Thank you. I really just wanted to give some love to the most valuable and neglected vehicle I have. I agree about the lights. I will look up 05+ headlights and see what I can get. Thank you again.
I broke my grill on my F250 V10 w/2.5 lift. After seeing this I ordered my new Grill. I'm excited for it to Get here. Own a T Shirt Factory I might have to make a Cool Truck Shirt Now.
Thanks for this video! We are doing a similar “Raptor Style Conversion” on a 2005 Excursion diesel. This was super helpful!! We’d love your thoughts on our project when we post it!
Its spring 2023, Ford must have shut them down. I can find (sort of) similar ones but nothing as good looking as the one you installed. If you have any insider info/resources on how to get one.....
@@cautionontherun30 unfortunately due to Ford licensing issues, they no longer sell this one. You can find some for quite a bit more but this one is no longer for sale.
Funny I just bought a 250 some color (auto correct said I should change spelling from colour as we would do in canada) it’s a 2000 2wd with 5.4 and about 200k miles (converted from kilometers). Daughter call it the beach bum due to the colour!!! I bought it for parts for the box as the truck appears to not have been driven in the Canadian winter with salt. Weird it’s now my daily driver with little tlc needed tires and complete brakes all around and one brake line. Love the video as I am now thinking of sprucing it up little, new headlights was the first, and that’s how I saw ur video somehow. I have 2001 f250 crew cab w the 7.3 plow truck w salter that needed a new box due to a backing up miscommunication, and a 2007.5 crew cab Gmc duramax w salter and for some unknown reason this beachbum is my new daily driver (as in too good to part out even though it was only 2000$) Thx for the video I look forward to seeing any more changes u do to it as they r still great looking rigs after all these years!
Looks awesome! The only other thing to do would be to chrome up the letters or paint them red. OR color match the letters to your truck paint - but just the face, not the sides of the letters. Just saying what crossed my brain hole - lol.
Hi, thanks for the video.. did you notice any gap under the grille after swapping it? Gap to where you can see the clips? If not I may need to raise my bumper or something.
Hello. Looks great. If I have converted the front bumper to an 05 to07, fabricated in 05-07 headlights, can I order that grille in 50-07 that will fit the 99 header panel? I understand that but 05 to 07 grill with work but I would just need to use zip ties at the bottom of the grille. I’m just wondering if there’s a grill out there made to fit my set up or not. Thank you
Unfortunately, there was a copyright infringement with these, and they are no longer for sale. There are others that you can search in fine, but not this exact same one.
I need bed rail caps for my 2000 all I can find is 2002 up what did they change in 02 ??? Also I just bought this 2000 7.3 completely stock and I have a completely stock 04 Cummins I’m worried if I sell the Cummins the 7.3 won’t pull doubles as good as the Cummins???
Looks fantastic, if you don't mind me asking where you found a place to order with the letters from, I have an 01 f250 and spent the better part of 6 months and still haven't found a place and def none at that price even without the letters can you share the linkj ?
Edward Seidel thank you for the question. I just went back and noticed that you are right, they are no longer selling these with the F and R letters. I wonder if it was a legal thing. I hate that because I paid around 100 bucks and 30 for shipping and it made such a difference.
Hey John ....can you tell me how and where you tapped in the amber lights power? I got my grill installed but cant figure out where to power the ambers up at .
I actually found a spare accessory connection that is behind the driver's side headlight. The only thing is you have to actually hook it up to the fuse panel but I guess it's already to go behind the fuse panel
Pat-413 I totally agree. I was running out of time to play, as my wife says. Lol. I’m planning to put some new headlights in and that’s when I will tap in.
Here you go. www.ebay.com/itm/Upper-Mesh-Grilles-With-The-Letter-Fit-F250-99-04-F350-ABS/383094755779?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Thanks for the reply! I've looked all over for places that sell the letters with the grille. Most secondary places that sell the letters never fit the grills
The grills for the F250, F350 and Excursion are the same from 1999 to 2004. In 2005 they get bigger but like the earlier models, the 2005 grill will fit all 2005 F250, F350 and Excursion.
