Need help with Military Bronco Paint

[toddz69]

OK, time for another question! This is pertaining to any 1967 Ford Bronco. I have figured out my rear reflectors, and I am working on the front. According to several vendors, the C7TZ-13380-D is an Amber reflector that is supposed to be correct for the 67-69 Bronco. I have looked at many pictures, and I cannot see where this reflector would have been located on a 67. Can anyone with a 67 Bronco post a pic of the front Amber reflector? (I'm not talking about a retrofit fender marker light from a 1970+) Thanks!

This photo is of an early '68, but I think it has the optional reflectors you're referring to:

https://fordheritagevault.com/SCRIP.../2/1/204794?RECORD&DATABASE=DESCRIPTION_OPAC3

Todd Z.

 

[dmoses42]

OMG, I never knew that song had words

We had to sing the first stanza every morning in basic training...

 

[jamesroney]

This photo is of an early '68, but I think it has the optional reflectors you're referring to:

https://fordheritagevault.com/SCRIP.../2/1/204794?RECORD&DATABASE=DESCRIPTION_OPAC3

Todd Z.

Can you tell me your search string? The link has expired, and redirects to the search page on fordheritagevault

 

[toddz69]

Here's the pic. Or type in 1968 Bronco and it should be the first one that pops up.

Todd z.

 

[DirtDonk]

And it just happens to have some interesting front grille reflectors as well.

 

[dmoses42]

And it just happens to have some interesting front grille reflectors as well.

I think that is what he was asking about. That is the first time I've seen reflectors there... Seems kind of redundant, unless you were driving with no lights. Maybe a prelude to blackout lights that came later on military vehicles?

 

[jamesroney]

Here's the pic. Or type in 1968 Bronco and it should be the first one that pops up.

Todd z.

OK, so here's another detail question. The paint on the front bumper was carefully stripped, layer by layer. I am convinced that it never had any blue paint on it. It also did not have any insignia or unit markings on it. So it is likely not original.

So I have a few options. I can paint it Astra Blue to match the body, or I can paint it Wimbledon White, or I can paint it black. But here's my question:

If the front bumper is painted, what kind of carriage bolts are used? Would the bumper bolts be painted lusterless, or would they be bright?

@JGbronc - hopefully you know how the other Military bumpers were detailed. Thanks!

 

[Soylent]

And it just happens to have some interesting front grille reflectors as well.

Are those not a stock thing? Mine has those reflectors.

 

[okie4570]

Are those not a stock thing? Mine has those reflectors.

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Yes could be ordered with them or purchased from the dealer later.

 

[jamesroney]

Are those not a stock thing? Mine has those reflectors.

I see where this is heading...

 

[Soylent]

I see where this is heading...

Mother-in-law on the roof

 

[m_m70]

Mother-in-law on the roof

Aunt Edna

 

[jamesroney]

@Soylent
Hello, could you PLEASE post a pic of the back side of your amber reflectors, and show what the bracket looks like? Also, is there a pad under the amber reflector on the grill, or does it mount directly to the metal?

Same question for the rear. Under the tail light, is there a reflector pad against the body?

Thanks!

 

[Soylent]

I have the rear somewhere in the garage but iirc it was just attached with two screws. I don’t think there was a pad. Large sheet metal screw courtesy of po. There are no padd in the front as you can see.

I can take it off if you need more detail.

 

[jamesroney]

I have the rear somewhere in the garage but iirc it was just attached with two screws. I don’t think there was a pad. Large sheet metal screw courtesy of po. There are no padd in the front as you can see.

I can take it off if you need more detail.

Thank you very much! I don't think I will ever find a bracket like that. But now I'm on the hunt!
According to my Marti report, My Bronco was equipped with "Rear Reflectors" So maybe I don't actually need these.

I really appreciate the pics.

 

[DirtDonk]

Soylent, have you ever checked your data on the Warranty Plate in the glovebox, or with a Marti Report? Maybe yours was, or was originally intended, to be a military/gov't Bronco.
And it looks like your front turn signal lights used to have the rubber/plastic seals behind them. You can still see what's left of the one in the pic.

Paul

 

[Soylent]

Soylent, have you ever checked your data on the Warranty Plate in the glovebox, or with a Marti Report? Maybe yours was, or was originally intended, to be a military/gov't Bronco.
And it looks like your front turn signal lights used to have the rubber/plastic seals behind them. You can still see what's left of the one in the pic.

Paul

This is what I came up with when I looked 6-8 years ago. The color code threw me because it is currently boxwood I believe.

 

[jamesroney]

This is what I came up with when I looked 6-8 years ago. The color code threw me because it is currently boxwood I believe.

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Uhm...Who decoded this? The color code is "P" which is Boxwood Green. and "B9J" is a 3300 Lb 3.50 limited slip rear axle, WITH limited slip front axle!

It is currently Boxwood because it was born that way.

Mine was built 3 months after yours. I'll post my Marti for you. My CA plates are "XQS"

 

[Soylent]

Uhm...Who decoded this? The color code is "P" which is Boxwood Green. and "B9J" is a 3300 Lb 3.50 limited slip rear axle, WITH limited slip front axle!

It is currently Boxwood because it was born that way.

Mine was built 3 months after yours. I'll post my Marti for you. My CA plates are "XQS"

Ha ha. I decoded that I think with a Chiltons manual from Pep Boys. I may have to get a Marty report. Pretty slick.

This was what was left of the front LS

 

[jamesroney]

Ha ha. I decoded that I think with a Chiltons manual from Pep Boys. I may have to get a Marty report. Pretty slick.

This was what was left of the front LS

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Do you need a replacement power lok? I'm pretty sure I have a couple of extra one's around here somewhere. Are you running the Dana 30, or do you have the oddball 30/44 hybrid?