Well, I just spent 2 hours cleaning and waxing just so I could post some pics. Tell me what you think.

 

I got the same tack.


Truck looks really good. I like the black wheels.

 

Very nice, but that steering wheel cover has to go!

 

Nice to see a truck of that year looking as nice as that. I have not seen many interiors before w/ the "camel" color. (I think that was the factory color name). That paint scheme is exactly what I plan to do when I have my truck repainted, except the body color will go all the way down to the bottom of the body panels. (Still undecided on the 2paint colors I want to do). In fact, I had my local paint shop guy look at the picture of your truck before so he could see exactly was I was explaining to him.

 

Nice to see a truck of that year looking as nice as that. I have not seen many interiors before w/ the "camel" color. (I think that was the factory color name). That paint scheme is exactly what I plan to do when I have my truck repainted, except the body color will go all the way down to the bottom of the body panels. (Still undecided on the 2paint colors I want to do). In fact, I had my local paint shop guy look at the picture of your truck before so he could see exactly was I was explaining to him.

 

According to the Factory Decoder book it's called nutmeg.

On the safety certification Lable located on the driver cab "B" pillar, right under the door striker bolt, you will see a list of codes. If you look at the Body Codes there will be three boxes. The first box is material and seat type.

the second box is trim color.

the third is body code. Flareside, styleside, chassis cab, etc...

I have the 1981 Ford decoder book, if the original poster wants more information.

 

Sharp looking truck.

Interesting, where might I find such a book?

 

I got all mine on e-Bay.

Got factory wiring diagrams, service specifications, repair books, they even have parts books from time to time.

 

Nice, but I'm not diggin' the black wheels.

Not on that truck any way. Some polished aluminum or chromies would be nicer IMO.

I second the "losing of the steering wheel cover".

 

Looks ten times better than mine!

 

Gotta ditch the steering wheel cover- it's too bright; a tan or black cover would be appropriate. Uncle Stosh is right about the wheels but I think you could do nicely for less with chrome trim rings. The truck has a lot of brightwork and when you downplay the wheels in this instance it doesn't sit right... the wheels look too small. It's a beautiful truck and you can sure be proud of it and your work.

 

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Lol!! Cool, glad it could help!

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<TABLE class=tborder style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0 itxtvisited="1"><TBODY itxtvisited="1"><TR title="Post 6250809" vAlign=top itxtvisited="1"><TD class=alt1 align=middle width=125 itxtvisited="1">emgee</TD><TD class=alt2 itxtvisited="1">Gotta ditch the steering wheel cover- it's too bright; a tan or black cover would be appropriate. Uncle Stosh is right about the wheels but I think you could do nicely for less with chrome trim rings. The truck has a lot of brightwork and when you downplay the wheels in this instance it doesn't sit right... the wheels look too small. It's a beautiful truck and you can sure be proud of it and your work. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=tborder style="BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px" cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0 itxtvisited="1"><TBODY itxtvisited="1"><TR title="Post 6249941" vAlign=top itxtvisited="1"><TD class=alt1 align=middle width=125 itxtvisited="1">uncle.stosh</TD><TD class=alt2 itxtvisited="1">Nice, but I'm not diggin' the black wheels.

Not on that truck any way. Some polished aluminum or chromies would be nicer IMO.

I second the "losing of the steering wheel cover". </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Thanks for the kind, and not-so kind words. Haha. The steering wheel cover is there because as most of us know, the steering wheel has a tendency of getting grimy. The color is the closest color I could find at the local auto store. I agree, it doesn't look right, however it's there for more functionality reasons then looks.

I like the wheels, but again agree they could use chrome rings. I bought some, but I didn't realize that to put them on, you ruin the wheels with the clips. Wheels cost a nice penny and destroying them for looks just don't sit well. Unless there's a different way of putting on the chrome rings.

I have a future purchase plan on some 31 inch AT tire and wheel combo from Jegs soon. Buuuut those wheels are black to.

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0 itxtvisited="1"><TBODY itxtvisited="1"><TR itxtvisited="1"><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px inset; BORDER-TOP: 1px inset; BORDER-LEFT: 1px inset; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px inset" itxtvisited="1">Originally Posted by Coneynew

I have not seen many interiors before w/ the "camel" color. (I think that was the factory color name).

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According to the Factory Decoder book it's called nutmeg.

On the safety certification Lable located on the driver cab "B" pillar, right under the door striker bolt, you will see a list of codes. If you look at the Body Codes there will be three boxes. The first box is material and seat type.

the second box is trim color.

the third is body code. Flareside, styleside, chassis cab, etc...

I have the 1981 Ford decoder book, if the original poster wants more information. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Thanks, I'll have to keep you in mind. I work as an auto broker so I have access to VIN decoder, but would be interested in what you're talking about.


FYI - I've been offered several times 3,500 - 4,500$ for this truck.