Well I wish I had some updates guys, but I've been waiting to start a new job with a different company (corporate budget freeze until the end of Q3...so I'm finally starting work next Monday) so funds have been tight the past couple of months.
The only thing I've done on the Macho was install the nice '85 Royal SE grille/headlight bezels. The original grille surround was pretty pitted, had snaps screwed into it for a grille cover, and several dents. I've saved it through as I'm not discarding any parts I've removed/replaced/upgraded!
I would like to get the good, used front bumper I found blasted and powder coated along with one set of spare wagon wheels (have 2 sets). I've accumulated enough center caps to hopefully have once nice set to put on the truck with the wheels.
I'm still on the hunt for low back buckets and a console -- I've contemplated putting some newer spice high backs (Canyon Sport style) with a spare spice center console in for the mean time as I do have the pedestals already.
With all that being said, if we could get a stripe kit made for these trucks I think that'd be a real motivator for me to get cracking on getting the exterior restored, but until then it'll stay as-is (I'm sure my neighbors think I'm nuts as it gets one of two spots in the garage and two late model Audis sit outside in the driveway...
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I'll end this with one question, did these trucks ever come with a factory frame mounted trailer hitch?
The only reason I ask is I've been on the hunt for one for the crew cab and all of them required drilling of some sort and didn't utilize factory holes, however the one on the Macho appears to use factory holes in the frame (albeit no signs of trailer wiring). Although with the 3.21 gears, 31x10.50 tires, and lack of wiring it makes you wonder if it ever really pulled anything at all.