Radio Bezel Question
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Alright... I found Ron's thread on installing a factory DIN radio into a 80/84 rosewood bezel. This is probably the cleanest install I have seen. He did a great job.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...don-t-fit.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...don-t-fit.html
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Alright... I found Ron's thread on installing a factory DIN radio into a 80/84 rosewood bezel. This is probably the cleanest install I have seen. He did a great job.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...don-t-fit.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...don-t-fit.html
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If you have a 85-86 radio, here is how I did mine.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15585701
Jim
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15585701
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The catch is the clock option. The mesh bezels were on base model trucks and almost all of them are without clock. I know I have a silver mesh 85/86 DIN radio bezel in nice shape, but I am almost positive it is a non-clock bezel. That said, if you can't find one that has it, the clock holes can be cut out. It requires some patience and fine hand work to make the holes look factory but it can be done.
Edit: my parts are in storage. I will probably be making a trip there late this week and I will check what I have. Do you need the instrument bezel also or only radio?
Edit: my parts are in storage. I will probably be making a trip there late this week and I will check what I have. Do you need the instrument bezel also or only radio?
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The catch is the clock option. The mesh bezels were on base model trucks and almost all of them are without clock. I know I have a silver mesh 85/86 DIN radio bezel in nice shape, but I am almost positive it is a non-clock bezel. That said, if you can't find one that has it, the clock holes can be cut out. It requires some patience and fine hand work to make the holes look factory but it can be done.
Edit: my parts are in storage. I will probably be making a trip there late this week and I will check what I have. Do you need the instrument bezel also or only radio?
Edit: my parts are in storage. I will probably be making a trip there late this week and I will check what I have. Do you need the instrument bezel also or only radio?
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I'll see what mine is... I'm pretty sure it's non-clock though. I have a couple other weave bezels but I'm thinking they were all **** and shaft or cut 80/84 style. Watch eBay and don't forget to include Bronco's in your search.
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Edit: I almost forgot... the other thing that swayed me away from the weave trim is the lack of a matching cruise control horn pad. Never made one that I'm aware of.
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It's super durable. I had a rifle stock and thermos done by a local guy. He sprays a clear coat of cerakote over top for extra protection. I've had the thermos for 4 years bouncing around boats and trucks with no wear or damage (to the dip at least).
The rifle stock doesn't get used as hard, but still looks as good as the day I picked it up.
The best story I heard was when the owner first got started he dipped his sons aluminium t-ball bat in a wood grain pattern for kicks and giggles. After a full season of use the bat had a bunch more dents, but the pattern held up 100%. Good enough for me.
The rifle stock doesn't get used as hard, but still looks as good as the day I picked it up.
The best story I heard was when the owner first got started he dipped his sons aluminium t-ball bat in a wood grain pattern for kicks and giggles. After a full season of use the bat had a bunch more dents, but the pattern held up 100%. Good enough for me.