Stroppe Edition registry - add yours

[BigFootie]

I have been trying. Cannot source the fender "Stroppe" stickers or the Stroppe console badge. The parts guys say they cannot find them anywhere. And fortunately a Stroppe is identifiable by its VIN.

That is my biggest fear of having a low production vehicle. I still have a 30 year old side decal and a NOS center cap for the lightning that I never needed. The center caps went from 33.00 to greater than 300.00. LMR made some reproductions for both the decals and the center caps. They were close but not exactly the same color. The decals are a Kings ransom but most want a full set. The Bronco side label should be reasonable to reproduce. The Lightning was iridescent and for some reason difficult to reproduce.

Keep your eye out. You may find some although if you need the console badge, there might be more of an issue anyways. Seems unlikely that would get damaged and needing replacement.

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[C6ZZGT]

Badge is part of the console top just like the rest of them.
Decal is easy too

 

[BigFootie]

Badge is part of the console top just like the rest of them.
Decal is easy too

The problem is later on in life if you plan on keeping the vehicle and it’s a low production model. They don’t keep the specialty parts around long. After 10 years or so certain parts that get replaced because of accidents etc become more difficult to source. Given enough demand, somebody may try and reproduce them but only if there is money to be made. My original point was the Stroppe really was mostly cosmetic and most parts are the same as the 2 door Heritage with regards to body panels. That being said, it’s not like there were many 2 door Heritages made either.

 

[EvilJim1971]

My original point was the Stroppe really was mostly cosmetic and most parts are the same as the 2 door Heritage with regards to body panels. That being said, it’s not like there were many 2 door Heritages made either.

Yup... One reason I always have my eyes peeled for a replacement set of removable rear windows.
THOSE will be damn scarce.

 

[BigFootie]

Yup... One reason I always have my eyes peeled for a replacement set of removable rear windows.
THOSE will be damn scarce.

Ford made 11.5k Gen 1 Lightnings over a 3 year period. Getting specialty parts became a real challenge after 10-15 years. Not sure what the total number of 2 door Heritages and Stroppes are but I’m guessing way less.

 

[EvilJim1971]

Ford made 11.5k Gen 1 Lightnings over a 3 year period. Getting specialty parts became a real challenge after 10-15 years. Not sure what the total number of 2 door Heritages and Stroppes are but I’m guessing way less.

I would think 5-6k.
2 doors with removable windows, maybe a little over a thousand.
Luckily there will be front fenders available.
I want to store a set of rear quarters, a full set of flares, and a set or rear windows... Just in case.

 

[C6ZZGT]

@BigFootie @EvilJim1971 -- don`t wait 10 years,just call me at work and we can get them ordered tomorrow !! They will never be as cheap as they are today !

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