Let's welcome pumpdriver to the chapter!
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Just figured out my rig has the "Explorer" package.
The truck has a hole on the hood where the hood ornament should be and both "Exploer" badges are long gone off the back of the box so I wasn't quite sure what was going on. According to the door code the color is "red". Well the paint is faded so bad it's hard to tell. The interior color seemed a little off to me for supposedly being red.....it was more a maroon color.
Well I just figured out that the stripes on the truck are probably explorer stripes so I started looking around the site. Found a scan of an original 1978 Explorer brochure. Pics show my stripes and list optional Explorer paint colors. One of which is maroon.
Also my truck came with the original 16.5" rims. I've since replaced them with 16" because I needed new tires. What was the reason for the 16.5" rim? The above mentioned brochure list 15",16" and 16.5" rim sizes
Sorry if this seems silly but I'm not to familiar with the '70's trucks. Learn'n as I go......
The truck has a hole on the hood where the hood ornament should be and both "Exploer" badges are long gone off the back of the box so I wasn't quite sure what was going on. According to the door code the color is "red". Well the paint is faded so bad it's hard to tell. The interior color seemed a little off to me for supposedly being red.....it was more a maroon color.
Well I just figured out that the stripes on the truck are probably explorer stripes so I started looking around the site. Found a scan of an original 1978 Explorer brochure. Pics show my stripes and list optional Explorer paint colors. One of which is maroon.
Also my truck came with the original 16.5" rims. I've since replaced them with 16" because I needed new tires. What was the reason for the 16.5" rim? The above mentioned brochure list 15",16" and 16.5" rim sizes
Sorry if this seems silly but I'm not to familiar with the '70's trucks. Learn'n as I go......
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#22
You are correct. Been getting paid to do it for the last 13 years. Before that I was a volley for 8 years. I miss my volley days.
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Also my truck came with the original 16.5" rims. I've since replaced them with 16" because I needed new tires. What was the reason for the 16.5" rim? The above mentioned brochure list 15",16" and 16.5" rim sizes
Sorry if this seems silly but I'm not to familiar with the '70's trucks. Learn'n as I go......
Sorry if this seems silly but I'm not to familiar with the '70's trucks. Learn'n as I go......
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Welcome to the chapter bunch of good guys here! Make sure to hit up the guys in the 73-79 forums they have alot of good help. And don't forget about the 335 forum they will have all the anwsers you need for your engine.
If you need parts drop me a line I have a 78 explorer with the same colors. I still have all the Explorer stuff as well.
Again welcome and enjoy!
If you need parts drop me a line I have a 78 explorer with the same colors. I still have all the Explorer stuff as well.
Again welcome and enjoy!
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Do you have any pics of the '78 Explorer? I'd like to see it.
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I wish they still offered 16.5" tires. I really wanted to use my stock rims with original wheel caps. I like the ol' school look.