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Old 03-19-2015, 07:08 AM
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Gee, Dave, it only looks slightly different......LOL!

Fantastic job, man!
 
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Holy hell that's one heck of a transformation! Great job
 
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Old 03-19-2015, 09:25 PM
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Got the tint done today, turned out great.
Went with 3M HP Premium film, 20% rear and 35% front, what a difference and the Nostalgic AC works great. Today was actually the first time that I used it. It cools the entire vehicle down very nicely and the thermostat control is great.

 
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Old 03-20-2015, 12:30 AM
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Make sure you use window cleaners that don't have ammonia in them. I use sprayway glass cleaner...smells kinda funny but you get used it

Did you get the windshield tinted? They've got near clear tint that will reflect the uva and uvb rays to keep your dash looking good and block out more heat.
 
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Old 03-20-2015, 01:44 AM
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That tint looks good. I've got some brownish factory tint on my 78 top. Its old but I like it.
 
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Old 03-20-2015, 09:45 AM
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Damn that's a nice looking Bronco!!!
 
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Do you happen to have a pic you can post showing how you routed the trailer hitch wiring plug? (Not sure if you even have one...)
 
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Do you happen to have a pic you can post showing how you routed the trailer hitch wiring plug? (Not sure if you even have one...)
I don't have one, sorry man.

I decided the all tan door panels were just plain boring, so I switched it up. I ordered the saddle lower door panel but got black and that gave me the idea. Thinking of using Scotts pin stripe tape on the lower ridges. Need to get some black head screws for the carpet so they blend away a bit.


 
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Old 03-28-2015, 05:08 PM
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Greg and I went to a car show this morning, pretty good turn out, a lot of really nice cars.








Nice Mustang, right?

It is electric! lol



 
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Perseverance and Perspiration...

I have read your entire thread and commend you for seeing such a great undertaking through to this point. Congrats, enjoy, and later this spring when my wife and I are out there for a convention we'll be on the lookout for your very sharp Bronco!

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Old 03-29-2015, 11:46 PM
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Thanks Donner!

So i really can't stand the wheels I have, they are just way too common and boring. I liked the style of the Ultra wheels I had before but they were 16.5" and those sucked.
I am looking at these, the price is good and they are not chrome so that is a bonus.


Thoughts?
 
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I actually really like your current wheels, they have timeless look. I don't really think these wheels fit your style truck.
 
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they are not turbines. wait for what you really want and don't settle.
 
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Are you having a tough time finding turbines? I've always wanted either turbines or white wagon wheels. I think turbines look really good on our 78s and 79s.
 
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A buddy of mine in Grand Rapids has a set.

5 lug Ford Turbine Wheels
 


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