81-F150-Explorer Posted December 3, 2022 Author Share Posted December 3, 2022 Oh Wow! That truck has gone a long way Rick! From something that wouldn't run right to a absolute show piece! An absolute credit to the owner :D My truck is starting to show it's age. Some patina now on the hood and passenger rear side, that a little paint would fix. A rip in the seat a needle and thread wouldn't fix etc... Here is a 20 year old pick of the outside, Here is about a 10 year old pick of the outside, Then the most recent I have is this one about 8 years ago. Oh, here's a couple of the interior ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Oh, here's a couple of the interior ... Oh yes, that is the Explorer I remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Oh Wow! That truck has gone a long way Rick! From something that wouldn't run right to a absolute show piece! An absolute credit to the owner :D My truck is starting to show it's age. Some patina now on the hood and passenger rear side, that a little paint would fix. A rip in the seat a needle and thread wouldn't fix etc... Here is a 20 year old pick of the outside, Here is about a 10 year old pick of the outside, Then the most recent I have is this one about 8 years ago. Nice truck! All original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-F150-Explorer Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 Nice truck! All original? I'd say 90% original, using period correct parts. 1: The seat is a rear seat out of an 1989 F-350 crew cab. I plan/planned on reupholstering that seat with the original plaid cloth and style it had. However life got in the way. But I still have the swatches from SMS. 2: Tailgate was replaced in 1997 when I backed into my 1972 F-250. The 250 survived without a scratch. Go Figure. :) 3: I rebuilt the Cassette Deck 15+ years ago using parts out of a E4AF car unit. I used the original dial faceplate though. Needs some work again now. I also used the speaker wiring from a 1984 Bronco to add rear speakers, and used door brackets out of a 1998 Crown Victoria to mount them similar to how a 1992-1996 era truck would. 4: Added the Super Cooling Option with period correct radiator shroud, solid fan, and fan clutch. As the stock radiator was always inadiquate. 5: Wiper Transmissions out of a 1996 F-150. 15+ year old picture of engine. Not as clean now ... So changed a little as time goes on due to necessity, and wants. Nothing that would look non-period correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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