Wanted: 1979 Ford Van Grill

[Duddly01]

Has anyone made a grill for the 1979 Ford Van to convert the 1977 Model that has round headlights? I want to build a replica of my mother's van I learned to drive in, actually in 1980. 

[Can-Con]

The grille from the MPC van should fit the AMT one with no problems. Nice it itself, BTW.

Wish Round2 would reissue this one, it's a very nice, well detailed kit.

 

 

Edited July 10, 2024 by Can-Con

[Duddly01]

54 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

The grille from the MPC van should fit the AMT one with no problems. Nice it itself, BTW.

Wish Round2 would reissue this one, it's a very nice, well detailed kit.

 

 

that would be perfect, if I could find one. 

[Duane Garner]

Model Roundup has one on their website right now. Also, would a 78 grille work?

[Rob Hall]

6 minutes ago, Duane Garner said:

Model Roundup has one on their website right now. Also, would a 78 grille work?

1978 was still the older style w/ round headlights and turn signals below.  '79 changed the headlights to square and integrated the turn signals into the grille frame. 

[Repstock]

The Sunrunner grille is not entirely correct, as it's missing the gap between the grille and the surround. Still, it's the only kit option.

[Duddly01]

1 hour ago, Repstock said:

The Sunrunner grille is not entirely correct, as it's missing the gap between the grille and the surround. Still, it's the only kit option.

I was hoping there was a resin option. I see a lot of other grills & frontend made, but it may be my only choice.

[LDO]

Is that “Phantom” custom van from a few years ago the right version?

[Duddly01]

1 hour ago, LDO said:

Is that “Phantom” custom van from a few years ago the right version?

it doesn't appear so, just a custom grill with square lights.