2023 2-Door Cactus Gray Special Decor Build

[rguest3]

2023 Badlands, 2-Door, V6, Automatic, Sasquatch, LUX, Leather, Tow

Here is what she looks like, day one at the dealership.

Here is what it looks like currently. Quite the transformation!

[O- FORD -O]

In the thread title is "Special Decor". For those not familiar, Special Decor was a certain trim package found only on the 1976 and 1977 Early Broncos. Really nothing so "Special" about it other than a distinctive Stripe Kit which goes across the Hood and down each side with a Blacked Out Center Grill and optional Body Color Top. It has always been my favorite Early Bronco and I will do the same with the 23 Badlands. I do have a Special Decor striped 2022 4-Door as well, but since this one is a 2-Door, I will also make it look more Retro like an original Bronco.

I think she's done now? It's been a complete transformation.


Here is what has been Modified and Upgraded:

Suspension:

Icon Stage 8 Suspension System
Icon CDEV (Electronic Valve) 2.5" Coil-Overs
Icon IIC Computer - Controls Shock Dampening Settings via Icon APP on Smart Phone
- Adjustable Settings for Normal Driving Mode, Off Road and Towing.
Icon Upper Control Arms With Delta Joint
Icon Rear Upper and Lower Links
Icon Rear Adjustable Track Bar
Tires - 285x75x18 Toyo ATIIIs - Tall and Skinny look.
Wheels - Voxx TR-16 - Polished, 18x9 - +12 Offset
Hub Centrics - 93-106
Ford Performance, Heavy Duty HOSS 3.0 Tie Rods

Exterior:

RiderGraphix - Special Decor Stripe Kit, Mid Body Line - White
Bronco Script Fender Emblems - Same Chrome Script as Early Classic Broncos
White FORD Letters On Tailgate
Ceramic Treatment on Body
Xpel PPF on the Grill, Hood, Mirrors, Fender Flares and Around Windshield
Ford Heritage Front Grill - Painted Black Center with Cactus Gray Surround
Ford 2.0 MIC Top - Painted Cactus Gray
Door Handles and Mirror Caps - Painted Cactus Gray
Sasquatch Fender Flares - Painted Cactus Gray
Trail Sight Delete - Painted Cactus Gray
Raptor Style OEM Fog Lights
Baja Designs Driving Lights - LP4s with SPV Bumper Bracket
AMP - Power Side Steps
Baja Designs S1 Hitch Light Kit - Added Reverse Light

Engine Compartment:

Hood Struts
ARB Twin Compressor with 4X4 Truck LED Mount and ARB Switch
JCR 2.7L Engine Cover

Interior:

Dealer installed 30% Ceramic window tint on Front Windows
Xpel Ceramic Tint on Windshield - 70% - Mostly clear but has Great Heat Reduction
Xpel Ceramic Tint on Rear Glass - 30%
Ford All Weather Floor Mats and Cargo Liner
Archetyperacing Dash Mount for Mounting Phone and other items
Upgraded Speakers For B&O Sound System - Very Nice, Easy Upgrade in Sound Quality
- PRV 4MR60-4 - Midrange - (1) Front Dash Center
- PRV 6MR200A-4 - Midrange - (2) Rear Mabett Pods
- Kicker 47KSC404 - (2) Front Dash Corners
- Kicker 47KSC6704 - (2) Front Kick Panels
- Kicker 48CWRT82 - 8" Subwoofer in Rear Stock Sub Enclosure with Poly Fill
Dynamat on Rear Deck and Wheel Wells
JCR Tailgate Table
JCR Front Door Pockets
Ford Interior Grab Handles - Red
Stickerfab AC Vent Covers
Rear Seats Removed
Goose Gear Plate System with Rear Seat Delete
Goose Gear Modular Rear Drawer System - 36" Deep
Katzkin 2-Tone Leather Seats?


Ford Heritage Grill - Special Decor Black Center and FORD Letters

Special Decor Stripe and Bronco Script

Baja Designs LP4s and Raptor Style Pocket Fog Lights

Retro FORD Tailgate Letters and Old School Polished Aluminum Wheels

Painted Hard Top, Sasquatch Fender Flares, Mirror Caps, Door Handles and Trail Sight Deletes

More Mods

Rear Seat Delete. Goose Gear Plate System with Rear Seat Delete Floor and Modular Drawer System has been added. I can adjust the Drawer System forward or back more. I'm not sure yet where the final placement will be.

JCR Tailgate Table installed - No drilling required.

ARB Twin Compressor and Engine Compartment Switch Installed with Wire Harness

Icon Billet Upper Control Arms With Delta Joint and Ford HOSS 3.0 HD Tie Rods. You can also see the (CDEV) Electronic Valved Reservoir.

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[ChrisB351]

Pics of said striping?

 

[rguest3]

I purchased the Stripe Kit from Ridergraphixs.com

 

[rguest3]

Pics of said striping?

The Black or White Decor Stripe would look good on your Blue Bronco.

 

[ChrisB351]

I assumed thats what you mean. I like it but I prefer the style that doesnt go across the hood.

 

[rguest3]

I assumed thats what you mean. I like it but I prefer the style that doesnt go across the hood.

The Matt Black Stripe across the hood helps a lot to reduce glare at times.

 

[kojack19]

what a build. Look forward to seeing your progress!

 

[rguest3]

Here are some pictures of a tire comparison to popular sizes.

Sasquatch - 315/70/17 - 33.5" Tall
Toyo ATIII - 285/75/18 - 34.5" Tall
Toyo ATIII - 37/12.50/18 - 36.75" Tall

I will install the 285/75/18s on the 2-Door. Kind of a happy medium Height.

 

[rguest3]

Tires / Wheels and HD Tie-Rods are installed. 1" Level Lift and Icon Upper Control Arms are installed.

The dealership installed my new tires and wheels before it left. They put 39psi in the tires and the ride was too firm. Now at 32/30psi it drives awesome!

Two Bronco buddies in the corral now.

 

[rguest3]

A couple interesting notes about the 2-Door Bronco.

The 2-Door front seats are all Manual even with the optional leather.

The 2-Door Doors themselves are a lot wider and it's actually easier to get in and out of.

From the inside of the Bronco it really does not feel that much smaller than the 4-Door. It does not drive like the Short Wheelbase Early Bronco or Jeep CJ. I would have no problem at all driving the 2-Door long distance.

I actually think I like the 2-Door more than the 4-Door.

 

[rguest3]

Some progress this week.

Xpel Ceramic Window Tint. 30% on windows. 70% on Windshield.

Xpel PPF and ceramic body treatment.

Body Color Mirror Caps and Door Handles.

RiderGraphix Special Decor Stripe Kit - Mid Body Line

FORD Tailgate letters from Jeffs Bronco Graveyard. Same letters as Original Broncos.

I still need to get the Top, Grill and Fender Flares painted.

 

[AKcyn]

Sweet!

 

[Grumpy]

Are you also going white on top, grille and flares? Any ideas on front and rear bumpers? It would be cool to find a way to manipulate and fit retro 1st gen bumper styling.

 

[HBTFD]

The FORD on the tailgate looks great.

 

[rguest3]

Are you also going white on top, grille and flares?

Nope. Body Color.

The Heritage Grill will have FORD letters and a Black Center and Body Color Surround like a 76-77 Special decor. I am looking into some type of Chrome trim between the two colors.

Here is a beautiful example of a Special Decor 77 Bronco.

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