1972-73 owners-mind your P's and Q's

[ngsd]

So I have all of the original paperwork and documents that show the P as well as the correct VIN on the frame but the P is missing from the warranty tag. Interesting.

 

[sebvox]

That’s got to be close to, or the latest production still titled as a 1972. Mine is as well and has the same interior. Did yours come with Ranger stripes?

When I got it, it had been repainted. So I don't know if it had the Ranger stripes. Did yours have the ranger stripes and ranger logo on the glove box? Or did yours have the Explorer wood paneling on the doors?

 

[LUBr LuvR]

My titled 72 is P89446. Don't have a Marti Report but tag says 10/72 production. Assuming a mid-Oct build based on VIN/Date shown above by sebvox.

Gary,
Been awhile since I visited this thread and forgot about the P89 series VINs. Have heard different theories, but sure wish someone who worked at Ford back in the day could shed some light on the reason these were held back and released as 1972s.

 

[LUBr LuvR]

So I have all of the original paperwork and documents that show the P as well as the correct VIN on the frame but the P is missing from the warranty tag. Interesting.

That’s actually cool as heck! Sure you could get a new plate issued by Marti Auto, but no way I’d change that one out.

 

[LUBr LuvR]

When I got it, it had been repainted. So I don't know if it had the Ranger stripes. Did yours have the ranger stripes and ranger logo on the glove box? Or did yours have the Explorer wood paneling on the doors?

The exterior was repainted by the PO, but he gave me the pics of it in original paint when he picked it up. If only he had never had it painted, would’ve buffed out and been a nice survivor. Had the Ranger stripes, no emblem on the glovebox and the Ranger woodgrain door panels. (The Explorer models have solid color vinyl panels, no woodgrain).

 

[ngsd]

That’s actually cool as heck! Sure you could get a new plate issued by Marti Auto, but no way I’d change that one out.

If i didnt have all the supporting documents it may be an issue but yes it is kind of cool.

 

[sprdv1]

@Viperwolf1 I have another warranty plate to add to your spreadsheet:

Serial Number U15GLP88793
U15 U-100 Bronco 4x4 Wagon
G 302-2V Engine
L Built at Michigan Truck
P88793 Serial Number of this Bronco scheduled for production at Michigan Truck
092 Wheelbase (inches)
V Mallard Green Paint, Ford #5005-A
U150 U-100 Bronco Wagon 4300 Lb. GVW
I4 Avocado Sport Bucket Seats and Rear Seat
C 3-Speed Manual Transmission
18 3.50 Conventional Rear Axle
04300 Gross Vehicle Weight in Pounds
76 Denver DSO (District Sales Office)
DEALER #: 76A002
Your vehicle was equipped with the following features:
- G78x15-B Black Sidewall Tires
- Mud and Snow Tires
- Manual AM Radio
- Hand Control Throttle
- Auxiliary Fuel Tank with Skid Plate
- Power Steering
Your vehicle was actually produced on October 3, 1972 -- seven days behind schedule.

Very nice Avocado too

 

[sprdv1]

So I have all of the original paperwork and documents that show the P as well as the correct VIN on the frame but the P is missing from the warranty tag. Interesting.

that is.. wonder how that could happen

 

[surfer-b]

Just got a November build U15GLQ63330

73 Ranger med lime metalic, Auto, T-shift, B8J axle - 3.50 trac loc, pwr steering

 

[LUBr LuvR]

Just got a November build U15GLQ63330

73 Ranger med lime metalic, Auto, T-shift, B8J axle - 3.50 trac loc, pwr steering

Congrats, welcome to the P’s & Q’s. But you know the rules, lol…..pics or it didn’t happen!

 

[surfer-b]

here are a few

 

[surfer-b]

few more

 

[surfer-b]

one more for now, really solid rig. this Bronco has been sitting since 1981

 

[LUBr LuvR]

Dang Brandy, that’s a nice original rig! Looks like all the Avocado Ranger pieces are present. Nice score, glad you found it. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[surfer-b]

one more

 

[surfer-b]

yeah I got lucky on this one

Dang Brandy, that’s a nice original rig! Looks like all the Avocado Ranger pieces are present. Nice score, glad you found it. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[surfer-b]

I was talking with Andy about the dash, I'm not 100% positive but I don't think when this model rolled off the line, they had color keyed dash pads. This dash is original and doesn't look to have been removed and is standard black, but the original owner may have ordered a Blk dash instead of the color-keyed one. Does anyone have a 73 Ranger that was built before NOV 72 that has the color-keyed dash?

 

[toddz69]

Nice find, Brandy! Amazing that a truck sitting that long is still around.

Todd Z.

 

[surfer-b]

Nice find, Brandy! Amazing that a truck sitting that long is still around.

Todd Z.

yeah I just got lucky and stumbled across this one, I didnt really believe until I looked at it and found papers and parts that showed that it had been sitting since then

 

[toddz69]

A new article in Hemmings on a "P and Q" truck:

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/unrestored-1972-ford-bronco-ranger/

I'm surmising it is anyway, based on the production date, etc.

Todd Z.