Albert Larkin Unfortunately, about three weeks after posting this video I have noticed that all of these have been removed from eBay. I am thinking that Ford had something to do with that as these are not officially licensed. I hate that they remove these as it was a great deal and really updated the front of the F250. Thank you for watching and if they come back online I will post a link.
I found them, price went up and you have to purchase the letters separately! www.ebay.com/i/233167982938?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=233167982938&targetid=541454250452&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9016409&poi=&campaignid=6470544939&mkgroupid=81274457887&rlsatarget=aud-622027676548:pla-541454250452&abcId=1139336&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAiA3uDwBRBFEiwA1VsajJ5_0ZwfHis8yYGGCrP4oAlxcErIE4aaGf300qG8ey8KjQau97wh3xoCZwEQAvD_BwE
They did that to try and get past Ford licensing. Then remove one of the D’s and one of the O’s. And it will spell Ford. That’s why this product is no longer available.
Damn NICE!!! Thanks!! So want to do that!!! I’d leave the (F) off to screw with people!! I’ve got an F250 ‘00 I’ve done and will do more mods to Damn!!! That looks BAD@$$!!!!! 👍👍 I’m gonna spray-on liner our truck You need to upgrade your mirrors! 👍
Miguel Mcclelland They took them off of eBay because of copyright infringement. Here’s a link someone else on the site found that might get you a little closer. m.made-in-china.com/product/3-PCS-LED-Lights-Raptor-Grille-for-F250-1999-2004-771234122.html
Not sure if I want to go with this or the all chrome bigger bolder 08 type but here is a link to this one, they do ship from the states but shipping is high, think it comes to about $150 m.made-in-china.com/product/3-PCS-LED-Lights-Raptor-Grille-for-F250-1999-2004-771234122.html
Anything and everything, Lol just nice to see and enthusiastic car guy who is a Bentley owner like yourself that makes vids:)... Do you get to drive it often??
Undertaker Fire awesome. I will get some videos on it. I drive it about once a week. I’m in the process of building a small storage building so a lot of car stuff is on hold until I can move them around. I love the GT. It’s one of the best driving cars I own.
Yea... not a fan. I’m in the “keep it stock” group. These trucks are becoming classics and any attempt to “update” them just comes off as cheesy looking.
Lol. It was a year ago when I made the video. Ford has taken most of them down do to license issues and the rest have gone up. I don’t control the prices but when I got mine it was a hell of a deal for an updated look.
I actually like that grille on the truck more than I thought I would. Some new 05+ headlights will definitely set it off!
Thank you. I really just wanted to give some love to the most valuable and neglected vehicle I have. I agree about the lights. I will look up 05+ headlights and see what I can get. Thank you again.
I’ve got ‘05 headlights waiting to get put on my ‘00 F250
@@JohnEngel d
The two words I like the most were fitment and purchase. Very well used. And I’m going to buy a grill.
Definitely need to change the headlights now... they bring the look back down... its like getting an A on the test followed by an F lol
Lol. So true. Any recommendations on which ones?
I broke my grill on my F250 V10 w/2.5 lift. After seeing this I ordered my new Grill. I'm excited for it to Get here. Own a T Shirt Factory I might have to make a Cool Truck Shirt Now.
I need to get with you for some shirts. :)
@@JohnEngel Glad too Help. Robert@Blackbyrddesign.com
What's the link?
Just put one on 05 happy with it. Modernized the truck some😁
Awesome. I love the look.
Thanks for this video! We are doing a similar “Raptor Style Conversion” on a 2005 Excursion diesel. This was super helpful!! We’d love your thoughts on our project when we post it!
Absolutely. Keep me posted.
Nice gun safety tip! JE Raptor logo would be pretty sweet!
Brandon O. Lol. I’m always here to help.
Its spring 2023, Ford must have shut them down. I can find (sort of) similar ones but nothing as good looking as the one you installed. If you have any insider info/resources on how to get one.....
You are 100% correct. Ford gave these the old cease and desist.
Can't beat the price... And the great look . Nice job!
