Just saved a 73

sillyjt · Dec 16, 2012

Hey everyone. Been on this forum for a while and today i finally got my first project. Saved a 73 from the crusher. The money was right and if nothing else at least i think the frame is solid. It was filled with all kinds of junk the guy was going to take to the salvage yard. Could not tell any thing with floor boards. Was missing engine, trans, and rear axle for sure. Now for my first question. I got the vin off the glove box, as it has no title. Is there any other way to verify the year? It still has drum brakes in the front. The guy advertised it as 77. I used vin decoder and pretty sure i came up with Feb of 73 for production date. Cant wait to dig into this project. Thanks for any advice. JT

Revelation · Dec 16, 2012

You can
Post the VIN here
Also on the top of the frame on the passenger side just rear of the front shock mount the vin is stamped in the frame.
And Post some pics

ford man · Dec 16, 2012

hazards on dash 73 and back hazards on colum 74 and up.Auto and hazards on dash its more than likely a 73.

Scoop · Dec 16, 2012

77’s have fuel doors. Only year to have them.

sillyjt · Dec 16, 2012

Thanks guys. The tag in the glove box has U15GLR30373, W.B. 092, color 6, model U152, body 3, axle B98, dso code 41. The transmission code looks like an 8 but guessing that is really a G. So if i got it right its a HD package Built in feb of 73. brt med blue. V8 Auto trans. 3.5 LS axle. Chicago as dso.
So what does the 8 after the 9 in axle code? And does dso where it was sent after build?I'm loving this little investigation

sillyjt · Dec 16, 2012

i posted the only pics i got today in my garage. not sure how to post them here yet

Revelation · Dec 16, 2012

sillyjt said:
i posted the only pics i got today in my garage. not sure how to post them here yet

You can post pictures 2 ways
1. Host them on a photo site like photobucket then use the IMG code on that site to link them
2. The prefered method is to become a contributor http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34373

This is linking to a photo site

and below is a contributor photo post

Revelation · Dec 16, 2012

Glad to see we have another "Not afraid to take on a major project" guy

half cab · Dec 16, 2012

Yea I was gonna say check out Rev's build thread....

Viperwolf1 · Dec 16, 2012

sillyjt said:
So what does the 8 after the 9 in axle code? And does dso where it was sent after build?I'm loving this little investigation

8 is a front axle code. It means trac-lok in front and no power steering.

broncoitis · Dec 16, 2012

Good Luck! All the broncos are worth saving if possible. You definitely picked a challenge but im sure you will get there. Good Luck and post some pics!

Yeller · Dec 17, 2012

Congradulations!

Got more there than I started with. I started with a tub, tailgate and glovebox door, the rest was either built from scratch or scrounged. Also had a ton of help from folks on here. Happy buidling!

sprdv1 · Dec 17, 2012

Awesome JT, Congrats & Good luck!!!

sillyjt · Dec 18, 2012

Thanks guys. I get to pick it up sat. Will take pictures as we dig into it. Super pumped. This is going to be fun,

sillyjt · Dec 22, 2012

Went down and picked the old girl up today. To bad it could not have been last week. But the weather usually does not stop me. Got her home and parked her in her new spot. Now the fun begins,

half cab · Dec 22, 2012

Good deal and don't forget the pix....

sillyjt · Dec 22, 2012

Got pics. Working on getting them up. They are on my phone and hope to get up soon. Still new and learning ha ha

sillyjt · Dec 23, 2012

This was the way the po latched the door

sillyjt · Dec 23, 2012

loaded up headed home

sillyjt · Dec 23, 2012

her new home to be torn down in

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