Help Decoding ’73 VIN

[syndicate1]

He guys, I need some help deciding this VIN tag on ‘72 Bronco. The glove box door has an Explorer badge on it.

What is Body Type "84"?
What color is Color Code "X"?
The U152 indicates the GVW should be 4,700# HD Package, any ideas why this is rated at 4,900# ?

Any help is appreciated.

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[okie4570]

1972 wagon built in January 72'

302 engine
92" wheel base
X is Light Goldenrod paint
152 is 4900gvw
84 is Ginger Explorer front buckets and rear seat
C is 3sp manual trans
B9 is big bearing 9" 3.50 gears
74 is the Seattle sales area

 

[syndicate1]

1972 wagon built in January 72'

302 engine
92" wheel base
X is Light Goldenrod paint
152 is 4900gvw
84 is Ginger Explorer front buckets and rear seat
C is 3sp manual trans
B9 is big bearing 9" 3.50 gears
74 is the Seattle sales area

Thanks! I've never seen Goldenrod Explorer. I thought they were only available in Blue or Ginger.

 

[JGbronc]

Thanks! I've never seen Goldenrod Explorer. I thought they were only available in Blue or Ginger.

No, this is a very common misconception. They were available in numerous colors, with different color options for every year the package was offered. These included Viking Red, Burnt Orange, Copper, and several variations of blue. There were also some special order colors I’ve seen over the years.

This is what yours would have looked like originally. This color is also referred to as Durango Tan, and that is what it’s more commonly known as. This was a common color option for the ‘72 Explorer/Sport, which by the way is the only year those two packages were combined.

 

[jmhend]

I have a few vins I would really like to decode as well.

 

[okie4570]

I have a few vins I would really like to decode as well.

First one is free, one beer per vin after that lol ;D Kidding of course, post them up.

 

[jmhend]

Haha next time you are in Owasso I will give you an address for .05 beer and a pool.

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[sprdv1]

First one is free, one beer per vin after that lol ;D Kidding of course, post them up.

lol, you know you love it

 

[sprdv1]

I have a few vins I would really like to decode as well.

Decoding the herd are ya?

 

[jmhend]

Decoding the herd are ya?

you know it....