Where has my VIN gone?

[Baja71]

Monroney sticker, that would be pretty cool. I hope there is nothing wrong with the Bronco, either way, I'm not going to go looking for trouble. It has a title and plates and all so I sincerely hope it is legit. Oh, and I looked at the sticker and I can see a corner of the top layer that wasn't peeled off. That just sucks. I guess my next plan on action is to contact Ford, my favorite people.

If you're in question of the legitimacy of the vehicle, you might want to go ahead with the investigation prior to investing any more money into it. If you sink a bunch of money into it and it's determined to be stolen for instance, I think the rightful owner gets it back lock, stock and barrel. New paint and all. Try to use a mirror to find the frame VIN.

 

[Project_bronco]

Well, I can say that currently it is not two tone... %)

I will try to find the frame vin. I hope it wasn't stolen, if so, the owner has been broncoless for at least the 4 years I have owned it. I kind of doubt it though, because of the state of disrepare it was in. It didn't even run and the wiring was jacked up. So it would've been hard to steal, though anything is possible.

 

[pinenuts]

Unless it was sanded to bare metal when it was repainted, you should be able sand it down to the original color. My 76 has been repainted twice, and I have been doing some minor body work on it. In the process it has become obvious that it was originally orange. Since you are going to paint it anyway do a little sanding in the engine bay or behind the license plate.

 

[Project_bronco]

Unless it was sanded to bare metal when it was repainted, you should be able sand it down to the original color. My 76 has been repainted twice, and I have been doing some minor body work on it. In the process it has become obvious that it was originally orange. Since you are going to paint it anyway do a little sanding in the engine bay or behind the license plate.

Huh, why didn't I think of that? Good idea.

Just out of curiousity, did they prime these things?

 

[Baja71]

Huh, why didn't I think of that? Good idea.

Just out of curiousity, did they prime these things?

Yes, they used red oxide primer. You might find traces in your wheel wells and the underside of the floor where Ford never put on a topcoat.

 

[Project_bronco]

Cool thanks. Just wanted to know if I ran into it. Didn't want to mistake it for a color.

 

[thesnake]

Ford Build Sheets

Jon (admin) just posted the info in another thread recently. I've gotten the ford customer service letters and while they aren't briming with tons of info, they do have the color, options etc...

I have one posted on my webpage at:

http://broncohalfcab.classicbroncos.com/photo3.html

I've got one for every bronco I've ever owned.

John

 

[Project_bronco]

Thats cool, I guess as soon as I have time I'll call Ford. Hopefully Friday.

 

[73stallion]

i called ford and asked them for one of those vehicle reports well over a year ago, never got one. good luck on yours!