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The trim code on the door tag will tell you what the interior was and you can usually tell by that. Custom is the lowest level so hope it's not a custom.
the Marti report will tell you everything it's well worth a few bucks to see.
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Believe in the Custom badge ! If the glove box has it, its prolly a custom and really the differences in trim levels in the 70's wasn't all that stunning, not talkin platinum versus XL.
I'd probably have less enthusiasm for my truck if it had lots of chrome body trim and fake wood inside. The utilitarian quality is very appealing. Also lol at some of the Custom "features" in that brochure. "Behind seat storage area" translates to "throw some jumper cables on the floor."
Interesting the Ranger level mentions a white headliner. My otherwise all-jade Custom has bright white headliner, headliner trim, and sun visors up there.
The Custom mafia would like to have a word with you.
Oh man, that was funny...
I have both versions, they both have their own pluses and minuses. "Can't we all just get along?!" (You have to be of a certain age to recognize that quote)
I have both versions, they both have their own pluses and minuses. "Can't we all just get along?!" (You have to be of a certain age to recognize that quote)
I have a Custom... No frills and perfect. I don't need all the "bling" and "look at me!" trim. Bunch of attention ho's.
440 started it.
J/K! As long as ya rock a 40-50 year old rig and are content with the pure awesomeness that it brings YOU are gold!
Two tone paint schemes appear to depend on having some aluminum trim within the dent. Those without tend to be all one color with few exceptions. I have wondered if Ford truck designers at that time sought to make our trucks look lower with the horizontal trim lines (XLT and Custom) and two tone paint schemes. It would be interesting to read about what these designers were thinking when making these decisions.
Vertical lines reduce the impression of length and width whereas horizontal lines reduce the impression of height. Some of these lines are unavoidable (mostly the vertical ones) so perhaps there is a calculus that determines the final, overall visual impression. What was their formula or did they even have a formula?
Two tone paint schemes appear to depend on having some aluminum trim within the dent. Those without tend to be all one color with few exceptions. I have wondered if Ford truck designers at that time sought to make our trucks look lower with the horizontal trim lines (XLT and Custom) and two tone paint schemes. It would be interesting to read about what these designers were thinking when making these decisions.
Vertical lines reduce the impression of length and width whereas horizontal lines reduce the impression of height. Some of these lines are unavoidable (mostly the vertical ones) so perhaps there is a calculus that determines the final, overall visual impression. What was their formula or did they even have a formula?
The regular two tone did require the dent trim for the pain break. but the Ranger had either the standard dent trim or the trim with the rubber insert even with the monotone ( except with free wheeling package ) . the XLT had the rubber strip dent trim standard.
But you could order a Ranger or a Custom with all the trim an XLT came with except the black tailgate filler. I have a '74 my dad ordered that way. too cheap to spring for the XLT I guess.
The explorer packages I've never really figured how they coordinated with the trim level. the '79 Custom Explorer I bought new had a full chrome grill, woven vinyl seat, tilt wheel with sport steering wheel, carpet and deluxe hub caps and stripes but no trim whatsoever. I assume in the Ranger version it would ?
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