Jmac1773 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 This thing. Where does it go? I've seen it listed on sites as a tailgate emblem and as fender emblems. I've only found one pic on the whole internet (OK... maybe not the WHOLE internet - but I looked for a good couple of hours one day...) and this emblem was under the "F150" emblem on the fenders - specifically it was nestled under the "150" section of that emblem. Even on Ford's Exterior Moulding Section literature it lists it (Type 17) as "Tailgate & Front Fender." I've also tried to spot it in Ford literature pictures but cannot determine the placement of it/them. Did they come on XL's? Was it only for some sort of special edition? What is the factory location of the emblem(s)? On a related note: Besides the extremely helpful documentation section on here, is there someplace online that I'm missing that shows good, factory original pics? It's my goal on my truck to make it as factory correct as possible - with a little modification as would have been done in the late '80s. A period-correct customization, if you will. As always, thanks for your patience as I learn. And ask potentially dumb questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I have seen them located under the "150" or "250" emblem before on the older, lower-optioned trucks. There was also a "4x2" emblem located in that same spot, but I am not even sure why that one even exists. I have never seen it on a tailgate, but I can see where it might. My Lucille has an "OVERDRIVE" emblem on the right side, and it looks to be of similar size: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old55pete Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I have seen them located under the "150" or "250" emblem before on the older, lower-optioned trucks. There was also a "4x2" emblem located in that same spot, but I am not even sure why that one even exists. I have never seen it on a tailgate, but I can see where it might. My Lucille has an "OVERDRIVE" emblem on the right side, and it looks to be of similar size: I have an 86 Bronco. Bought it second hand in Sept of 86. It never had those emblems on it. My 90 F Super Duty has the 4 X 2 on it. I understand that I am getting old but, I dont remember the bull nose pickup's even having emblem on them. Now that does not mean they were not on them. I do remember the brick nose and aero nose and after having them, just not the bull nose. Just my two bits and I hope someone that knows more then I do will pipe up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmac1773 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 I have seen them located under the "150" or "250" emblem before on the older, lower-optioned trucks. There was also a "4x2" emblem located in that same spot, but I am not even sure why that one even exists. I have never seen it on a tailgate, but I can see where it might. My Lucille has an "OVERDRIVE" emblem on the right side, and it looks to be of similar size: I'm not sure why you'd want to advertise that you have a 4X2, either, but whatever... LOL! And thanks for the info about the placement. That's the only place I've seen them, too. But I've also seen the "XL" under the "150" so that begs the question: What do you do if you want them both on there? Put the "4X4" under the "XL?" Again, this is where some clear photos from the era would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmac1773 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 I have an 86 Bronco. Bought it second hand in Sept of 86. It never had those emblems on it. My 90 F Super Duty has the 4 X 2 on it. I understand that I am getting old but, I dont remember the bull nose pickup's even having emblem on them. Now that does not mean they were not on them. I do remember the brick nose and aero nose and after having them, just not the bull nose. Just my two bits and I hope someone that knows more then I do will pipe up. Yeah, I've never seen them on anything official from the era. But the emblems are on LMC and DC along with the regular emblems so who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I have an 86 Bronco. Bought it second hand in Sept of 86. It never had those emblems on it. My 90 F Super Duty has the 4 X 2 on it. I understand that I am getting old but, I dont remember the bull nose pickup's even having emblem on them. Now that does not mean they were not on them. I do remember the brick nose and aero nose and after having them, just not the bull nose. Just my two bits and I hope someone that knows more then I do will pipe up. Yeah, I've never seen them on anything official from the era. But the emblems are on LMC and DC along with the regular emblems so who knows... From our page at Documentation/Exterior/Nameplates, a 4x4 badge is a Type 17: And a Type 17 is an E3TZ so came out in '83, and was apparently used on the tailgate and both front fenders: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_S85 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I have an 86 Bronco. Bought it second hand in Sept of 86. It never had those emblems on it. My 90 F Super Duty has the 4 X 2 on it. I understand that I am getting old but, I dont remember the bull nose pickup's even having emblem on them. Now that does not mean they were not on them. I do remember the brick nose and aero nose and after having them, just not the bull nose. Just my two bits and I hope someone that knows more then I do will pipe up. Yeah, I've never seen them on anything official from the era. But the emblems are on LMC and DC along with the regular emblems so who knows... As can be seen on the page that was posted above mine from the parts and illustration guide, Ford did offer a 4x2 emblem just like the 4x4 emblem so they did exist. But I dont know if they were used or not. My F150 is a 2wd truck and as far as I know never had the emblem on mine, all I have is just the regular F150 emblem and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmac1773 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 And a Type 17 is an E3TZ so came out in '83, and was apparently used on the tailgate and both front fenders: So it's just a one-year thing in '83? Or do you know if it continued to '86? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 And a Type 17 is an E3TZ so came out in '83, and was apparently used on the tailgate and both front fenders: So it's just a one-year thing in '83? Or do you know if it continued to '86? Cant tell from the catalog. Usually it says something like 83-86, but this time it doesn’t. All we know is that it was introduced in 83 and no other one was issued later. So for whatever years a 4x4 emblem was used it was that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmac1773 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Cant tell from the catalog. Usually it says something like 83-86, but this time it doesn’t. All we know is that it was introduced in 83 and no other one was issued later. So for whatever years a 4x4 emblem was used it was that one. Hmmm.... I think I'm going to order some and put them on my fenders anyway BECAUSE I CAN!!!! And because I think it looks cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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