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Trikar · May 16, 2018

Hi,
I'm Trikar, i live in europe.
I was looking for an EB, and found one that fited my need.
I would like your thoughts on the subject.
the vin plate have been relocated on the firewall, i guess the glove box door was not a suitable place in my country. Next to it there is a plate from fomoco in my language with the vin number. In the glove box there is another plate with the engine number.

The vin is
U13FL732457
So, a U13 from 1966
the 457th

But this is where it become interesting. the plate reed this:

U13FL732457
092 J U132 696 C 06
91

the engine number is:

C6PW-6001-CF

I'm sorry but i can't find how to insert pictures that are on my computer.

so...

Trikar

sykanr0ng · May 16, 2018

For how to insert pictures:

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The reason the plate was on the glove box door is because that is only the warranty plate, not for legal identification.
The actual VIN is stamped on the frame in two places, both on the top of the passenger side.

JGbronc · May 16, 2018

Welcome to CB!

Looks like you have an early Roadster. 696 would mean that it only came with a driver's bucket seat. Has a 91 Export DSO, which is surprising considering how early it is. It was Rangoon Red, and had 4:57 gears. The Tag should have originally been on the kick panel near the emergency brake, rather than the glovebox door for 66 and 67.

You definitely have an unusual find! Would love to see pictures!

1strodeo · May 16, 2018

Welcome! Remember Ford used the VIN sequence on other vehicles, so it was the 457th FORD built...but yes from what I've learned any Bronco with a 732 is a pretty rare find these days! Congrats and welcome!

Jeff

Trikar · May 16, 2018

Exactly!
it's an Export model!
if i understood correctly, there are only too. and it'a v8.
this bronco was made in august 65, the v8 was introduce in March 66.
the vin indicate a 6 cylinder but the engine number is period correct, but no one will put a period correct engine where i live. Odd...!

sprdv1 · May 16, 2018

Welcome aboard Trikar and good luck.

Pics will definitely help

Trikar · May 16, 2018

1strodeo said:
Welcome! Remember Ford used the VIN sequence on other vehicles, so it was the 457th FORD built...but yes from what I've learned any Bronco with a 732 is a pretty rare find these days! Congrats and welcome!

Jeff

You mean "732000 +" numbers were used for all there vehicle?!

Trikar · May 16, 2018

sykanr0ng said:
The reason the plate was on the glove box door is because that is only the warranty plate, not for legal identification.
The actual VIN is stamped on the frame in two places, both on the top of the passenger side.

The number on the frame is the correct one.
You're right it must be the plate from the kick panel.
i check, the plate in the glove box is probably glue. and there is no hole for the rivet.

Trikar · May 16, 2018

for the vin plate:

for the engine plate, If someone know what it's supposed to be written on the top on the plate, please tell me or... guess :

engine number
C6PW-6001-CF

C= 1960'S
6= 6th year of the decade
P=Model design. can't find anything. Truck should be "E"
W= engineered component. can't find anything.
60001= Engine base assembly. looks like the second V8 made for this application.
CF= Engineering version. can't find anything

and for the S.O. Number, i don't know what that mean

1strodeo · May 16, 2018

Trikar said:
You mean "732000 +" numbers were used for all there vehicle?!

Yep, they sure were. V8 makes it even more interesting. Do you have any paperwork from the past 50 years?

1strodeo · May 16, 2018

S.O. most likely means Special Order

1strodeo · May 16, 2018

trying to figure out what the top of the engine plate used to say, "SUNBEAM" maybe?

FordBronc · May 16, 2018

Any chance is was a US military import and used in Germany?

1strodeo · May 16, 2018

https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/h...ts-Car---1964-1968-Sunbeam-Tiger/3705311.html

looks like Ford and Sunbeam have some history during that particular time period, could get more interesting

Trikar · May 16, 2018

No, paper from 50 years unfortunately.
For the moment, the person who own it, and from who i will buy it, have no idea what he have.

Trikar · May 16, 2018

well done sir !
and probably why someone try to eat it!

1strodeo · May 16, 2018

How much does he want for it? Do they use salt on the roads over there?

chuckyb · May 16, 2018

Wow, nice find! Looking forward to seeing some pics.

spap · May 16, 2018

Very cool early sunbeam tigers used a 260 v8 ,

Trikar · May 16, 2018

No rust on the car. No dent, No crash
It's pretty cheap for what it is. around $20000
there's is a soft top with tube frame , i think is period correct also. but no side or rear panel on the soft top

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