A few questions on some issues I'll run into on my '86 resto.

1) What years are correct for the boxes? '80-'86? or are the boxes the same up until '96 or whenever they changed to the present body style. And...will a box made for dual gas tanks line up with the opening on single tank truck (which mine is)?

2) Is the striping (about 1 inch wide, 2 colors) that seperates the 2 colors on a two-tone truck available anymore? My truck is blue over gray and the 2 colors of the striping are navy with light blue on both sides.

3) Any sources for dash pads or door panels? Has anyone tried the vinyl paint for the interior pieces?

4) And lastly, what is the correct color for my bumper and stock rims. It's the color of gray primer, but there's got to be a paint code for it. I'm guessing there may be a spray can available from Ford since its a common color.

Thanks for any help or suggestions.

 

1. 1980-82 and 83 to 86 are basicly the same body style, except the grills are different: 80-82 doesnt have a blue oval in the grill, it has ford in letters across the front of the hood,83-86 has blue oval in the grill, and a slightly different grill patern from 80-82. all body parts are interchangable though.
2. 87-91 are of a flat faced design, not much different from 80-86 just the bed has some differnces, like different creases in the side around the rear wheel, on single tank models the gas filler door is behind the rear wheel, unlike in front on the 80-86, all are on drivers side, tales light are of a smooth design, on 80-86- has rigid talelights.

3. 92-96 has a more rounded front end,rear view mirrors change, but mostly are simular to 87-91.


the 80-86 trucks are very simular in design except mainly the front ends and interiors, and technology, body parts can be interchanged, paint scehmes were basicly the same throughout 80-86, this is about the whole story of 80-86 f150 trucks.

im thinking of putting a 92-96 front end on my truck which can be done.

hope any of this info helps.

John Floyd
South Mills,NC
'86 F150 2wd 300 6
Crane Cam 260/272
stock manifolds, w/ staight pipe

 

Take a ride to your local Ford Truck Dealer and check out the interiors of the F600's. The door panels, dash pad, and dash appear to be the same as the 80-86 interiors. Should be able to order what you need right from Ford. There is also an aftermarket dash pad cover that looks very good and is a lot cheaper than buying a factory dash pad. If you don't mind search the junkyards, you most likey can find everything you need, it just make take some time.

The vinyl paint for the plastic interior trim works well, but make sure you clean the pieces very well or the paint will peel in a very short time. Also use a good etching primer, check your local body shop supply house for the right stuff.

As far as the paint codes for your bumper and wheels, check with your local Ford parts Dept,they should be able to give you the codes and tell you if the paint is still available.

Good luch with your restoration, Mr. Cricket

 

You may want to consider painting the bumpers and grill body color. This looks pretty sharp on the 92-96's when done right.
On my 95 I have color keyed grill, front and rear bumpers and the last owner even painted the wheels the same color. I get quite a few comments on this, and have even noticed people in the area starting to paint the wheels body color now. But, I have seen some that didn't look all the great.

Les