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Old Jan 29, 2019 | 07:21 AM
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Winter Front?

I installed an all aluminum "racing" radiator in the Bronco, and now it is particularly cold blooded. Great for Summer but really should run a little warmer in the Winter.

Anyone have recommendations for a Winter Front for the grille on the Bronco?

I thought this might be a cold front grill cover but it is just a grille:

https://www.ebay.com/i/273663168474?chn=ps
 
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Old Jan 29, 2019 | 03:19 PM
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How about Lund Cold Fronts? They are a period correct accessory that is no longer reproduced, but I see them on ebay often. Very popular with diesel owners. I sold 2 sets I had last year for about $100 a piece.


 
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Old Jan 29, 2019 | 03:50 PM
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1985 Bronco: Perfect! Thank you.

Now I just have to wait until I see a set pop up on ebay.

Do you know for what years our 1992-1996 Bronco grille was used in the F Series?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2019 | 05:03 PM
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Same as the broncos, 92-96. F250 HD/350s used this body style until 97.
 
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Tim,
.Curious to why you swapped your radiator to the all racing brand .Were you having over heating problems ? TR
 
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The original oem radiator was leaking at the sides. So I installed this radiator, and I heartily recommend it. Unlike the oem, it has no plastic.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXBG7TG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SXBG7TG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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