1966 mystery threaded holes behind the door....????

[jnirenstein]

I'm hoping y'all can tell me what the holes are in this pic. There was nothing attached when I bought the truck. As you can see I've installed a roll bar and the holes are just forward of the front part of the bar in the back of the door jam (B pillar) facing rearward. The top 2 holes are threaded. Maybe 5/16". Always appreciative of your help!!!
Thanks and Merry XMAS
John

 

[gnsteam]

My guess would be, mount holes for the bulk head used in early ranch hand U15 and half cab U14 models.

 

[67sport]

Yes, those are for the factory bulkhead. My 67 has them too. Not sure when they stopped, but my 74 definitely does not.

 

[okie4570]

71' was the last year of the bench seat and also the bulk head.

 

[fordfan]

'72 was the last original U14 which had a bulkhead. My '72 U14 Sport has bucket seats and a bulkhead.

 

[thegreatjustino]

71' was the last year of the bench seat and also the bulk head.

'71 was the last year of the front bench seat, but you could get a half cab (which automatically came with a bulk head) throughout the 1972 model year. The holes would have been omitted in 1973, which makes adding a half cab to any '73-'77 Bronco an enormous pain...

 

[okie4570]

'71 was the last year of the front bench seat, but you could get a half cab (which automatically came with a bulk head) throughout the 1972 model year. The holes would have been omitted in 1973, which makes adding a half cab to any '73-'77 Bronco an enormous pain...

This is true, had bench seat on the brain I guess, I've got a boat load of 72' u14 statistics lol.

 

[thesnake]

My 73 Sport built in October 72 had them. I have three 73 broncos that don't have them which were built in 73.

 

[jnirenstein]

Thanks for all the info!!! As always I appreciate it. Everyone have a Merry XMAS and happy New Year!