Remo3972 thank you. :)
@@JohnEngel the link dosnt work can you send the link to buy it please
@@cautionontherun30 unfortunately due to Ford licensing issues, they no longer sell this one. You can find some for quite a bit more but this one is no longer for sale.
@@JohnEngel oh crap tganks
Funny I just bought a 250 some color (auto correct said I should change spelling from colour as we would do in canada) it’s a 2000 2wd with 5.4 and about 200k miles (converted from kilometers). Daughter call it the beach bum due to the colour!!! I bought it for parts for the box as the truck appears to not have been driven in the Canadian winter with salt. Weird it’s now my daily driver with little tlc needed tires and complete brakes all around and one brake line. Love the video as I am now thinking of sprucing it up little, new headlights was the first, and that’s how I saw ur video somehow. I have 2001 f250 crew cab w the 7.3 plow truck w salter that needed a new box due to a backing up miscommunication, and a 2007.5 crew cab Gmc duramax w salter and for some unknown reason this beachbum is my new daily driver (as in too good to part out even though it was only 2000$) Thx for the video I look forward to seeing any more changes u do to it as they r still great looking rigs after all these years!
Thank you so much.
Looks awesome! The only other thing to do would be to chrome up the letters or paint them red. OR color match the letters to your truck paint - but just the face, not the sides of the letters. Just saying what crossed my brain hole - lol.
That’s a good idea.
Factory grill get the hood painted level kit headlights and some wheels and that truck would look great
Great items. Thank you.
Just got it for my f250 love it! Great job on your truck , like you mentioned , you just need new headlights!
Raif Balentine awesome. I really love the look of it. I do need some headlights.
where did you get yours at? been looking for one with the lettering but can not find it, thank you
Terry Wendling they are getting hard to find. Try amazon but prices have gone really high.
@@JohnEngel ok sounds good, i've been looking but yeah i agree, hard to find, thank you
Next you should upgrade the headlights to the one piece, it would really make it look alot newer
I totally agree. I was going to work more on it but other projects seem to always take me away from it.
Hi, thanks for the video.. did you notice any gap under the grille after swapping it? Gap to where you can see the clips? If not I may need to raise my bumper or something.
Thanks for watching. Mine does a slight gap but you can’t see the clips.
New set of headlights will really make that look good.
I totally agree. She needs a little TLC but she is such a good truck.
@@JohnEngel just got my 03 250 and you made me order that grill. Makes it look so good.
@@ferretwithagun9886 congrats on the truck and I could not agree more.
@@JohnEngel where can i find this grill now?? The link isn't showing it.
this kinda encourages me to change my 89 f250's grill to a 1980-86 grill but idk
Good video! Thanks. Trying to figure what to do with my front end.
Thank you. I think it gave it a little bit of a revitalization.
Hello. Looks great. If I have converted the front bumper to an 05 to07, fabricated in 05-07 headlights, can I order that grille in 50-07 that will fit the 99 header panel? I understand that but 05 to 07 grill with work but I would just need to use zip ties at the bottom of the grille. I’m just wondering if there’s a grill out there made to fit my set up or not. Thank you
John, do you still have the box with the part #? the link does not longer work and everyone else don't include the Letters in the box.
link you supplied is DODD as the grill you bought
Seamus Murphy that’s the third link to be removed. They are taking them down due to issues with copyright and Ford.
@@JohnEngel that's tragic. im sad to see a person reduced to law of the rich when clearly its a good product for less money
Your link for Amazon is no longer available. Do you have a new link? I see them on there, and I am not sure what brand comes with the F and R. Thanks
Unfortunately, there was a copyright infringement with these, and they are no longer for sale. There are others that you can search in fine, but not this exact same one.
Did you ever follow through with the remaining updgrades? I cant seem to find the videos.
Unfortunately, I have not. I need to but have to find the time.
Pretty good shape for a 20 year old truck
I need bed rail caps for my 2000 all I can find is 2002 up what did they change in 02 ???
Also I just bought this 2000 7.3 completely stock and I have a completely stock 04 Cummins I’m worried if I sell the Cummins the 7.3 won’t pull doubles as good as the Cummins???
