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[jburt]

I have a 78 Bronco that I would like to get back to how it was when made. Broncograve yard is great site tells you alot but some of the codes I cant find. This is the # u15hlcc0123. The color code is T, the body code is DD1. The motor that is in it is a built 400 but the code said it came with a 351m. Any help would be great. Thanks

 

[Seabronc]

Looking at a paint chip chart for the 78 the only chip with T code also has a D above it. Not sure what the D is for, but it lists the T as Candy Apple Red. So apparently you have what looks like an original paint job. I love that color on 78/79 Broncos, it really looks sharp. By the way, I see a second one in the background there. Do you have two of them?

Here is a link to a decode chart http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fc/full.aspx?Page=8

You may be still able to get a build sheet from Ford.

Good luck,

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[jburt]

No was at lowes and that pulled in, it was very nice. The guy had full out restore. He said spent about 15000 in it. I have more pic of it I will post

 

[miesk5]

yo,

Fred, as usual has it on da Button!

T = Candy Apple Red

as shown in Colors in a 78 (in 1978 Ford Light Truck Color Selections Brochure) Source: by Ford via fordification.com

Colors in a 78 (in Dealer Brochure) Source: by Ford via broncohq.com



Color Codes, Interior & Exterior, 78 Ford

Source: by Ditzler via Quadzilla (Big Red) at http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/showmedia.php?id=314015&original=1

more 78 from my site;

1978 Options Source: by Mike M (MRM) at his old medicine.wisc.edu site via web.archive.net

Slow to Load since it's archived

1978 Ford 4-Wheelers Brochure Source: by Ford via by fordification.com

Advertisement, 78 Bronco (Ford 75th Anniversary) Source: by Ford via projectbronco.com

Door Jamb Label (Certification Label, also referred to as the Patent Plate, Data Plate & the Warranty Plate) Depiction with Legend for a 79 Source: by broncohq.com

It is faint, so enlarge it for a better view

History, 78-79 Bronco; Sources: Truck Trend Magazine, "Past Forward", October, 1999. Ford Bronco 1978-1988, Brooklands Books, 1988. Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia, "1973-1974 energy crisis". The Energy Information Administration, "25th Anniversary of the 1973 Oil Embargo". The 1972 Bronco concept drawing and the four concept drawings of the Bronco tops were originally copyrighted in 1972 by **** Nesbitt. The photos were obtained from the October 1999 issue of Truck Trend Magazine and are NOT copyrighted by or the property of westcoastbroncos.com Source: by Trent R & various authors via westcoastbroncos.com

more 78/79 LINKs in my site; search for in a 78 etc using the internal Search engine, have to click next for more hits

such as

Richard Nesbitt, 1978 Bronco Designer; "...Another program I participated in during this time in the light truck studio was the development of a new "Bronco" based on the same format as the Chevrolet "Blazer" pickup truck derivative. This program was code named "Shorthorn". Ford wanted to use their "F" series truck doors without modification. This door combined the window frame area and the lower door as a one-piece formed part. Ford's decision to use the complete door assembly required a permanently fixed steel roof for the driver/front passenger area, although we still had the option of a removable top for the area behind the doors. I proposed a design sketch incorporating a "Targa" style roof band. The built-in roof band helped visually separate the permanent front roof area from the removable fiberglass rear roof section. This design feature became a Bronco "trademark" styling theme from 1978 to 1986. This Bronco was intended for introduction in 1974, but the OPEC oil embargo postponed the release date to 1978..." read more about Mr. Nesbitt & some of his Bronco sketches Source: by **** Nesbitt at mclellansautomotive.com

Bubba's M Block Workshopby Bubba (Dave R) at earthlink.net via web.archive.org

 

[jburt]

yo,

Fred, as usual has it on da Button!

T = Candy Apple Red

as shown in Colors in a 78 (in 1978 Ford Light Truck Color Selections Brochure) Source: by Ford via fordification.com

Colors in a 78 (in Dealer Brochure) Source: by Ford via broncohq.com



Color Codes, Interior & Exterior, 78 Ford

Source: by Ditzler via Quadzilla (Big Red) at http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/superford/vehicles/registry/showmedia.php?id=314015&original=1

more 78 from my site;

1978 Options Source: by Mike M (MRM) at his old medicine.wisc.edu site via web.archive.net

Slow to Load since it's archived

1978 Ford 4-Wheelers Brochure Source: by Ford via by fordification.com

Advertisement, 78 Bronco (Ford 75th Anniversary) Source: by Ford via projectbronco.com

Door Jamb Label (Certification Label, also referred to as the Patent Plate, Data Plate & the Warranty Plate) Depiction with Legend for a 79 Source: by broncohq.com

It is faint, so enlarge it for a better view

History, 78-79 Bronco; Sources: Truck Trend Magazine, "Past Forward", October, 1999. Ford Bronco 1978-1988, Brooklands Books, 1988. Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia, "1973-1974 energy crisis". The Energy Information Administration, "25th Anniversary of the 1973 Oil Embargo". The 1972 Bronco concept drawing and the four concept drawings of the Bronco tops were originally copyrighted in 1972 by **** Nesbitt. The photos were obtained from the October 1999 issue of Truck Trend Magazine and are NOT copyrighted by or the property of westcoastbroncos.com Source: by Trent R & various authors via westcoastbroncos.com

more 78/79 LINKs in my site; search for in a 78 etc using the internal Search engine, have to click next for more hits

such as

Richard Nesbitt, 1978 Bronco Designer; "...Another program I participated in during this time in the light truck studio was the development of a new "Bronco" based on the same format as the Chevrolet "Blazer" pickup truck derivative. This program was code named "Shorthorn". Ford wanted to use their "F" series truck doors without modification. This door combined the window frame area and the lower door as a one-piece formed part. Ford's decision to use the complete door assembly required a permanently fixed steel roof for the driver/front passenger area, although we still had the option of a removable top for the area behind the doors. I proposed a design sketch incorporating a "Targa" style roof band. The built-in roof band helped visually separate the permanent front roof area from the removable fiberglass rear roof section. This design feature became a Bronco "trademark" styling theme from 1978 to 1986. This Bronco was intended for introduction in 1974, but the OPEC oil embargo postponed the release date to 1978..." read more about Mr. Nesbitt & some of his Bronco sketches Source: by **** Nesbitt at mclellansautomotive.com

Bubba's M Block Workshopby Bubba (Dave R) at earthlink.net via web.archive.org

Thank you for the help, it is getting repainted need week