No package listed on bezel
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Are you talking about the radio bezel on the dashboard?
I picked up a cluster bezel and radio bezel from the junkyard awhile back, and the radio bezel doesn't have a package name on it. The area where a name badge would go is smaller than the same area on my previous Custom bezel, by several inches.
Not sure what it means either.
I picked up a cluster bezel and radio bezel from the junkyard awhile back, and the radio bezel doesn't have a package name on it. The area where a name badge would go is smaller than the same area on my previous Custom bezel, by several inches.
Not sure what it means either.
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Yea, that's on the radio bezel. This is mine:
One thing you have to think about with these older trucks is, there ain't no tellin' who's had their hands on stuff. What's in your truck may or may not be original.
You might be able to send your VIN to Ford to be decoded. They'd send you a build sheet with a bunch of info on your truck, like the trim package, options the original owner added, day/month/year of manufacture, and more. Then you'd know for sure what you have.
One thing you have to think about with these older trucks is, there ain't no tellin' who's had their hands on stuff. What's in your truck may or may not be original.
You might be able to send your VIN to Ford to be decoded. They'd send you a build sheet with a bunch of info on your truck, like the trim package, options the original owner added, day/month/year of manufacture, and more. Then you'd know for sure what you have.
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I wondered about that. I bought it from the owner who had it built, but I will go ahead and check to see if I can order a build sheet.
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Captains chairs could be ordered on any trim level of supercab or crewcab, including baseline. Also Kitted vinyl seats were an option.
The Radio bezel in Kirby's 1981 truck should read CUSTOM in the blank area. 1980-1981 baseline trucks were Customs.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...arciel/007.jpg
Ford Dropped the Custom in 1982 for a no-name baseline model, and brought the custom back in 1987 due to complaints. You could order a Custom anyway you wanted really, within reason, and have it as highly optioned as a XLT Lariat but it would cost you more. The no-name baseline was very option restricted, and you couldn't order certain things without upgrading options.
The Radio bezel in Kirby's 1981 truck should read CUSTOM in the blank area. 1980-1981 baseline trucks were Customs.
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/q...arciel/007.jpg
Ford Dropped the Custom in 1982 for a no-name baseline model, and brought the custom back in 1987 due to complaints. You could order a Custom anyway you wanted really, within reason, and have it as highly optioned as a XLT Lariat but it would cost you more. The no-name baseline was very option restricted, and you couldn't order certain things without upgrading options.
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Originally Posted by glovemeister
I wondered about that. I bought it from the owner who had it built, but I will go ahead and check to see if I can order a build sheet.
Originally Posted by 81-F-150-Explorer
The Radio bezel in Kirby's 1981 truck should read CUSTOM in the blank area.
I do notice what appears to be some sort of adhesive residue where a name plate would've been on my current, non-name plated bezel though, so...
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KB,
It certainly is logical that he removed stuff I mean he added custom parts and didn't tell me what package it was in the sale add or otherwise. I am going to assume that it is a baseline version because it has aftermarket cruise, and manual windows. None the less I will simply add the options I want and ignore the ones I do not. Just glad most of the hard stuff is done axles trans engine etc. I think an under hood light, console light, and floor lights would be awesome.
It certainly is logical that he removed stuff I mean he added custom parts and didn't tell me what package it was in the sale add or otherwise. I am going to assume that it is a baseline version because it has aftermarket cruise, and manual windows. None the less I will simply add the options I want and ignore the ones I do not. Just glad most of the hard stuff is done axles trans engine etc. I think an under hood light, console light, and floor lights would be awesome.
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...my mistake, I forgot you bought it from the original owner. Never mind. lol
My truck is indeed a Custom model, but I don't know what trim level the truck was that I got my current dash bezels out of...if it were a Custom, wouldn't the word CUSTOM be molded into the bezel? I think my factory bezel was this way.
I do notice what appears to be some sort of adhesive residue where a name plate would've been on my current, non-name plated bezel though, so...
My truck is indeed a Custom model, but I don't know what trim level the truck was that I got my current dash bezels out of...if it were a Custom, wouldn't the word CUSTOM be molded into the bezel? I think my factory bezel was this way.
I do notice what appears to be some sort of adhesive residue where a name plate would've been on my current, non-name plated bezel though, so...
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...my mistake, I forgot you bought it from the original owner. Never mind. lol
My truck is indeed a Custom model, but I don't know what trim level the truck was that I got my current dash bezels out of...if it were a Custom, wouldn't the word CUSTOM be molded into the bezel? I think my factory bezel was this way.
My truck is indeed a Custom model, but I don't know what trim level the truck was that I got my current dash bezels out of...if it were a Custom, wouldn't the word CUSTOM be molded into the bezel? I think my factory bezel was this way.
I do notice what appears to be some sort of adhesive residue where a name plate would've been on my current, non-name plated bezel though, so...
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So then that leaves me wondering what bezel was there at one time or another.
Did all the bezels that you listed have a flat back on them, perhaps a rectangular-shaped flat back? I can see the adhesive residue in a rectangular shape. It's faint, but it's there.
Honestly, I probably won't put a name plate back on, since my truck isn't a true restoration and is likely going to have options that are from various trim levels, or not from a trim level at all.
Did all the bezels that you listed have a flat back on them, perhaps a rectangular-shaped flat back? I can see the adhesive residue in a rectangular shape. It's faint, but it's there.
Honestly, I probably won't put a name plate back on, since my truck isn't a true restoration and is likely going to have options that are from various trim levels, or not from a trim level at all.
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We've needed this for a long time on here. Mods, feel free to add it as a sticky.
Radio Bezel Trim Level Identification:
1980-1981
Custom:
Ranger: Thanks to GreyF100 for providing the pic.
Ranger XLT:
Ranger Lariat:
1982-1986 Bezels
Base: Courtesy of KirbyMan
XL:
XLT: This bezel is the same for the XLT and XLT Lariat trims.
XLS: Replaced the Free Wheeling package. Courtesy of First Today. Please note that this bezel has been modified to fit a drink holder from a car, therefore is slightly different than original.
1985-1986 Note: These bezels feature a DIN opening. Ford dropped the ****/shaft style radio after 1984. They also have a new wood grain pattern, referred to as burlwood. Also, the 1985-1986 bezels do not feature chrome on the raised lines throughout the bezel.
XL:
XLT and XLT Lariat: Once again utilized the same bezel.
Eddie Bauer: Only available on 1985-1986 Broncos
Radio Bezel Trim Level Identification:
1980-1981
Custom:
Ranger: Thanks to GreyF100 for providing the pic.
Ranger XLT:
Ranger Lariat:
1982-1986 Bezels
Base: Courtesy of KirbyMan
XL:
XLT: This bezel is the same for the XLT and XLT Lariat trims.
XLS: Replaced the Free Wheeling package. Courtesy of First Today. Please note that this bezel has been modified to fit a drink holder from a car, therefore is slightly different than original.
1985-1986 Note: These bezels feature a DIN opening. Ford dropped the ****/shaft style radio after 1984. They also have a new wood grain pattern, referred to as burlwood. Also, the 1985-1986 bezels do not feature chrome on the raised lines throughout the bezel.
XL:
XLT and XLT Lariat: Once again utilized the same bezel.
Eddie Bauer: Only available on 1985-1986 Broncos