Gary Lewis Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 At the end of the day, it's really up to you. I wiped my 82-86 emblems off of my truck in favor of 80-81 F350 emblems, and not to mention the fact that I'm also turning an F250 into an F350, even though my cab is from an F350, and the truck is titled as an F350. And then there's the fact that my 86 frame and 90 cab will look like a 1980. I have no room to talk. The scary part is that I understood it. I'm going to be watching for used F350 emblems. But, do the 1980 - 81 emblems fit the holes in an '82+ fender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I'm going to be watching for used F350 emblems. But, do the 1980 - 81 emblems fit the holes in an '82+ fender? Nope. There may be one that lines up for the "R" in Ranger, or "C" in Custom, but more than likely I'll have to weld up the 82-86 holes and then drill new ones for the 80-81 emblems. Luckily thanks to the gorilla glue used by a previous owner, I already have to repaint that area anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I'm going to be watching for used F350 emblems. But, do the 1980 - 81 emblems fit the holes in an '82+ fender? Nope. There may be one that lines up for the "R" in Ranger, or "C" in Custom, but more than likely I'll have to weld up the 82-86 holes and then drill new ones for the 80-81 emblems. Luckily thanks to the gorilla glue used by a previous owner, I already have to repaint that area anyway. Ok, then I'd better look for '82-86 F350 emblems. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Ok, then I'd better look for '82-86 F350 emblems. Thanks. Badge as you like Gary! I like the F350 emblems. The 80/81’s use different holes and are pretty small. They need the accompanying Ranger/Custom/Bronco badge to look right. The 82-86 F350 ones are a little tough to find as they are not reproduced like the others. I have a couple junkyard sets, but I don’t know if they would be up to Big Blue’s restoration standards. I have not laid eyes on them in a while, but most of the chromed plastic bits have at least some pitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Badge as you like Gary! I like the F350 emblems. The 80/81’s use different holes and are pretty small. They need the accompanying Ranger/Custom/Bronco badge to look right. The 82-86 F350 ones are a little tough to find as they are not reproduced like the others. I have a couple junkyard sets, but I don’t know if they would be up to Big Blue’s restoration standards. I have not laid eyes on them in a while, but most of the chromed plastic bits have at least some pitting. Jonathan - I don't think "restoration" is quite the right term. I'm going with "transformation", and I'll leave the patina that's on him. So used F350 badges might fit right in. I'm thinking "well used" on the outside and "effectively new" underneath is about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Jonathan - I don't think "restoration" is quite the right term. I'm going with "transformation", and I'll leave the patina that's on him. So used F350 badges might fit right in. I'm thinking "well used" on the outside and "effectively new" underneath is about right. In that case what I have may match up fine! I will be going through a lot of my truck “junk” (treasures) soon and I will watch for the badges. I would have made the trailer trip to Camp Verde already, but the 81’s running problems have thrown a wrench in that plan. It’s still giving me fits, but I hope to troubleshoot more this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 In that case what I have may match up fine! I will be going through a lot of my truck “junk” (treasures) soon and I will watch for the badges. I would have made the trailer trip to Camp Verde already, but the 81’s running problems have thrown a wrench in that plan. It’s still giving me fits, but I hope to troubleshoot more this weekend. I'm in no hurry whatsoever. And let me know what you want for them. Sorry your '81 is up the spout. Hope you get it fixed this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Ok, then I'd better look for '82-86 F350 emblems. Thanks. Only found one on Ebay. Too bad you don't have a Bricknose, I have the set that came from my cab. 83+ F350 emblem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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