1986F150Six Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-Truck-Interior-Trim-Kick-Panels-Black/222735962846?hash=item33dc1912de:g:Nd4AAOSwfjRZ9SAn https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-Truck-Pair-Front-Pillar-Panels-Black/222735969778?hash=item33dc192df2:g:4foAAOSwTO9Z9SaV https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-Truck-bronco-Pair-Of-Vent-Panels-No-AC-truck-f150-f250-f350/222735929157?hash=item33dc188f45:g:EjsAAOSwR2RZ9RtA https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-Truck-bronco-Glovebox-Door-Hinge-Cables-Latch-key-Black-f150/222735969046?hash=item33dc192b16:g:ekgAAOSwwAdZ9SOJ https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-Truck-Steering-Column-Cover-Trim-Piece-Black/222735970721?hash=item33dc1931a1:g:cv8AAOSwTEJZ9SsZ https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-1986-Ford-Truck-Bronco-Lower-Steering-Column-Cowl-Cover-Black/322909005166?hash=item4b2ee0656e:g:fGwAAOSwTEJZ9S8H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Yes, they are rare - especially in that condition. And the kick panels with the vents are rare, around here at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Yes, they are rare - especially in that condition. And the kick panels with the vents are rare, around here at least. I wonder why the steering column and the steering wheel on these trucks was always black? No matter what color your interior is - it is black. Even though the fancier trimmed trucks had color-keyed seat belts and even floor mats, the steering column and wheel was still black. If you look at other Ford offerings, the steering column and wheel is the same color as the rest of the interior on the better trim levels. My first vehicle was a 1988 Ford Bronco II XLT, and it had a red interior with a red steering column and red steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I wonder why the steering column and the steering wheel on these trucks was always black? No matter what color your interior is - it is black. Even though the fancier trimmed trucks had color-keyed seat belts and even floor mats, the steering column and wheel was still black. If you look at other Ford offerings, the steering column and wheel is the same color as the rest of the interior on the better trim levels. My first vehicle was a 1988 Ford Bronco II XLT, and it had a red interior with a red steering column and red steering wheel. I wondered that also. Some LTD's and Thunderbirds had color matched columns and wheels that are identical to the trucks except for the horn pad design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 I wondered that also. Some LTD's and Thunderbirds had color matched columns and wheels that are identical to the trucks except for the horn pad design. Well, I have a theory. Perhaps the assembly plan was such that the trucks [minus interior] were assembled in mass, awaiting final assembly instructions. The trucks might have needed the steering wheel assembly to be attached to aid moving the partially built trucks? If so, all could be made black and then the colored [upgraded] interiors could be installed. This also would streamline the parts inventory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Well, I have a theory. Perhaps the assembly plan was such that the trucks [minus interior] were assembled in mass, awaiting final assembly instructions. The trucks might have needed the steering wheel assembly to be attached to aid moving the partially built trucks? If so, all could be made black and then the colored [upgraded] interiors could be installed. This also would streamline the parts inventory. David - Makes sense. Or cents? After all, with billions of vehicles going out, saving pennies here and there made a huge difference. Besides, our trucks were made in a transition period. Prior to them the trucks were real trucks with few amenities and not much worry about dolling things up. Ours were starting to have glitz, but nothing like later ones. So, they didn't worry too much about color-matching everything inside, like they did with the cars, which had been glitzy for years. Decades? So, if they could save a few $.01's somewhere, and David's theory would do it, they would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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