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I'm trying to find out any information on a 77 ford pickup that has Ranger on the glove box lid and front fenders and Explorer on the hood onament it is a 1/2 ton body and frame.
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What would you like to know? The Ranger and Explorer are two different options packages that were available at the time. Most likely a pickup didn't come with both badges on it. I would guess someone added one of the two emblems.
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The Explorer special was a limited edition special trim line and option package, (if you upgraded to the B,C or D Explorer) that could be added to the Custom, Ranger or Ranger XLT trim packages.
It also came with a special options grouping, A,B,C, and D. Which included Air conditioning, power steering, brakes and tinted glass on the D packaged equipped Explorers.
Explorer package A consisted of a chrome grille, chrome fender moldings, Hood ornament and bedside nameplates, Special Pinstriping different depending on year model, and Mag style wheel covers on 4x2 F-100 and F-150 and bright polished hubcaps on F-250 and F-350. Also could include special interior trim, unique seat covers, and unique paint colors.
I have an explorer tech album showing pictures of the various F-series Explorers from 1968, to their end in 1986. Worth looking at, to see how they changed year to year. Just have a look in my gallery for the tech album.
It sounds like you are missing your bedside nameplates. Look for three small holes above - or below, the red clearence light where the badge would have been placed.
Hope this helps you out.
It also came with a special options grouping, A,B,C, and D. Which included Air conditioning, power steering, brakes and tinted glass on the D packaged equipped Explorers.
Explorer package A consisted of a chrome grille, chrome fender moldings, Hood ornament and bedside nameplates, Special Pinstriping different depending on year model, and Mag style wheel covers on 4x2 F-100 and F-150 and bright polished hubcaps on F-250 and F-350. Also could include special interior trim, unique seat covers, and unique paint colors.
I have an explorer tech album showing pictures of the various F-series Explorers from 1968, to their end in 1986. Worth looking at, to see how they changed year to year. Just have a look in my gallery for the tech album.
It sounds like you are missing your bedside nameplates. Look for three small holes above - or below, the red clearence light where the badge would have been placed.
Hope this helps you out.
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Diver ,welcome to the site
May I suggest reading this Read First thread to help navigate this forum.... it comes in real handy for new users.
Especially Post #1 on it.
It mentions Titling your threads with the Topic in it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=102632
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The Ranger was a Basic Trim Series with even more upgrades depending on which Ranger you got.
There was Ranger Explorer, Ranger XLT and Ranger Lariat.
You could get a Custom Explorer as well as the lower end Custom which means what says: Custom Made to your liking.
Here is the 78 Explorer Brochure to give you a better idea
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...rochurejpg.JPG
May I suggest reading this Read First thread to help navigate this forum.... it comes in real handy for new users.
Especially Post #1 on it.
It mentions Titling your threads with the Topic in it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=102632
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Ranger was a Basic Trim Series with even more upgrades depending on which Ranger you got.
There was Ranger Explorer, Ranger XLT and Ranger Lariat.
You could get a Custom Explorer as well as the lower end Custom which means what says: Custom Made to your liking.
Here is the 78 Explorer Brochure to give you a better idea
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...rochurejpg.JPG
Last edited by Mil1ion; Mar 16, 2006 at 02:37 PM.
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The Explorer special was a limited edition special trim line and option package, (if you upgraded to the B,C or D Explorer) that could be added to the Custom, Ranger or Ranger XLT trim packages.
It also came with a special options grouping, A,B,C, and D. Which included Air conditioning, power steering, brakes and tinted glass on the D packaged equipped Explorers.
Explorer package A consisted of a chrome grille, chrome fender moldings, Hood ornament and bedside nameplates, Special Pinstriping different depending on year model, and Mag style wheel covers on 4x2 F-100 and F-150 and bright polished hubcaps on F-250 and F-350. Also could include special interior trim, unique seat covers, and unique paint colors.
I have an explorer tech album showing pictures of the various F-series Explorers from 1968, to their end in 1986. Worth looking at, to see how they changed year to year. Just have a look in my gallery for the tech album.
It sounds like you are missing your bedside nameplates. Look for three small holes above - or below, the red clearence light where the badge would have been placed.
Hope this helps you out.
It also came with a special options grouping, A,B,C, and D. Which included Air conditioning, power steering, brakes and tinted glass on the D packaged equipped Explorers.
Explorer package A consisted of a chrome grille, chrome fender moldings, Hood ornament and bedside nameplates, Special Pinstriping different depending on year model, and Mag style wheel covers on 4x2 F-100 and F-150 and bright polished hubcaps on F-250 and F-350. Also could include special interior trim, unique seat covers, and unique paint colors.
I have an explorer tech album showing pictures of the various F-series Explorers from 1968, to their end in 1986. Worth looking at, to see how they changed year to year. Just have a look in my gallery for the tech album.
It sounds like you are missing your bedside nameplates. Look for three small holes above - or below, the red clearence light where the badge would have been placed.
Hope this helps you out.
