New 79 F150 Explorer Custom
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New 79 F150 Explorer Custom
Ok Guys, I am a New 1979 F150 Explorer Custom Owner (It says Explorer on it, but I thought that ended in 78?) I am 16 years old, and my grandpa gave me his truck. I have put about 3000 in to the engine getting it to run perfect. My truck starts up faster than my dads new silverado, even in the winter it did. It is only 2wd but I plan on making it 4wd because I am restoring it right now. But my real problem is, I need a wiring diagram for the truck because my friend and I were in the dash trying to install a new deck and we think a fuse blew, but the Gas gauge went with it too, and so did my dome light. I am not to sure anyone know where i can get a wiring diagram for it?
Thanks
Brent
Thanks
Brent
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The Explorer F-series, special trimline package that ran from 1968 to 1986.
The Explorer Badge can also be found on Broncos, and Rancheros before or around circa 1978, but are rare.
Look in my gallery, I have a tech album with pictures of various Explorer models.
Also do a search on this site. A wealth of information awaits you.
Does it have it's hood ornament, and original stripes? Part of the Explorer trim in 1979.
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As for the wiring, Check your fuse panel for burned fuses. Also check for a burned fuse link inside the engine compartment.
Also undo everything you did, and see if power comes back. etc...
You can get a basic wiring diagram for your truck in the Haynes repair manual, sold in most auto part stores.
If you want a more accurate specific diagram, original Ford Diagrams are sold on E-bay from time to time but are pricey.
The Explorer Badge can also be found on Broncos, and Rancheros before or around circa 1978, but are rare.
Look in my gallery, I have a tech album with pictures of various Explorer models.
Also do a search on this site. A wealth of information awaits you.
Does it have it's hood ornament, and original stripes? Part of the Explorer trim in 1979.
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As for the wiring, Check your fuse panel for burned fuses. Also check for a burned fuse link inside the engine compartment.
Also undo everything you did, and see if power comes back. etc...
You can get a basic wiring diagram for your truck in the Haynes repair manual, sold in most auto part stores.
If you want a more accurate specific diagram, original Ford Diagrams are sold on E-bay from time to time but are pricey.
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Find wiring diagrams and a whole lot more info on your truck here
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d800ce982.jsp
make sure to pick the proper year and engine options as you check it all ou.
Good luck
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d800ce982.jsp
make sure to pick the proper year and engine options as you check it all ou.
Good luck
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Welcome to the site.
Make sure you click the links I post
Ok Guys, I am a New 1979 F150 Explorer Custom Owner (It says Explorer on it, but I thought that ended in 78?)
It is actually called a Custom Explorer. Custom being a model and Explorer being a Trim Line.
A Custom could be ordered with anything
The Explorer part consists of Upholstery,door panel trim,badging, exterior striping etc ,
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...rochurejpg.JPG
I am 16 years old, and my grandpa gave me his truck.
That's great,I had to buy mine NEW ,28 years ago Tomorrow,see my gallery
I have put about 3000 in to the engine getting it to run perfect. My truck starts up faster than my dads new silverado, even in the winter it did. It is only 2wd but I plan on making it 4wd
The cost, time, and everything invloved makes it prohibitive, If you want a 4x4 ,...BUY a 4x4 ..trust me
because I am restoring it right now. But my real problem is,
I need a wiring diagram for the truck because my friend and I were in the dash trying to install a new deck and we think a fuse blew,
A common nmistake with people who DON'T Un-hook the battery.
A stereo power hook-up can be routed through the old radio plug, The meory wire can go to a power on all the time connector behind the cluster.
but the Gas gauge went with it too,
Please explain... "went with it" ?
and so did my dome light.
These should help
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/78FuseBox.JPG
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/78FuseSpecs1.JPG
I am not to sure anyone know where i can get a wiring diagram for
We're here to help.
First thing, get yourself some kind of shop manual ,it will be your best friend .
The Motorhaven CDRom manual is a great value, it also includes the original sale brochure.Like this one.
http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/Ford-...ure/index.html
Make sure you click the links I post
Ok Guys, I am a New 1979 F150 Explorer Custom Owner (It says Explorer on it, but I thought that ended in 78?)
It is actually called a Custom Explorer. Custom being a model and Explorer being a Trim Line.
A Custom could be ordered with anything
The Explorer part consists of Upholstery,door panel trim,badging, exterior striping etc ,
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...rochurejpg.JPG
I am 16 years old, and my grandpa gave me his truck.
That's great,I had to buy mine NEW ,28 years ago Tomorrow,see my gallery
I have put about 3000 in to the engine getting it to run perfect. My truck starts up faster than my dads new silverado, even in the winter it did. It is only 2wd but I plan on making it 4wd
The cost, time, and everything invloved makes it prohibitive, If you want a 4x4 ,...BUY a 4x4 ..trust me
because I am restoring it right now. But my real problem is,
I need a wiring diagram for the truck because my friend and I were in the dash trying to install a new deck and we think a fuse blew,
A common nmistake with people who DON'T Un-hook the battery.