Not sure why 02 caps wouldn’t work on the 00. The 7.3 should be just as capable as the Cummins if not more.
Definitely spruces it up
Thank you. I totally agree.
Great overview! Anymore vids of the updates you mentioned at the end?
bjcoy24 I have slacked on the F250. I really need to order some more parts. I need some headlights and tail lights that will look good.
Looks fantastic, if you don't mind me asking where you found a place to order with the letters from, I have an 01 f250 and spent the better part of 6 months and still haven't found a place and def none at that price even without the letters can you share the linkj ?
Edward Seidel thank you for the question. I just went back and noticed that you are right, they are no longer selling these with the F and R letters. I wonder if it was a legal thing. I hate that because I paid around 100 bucks and 30 for shipping and it made such a difference.
You should do a video with the new headlights to see the front. And the idea of the stickers sound great 👍
That’s still a plan that I need to do. Hopefully very soon.
Love it! Great job, I'm going to do this to my F250.
Thank you so much. Made it look much newer.
Hey John ....can you tell me how and where you tapped in the amber lights power? I got my grill installed but cant figure out where to power the ambers up at .
I haven’t tapped them in yet. I was going to hook them in with some wire taps to the headlights.
I actually found a spare accessory connection that is behind the driver's side headlight. The only thing is you have to actually hook it up to the fuse panel but I guess it's already to go behind the fuse panel
@@Bassgrabber1 that’s good to know. I want to hook them up but have been taken away by other projects.
Sent you a message on Instagram... check out the finished product. 👍
@@Bassgrabber1 I didn’t get a message did you send it to my johnmichael111 account?
It's fit flush with the hood. Some I've seen stick out too far and look wrong.
This one fits great. :)
They need to make a chrome one
John, why don't you just hit the headlights with a buffer. They'll clean up like new. ~Pat
Pat-413 I totally agree. I was running out of time to play, as my wife says. Lol. I’m planning to put some new headlights in and that’s when I will tap in.
We’re going to try that on my wife’s spyder. Can’t find after-market headlights for it
Will one of those fit on my 2001 Excursion? 😃😃😃😃
@@j.w.7688 that’s a great question. If it’s the same grille and I think it is.
Wow. I paid nearly $100 for just the F and R.
Yeah, Ford‘s licensing department has really played a big role in this.
Good job 👏 you need new headlights that's all
I totally agree. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the video
Looks great!! Great tutorial!
Thank you so much.
Hi, I have a 2002 excursion, which model should I choose? Thanks
That’s a great question. Does the excision share the F250 grill?
Paint match bumper and just wet sand and buff the hood ... Black headlights ... Black wheels tint .. rapter style vinyl .. done ...
Love that look, can you show the link for the grill i need one for my Excursion, thanks for sharing & God Bless.
Thank you so much. Unfortunately, due to licensing issues, I can no longer find this one.
should paint it do match the truck, but leave the FORD letters black.
Acreage Living I thought about that too. I think it would make it pop.
I might pull a page out of your book
Looks great! Got a link where you got it?
Here you go.
www.ebay.com/itm/Upper-Mesh-Grilles-With-The-Letter-Fit-F250-99-04-F350-ABS/383094755779?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Thanks for the reply! I've looked all over for places that sell the letters with the grille. Most secondary places that sell the letters never fit the grills
@@grimmythereaper80 For the money I was happy with it. I did have to trim one part but nothing crazy.
John Engel i try I don’t let me open please you update link for me I want so bad to change mi baby girl looking nice like raptor style
@@JohnEngel did u got ths link for the grill?
does anyone know the name of the color of the truck in the video hard to find the exact name of it otherwise great video man keep it up
The Ford color is island blue but to me it’s green. Lol.
Awesome!
Put you some new headlights and park and corners on next
jeremy goins I agree. That’s in the works.
grill link isn't working anymore
They took it down due to a copyright issue. The ones you find now are much more.
@@JohnEngel I noticed some don't say Ford on them.
@@GrimRZR yep. That’s the way around the copyright.
