early 1966 roadster questions

[southbaybronco]

1) Did they come with one or two mirrors? I was stripping the old paint this weekend getting ready for paint and found that at some point there was one on the passenger side. I was thinking about adding it back but i don't know if it's how they came from the factory.

2) Were the bumpers painted or chrome? I see some with and without paint. If so what color were they?

Thanks!

 

[shamu]

One mirror drivers side. Bumpers were either chrome or painted (off white i cant spell wimbl) depending on what package you bought at the time.

 

[Scott C.]

The right side mirror was an option. It was a convex mirror were as the left side was was a flat mirror. The base package bumpers were Wimbledon White. The chrome bumpers were part of an accessary package with the horn ring instead of the button.

 

[77Bronco636]

If it had the "chrome package" it would also have the tail light bezels on it.

 

[rmiller747]

1) Did they come with one or two mirrors? I was stripping the old paint this weekend getting ready for paint and found that at some point there was one on the passenger side. I was thinking about adding it back but i don't know if it's how they came from the factory.

2) Were the bumpers painted or chrome? I see some with and without paint. If so what color were they?

Thanks!

Mine came painted...no "chrome package" I made it like I wanted and chromed both bumpers, taillight bezels and tailgate handle assy. My personal preference. Build below.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208137

 

[southbaybronco]

Yea.. I think i'm going to chrome them. The bronco is already going to be wimbledon white and i think white bumpers may be a little much. I'm also kicking around the idea of filling the wiper holes and not running them. It's a roadster that will never have a top on it again. I know it's mine but will it hurt any of the value making mods like that?

 

[Scott C.]

I think eliminating the wipers will hurt the value. Plus, you never know, you could get caught out in the rain!!

 

[77Bronco636]

Just pull of the original windsheild frame and put on another one with the holes filled, no harm done!

 

[66Uncut]

I think eliminating the wipers will hurt the value. Plus, you never know, you could get caught out in the rain!!

I agree and would keep the wipers. 40 years from now when your son wants to sell it, the next owner may want to put a soft top on and the wipers may come in handy.