from what I found this link http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/resources ... istory.htm
is said that its just paint on another forum
vinyl top?
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48prerunner
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vinyl top?
Anybody have a pic of a bump with a vinyl top? Wonder what they had for trim?
from what I found this link http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/resources ... istory.htm
is said that its just paint on another forum
from what I found this link http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/resources ... istory.htm
is said that its just paint on another forum
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Re: vinyl top?
Never seen one in person but I like it. 
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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Re: vinyl top?
I think I saw one when I was a kid. Maybe if I used the two tone trim for around the back of the cab and the rain gutter trim might work. I'll have to look for a pic on how high that two tone trim goes.
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Re: vinyl top?
An early Explorer model (1969) that Ford called the Spring Special or something like that had a 'vinyl' top. It was limited production and is pretty rare. The top was sprayed on like bedliner or something close. I have seen sprayed on tops but don't recall what they were on.
They had "special" Explorer wheel covers, air conditioning (I think) and factory bed rails as well.
They had "special" Explorer wheel covers, air conditioning (I think) and factory bed rails as well.
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Re: vinyl top?
Here's another one:
It seems to have the same wheel covers but no bed rails.
It seems to have the same wheel covers but no bed rails.
Bill
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Bill
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Re: vinyl top?
Thanks 68RGR that looks pretty cool. Shows they used that rain gutter trim and the rear cab trim. I'm still on the fence about doing it but have to get my floors in today so it's down on the list.
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Re: vinyl top?
Yes, my father bought one of these used around 1980. Same blue colour, wheel covers, "bed liner" vinyl looking top, and bed rails but it did not have A/C. It had a 302 AT with 3.25 gears. This was the only bumpside (or dentside) that we ever had that got respectable gas mileage......and we had a quite a few of them. The truck was driven by an older gentleman who worked for my father and it would get 17 mpg if driven gently like the older gent did.68RGR wrote:An early Explorer model (1969) that Ford called the Spring Special or something like that had a 'vinyl' top. It was limited production and is pretty rare. The top was sprayed on like bedliner or something close. I have seen sprayed on tops but don't recall what they were on.
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They had "special" Explorer wheel covers, air conditioning (I think) and factory bed rails as well.
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Re: vinyl top?
Not sure I would like the vinyl top, but I am seriously considering two-toning my swb, flareside by putting on a boxwood green cab top over a mallard green body. Or possibly just a white top. And if I can find a non-chrome grille from an earlier model, match the grill, roof and "FORD" on the tailgate with that along with my wheels.
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Re: vinyl top?
interesting. thanks for the info