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Petur

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Thank you guys very much.

I also have never herd of a Bronco with manual tailgate window. I was just curios sinch the ebay set said This is for tailgates WITHOUT power tailgate window. but I think they are misstaken. I´M going to try it at least, I´m sure it will work.

You all have been very helpful an quick to respond with quality answers. greatly appreciated

Pétur Ingi Aðalsteinsson

1985 Ford Bronco
1994 Ford F350
2011 MB E550 4Matic
1991 MB 300E 4matic
1991 MB 300E
1992 MB 400E

1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
1993 MB E420
1989 Peugeot 309 GTI
1970 MB 300SEL 6.3

BigBrother-84

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grumpin wrote

I don’t think there is a manual tail gate window on Bronco’s from 1978-1996.

All power by the key or dash switch.

After the question I asked in this post, this make sense.

The Bronco's rear window acts as the tailgate lock. So, in order to access the interior bed from the exterior, you have to lower it, no?

Imagine a manual tailgate window... You should need to crawl inside the truck to manually lower the window, then get out to open the tailgate and put your grocery in the back.

Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.

Gary Lewis

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Pétur - I'm glad the guys could help. It is a good bunch with a lot of knowledge.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

grumpin

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The K5 Blazers had a manual crank. I think Dodge Ramchargers did too.

https://www.usa1industries.com/1973-91-fullsize-chevy-gmc-blazer-suburban-tailgate-handle-manual-window.html

Edit: Wait, I think the Ramchargers had an all in one lift door.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

81-F150-Explorer

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The aftermarket sector can be weird in these respects though. I'd ask the seller about the tailgate lock to make sure.

As example, of how the aftermarket sector can get applications and things wrong. My 1981 300/6 has Super Cooling without A/C. Which is an option, confirmed by literature I have. The top radiator hose is the same for trucks with factory A/C though. If you tell a aftermarket parts person you need a radiator or radiator hose for my truck, with super cooling, without A/C they will try to sell you the short radiator and short hose for a non Super Cooling Optioned truck.

The Ford parts books, and specifications state the top radiator hose E2TZ-8260-B fits A/C and/or Super Cooling, where the aftermarket books state the top radiator hose E2TZ-8260-B fits A/C and Super Cooling. Just the omission of that single word or has given me grief in the past.

I just hope that someone isn't making a similar mistake with these lock sets. I'd ask the seller to be safe.

Truck: 1981 F-150 Explorer / Engine: 300-6 California MCU Feedback System / Trans: T-18 - 4 speed / 2.75 Ford Rear Axle Open Diff.

Petur

Re: Bronco - Cylinder lock set

Ah yes,

I will send the ebay guy a message and ask if he knows or if he can send me a picture of the back of that tailgate cylinder. then I can be sure.

One other thing, many of the bolts, clips and screws that hold the dashboard in my truck have been damaged with mostly wrong bolt thread or even timber screws. and Im wandering if there are any two or three types that I could find and use to exchange sum of the bolt and screws.

I had the same issue with the fort fenders for example, but lucky Bronco Graveyard had a kit for me.

But thanks every one for the help and warm welcome, greatly appreciated.

Gary Lewis

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Petur - Go to the page at Documentation/Interior/Dash and pick out which fasteners you need. I maybe able to come up with pictures of them as well as sources.

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Petur

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Hi everyone just want to give you an update of my Bronco. it is finally back on the road after been sitting for at least 4 years and now a 7 month restoration. which ended up being nearly an every nut and bolt restoration. Im not done with the truck and I suspect I wont ever be done haha. next is the interior trim panels, door cards etc.

grumpin

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Looks great! I like the color!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Gary Lewis

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Yes, that looks great! I love the blacked-out grille, bumpers, and mirrors. That looks perfect. As does what I assume is a roof-top tent. And bead-lock rims. Spot on!

But how close is the magma from you? I've seen that the Blue Lagoon is closed, and that some towns not far from you are being evacuated. So what is the situation?

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Petur

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Thank you Dane and Gary,

I'm not far from Grindavík were the magma is trying to brake it's way to the surface, I'm maybe 15-20 miles away. it is mostly a sad situation for the thousands of people that are forced to leave there homes and belongings, now they can book a time/slot to get to there house and pick up there most sentimental and important belongings. hopefully the magma reaches the surface soon so we can see were it is going to come up, Hopefully at sea.

Gary Lewis

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That is sad. And scary! Having spent time in the Blue Lagoon, which appears to be only about 5 miles from Grindavik, it got my attention when the news came on saying that a magma tunnel was headed right for the town.

Yes, I hope with you that it comes up at sea, which is very close as well.

Stay safe!

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

BigBrother-84

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Petur wrote

Nice truck, congrats!
And beautiful picts, wow!

Jeff / 1984 F350 Crew Cab 4x4/5.8L w351 4V/ T18/ D50 4.10 front/ 8' bed.
Restored 2019-2022.
Nicknamed «Big Brother 1984», due to its soooo-looong shape & nod to George Orwell's 1984 famous novel.

Petur

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Thanks Jeff.