Update & questions from this illustrious group!

[Senior one]

I'm the guy who inherited my son's 72 Bronco which needed updating. I am pretty much clueless as to this type of vehicle so was very glad to find this site. As you may, or may not, remember, the suspension had been upgraded but work was still needed extensive work on the drivetrain, and some updating on various exterior parts, etc.

Found a local restoration shop for the repairs and they have finished all the work they found which was extensive. It runs quite well now. While it was in the garage, I purchased a bikini top and header bar and a few minor add-ons. Will be posting pictures when I get it back home. One thing I noticed is that there wasn't a rear seat in the Bronco and that there weren't any pre-drilled mounting holes either which made me wonder if it came with a rear seat at all; anyone know about that? Along with that question, do I only have the option of getting a "stock" replacement (or mounting jump seats (like show on this forum) or, could I install a rear seat from an early mustang fit in the space or double jump seat like in a WRX?

Appreciate this site and all of the knowledge that comes from the owners of Early Ford Broncos that I find.
Senior One

 

[bigmuddy]

Hmm, either the rear floor was replaced or more likely the bronco started life as a half cab without seat holes.

 

[green61bug]

The bronco could have started life as a U15(wagon top) as well without a back seat. My 69 was built like that from the factory. Does your bronco have a bulk head and a front bench seat or front buckets and no bulkhead?

 

[Senior one]

The bronco could have started life as a U15(wagon top) as well without a back seat. My 69 was built like that from the factory. Does your bronco have a bulk head and a front bench seat or front buckets and no bulkhead?

Thanks for getting back to me. No half cab/bulkhead when I got it. No top at all. Mine is a U15 also. I know the front floorboards were replaced but the rear looks original but who really knows. It was a state government vehicle when purchased so they could have deleted the seat; I'm guessing.

 

[Senior one]

Hmm, either the rear floor was replaced or more likely the bronco started life as a half cab without seat holes

Thank you. I never thought of that; being a half cab but, anything is possible. More research needed. All it has is that one roll bar behind the front seats; no full cage installed.

 

[Senior one]

The bronco could have started life as a U15(wagon top) as well without a back seat. My 69 was built like that from the factory. Does your bronco have a bulk head and a front bench seat or front buckets and no bulkhead?

Sorry didn't complete my answer. It only has the two bucket seats with console.

 

[green61bug]

Thanks for getting back to me. No half cab/bulkhead when I got it. No top at all. Mine is a U15 also. I know the front floorboards were replaced but the rear looks original but who really knows. It was a state government vehicle when purchased so they could have deleted the seat; I'm guessing.

If it's a U15 then it started life with a full top. Being that it was a government vehicle it is likely it just never had a back seat.

 

[Senior one]

If it's a U15 then it started life with a full top. Being that it was a government vehicle it is likely it just never had a back seat.

thank you. Appreciate your comments

 

[okie4570]

What's the trim/body code on the warranty tag on the glove box door? If it came with a rear seat it would have threaded holes in the floor that were welded to the floor underneath.

 

[Senior one]

What's the trim/body code on the warranty tag on the glove box door? If it came with a rear seat it would have threaded holes in the floor that were welded to the floor underneath.

Great questions; thank you. Looks like I have some work to do to answer your questions and I intend to do just that. Will let you know what I find. Thanks again.

 

[gnpenning]

While you already have some good information a Marti report will answer more questions for you. As All ready mentioned it could have been changed many times since it was built.

 

[Senior one]

While you already have some good information a Marti report will answer more questions for you. As All ready mentioned it could have been changed many times since it was built.

thank you! I will look for that report and see what I can find. this is getting interesting! ;-)

 

[okie4570]

Post up a pic or the info on your warranty plate when you get the chance.

 

[bigmuddy]

Ah, the government vehicle. Yeah likely ordered that way, have a Marti run and you should know more.

 

[Senior one]

Post up a pic or the info on your warranty plate when you get the chance.

Will do. they are finishing up some minor details at the shop but hope to get it back soon.

 

[Senior one]

Ah, the government vehicle. Yeah likely ordered that way, have a Marti run and you should know more.

roger. Marti report has been ordered and will post what it show here at that time. Thanks much.