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As long as were discussing "interchangeable" My doors on my 81 F100 are gonna need alot of work. I might just look around the junkyard for some that need less. What years forwrd or back will interchange? Also door panels? and will bronco doors work? Thanking everyone in advance
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Boy! I really opened a can of worms here! But I appreciate all the feedback. I have two of these trucks, an 84 F-150 4X4, and an 81 F-150 2-wheel. They both need dash pads and door panels. (among other things)
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When I had to replace door glass and a vent window in an F700,I noticed that the Headlamp dimmer switch on the floor is moved farther away from the side of the cab,and closer to the pedals.I also noticed that the Steering column had a shift indicator on it,instead of in the cluster.And everything else you mentioned that won't fit was there.If i'm thinking correct,the window cranks changed in 87 to the black style,just like the smaller light duty F-Series.
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Does anyone know where you can buy a new actual dash pad for 80'-86' F series? I've seen lots of dash pad covers, but no actual dash pads.
However, I was looking at a 96' F-650 the other day, and the dash pad looks identical to the 80'-86' units. Has anyone tried one of these to see if they will fit?
However, I was looking at a 96' F-650 the other day, and the dash pad looks identical to the 80'-86' units. Has anyone tried one of these to see if they will fit?
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As long as were discussing "interchangeable" My doors on my 81 F100 are gonna need alot of work. I might just look around the junkyard for some that need less. What years forwrd or back will interchange? Also door panels? and will bronco doors work? Thanking everyone in advance
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FYI....Years ago...Hot Rod magazine did an article about changing colors on vinyl using....SHOE DYE....I dyed the black dash in my 66 Ford shortbed....bright red......and it survived great in the Florida sun for 10 years...jv
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When I had to replace door glass and a vent window in an F700,I noticed that the Headlamp dimmer switch on the floor is moved farther away from the side of the cab,and closer to the pedals.I also noticed that the Steering column had a shift indicator on it,instead of in the cluster.And everything else you mentioned that won't fit was there.If i'm thinking correct,the window cranks changed in 87 to the black style,just like the smaller light duty F-Series.
The reason for the headlamp dimmer being farther away if you noticed, is because the floor pan is higher and more rounded due to the "wheel wells" in the floor. This is for room for the larger truck tires and wheels used. This makes the kick panels different as well.
The steering column is different and at a higher angle than the pickups, this is why the instrument cluster bezel won't work on the pickups. The steering wheel is also vastly larger, and wont fit either.
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