Body panels, will it fit?
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Body panels, will it fit?
Can anybody tell me if a hood or door from a 1986 Bronco will fit my 1988? I know the fenders are definitely different. I can't seem to find used parts for my particular body style/year in my area. Thanks.
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Try checking some of the aftermarket mail order places. That way you know you will get a good fit. JCWhitney has panel replacements as wella s *** Trucks. ALso check Jeff's Bronco Graveyard. You can so a search on the net for the web sites.
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I've found plenty of places that have them for mail order. The problem is, I won't pay $200 shipping on a $200 door. That's ridiculous. If 1986 panels fit, I can pick up a truck that has the parts I need for cheap and just strip it.
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200 shipping? OW!!!!
OK Ill try this again..... L M C Trucks. their site address is the same as the name with the www in front. I have gotten panels from them and have paid at the highest, about 50 for shipping...and that was the hood.
OK Ill try this again..... L M C Trucks. their site address is the same as the name with the www in front. I have gotten panels from them and have paid at the highest, about 50 for shipping...and that was the hood.
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Click on the PROFILE link at the bottom of one of my posts..that will let you email me then I can get you the info. Sorry
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I know of the site you are talking about. I ordered the catalog and it was great...if you own a 1986 or earlier Ford Truck/Bronco. I'd love to find somebody with a similar catalog that covered later models.
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There are a lot of places to look to get the body panels and such for your truck with alot less shipping than that. I would name a couple off the top of my head but the filters would scrub them. As far as your original question goes, the doors from an 86 or older truck or Bronco will fit your Bronco, the Hood however will not. Try broncograveyard or jcwhitney. Hope this Helps.
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BillyBob,
Don't sweat the info about the site. The admin. here and the company in question don't see eye to eye so they don't allow the name to be posted. Been that way for as long as I can remember and the admin has NEVER been polite about addressing the issue so it must be a real sore spot.
Don't sweat the info about the site. The admin. here and the company in question don't see eye to eye so they don't allow the name to be posted. Been that way for as long as I can remember and the admin has NEVER been polite about addressing the issue so it must be a real sore spot.
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Actually the sore spot is when a user thinks its okay to by-pass language filters. If something was allowed do you think we'd filter it? A user by-passing any filter, that company or not, is flagrantly thumbing their nose at the filter. I guess they think they're being cute.
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Sorry...didnt realize it was a language issue. I have noticed tho that some sites I have tried to post were ok but the one in question isnt. I will leave them off of here. As for the actual language of what I was typing, wasnt anything bad. Just dont want to be black listed from the forum. Thanks though for the info. And it want anything against the filters. Just trying to pass on helpful information.
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MTM1972, I'm not sure if this is will help you or not but I found a complete front clip on ebay, located in milton, PA. I don't think it will be too far from you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2436700322
DG808
P.S. What part of Jersey are you from? My brother lives in Mount Holley.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2436700322
DG808
P.S. What part of Jersey are you from? My brother lives in Mount Holley.
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Thanks for the lead! That would solve a lot of my problems! I'm gonna watch it and see where the price goes. I could definitely pick it up if the price is right. Still looking for that elusive passenger door though....
I'm not sure where Mt. Holley is but I'm right on the ocean by Sandy Hook (right across the bay from NYC). It's probably the worst place in the world for a Bronco...saltwater and salty roads in the winter. That explains why I need all these body parts.
I'm not sure where Mt. Holley is but I'm right on the ocean by Sandy Hook (right across the bay from NYC). It's probably the worst place in the world for a Bronco...saltwater and salty roads in the winter. That explains why I need all these body parts.