[WavnAtCha]

I went RTR. IMHO the most badass grille for our cars
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Don

I went with this one too, however the drivers side has never worked

 

[Fritz]

I have a 2018 EB; which has a different upper and lower grille than 2015-2017 models. I have looked at several grilles that will not fit a 2018 EB. American Muscle offers a MP Concepts upper and lower grille at a reasonable price for a 2018. Has anyone installed these on their EB? I like the look of the MP Concepts grilles and they may work better with a Cobb Intercooler. I may add a Running Horse Chrome 1968 grille emblem since the grille is plain.

 

[gatornek]

I have a 2018 EB; which has a different upper and lower grille than 2015-2017 models. I have looked at several grilles that will not fit a 2018 EB. American Muscle offers a MP Concepts upper and lower grille at a reasonable price for a 2018. Has anyone installed these on their EB? I like the look of the MP Concepts grilles and they may work better with a Cobb Intercooler. I may add a Running Horse Chrome 1968 grille emblem since the grille is plain.

Most 'front end' parts for the 2018+ will not fit on 2015-17 and vice versa. Other than that, I can't really offer any more insight here. This will be strictly how you choose to do your aesthetic. If you link the part, we can tell you for certain if the fit will work.

 

[Fritz]

Here is the upper: MP Concepts Mustang Upper Grille 406343 (18-20 GT, EcoBoost)

and the lower: MP Concepts Mustang Lower Grille 406358 (18-20 GT, EcoBoost)

Add a running horse: Grille Emblem Running Horse Chrome 1968

I got my driver's license in 1965 and my best bud got his in 1964, just in time to drive his mom's 1964 1/2 Mustang. It was powder blue with a 3 speed and 289. I will never forget that car.

 

[gatornek]

Here's a pic of a 2018 with a 'racing style' ETS intercooler behind it. I doubt you'll have problems fitting the Cobb. I like it, because I personally like some semblance of the 'fangs' (aka pillars). If the nuts that hold the pony in place are too small for the holes, you can simply use some large washers. Seems like it'll work!!

 

[Fritz]

I really like the "fangs" as well. Thanks for the pic. I'm lining up my purchases by month and area of attention. I'm ordering the Steeda subframe alignment kit and Rear Subframe Braces today. I'll let you know how the install went.

 

[Sarge]

T-Rex billet aluminum. Upper is a replacement, lower goes over the original. I guess it looks more like a Fusion, but IMO the Fusion is a good-looking car, and I like it.

 

[Fritz]

Sarge, That is a beautiful Mustang. The color is AWESOME!! I see you are an Air Force Vet. My dad was a B-17 waist gunner; he was shot down over Belgium in WWII. Thank you for your service.

 

[Sarge]

Sarge, That is a beautiful Mustang. The color is AWESOME!! I see you are an Air Force Vet. My dad was a B-17 waist gunner; he was shot down over Belgium in WWII. Thank you for your service.

Huge respect for the B-17 vets. I went for a ride in one about 15 years ago; it's a great experience... when you're not flying in sub-zero freezing cold with no pressurization at high altitude while thousands of Nazis are trying to kill you. Those guys were the gutsiest. My plane was the C-130, which is a whole lot more comfortable, and we hardly ever got shot at.

 

[gatornek]

Huge respect for the B-17 vets. I went for a ride in one about 15 years ago; it's a great experience... when you're not flying in sub-zero freezing cold with no pressurization at high altitude while thousands of Nazis are trying to kill you. Those guys were the gutsiest. My plane was the C-130, which is a whole lot more comfortable, and we hardly ever got shot at.

Throw in the pressure put on them to actually hit the target, and not collateral areas, plus LeMay threatening to court marshall any plane that broke off its route and didn't drop its payload....and those guys were absolute HEROES. Walked inside of one at the Air and Space Museum in DC, and definitely had a moment.

 

[Fritz]

Have I shared with you a photo of a C-130 I took at Khe Sanh? You guys kept us going. Thank you.

 

[Sarge]

Have I shared with you a photo of a C-130 I took at Khe Sanh? You guys kept us going. Thank you. View attachment 37472

That was way before my time too. Hats off to you guys at Khe Sanh.

 

[Fritz]

The Air Force really saved our butt.

 

[Sarge]

The Air Force really saved our butt.

Some of my favorite missions were the ones when we were hauling a unit of grunts out of Bagdad. After a year in the sandbox, everyone was so happy to cram themselves into the Herk, no complaining or whining about how uncomfortable it was, everybody smiling and bright-eyed, usually quiet like they were afraid to say or do something that would jinx us on the way home. Call me crazy, but I could literally feel the hope in the air, it made the plane feel light, like it would fly even if the wings came off. Even if it wasn't my turn to go home, I loved flying people out.

 

[Fritz]

Freedom Bird. Thank you for sharing. Best job I ever had.

 

[Farmdog]

Freedom Bird. Thank you for sharing. Best job I ever had.

Wow; Fritz and Sarge...thanks for your service gentlemen. Sarge, my brother just finished up 22 years of Air Force; mostly rebuilding and test cell for C-130 Powerplants at Davis-Monthan. Really enjoyed that job before he got chained to a desk. Fritz; been studying the WWII Air War my whole life, and I can't say enough about the bravely of those guys who climbed into B-17's when they knew the odds were that they would only last 8-missions. (The saying "Borrowed Time" came from those days. Anyone who lasted longer than 8 missions was said to be flying on borrowed time, as they had beaten the average, so some other poor guy bought it before his time...) I also went up for a ride in a B-17 once with the Heritage Foundation, and I believe they still offer flights. Well worth the money you'll spend to go up and see what it feels like. It was truly one of the highlights of my life.

 

[Sarge]

@Farmdog, I took a Herk to the boneyard once. That was kind of sad. I spent 14 years maintaining those things, and 6 more in the flight engineer seat, and then, "Too old, not worth the effort to keep it in the air, buh-bye." But the new ones are still rolling out of the factory.

 

[MD18EcoStang]

T-Rex billet aluminum. Upper is a replacement, lower goes over the original. I guess it looks more like a Fusion, but IMO the Fusion is a good-looking car, and I like it.

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Yep, I have 2 Fusions - that's why I didn't go with that grille! However, even though that grille wouldn't be my choice, you have one of my favorite cars on here, appearance-wise.

Also, I'm not a guy with military service, but thanks to those of you who did serve! I've been to the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB twice and it is an amazing museum. Anyone interested in military aviation should try and get to Dayton, OH to check it out.

 

[Kuma]

I switched to the RTR, but I have an MP concepts grill I used for 2 months while the RTR one was on back order. You can check on my eBay listing I have it going for $65 if you interested send me a message I can drop the price a bit for a community member ☺.

MP Concepts Upper Grille in Black Pony Body Styling Fits Ford EcoBoost 2018-2020 | eBay

<p dir="ltr">MP Concepts Upper Grille in Black Pony Body Styling Fits Ford EcoBoost 2018-2020. Condition is Used.</p> <p dir="ltr">Only used it for about 2 months, while my RTR grille was on back order. This grill looks amazing on its own but looks better with the Velossa Tech BIG MOUTH Ram Air...

rover.ebay.com

 

[Fritz]

Kuma, thank you for the offer. I already purchased the M&P upper grille and am mounting the running pony ASAP. Your new RTR grille looks awesome.