Visiting a junk yard...
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Visiting a junk yard...
A friend of mine just called and notified me that he has obtained two trucks I might be interested in as far as parts. One is a 1984 F350 dually and the other a 1982 Bronco. I have no clue as to the condition, engines or transmissions, but will see them Saturday.
He has made a practice of allowing me the first opportunity at picking parts on 1980-1986 Ford trucks.
If anyone has a part in mind, let me know and I will make a checklist to remind me. I'll report back after seeing what is available.
These trucks are located in northwest Alabama.
He has made a practice of allowing me the first opportunity at picking parts on 1980-1986 Ford trucks.
If anyone has a part in mind, let me know and I will make a checklist to remind me. I'll report back after seeing what is available.
These trucks are located in northwest Alabama.
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Very, very long shot on most of this...
Exterior trim:
~If the F350 is a crew cab and has the upper or lower trim line on the rear doors...
Wood grain door panel speaker covers with crank windows:
I found a nice pair of dash bezels at the junkyard, got a cruise control horn pad from eBay (not as red as the bezels but it's so rare I'll live with it), and I actually did find speaker covers but they don't match each other very well, and don't match the bezels or horn bar. They came from the same truck but one is black plastic and one is brown plastic under the wood print. Before being junked the truck had been used for a dog house and a shooting target so they are not as nice as my other "Rosewood" pieces...
Center console and seat belt ends:
If the Bronco happens to have a red interior and a decent center console and/or the seat belt ends with the plastic sheath that holds them off the floor (in red)...
**** and shaft radio cassette:
My radio bezel is intact and I would like to find a working factory **** and shaft cassette player stereo to use a tape adapter input unit...
Thank-you for offering to look for parts! Is the junkyard wish list thread still alive or no? I have not seen it in a while...
Exterior trim:
~If the F350 is a crew cab and has the upper or lower trim line on the rear doors...
Wood grain door panel speaker covers with crank windows:
I found a nice pair of dash bezels at the junkyard, got a cruise control horn pad from eBay (not as red as the bezels but it's so rare I'll live with it), and I actually did find speaker covers but they don't match each other very well, and don't match the bezels or horn bar. They came from the same truck but one is black plastic and one is brown plastic under the wood print. Before being junked the truck had been used for a dog house and a shooting target so they are not as nice as my other "Rosewood" pieces...
Center console and seat belt ends:
If the Bronco happens to have a red interior and a decent center console and/or the seat belt ends with the plastic sheath that holds them off the floor (in red)...
**** and shaft radio cassette:
My radio bezel is intact and I would like to find a working factory **** and shaft cassette player stereo to use a tape adapter input unit...
Thank-you for offering to look for parts! Is the junkyard wish list thread still alive or no? I have not seen it in a while...
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jstitts, dnkensinger, IssacJR75 and Ford F834,
I plan to stop by and see the two vehicles, this afternoon. I will print out this thread and look for the desired parts. I will get back with y'all Monday with a description of what I find and will find out what the owner wants for them. Then, if you are still interested, we will proceed from there.
This will be strictly what the owner asks plus the actual freight.
By the way, Ford F834, I was told that the Bronco is white with red interior, so cross your fingers!
I plan to stop by and see the two vehicles, this afternoon. I will print out this thread and look for the desired parts. I will get back with y'all Monday with a description of what I find and will find out what the owner wants for them. Then, if you are still interested, we will proceed from there.
This will be strictly what the owner asks plus the actual freight.
By the way, Ford F834, I was told that the Bronco is white with red interior, so cross your fingers!
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The Bronco ended up being pretty good, so the owner has decided to do a little work and sell as a running vehicle [no parts available].
The F350 dually has a blue dash pad. Where the truck was [tall grass with possible snakes?], I could only see from the passenger door. The speaker area is damaged [missing most], but the rest looks okay. Keep in mind I could not see the last 18" on the driver's side. In my opinion, it would be good if yours is missing or totally messed up. A recent thread covered a plastic piece to cover the speaker area. I will PM the price.
The doors had been replaced with later ones [1987+], so the panels are not correct. I have a pair of door panels and will PM you regarding the price.
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Very, very long shot on most of this...
Exterior trim:
~If the F350 is a crew cab and has the upper or lower trim line on the rear doors... Was not a crew cab.
Wood grain door panel speaker covers with crank windows:
I found a nice pair of dash bezels at the junkyard, got a cruise control horn pad from eBay (not as red as the bezels but it's so rare I'll live with it), and I actually did find speaker covers but they don't match each other very well, and don't match the bezels or horn bar. They came from the same truck but one is black plastic and one is brown plastic under the wood print. Before being junked the truck had been used for a dog house and a shooting target so they are not as nice as my other "Rosewood" pieces... Had 1987+ doors.
Center console and seat belt ends:
If the Bronco happens to have a red interior and a decent center console and/or the seat belt ends with the plastic sheath that holds them off the floor (in red)... Console was aftermarket and owner decided to sell the Bronco intact.
By the way, I have a dark blue or black Bronco driver's side receiver [female] seat belt which is in very good condition. The plastic is fully intact. It is the one with the electrical wire for the seat belt reminder. You would have to paint it, but if yours are not in good shape, this could hold you until you find the red ones. You have helped me, before, so it is yours if you want it.
**** and shaft radio cassette:
My radio bezel is intact and I would like to find a working factory **** and shaft cassette player stereo to use a tape adapter input unit... The 1984 F350 turned out to be an early 1985, so the radio is the one [black *****] used only in 1985 & 1986. It is one with the cassette. Would you be interested in that or are you looking for the older style [chrome *****].
Thank-you for offering to look for parts! Is the junkyard wish list thread still alive or no? I have not seen it in a while...
Exterior trim:
~If the F350 is a crew cab and has the upper or lower trim line on the rear doors... Was not a crew cab.
Wood grain door panel speaker covers with crank windows:
I found a nice pair of dash bezels at the junkyard, got a cruise control horn pad from eBay (not as red as the bezels but it's so rare I'll live with it), and I actually did find speaker covers but they don't match each other very well, and don't match the bezels or horn bar. They came from the same truck but one is black plastic and one is brown plastic under the wood print. Before being junked the truck had been used for a dog house and a shooting target so they are not as nice as my other "Rosewood" pieces... Had 1987+ doors.
Center console and seat belt ends:
If the Bronco happens to have a red interior and a decent center console and/or the seat belt ends with the plastic sheath that holds them off the floor (in red)... Console was aftermarket and owner decided to sell the Bronco intact.
By the way, I have a dark blue or black Bronco driver's side receiver [female] seat belt which is in very good condition. The plastic is fully intact. It is the one with the electrical wire for the seat belt reminder. You would have to paint it, but if yours are not in good shape, this could hold you until you find the red ones. You have helped me, before, so it is yours if you want it.
**** and shaft radio cassette:
My radio bezel is intact and I would like to find a working factory **** and shaft cassette player stereo to use a tape adapter input unit... The 1984 F350 turned out to be an early 1985, so the radio is the one [black *****] used only in 1985 & 1986. It is one with the cassette. Would you be interested in that or are you looking for the older style [chrome *****].
Thank-you for offering to look for parts! Is the junkyard wish list thread still alive or no? I have not seen it in a while...
Read the above in red.
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I did not look closely at the tail lights, but they are there. He will likely want $10 each. I have a set of "B" condition tail light lenses [Motorcraft] which are for the 1987 and later models. They are the ones which were on my truck at the GTG last year. If interested, PM me.