Gary Lewis Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I think the way to tell is the price lists. Not sure how many I have, but I have the '85 and '86 ones on the website. Looking at the '86 one, I see these grilles: Base truck: Light argent with bright surround grille was standard XL Flaresides: Chrome grill was standard XLT Lariat (available Styleside only): Chrome grille was standard But I don't see anything about dark argent. And I don't have those dealer facts books on the website. So, I plan to do some sleuthing tomorrow. I hope. The 1984, 1985, & 1986 dealer facts books have only one entry in the Options/Accessories section for grilles: Grille, Chrome: Brght plating provides a sharp, dressy highlight to the vehicle's appearance. Replaces standard painted grille. Especially attractive with optional trim packages. Standard with XLT trim on Bronco II and Club Wagon. Not available with XLS trim on Bronco II. And they this for Grille Assembly in the Standard Trim Features section: "Light Argent Grille with Bright Grille/Headlight Surround Molding". In fact, the writeups on the XL and XLT packages do not mention the chrome grille as being part of those packages. Further, in the Options section it shows the chrome grilles as "available" for $57. One exception to this is that the chrome grille is included in the Explorer XLT packages, but not the Explorer XL's. Another exception is that the 1986 Optional Equipment Summary says it was included "with the XL Trim on Flareside Regular Cab, DRW Styleside, Crew Cab and XLT Lariat trim". In other words, only those two grilles are mentioned. No Dark Charcoal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 The 1984, 1985, & 1986 dealer facts books have only one entry in the Options/Accessories section for grilles: Grille, Chrome: Brght plating provides a sharp, dressy highlight to the vehicle's appearance. Replaces standard painted grille. Especially attractive with optional trim packages. Standard with XLT trim on Bronco II and Club Wagon. Not available with XLS trim on Bronco II. And they this for Grille Assembly in the Standard Trim Features section: "Light Argent Grille with Bright Grille/Headlight Surround Molding". In fact, the writeups on the XL and XLT packages do not mention the chrome grille as being part of those packages. Further, in the Options section it shows the chrome grilles as "available" for $57. One exception to this is that the chrome grille is included in the Explorer XLT packages, but not the Explorer XL's. Another exception is that the 1986 Optional Equipment Summary says it was included "with the XL Trim on Flareside Regular Cab, DRW Styleside, Crew Cab and XLT Lariat trim". In other words, only those two grilles are mentioned. No Dark Charcoal. Any way to get a picture of each grille color & chrome? And maybe pictures of the head light door colors that went with what grilles? I just cant picture what they should look like at this time and want to see what options I would have for my 81 wreck. Thanks Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz EconolineF100 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Any way to get a picture of each grille color & chrome? And maybe pictures of the head light door colors that went with what grilles? I just cant picture what they should look like at this time and want to see what options I would have for my 81 wreck. Thanks Dave ---- I think the only bulls that had the black standard grille was the XLS trim package. But I could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Any way to get a picture of each grille color & chrome? And maybe pictures of the head light door colors that went with what grilles? I just cant picture what they should look like at this time and want to see what options I would have for my 81 wreck. Thanks Dave ---- Mine was constantly changing, due to me never being satisfied with how it looked - I don't like shiny stuff. When this pic was taken, I might have changed the grill, but I'm not sure - it might have been the one that was on it when I bought the truck in '89. https://supermotors.net/getfile/65149/thumbnail/wreck2_pole.jpg At this point, I had added the bumper & grill guard, and rattle-canned a lot of the chrome (which is why it's peeling off so badly): https://supermotors.net/getfile/65153/thumbnail/efi_before.jpg This was after the rollover/body swap, but most of the grill was the same as before: https://supermotors.net/getfile/65144/thumbnail/current.jpg And this is after swapping the door mirrors, during some bumper repairs: https://supermotors.net/getfile/522198/thumbnail/bumperoff.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Mine was constantly changing, due to me never being satisfied with how it looked - I don't like shiny stuff. When this pic was taken, I might have changed the grill, but I'm not sure - it might have been the one that was on it when I bought the truck in '89. https://supermotors.net/getfile/65149/thumbnail/wreck2_pole.jpg At this point, I had added the bumper & grill guard, and rattle-canned a lot of the chrome (which is why it's peeling off so badly): https://supermotors.net/getfile/65153/thumbnail/efi_before.jpg This was after the rollover/body swap, but most of the grill was the same as before: https://supermotors.net/getfile/65144/thumbnail/current.jpg And this is after swapping the door mirrors, during some bumper repairs: https://supermotors.net/getfile/522198/thumbnail/bumperoff.jpg Thanks Steve, So the 1st & 3rd pictures are of black grille & full black head light doors. The 2nd & 4th pic. is that argent silver grille and doors? I don't think black grille with the inner parts of the doors black would look right on my truck. Just wonder what a chrome grille looks like and what doors are used with it & the argent grille? I got to check over what I have from the 2 trucks but I know all the parts need work because of cracks and missing tabs. