My build update

[Dirky]

The truck looks great! I love the new wheels and tires as well.

Looks to me like you do GREAT work!

 

[UNRULEE]

You'll like the Terra Grapplers, I've had a set on my '05 for about 6 months and can't complain one bit. For the limited time that it sees off road they do just fine, and are still quiet on the highway.

 

[bucks77ford]

Thanks again for all the reply's guys.

Another opinion if you will. I bought these emblems A LONG time ago and don't know if I'm going to use them yet. I don't know if I really want to advertise what's under my hood, but if I do they are either going on the front fender where the older style emblems were or possibly on the cowl if there's room. Here's how the cowl would look. I don't yet have holes drilled for the XLT emblem which is the reason for thinking this. I kinda think the 521 is a little big for the cowl, but I haven't temporarily placed it up there yet.

 

[Jolly Green]

I don't know if there would be room for that on the cowl or not--without seeing up there.

I like it though. I would use it--If I had that motor!

How about putting the stock F 250 Ranger and XLT badges on the cowl as normal, and the 521 badge down on the fender like the older badges?

Just a thought.

 

[bucks77ford]

I don't know if there would be room for that on the cowl or not--without seeing up there.

I like it though. I would use it--If I had that motor!

How about putting the stock F 250 Ranger and XLT badges on the cowl as normal, and the 521 badge down on the fender like the older badges?

Just a thought.

That's more than likely my plan if I use the emblems, but thought I'd just see what people think. I'll try to get out and place them on the cowl and see what they look like. I'd hate to leave out the XLT on the cowl though too.

 

[LEB Ben]

I think I'd go with the Ranger and XLT badge on the cowl definitely. I dunno if I'd go with the 521 badge anywhere to be honest...that way you can maintain the 'sleeper' mentality. But if the 521 did go anywhere...I'd throw it on the front fender where other badges of the era were put. I've seen some guys put the engine badges on the rear of the hood right in front of the cowl...but depending on the color of the badges and paint...it just looks outta place. If I were you, I'd take some double sided tape, and try moving the badges around and see what looks best. But if it were me, I'd probably not use the 521 badge....I just feel it would look outta place anywhere. My 2 cents.

 

[tomtoc]

...But if it were me, I'd probably not use the 521 badge....I just feel it would look outta place anywhere.

coming from the guy without a 521...

(to my knowledge anyway) if you've got it, flaunt it - tactfully

 

[NOCO77]

How about finding a boss 429 scoop and putting the 521 emblem on the side of the scoop?
Or, I kind of like putting engine size emblems on the lower left or right side of the grille.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Personally I think it is up to the owners taste where and what they want to put on. Me personally I like a clean looking truck with no emblems so that it leaves people wondering what engine is really there.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

That would look good with the scoop. Ya could put it on the tailgate so when your racin somebody theyll know what they got beat by.

 

[LEB Ben]

How about finding a boss 429 scoop and putting the 521 emblem on the side of the scoop?
Or, I kind of like putting engine size emblems on the lower left or right side of the grille.

I think that would look pretty good...but geezus he's worried about drilling for trim...you do you think he'll do puttin a scoop on a cherry hood...haha. But I like your idea, and would probably be the only way I'd put engine emblems on a truck. As for putting them on the grille...seen it before, but it still seems kinda outta place to me.

 

[bucks77ford]

Thanks for the reply's guys. I have been really leaning toward not using them just because I think they will seem out of place.

NOC77, I like the idea of a hood scope, but not what I'm wanting to do. If anything, I'd wait until someone makes a hood for these trucks.

 

[dakonthemountain]

Buck,
If you decide not to use the F250 Ranger emblems, and want to sell them, would you please let me know and how much? Mine is not an XLT, so all I would be looking for the the F250 Ranger. Mine are a bit pitted and when I get Burt painted I want to replace them. Thanks!

Dak

 

[LEB Ben]

Buck,
If you decide not to use the F250 Ranger emblems, and want to sell them, would you please let me know and how much? Mine is not an XLT, so all I would be looking for the the F250 Ranger. Mine are a bit pitted and when I get Burt painted I want to replace them. Thanks!

Dak

I think he's just not gonna use the 521 badges...he's still gonna use the ranger badges. JBG and DC has the F250 ranger badges for $35 a piece...and there have been known to be a few good deals on ebay if you don't wanna pay full price.

 

[dakonthemountain]

Thanks Ben. Guess I misunderstood. I agree with not using the 521. I tend to like our trucks to maintain more of an original look, at least on the outside. I'm not really ready for the badges anyway. Just thought if he wasn't going to use them I would rather keep the $ in the family!
Dak

 

[NOCO77]

As for putting them on the grille...seen it before, but it still seems kinda outta place to me.

Yea, the more I think about it, they would look out of place. I was having flashbacks to my GM truck days and that was a common location for 'em from the factory. I re-cast my vote for no engine emblems. Sound familar? (I voted for them before I voted against them). WTF???

 

[ford141]

Buck, the truck looks great! I just saw the pic with the new wheels and tires, nice choice. I've had the Terra Grapplers on my 05 F150 for the last 3 years, I've probably got close to 35K on them (only run them in the summer) and they still have enough tread to last this summer, maybe even next. You will love them. Good bite in dry and wet, very quite, great wear, great handling. They do require a little bit of wheel speed to clean them out in the mud, but you probably won't be in much of that with your truck (I hope). Like I said, 3 years, 35K miles, no complaints at all.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

I would use the 521 badge. Try holding it up on the door almost straight below the mirror about 2/3 of the way down where they put the badge on the new superduty v8 powerstroke badges.

Ryan

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

What about puttin it on the jockey box door?

 

[Blue Bomber]

Looks good!!!!!!!!! love the way the wheels look, too! i dont think i would use the 521 badges. a bit too flashy for me. also, what's trim??