351W High Output!

[Ridgerunner]

Is your truck a Explorer?

 

[RedLariat85]

Is your truck a Explorer?

Sure is...

 

[Ridgerunner]

Mine is too but not as nice as yours. What options do you have?

 

[RedLariat85]

Mine is too but not as nice as yours. What options do you have?

Actually, My truck doesn't have many options.. No A/C, crank windows, manual door locks...just cruise and maybe the premium stereo..

 

[Ridgerunner]

Yours has a 2 tone paint job a option.

Mine has roll up windows, tilt wheel, ac ,am/fm stereo, light group, cruise control, factory bed rails

 

[RedLariat85]

Yours has a 2 tone paint job a option.

Mine has roll up windows, tilt wheel, ac ,am/fm stereo, light group, cruise control, factory bed rails

Oh that was part of the Explorer package?

And nice! Mine doesnt even have tilt!!!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I don't know if it's a part of the Explorer package or not. I am going to do a little digging.

 

[m78]

Yours has a 2 tone paint job a option.

Mine has roll up windows, tilt wheel, ac ,am/fm stereo, light group, cruise control, factory bed rails

I also have this rare option "roll up windows".

 

[m78]

 

[Ridgerunner]

Red I found this and covers all ford trucks. I copied what it has for our trucks.

http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/resources/f-series_history.htm

For 1982–1986 the trim packages were:

• Base - basically the same as the Custom of the previous years.
• XL - replaced the intermediate Ranger trim for 1982 as the Ranger name would be used for Ford's new compact truck.
• XLS- a new trim level that featured a blacked-out grille, bumpers, headlight bezels, and windshield trim. It also featured a stripe graphics package and black and silver dash trim. Available exterior colors were red, silver, and black.
• XLT Lariat- featured floor carpeting, color-keyed headliner, a standard chrome grille, and optional power windows/door locks. In 1985 the tailgate trim was changed to a "flat" full width aluminum with a red "reflector" towards the bottom with chrome FORD letters.
• Explorer - Was basically a step up from the XL line. The "Explorer" trim line received a higher geared rear end, an AM/FM radio, Chrome bumpers, Chrome fender well trim, and a chrome grill. The Explorer Line would later be dropped to introduce the Ford Explorer SUV in 1991.

 

[Beach66Bum]

mine's a combination of a XL/Explorer and more!

 

[RedLariat85]

Thanks for posting that, Cliff!

 

[RedLariat85]

mine's a combination of a XL/Explorer and more!

Haha. Mines just the original XLT Lariat Explorer...

 

[Ridgerunner]

Not a problem it helps us all. I am still looking for more information. I have a Ford truck book let me see if I can find it. I have no way to scan it but there is info that can be used.

 

[5.0Flareside]

updates???????.................??????????????????????/

 

[tedrow42]

Great looking motor I want 2 put a 351 in my 86 when I get time and find the right deal, my buddy told me just go with a creat engine but that's a bit much lol

 

[RedLariat85]

updates???????.................??????????????????????/

Not really. Still in the shop. Waiting for it to get done so I can pick it up.

Great looking motor I want 2 put a 351 in my 86 when I get time and find the right deal, my buddy told me just go with a creat engine but that's a bit much lol

Thank ya! I'm sure you should be able to find a good running 351w around for fairly cheap.