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Gsmblue

Bronco rear valance

Did our model Broncos have a rear valance to fill the gap between the tailgate and bumper? If so, what is it called and where could I find one?

Mine has a body lift and a piece of diamond plate that clatters around, looking for a better solution.

Thanks!

1985.5 F-150 XL Explorer standard cab 5.0 EFI AOD 4x4
Daily Driver. We call her Eunice the Ute.

1982 Bronco XLT Lariat 351W AOD 4x4
Code name Esperanza, or Espy to her friends. Please see my Project thread for the blow by blow.

1984 F-350 XL Centurion crew cab 460 T19 4x4
"Eylza Dual-little"

Gsmblue

Re: Bronco rear valance

Ah, would this fit a bronco??

ArdWrknTrk

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I note that JBG offer rear sills for both F-series and Bronco's but they say they won't interchange.

https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1980-1996-Ford-Bronco-Rear-Cross-Sill-Above-Valance/productinfo/34099/

https://shop.broncograveyard.com/80-86-Ford-Truck-Rear-Cross-Sill-Above-Valance/productinfo/34095/

This tells me that the swinging gate fits to a seal in the body shell and the tailgate obviously doesn't.

I'm not sure how that roll pan attaches but the body contour down there is different.
Are you any good with a MIG welder?

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gsmblue

Re: Bronco rear valance

Hmmm.

My welding skills are on par with my ability to speak Welsh… non existent..

ArdWrknTrk

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I'm not sure what it's going to take to marry that pan to the sill of a bronco. (Might not be too bad)

You've got ESPY and a pickup as well.
Perhaps you could take some measurements or templates to see what you're getting into? 💡

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

ArdWrknTrk

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In reply to this post by Gsmblue

Did you want the one with the license plate cutout?
Won't the bumper cover the plate?

The smooth one is half the price.

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gsmblue

Re: Bronco rear valance

Good call on taking measurements. I will do that.

I wonder if I can get the dimensions from LMC.

Just trying to find a cleaner way ti fill that gap as Espy had a 2.5 inch or so body lift.

ArdWrknTrk

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I understand the why.
It would certainly look nice!

Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.

Gsmblue

Re: Bronco rear valance

Yep. Just got to work on the “how” !

myrl883

Re: Bronco rear valance

Yes, Broncos had a plastic filler between the body and bumper. Look at 17808 in the parts catalog - that's probably the correct base number.

Ford Parts Monkey since 1985
1981 F100 Flareside - Black, 302-4V Roller/AOD
1986 F150 Flareside - Medium Fire Red 302/AOD
1989 F150 Standard Cab 4x4 - Dk Shadow Blue 302/AOD
1993 F350 4x4 Crew Cab - 7.3 IDI/ZF-5
I think it's a sickness...

Gsmblue

Re: Bronco rear valance

Oh wow, now to find a picture of what that looks like…

Thanks!

Gary Lewis

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I don't have a pic, but I do have a part number and an illustration or two:

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