Tulsa, OK Posts: 3,636	i've never seen one that replaces your grill while still using your stock fog's. shelby has a nice piece that replaces the fogs also, but i haven't looked at it in a while to know what it's made of. Shelby Performance Parts LLC __________________ I just wanna go fast and I finally got to install my parts.....H&C ftw

November 5th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#4
coolhandluke Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,094	Check out the pic in the second post of this thread... Photo Request: Eleanor Grilles __________________ 1967 Styled G.T. 350 S197 tribute - see garage for list of mods.

November 5th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#6
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 13.02@107 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,157	I think Zippy's is a replacement grille that keeps the lights. __________________ '05 GT, 5spd, Black, JLT, 4.10, FRPP Hot Rod Cams, UDP, MGW, OBX LT & O/R-H, Bassani Race, Prothanes Blower Installation - This winter (finally!) Cammed Crew #1 RADMUSTANGS Store

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