Hello friend I have a ford f 350 year 2001 which raptor grill you recommend that it fits my car to buy it thanks greetings
Alan Barrantes Mata hello. Unfortunately, they have taken these off the market due licensing.
The grills for the F250, F350 and Excursion are the same from 1999 to 2004. In 2005 they get bigger but like the earlier models, the 2005 grill will fit all 2005 F250, F350 and Excursion.
looks great
Where did ya find the grille for that price? I've been looking around an cant locate it for less then 200
Unfortunately they have discontinued the one that I ordered. I am very happy that I got it at the time for such a great deal.
I have the grill on my truck currently & im taking it off if you’re interested
@@ExurtsYT I'm definitely interested
Can this grill fit on a 2000 excursion?
Yes it will, its the exact same process as his F250, I just put it on my EX
Headlights and mirrors next
Jesse I agree. :)
Do you have a link for this grill package! Very clean sir!
Albert Larkin Unfortunately, about three weeks after posting this video I have noticed that all of these have been removed from eBay. I am thinking that Ford had something to do with that as these are not officially licensed. I hate that they remove these as it was a great deal and really updated the front of the F250. Thank you for watching and if they come back online I will post a link.
I found them, price went up and you have to purchase the letters separately! www.ebay.com/i/233167982938?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=233167982938&targetid=541454250452&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9016409&poi=&campaignid=6470544939&mkgroupid=81274457887&rlsatarget=aud-622027676548:pla-541454250452&abcId=1139336&merchantid=6296724&gclid=CjwKCAiA3uDwBRBFEiwA1VsajJ5_0ZwfHis8yYGGCrP4oAlxcErIE4aaGf300qG8ey8KjQau97wh3xoCZwEQAvD_BwE
Just found one on eBay for $190!!! 👍my wife is saying I should do it!!
The wife just ordered the grill!! 👍happy birthday to me! 😂👍
No need to add raptor logos keep it real and respect the 7.3
I agree.
Hi thanks for the video do you have the part number for the grill???
Unfortunately they discontinued this one due to licensing issues with Ford.
@@JohnEngel oh man but thanks for the info
Do anyone know where I can purchase this grill or a raptor on that fits 2004 Excursion 6.0
I think a lot of them have been discontinued due to copyright with ford. eBay might be your best bet.
The link no longer works to buy it. Does any one know where I can buy it ? Havent been able to find on ebay or Amazon.
I think it has been removed for copyright issues. :( It was such a great deal.
Do you have a link of where you bought the grille?
The link was removed because they couldn’t sell them any longer due to licensing from Ford.
I want one for my 2011 F450
Can u plz tell me if this would fit in 2002 f550 7.3 ...By the way urs look awesome 👍
Thank you so much. I am not sure but just looked up a 550 and the front looks identical so I would think so but, again I am not 100%
@@JohnEngel I appreciate ur reply I thought of that too that the front looks the same I guess I will take my chance ...Thanks once again 👍
@@bxtbill I'm sure you know by now, but yes it does. 8-)
Looks great. Just found your channel.
Thank you so much. Now I just need to do the rest of the truck. Lol.
Needs mirrors as well
Now that grille is over 300 dollars lol
It’s crazy how much they have gone up.
What does DOOD means though on the grille?
They did that to try and get past Ford licensing. Then remove one of the D’s and one of the O’s. And it will spell Ford. That’s why this product is no longer available.
Can't find that grill for that price anywhere
Yeah. They have an issue with licensing.
Where'd you get that grill at for $100
They have removed it. Looks like a licensing issue with ford.
What color paint does your truck have?
I have always called it green but I think Ford calls it Island Blue
Chrome is better, thanks for the video.
This is mucho bettero
"hey guys" "whats up guys" almost everyone on utube starts with that.
I'm always open to ideas.
Any updates to a working link to purchase one of these?
Saloon they keep taking them down each time I update them. lol try searching amazon for ford raptor grill.
Anyone know where I can still buy this. I’m trying to surprise my dad as a birthday gift for his truck
Jason Romero you can still find them on Amazon but they are much more expensive. Just search F250 raptor grill.
