I’m going to check once it stops raining here in a bit. I’m wondering the same thing since reading that post yesterday. I’ll let you know.
Thanks… I think it’s the angle, not photoshopped though. My wife took the pic.
Yeah, I'm curious, too. Have a Cyber Orange Outer Banks on order. Won't be happy if there are obvious missed spots when the doors are off!
So it looks like on mine the door jams are painted, but the front door brackets are not. The rear door brackets are painted. It’s just not as noticeable on the carbonized gray as it would be on the cyber orange. My guess is during production the front brackets are bolted on after the body is painted where the rear door brackets are not bolted on but attached by a different method and done prior to being painted.
Thanks for the pictures! I bet my VB will be noticeable.So it looks like on mine the door jams are painted, but the front door brackets are not. The rear door brackets are painted. It’s just not as noticeable on the carbonized gray as it would be on the cyber orange. My guess is during production the front brackets are bolted on after the body is painted where the rear door brackets are not bolted on but attached by a different method and done prior to being painted.
From what I’ve seen of other posts, and on mine, the front brackets are definitely not painted so I would think they will be noticeable, but not as bad as red, orange or white. I think Ford needs to paint the brackets prior to install.
@Rus-T , Would you mind measuring the distance between the back of the console with the rear seats down, to the inside of the tailgate? Everything I've read so far are people estimating that distance.Build:
Black Diamond
Sasquatch
Mid package
2.7 V6
Tow package
Soft top only
Carbonized gray
Reserved:
7/13/20
Order confirmed:
3/8/21
In production status:
6/7
window sticker:
6/17
Blend date:
6/25
In production status updated:
6/26
Built date:
6/29
Estimated delivery to South FL:
7/16-7/22
Actual delivery to dealership:
7/8
Picked up and home:
7/9
Blessed and thankful to have picked up my Bronco today! # 1 at my dealership in South Florida: Grieco Ford of Delray Beach.
First impressions:
I’ve owned 3 jeeps. From old to new, and I can honestly say when you buy a jeep you want to do a lot of upgrades, and with the Bronco, they are pretty much included or it is an option to order from the get go, and I am completely happy with the build I chose. Ford did their homework, and it is exactly what I hoped for and it exceeded my expectations.
No off road yet, but the on road experience from the short bit of time I’ve driven today: smooth!
The soft top is quiet compared to a jeep soft top for sure. The steering is great. You control it, not react to it, like most vehicles with 35’s. I was worried that the 8 inch screen was not going to be enough, but it does the job, and I think I will be just fine with it. I took the top off, and doors and cruised around this evening, and the radio had enough to hear it without cranking all the way up. The tire sound was noticeable, but not loud or annoying. No mirror whistle that I noticed. I only say that because I’ve read where some have heard a whistle. As far as removing the doors and top… The doors were very easy to maneuver compared to the jeep with lift points they included in the bottom of the doors. The soft top was super easy to put back on my own. I also unbolted the bolts in the back to remove frame and top completely. You definitely need 2 people to lift it off. It’s pretty heavy.
The interior is setup up the way it should be at far as controls and button locations. Everything just feels naturally placed. The MGV seats are comfortable, and feel really nice...Very happy with them. I’m happy I added the floor mats. They look sharp, fit nice, and feel they will do well holding up.
The 2.7 engine feels strong and after the turbo spools up, it just plain goes, but I didn’t push it too much because of the break in period. I really like the 10 speed auto. It shifts well and smooth.
Overall, my first day impression was just that… Flat out impressed and so happy that I stuck it out, and never cancelled. It is definitely worth the wait!!! Zero regrets!!!
I will update this thread as I drive more and especially when I get to use those G.O.A.T modes.
Feel free to ask me any questions. I’ll do my best to answer, and try to provide pics of what you need. As for today though, my head is going to go hit the pillow right now for some much needed sleep since last night I was like a kid at Christmas who couldn’t get to sleep being too excited with anticipation!
Thank you! I guess that 6'-6" must be to the back of the front seats all the way forward. Time to start engineering a sleeping platform that goes over the console.
