VIN assistance & quick introduction

[JENSSEN]

Hello,

Recently I stumbled across this 1971 Ford Bronco at a scrap yard and bought it site on scene with barley even looking at it. I have had it a little over a week and so far I have managed to get it running (first time in approx 20ish years) and got the VIN report back from the registries and it's got a clean title and it seems we are the second owners of it!

The truck will need tons of new sheet metal as it's pretty soft in a lot of areas; it's going to need front floors complete, fenders, rockers, quarters, a pillar for the door hinges and b pillar door catch just to start. I would love some recommendations on who to source sheet metal from as I don't want light gauge poorly fitting crap! I want to do this resto once and right.

If someone could assist me with more info on the truck via the VIN it would be greatly appreciated!!

V15GLK52005

 

[okie4570]

Welcome!

U15= wagon
G= 302 engine
L= Michigan plant (as were all of them)

K52005 = Built in 11/1970

Is their still a VIN badge on the back of glove box door? We can give you more info from the info there.

 

[JENSSEN]

Welcome!

U15= wagon
G= 302 engine
L= Michigan plant (as were all of them)

K52005 = Built in 11/1970

Is their still a VIN badge on the back of glove box door? We can give you more info from the info there.

There is!! I will take a picture of it and post it up shortly!

 

[JENSSEN]

Here is what I have

 

[JENSSEN]

Here is it's current state:

One thing I will be looking for is a drivers seat frame, one of the parts I didn't find inside it when I got it home.

 

[JENSSEN]

I linked some photos of the glove box plate and the trucks current state,.. Just awaiting approval from the moderators.

 

[JENSSEN]

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/RACE4THECURE/D4B8509C-E2C2-4262-9BFB-603203E44D3E.jpg

 

[NGABronco]

Welcome aboard!!! And thanks for saving another one!!! It's a little rough, but looks pretty solid in some areas!!!
Good Luck;D;D;D

 

[sykanr0ng]

Axle code 03 = light duty with 4.11 gears

 

[JENSSEN]

Welcome aboard!!! And thanks for saving another one!!! It's a little rough, but looks pretty solid in some areas!!!
Good Luck;D;D;D

I have fixed worse off cars, at least all the metal is available! Who is the best companies for buying OE quality Tin? I have been looking at BroncoGraveyard.com so far.

BTW how long is it to get pictures approved? Do they always have to go through a moderator or is it because I am new here?

 

[NGABronco]

BTW how long is it to get pictures approved? Do they always have to go through a moderator or is it because I am new here?

You have to sign up and send Jon $12, he only takes a day or two!!

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/payments.php

 

[JENSSEN]

You have to sign up and send Jon $12, he only takes a day or two!!

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/payments.php

Done! Payment via PayPal sent!

 

[sykanr0ng]

I have fixed worse off cars, at least all the metal is available! Who is the best companies for buying OE quality Tin? I have been looking at BroncoGraveyard.com so far.

BTW how long is it to get pictures approved? Do they always have to go through a moderator or is it because I am new here?

I'm not sure how long new members are moderated, but having no spam is worth the the little inconvenience.

 

[slim811]

Glad to hear another Bronco exhumed.

Maybe you can list your state in profile, so someone close to you would be more likely to help. Good Luck!

 

[JENSSEN]

Maybe you can list your state in profile, so someone close to you would be more likely to help. Good Luck!

I updated my profile; I am in Calgary Alberta Canada

 

[slim811]

Welcome aboard.

I updated my profile; I am in Calgary Alberta Canada

Okay! I should have seen by the DSO, Ford of Canada. Thanks

 

[okie4570]

That photobucket doesn't take me to any bronco pics............ just me?

 

[JENSSEN]

That photobucket doesn't take me to any bronco pics............ just me?

It seems hit and miss, the link sometimes shows a jeep Comanche I did a metric tonne of metal work to,..

 

[okie4570]

It seems hit and miss, the link sometimes shows a jeep Comanche I did a metric tonne of metal work to,..

Yep that's what I'm seeing.

 

[turbotim2]

I have fixed worse off cars, at least all the metal is available! Who is the best companies for buying OE quality Tin? I have been looking at BroncoGraveyard.com so far.

BTW how long is it to get pictures approved? Do they always have to go through a moderator or is it because I am new here?

I bought most of my metal (and many of the same parts that you need) from bronco graveyard and was happy with the quality and fit. It would seem that about every Bronco is a little different so these pieces may not be perfect and will need some fitting.