I can't find it anymore......does anyone have a link?
Yeah. They have an issue with licensing.
Is there any other links for this grill?
bubbahayes769 amazon has some but they can be pricey and if you don’t get it now it will be gone.
Where did you buy it??
They no longer sell them due to licensing issues with Ford.
Looked better b4
No way. Mucho more bettero. Lol
link is broken
Unfortunately, they have taken down every link I have put up. It seems that Ford has a licensing issue with this manufacturer.
Im going to look in the junk yard
Share the link for the grille
Walter Lopez they no longer are selling this one. :( I think Ford made them stop selling them because of copyright.
Would like a crome one saids ford or a crome background
That would look amazing.
We’re can I get this grill for my 03 250
Creative Minds the one that I bought is no longer on EBay. It had to do with licensing issues.
Smoked lens headlights.
Rxonmymind yep. I think that’s needed. :)
Need a new link
Phillip they keep taking them down. The link above is the third one. Lol. Ford keeps making the Chinese companies remove them.
Sadly they are 3 to 400 now
I am sad to hear that. This was a great deal at the time.
Will this fit a 2000 excurdion ?
Yes it will.
Needs chrome. Looks cheaper than you paid for it.
Jay Vee lol. Thank you for your comment.
THAT'S A BLUE TRUCK
Lol. It’s green to me.
Hi where can I find the grille
Juan Perez last I checked they have removed them. :( I Guess Ford didn’t want them to be sold.
Damn NICE!!! Thanks!! So want to do that!!! I’d leave the (F) off to screw with people!!
I’ve got an F250 ‘00 I’ve done and will do more mods to
Damn!!! That looks BAD@$$!!!!! 👍👍
I’m gonna spray-on liner our truck
You need to upgrade your mirrors! 👍
Ogre Dad thank you so much. I think that would be too funny. Keep us posted.
Definitely!
Are you on IG? I’m ogres_4 on IG. I do have a RUclips channel, R Swamp but I’m kinda unsure about it . Hmmmmm
Ogre Dad I am, Johnmichael111
I just found you on RUclips. I subscribed. :)
100 bucks? Where at? Cheapest I see them is $250
Miguel Mcclelland They took them off of eBay because of copyright infringement. Here’s a link someone else on the site found that might get you a little closer.
m.made-in-china.com/product/3-PCS-LED-Lights-Raptor-Grille-for-F250-1999-2004-771234122.html
Oh and tail lights ...
I agree. 100%
To find it it is not working
They removed them. I think issues with licensing from Ford.
Dang
Not sure if I want to go with this or the all chrome bigger bolder 08 type but here is a link to this one, they do ship from the states but shipping is high, think it comes to about $150
m.made-in-china.com/product/3-PCS-LED-Lights-Raptor-Grille-for-F250-1999-2004-771234122.html
Awesome. Thank you for the link.
Do some more vids with your Bentley..
Undertaker Fire will do. What do you want to see?
Anything and everything, Lol just nice to see and enthusiastic car guy who is a Bentley owner like yourself that makes vids:)... Do you get to drive it often??
Undertaker Fire awesome. I will get some videos on it. I drive it about once a week. I’m in the process of building a small storage building so a lot of car stuff is on hold until I can move them around. I love the GT. It’s one of the best driving cars I own.
Yea... not a fan. I’m in the “keep it stock” group. These trucks are becoming classics and any attempt to “update” them just comes off as cheesy looking.
Jeff Power I totally get that. For me she is work horse so I wanted to update her look. To each their own.
THIS GRILL IS TOO NEW
MAKES THE CAR LOOK NEW TOO.
No way it has those mirrors
Lol. They work.
The grill is not a $100 its $209
Lol. It was a year ago when I made the video. Ford has taken most of them down do to license issues and the rest have gone up. I don’t control the prices but when I got mine it was a hell of a deal for an updated look.
might as well delete the video or update because you can't find those for $100.. your link is trash now
Due to Ford licensing issues they are no longer making these for 100 bucks. You are 100% correct.