A stereo power hook-up can be routed through the old radio plug, The meory wire can go to a power on all the time connector behind the cluster.
but the Gas gauge went with it too,
Please explain... "went with it" ?
and so did my dome light.
These should help
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/78FuseBox.JPG
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/78FuseSpecs1.JPG
I am not to sure anyone know where i can get a wiring diagram for
We're here to help.
First thing, get yourself some kind of shop manual ,it will be your best friend .
The Motorhaven CDRom manual is a great value, it also includes the original sale brochure.Like this one.
http://www.tocmp.com/brochures/Ford-...ure/index.html
Last edited by Mil1ion; May 26, 2006 at 10:29 PM.
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hey Mil1ion, I gots a ???, I was llokin @ some stuff on my truck, the original color is white, I got that from the data plate and cuz its got a Shady Deals paint job on it, but inside the doors look to be stripes, and I was wonderin if it used to be an original Freewheelin edition or anything, how do I find out?????
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Show me a pic
Do these stripes wrap around the door seam about 3/4".
What are door panels like ?
Do these stripes wrap around the door seam about 3/4".
What are door panels like ?
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Thanks Mil1ion!
Yea I figured it out, someone must have gotten there before me because a wire was shorting so i rewired the whole thing, I rewired all the speaker wires.
I replaced the Fuse and It works PERFECT now. The only problem I have is the fact it you have to put the deck in a custom way, but my dad will help me because he used to install them in their, and I rather not pay 100 bucks to have it installed. I really enjoy doing this, my friends think im a loser.
On the note that I should just buy a 4x4 well it was my grandpa's and my dad said that if I want the truck I have to restore it, I am debating about making it 4x4 cause my uncle could do it very easily, but price is sort of point less. And does anyone know where I can order the original paint? other than from Ford, they want to charge me an arm and a leg
Yea I figured it out, someone must have gotten there before me because a wire was shorting so i rewired the whole thing, I rewired all the speaker wires.
I replaced the Fuse and It works PERFECT now. The only problem I have is the fact it you have to put the deck in a custom way, but my dad will help me because he used to install them in their, and I rather not pay 100 bucks to have it installed. I really enjoy doing this, my friends think im a loser.
On the note that I should just buy a 4x4 well it was my grandpa's and my dad said that if I want the truck I have to restore it, I am debating about making it 4x4 cause my uncle could do it very easily, but price is sort of point less. And does anyone know where I can order the original paint? other than from Ford, they want to charge me an arm and a leg
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Deck ?
Do you mean a casette deck or a new CD player
Paint:
Any body shop supply paint place can mix your paint.
Paint is expensive and has been for years.
What is the color code on the door data plate
Really.... trying to transform a 4x2 into a 4x4 is a really HUGE project and shouldn't be taken lightly.
My suggestion : Do your Grampa proud with the restoration of this truck and then Enjoy the heck out of it.
Down the road some day when you see a 4x4 for sale ..buy it and enjoy it.
Do you mean a casette deck or a new CD player
Paint:
Any body shop supply paint place can mix your paint.
Paint is expensive and has been for years.
What is the color code on the door data plate
Really.... trying to transform a 4x2 into a 4x4 is a really HUGE project and shouldn't be taken lightly.
My suggestion : Do your Grampa proud with the restoration of this truck and then Enjoy the heck out of it.
Down the road some day when you see a 4x4 for sale ..buy it and enjoy it.
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Yea I doubt I i'll make it 4x4 cause my parents said they will buy me an SUV or another truck for winter.
It is a CD Deck, I have made the cut but im lost on getting it to mount correclty like i have the cage should I mount it to anything? or what
It is a CD Deck, I have made the cut but im lost on getting it to mount correclty like i have the cage should I mount it to anything? or what
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And the color says D
but i checked and they say it should be a form of blue
and it is not blue
and never has been blue
its likea copper ish color
like this color
http://www.rocketfin.com/ford_f150/images/andytruck.jpg
but i checked and they say it should be a form of blue
and it is not blue
and never has been blue
its likea copper ish color
like this color
http://www.rocketfin.com/ford_f150/images/andytruck.jpg
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D is one of those letters that relate to numerous colours.
It's the Letters that go with them that count.
D .. How about:Medium Vaquero Poly ?
Paint Mix Code 3174
http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/...truck-pg01.jpg
That CD installation carriage is called a DIN Mount.
If you search *CD Player Install* it should bring up a bunch of threads about what you have to do to make it fit.
It's the Letters that go with them that count.
D .. How about:Medium Vaquero Poly ?
Paint Mix Code 3174
http://autocolorlibrary.com/cgi-bin/...truck-pg01.jpg
That CD installation carriage is called a DIN Mount.
If you search *CD Player Install* it should bring up a bunch of threads about what you have to do to make it fit.
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Milion, how do you read that chart? My truck (as I remember correctly) is color AB, I ddin't see it on there or maybe i'm not looking hard enough. I know its really faded but i've been told that it used to be a sort of yellow.