Good catch "L-85". That was indeed a factory tu-tone for the 1984 explorer only.

I would think though that the explorer stripe was removed rather than deleted if it is an 1984 explorer.

A lot of replacing parts on that truck that doesn't belong with the year, and it's not the original paint everywhere...

a build sheet would determin it one way or the other.

 

some clay bars have an abrasive quality to them, the ones we use at work claim to remove scratches like 2000 grit sandpaper. Clay bars in general are pretty amazing, but time consuming.

 

81 F-150...After the post on the Explorer option..I, too, thought that the horizontal stripe had been removed. As far as paint..I think the left front fender has been painted or spotted..but I don't see any other places..I changed what is seen..wheels..lenses..The door pockets were replaced with carpeted ones from a Bronco..and the red console fdrom the Bronco sits on the seat ..held by a couple bungee cords...It provides storage and cup holders..The wheels are '92..including the one in the bed ..mounted on an old Dick Cepek mount..And the King Ranch..LOBO emblems replaced a cracked one...Flowmaster exhaust with a Trans Am tip.. I put the rear bumper on ..CHROME..and I have all the stock parts..down to the original hubcaps..This project was not a restoration..It is just a nice old truck that I drive once in a while..I was not in the least bit concerned with originality. Thanks for the EXPLORER info..I have a sales brochure somewhere..I'll see if it is mentioned..JV..PS..I just finished a custom utility trailer that is painted to match the truck..Enkei wheels, '39 Ford blue dots, etc..

 

PS..I have a factory letter..Nothing is mentioned except the red color..I was told a build sheet was not available..jv

 

Doubt you'll find anything re the Explorer package in the normal brochure. They were a one-off offering specific to the year and had their own brochure.

 

Only ONE place to look for a brochure...EBAY !!!!

 

I'd you find it PLEASE also look for an '82 Explorer brochure. I can't find one.