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Mine was constantly changing, due to me never being satisfied with how it looked - I don't like shiny stuff. When this pic was taken, I might have changed the grill, but I'm not sure - it might have been the one that was on it when I bought the truck in '89. https://supermotors.net/getfile/65149/thumbnail/wreck2_pole.jpg At this point, I had added the bumper & grill guard, and rattle-canned a lot of the chrome (which is why it's peeling off so badly): https://supermotors.net/getfile/65153/thumbnail/efi_before.jpg This was after the rollover/body swap, but most of the grill was the same as before: https://supermotors.net/getfile/65144/thumbnail/current.jpg And this is after swapping the door mirrors, during some bumper repairs: https://supermotors.net/getfile/522198/thumbnail/bumperoff.jpg Thanks Steve, So the 1st & 3rd pictures are of black grille & full black head light doors. The 2nd & 4th pic. is that argent silver grille and doors? I don't think black grille with the inner parts of the doors black would look right on my truck. Just wonder what a chrome grille looks like and what doors are used with it & the argent grille? I got to check over what I have from the 2 trucks but I know all the parts need work because of cracks and missing tabs. Dave ---- 3rd is probably the same parts as 2nd, but with another layer of black on the chrome doors. I don't remember ever finding black-faced doors. 4th is just without the grill guard in the way, and several more years on the painted doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 The 1984, 1985, & 1986 dealer facts books have only one entry in the Options/Accessories section for grilles: Grille, Chrome: Brght plating provides a sharp, dressy highlight to the vehicle's appearance. Replaces standard painted grille. Especially attractive with optional trim packages. Standard with XLT trim on Bronco II and Club Wagon. Not available with XLS trim on Bronco II. And they this for Grille Assembly in the Standard Trim Features section: "Light Argent Grille with Bright Grille/Headlight Surround Molding". In fact, the writeups on the XL and XLT packages do not mention the chrome grille as being part of those packages. Further, in the Options section it shows the chrome grilles as "available" for $57. One exception to this is that the chrome grille is included in the Explorer XLT packages, but not the Explorer XL's. Another exception is that the 1986 Optional Equipment Summary says it was included "with the XL Trim on Flareside Regular Cab, DRW Styleside, Crew Cab and XLT Lariat trim". In other words, only those two grilles are mentioned. No Dark Charcoal. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well the grill parts cleaned up. I was less worried about the chrome and more worried about removing the blue paint that was all over everything, but they're not bad. I also hammered out a dent from the upper trim and that even turned out OK. The parts are all still kinda dingy up close, but at a glance they will look fine for this year (and maybe next:nabble_smiley_grin:) I've been calling this grill black, but it is definitely a charcoal color or dark charcoal, and I'm sure it was never painted, but I have no idea what it was removed from. I bought it from a guy that sells Ford parts...he used to work in a Ford dealer body shop and he took parts home with him for 40 years. I pulled my original grill down on the garage shelf, and it was most definitely painted at some point...it looks like silver paint... And I forgot to ask about these paper door liners. Any recommendations on what to replace these with? What have you guys done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I'm pleasantly surprised at how well the grill parts cleaned up. I was less worried about the chrome and more worried about removing the blue paint that was all over everything, but they're not bad. I also hammered out a dent from the upper trim and that even turned out OK. The parts are all still kinda dingy up close, but at a glance they will look fine for this year (and maybe next:nabble_smiley_grin:) I've been calling this grill black, but it is definitely a charcoal color or dark charcoal, and I'm sure it was never painted, but I have no idea what it was removed from. I bought it from a guy that sells Ford parts...he used to work in a Ford dealer body shop and he took parts home with him for 40 years. I pulled my original grill down on the garage shelf, and it was most definitely painted at some point...it looks like silver paint... And I forgot to ask about these paper door liners. Any recommendations on what to replace these with? What have you guys done? A piece of 6mil poly and some 3M strip caulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 A piece of 6mil poly and some 3M strip caulk. What is 6mil poly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 A piece of 6mil poly and some 3M strip caulk. What is 6mil poly? Really? Plastic sheeting like you would staple over insulation, or an open window while working. They use a lot of it in lead & asbestos abatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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