1966 Body differences

71massbronco · Jan 2, 2013

Was 66 the only year for the different rear seat? Not sure.

Mono · Jan 2, 2013

71massbronco said:
Was 66 the only year for the different rear seat? Not sure.

Silver, and yes the armrests were different.

Mono · Jan 2, 2013

Bronconumber2 said:
Is there any difference in the 66 full hard top? I'm interested in getting one and didn't know if I should focus my efforts on that year only.

Bolt holes are for sure different on the window frame (vacuum wipers 66-68). I believe the lift gate latch is different.

SP66 · Jan 7, 2013

great 66 info

can anyone post up a pic of the 66 tailgate and any of the 67-77 tailgates and educate on the exact differences and location of differences---having trouble seeing this---thanks

bigpitbull · Jan 7, 2013

I have some pics of my 66 tailgate. I will try to post them later today. Your tailgate looked to be a different year on your blue bronco.. It's a very subtle difference. I will also try to snap some pics of the liftgate on my 66 top for you..

Mono · Jan 7, 2013

66 and 67 Tailgate. 66 has the line, and 67-77 has the hump.

azslim · Jan 7, 2013

Mine doesn't have armrests,no rear seat(Bulkhead behind buckets)no visors,silver seats(Great for repairing with duct tape)no headliner, someone installed sliding side windows
(Great for the dogs!)single master cylinder and a carbuerator that you can't find anywhere.(Fomoco) throttle opening is smaller than later EB's,I had to send it to Cal. to get it rebuilt.

ccbronco · Jan 8, 2013

Well how about that. My 67 Sport has a 66 gate. I also have the VIN on the kicker. I must have a 66 built 67?

Seattle66 · Feb 19, 2013

Dang it! By the pictures posted above comparing the two tailgates, my 66 actually has a later tailgate. Bummer!

Viperwolf1 · Feb 19, 2013

Seattle66 said:
Dang it! By the pictures posted above comparing the two tailgates, my 66 actually has a later tailgate. Bummer!

It has later taillights too.

half cab · Feb 19, 2013

Seattle66 said:
Dang it! By the pictures posted above comparing the two tailgates, my 66 actually has a later tailgate. Bummer!

Lift gate latch don't look '66 nither.

matts460 · Feb 19, 2013

This is to funny see im a Bumpside ford truck geek (67-72) And the 67 are differnt than the rest of the years with the same kind of odd differences! Like the knobs, handles and even small sheet metal shape differnces. Im sure some of you know what im talking about.

Seattle66 · Feb 19, 2013

half cab said:
Lift gate latch don't look '66 nither.

Nice! Just keep piling it on guys

Just kidding. Oh well, I am clearly not trying to be original, but the PO didn't really disclose that an entire new tailgate was needed and I was not educated enough on the differences at the time. That being said, it works and looks good, so I am not too concerned.

While we are at it, is my grill a 66?

Viperwolf1 · Feb 19, 2013

Not early '66. Neither are the turn signals.

Seattle66 · Feb 19, 2013

Viperwolf1 said:
Not early '66. Neither are the turn signals.

Using an EB Vin decoder I found online my Vin is a U13 built in November of 1965.

Rocking Bronc66 · Feb 19, 2013

Does anyone have a picture of the eyebrow grill? After comparing pictures I realize I have a 66 with a later tailgate and lights but I have the clear front markers and the drip rail plus the locks are above the body line

BronCowie · Feb 19, 2013

Rocking Bronc66 said:
Does anyone have a picture of the eyebrow grill? ...

On my list of "Must Buys" the eyebrow grill. Picture thanks to local Kevin - zombie66

Seattle66 · Feb 20, 2013

Mono said:
66 and 67 Tailgate. 66 has the line, and 67-77 has the hump.

Just curious, but is it true that all 66's only came with the line style tailgate as opposed to the hump? I have been looking at a ton of photos on-line and have seen a lot of 66's that claim they are original with a tailgate that has the hump and not the line. Some of the pictures I have seen were on the u13roadster.com registry. I can't imagine that so many people with 66's have the wrong tailgate. I know my tail lights are different, but I think my tailgate might actually be original. Is there any other way to find out via markings or codes that might be stamped on the tailgate somewhere?

Mono · Feb 20, 2013

Seattle66 said:
Just curious, but is it true that all 66's only came with the line style tailgate as opposed to the hump? I have been looking at a ton of photos on-line and have seen a lot of 66's that claim they are original with a tailgate that has the hump and not the line. Some of the pictures I have seen were on the u13roadster.com registry. I can't imagine that so many people with 66's have the wrong tailgate. I know my tail lights are different, but I think my tailgate might actually be original. Is there any other way to find out via markings or codes that might be stamped on the tailgate somewhere?

The tailgate is one of the first things to rust. A replacement option could have been from the next 10 years of broncos.

matts460 · Feb 20, 2013

Im not really seeing what the differnce in grill is.

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