There's no latch there!How does yours latch? Looks like the stock latch was moved over, but you have it removed right now?
I am past the chrome stage, except for the back of my head at this point.What? No polished stainless steel or chrome? That's no fun!
Just kidding of course. I've got so few shiny bits on mine that they look like they have patina even where they don't. I like the white too. Is that Wimbledon?
Truck is new to you? Any other details? Looks a bit rough around the edges, but that's half the fun of going through these things sometimes.
So have fun!
Paul
Although I love it I doubt that it will be anything special to the masses.We need more pictures!
Thank you PapyGorgeous bronco-congrats
Whatchoo takin' 'bout Willis?!?Although I love it I doubt that it will be anything special to the masses.
It's a 74 sport.Whatchoo takin' 'bout Willis?!?
We don't need no stinking show winners. We love 'em all no matter the condition. Especially when it's a new-to-the-forum model.
So, a '76 is it? Is it a very early one? What month was it built?
I see what I think is the early style charcoal canister plumbing coming up from underneath. At some point during the '76 model year they changed to the newer style mounted to the firewall and got rid of the condensing tank in the cab. Getting ready for the new regulations for the '77 or '78 model year.
And is that a full-coverage Sport floor mat in black? If so, it's one of the few I've ever seen. And all of those (like maybe one or two before yours) have been here on the forum!
Yep, it's a cool rig. Love seeing it now, because it'll be even cooler when you just gussy it up a bit (cleaning the cobwebs in other words) and get to driving it.
Going to attend any events with it?
paul
yup, been there a long time from the looks of it, his thing was stored a very long time. The rubber hoses degraded at the tanks and the po thought the fuel pump went bad. He removed the mechanical fuel pump and tried installing an electric one to no avail and it set since ~'08. He bought it in 99 and put 2k miles on it from 99 until the fuel issue. Thankfully it was placed in a storage unit until he moved it to the barn on his property.Love the dead bug in the speedo! LOL
Said no one one here ever, lol. Nice solid rig, congrats! They’re all welcome here - whether they crawl, cruise, camp or do any of things they were born to do. The important thing is it’s back among the living and getting ready to take you on all the adventures it’s missed out on the last 14 years. Enjoy the ride!Although I love it I doubt that it will be anything special to the masses.
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Apparently the previous owner wanted to make sure he had some extra fuel on the trail. Could have been cleaner but still think it is pretty cool to see some of the mods people did back in the day. The vintage carpet is nice as well
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yes sirWhatchoo takin' 'bout Willis?!?
We don't need no stinking show winners. We love 'em all no matter the condition. Especially when it's a new-to-the-forum model.
Correct. The holder was removed and in the back seat when I bought the truck. I am going to have to find a latch for it, hopefully a used one as I want to keep this thing patina'd and new parts to a minimum