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Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 5:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Really, about 150' from my house. Going to get it right now. 20160524_174207.jpg 20160524_174154.jpg 20160524_174214.jpg 20160524_174226.jpg 20160524_174244.jpg 20160524_174121.jpg Parts needed: Horn Ring XUpper & lower grill trim stripsX Chrome "Sport" auto shift lever knob 99-? Ford Superduty h-boost Front disk brake conversion, Ford or Chevy 4R70W to D20 adapter Receiver hitch for use with stock bumper Stock height coil springs |
Author: | Rox Crusher [ Wed May 25, 2016 5:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
It doesn't even look like it needs the included wrenches Awesome ! |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 5:20 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Needs a 9" 3rd member, as far as I know. Getting 2000 Mercury Mountaineer EFI & 4r70w & complete frame off. |
Author: | Broncobsession [ Wed May 25, 2016 7:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
A 3rd member and a rear lug nut and it's ready to drive! |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 7:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Not quite. No brakes, bad fuel pump. Will get some help and push it home tomorrow. LOL. |
Author: | landshark [ Wed May 25, 2016 7:41 pm ] |
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Carpet is sweet |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 7:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
PO told me he thought it was probably original. I was withdrawing cash today and discussing Broncos with the teller. He told me there was 1 year of Broncos made with a tube frame, and it was awesome for rock crawling. I'm going to keep my eyes out for one. I have A LOT to learn about Broncos. This truck turns out to be somewhat rare. 72 was the first year of the Explorer Sport option. Interior was specific to that year & Explorer Sports. Should have come with parchment floor mat, I think. Most were Durango Tan or Ginger Poly, all with the same interior. There seems to be some disagreement on colors available. I forgot to look at the color code when I was there. It has a ranch hand spare tire carrier, but missing the body side mount (PO said it was always missing). So if anyone has one, I'm looking. I sent one to Pensacola, FL, a couple months ago, lol. Back seat is in good shape, wasn't in the truck, mostly stored. He's looking for the horn ring, he might have (please, please, please). Typical rust, floors, rockers, lower door posts, inner fenders. Some dents & dings, but mostly complete. Original owners manual & even found a "OK" inspection stamp on the driver's a-pillar. Very unmolested. It's a P truck, if you follow Viper's thread. 04/72 production date on the b-pillar sticker. I'm not entirely sure of what he's getting after with the whole Ps & Qs things. The thread is hard to follow, all 23 pages of it. Hopefully he can chime in. |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 7:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Sales brochure. |
Author: | mickphatmac [ Wed May 25, 2016 8:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Great looking LUBr!!! I wouldn't change a thing, nice score! |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 8:28 pm ] |
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Author: | Viperwolf1 [ Wed May 25, 2016 8:54 pm ] |
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Author: | TOOLMAN [ Wed May 25, 2016 8:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Jesus H....save some for the rest of us! |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 8:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Thanks, I saw it had something to do with lack of parts/emissions problems & the 72/73 change over. I was surprised when my production date on the sticker was 4/72, I was expecting a date closer to August. I just posted up some of the details you are tracking over on your CB.com thread. I'll look for the other details when it gets home. I'll order a Marti report for this one. |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 9:03 pm ] |
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Author: | Gunnibronco [ Wed May 25, 2016 11:05 pm ] |
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Author: | Gunnibronco [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Color code: T - Candy Apple Red It will be interesting to see the Marti report on this. I wonder how many red Explorer Sports were made. Mickphatmac's Marti report shows 1655 Durango Tan/Goldenrod Explorer Sports. A Marti I found on CB.com shows 488 Copper/Ginger E/S. Those 2 colors are supposed to have made up the bulk of the E/Ss built. Total E/S production numbers don't seem to be known. DSCN7810.JPG Found 2 "Paint OK" stamps, one inside the glove box door & another on the driver's front door pillar. Going to preserve these. DSCN7811.JPG DSCN7812.JPG Glove box door emblem DSCN7813.JPG Rear seat fabric is excellent, but the arm rests aren't so much. And those brown arm rests aren't going to be easy to find (same with the front door arm rests). DSCN7814.JPG Dealer emblem DSCN7818.JPG Silver shifter & turn signal levers. Are these original? Never seen them before. I'm guessing part of the trim package. DSCN7820.JPG DSCN7830.JPG No window knobs, but bolts? Is this factory or someone replaced the knobs? DSCN7821.JPG Brown seat hinge covers all in nice shape. Also the light tanish seat belts. DSCN7832.JPG Jack & hardware all nicely bolted in place, even the jack instruction stickers. DSCN7825.JPG DSCN7823.JPG T fitting in front brakes, goes to trailer brake controller DSCN7828.JPG DSCN7829.JPG What's up with this choke? Doesn't look factory DSCN7822.JPG DSCN7838.JPG |
Author: | Eck [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Mine is a '69 so don't know how much to consider but my window knobs were bolts too. My choke knob was an in the dash control that if I remember correctly was left of the steering wheel. Are you going to try to do an original replication (i.e. The brown arm rests, etc.) or are you planning to be a little more financially and readily practical with restoring this one? |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
I guess bolts replaced knobs when the windshield tie down hardware was removed. I thought all Broncos came with knobs. My 74 had one knob & one bolt, figured a knob had been replaced. LOL. Just confirmed with Zac, this should have had electric choke, and the manual choke is an add on. My 66 has the choke on the left of the steering wheel, and I think the 69 I sold did too. We're going to try to keep it very original. Especially since it might be one of very few Candy Apple Explorer Sports. The arm rests might not be so hard to find, they were used on some Ranger packages later. Again, info via Mr FrankCastle. Another correction to my original post, the Explorer & Sport packages were ONLY available together in the 72 model year. |
Author: | Viperwolf1 [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
4.11 gears too. |
Author: | ZOSO [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
It must be change that was later on but my old 74 explorer had a color matched dash like the rangers. |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:45 pm ] |
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Author: | Gunnibronco [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:46 pm ] |
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Author: | ZOSO [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:48 pm ] |
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Author: | Viperwolf1 [ Thu May 26, 2016 7:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Should be an automatic choke but not electric until '73 or '74. Tube coming from the exhaust manifold provided the heat. This is Landshark's '72. IMG_3604.JPG |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Thu May 26, 2016 8:03 pm ] |
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Author: | Viperwolf1 [ Thu May 26, 2016 8:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Yes, more than likely. |
Author: | Jesus_man [ Fri May 27, 2016 12:24 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
Wow, what a cool score Chad!! Can't wait to see it as you bring it back to glory!! I love the wear marks on the dash from the keys swinging! A testament of good memories for someone! |
Author: | Gunnibronco [ Fri May 27, 2016 7:20 am ] |
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Author: | Gunnibronco [ Fri May 27, 2016 5:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 72 Red Explorer Sport |
I sprayed a test card of 'Candy Apple Red' today. It's close, but not the same as the truck. There is some really nicely preserved spots for comparison. My spray out card was a bright red and fit the name 'Candy Apple Red' well. I'm not sure I'd call the original paint very 'Candy Apple', it has a purple or blue tint, deeper and darker. The paint I sprayed today is close enough, that it could be hand tinted to match the original paint. Jeff, you said your F150 was 'Candy Apple' right? And it looked funny? I'll try to take some pics tomorrow, its raining now. |
Author: | Rox Crusher [ Fri May 27, 2016 5:54 pm ] |
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