Newbie with a ‘73 Explorer

[Fozz]

Thanks for the add to the Group. With the help of a Bronco FB group, I am discovering what I have purchased! ‘73 Explorer Originally Burnt Orange with Orange Interior. 302 / C4.

Lots of questions to follow ….

Excited!!

 

[miesk5]

Yo Fozz,
Welcome and congrats on your outstanding acquisition!
Here's the 1973 Ford Bronco (Brochure) @ https://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/ford/73br/73br.html
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"The Explorer Special package was a seasonal option group that was similar to the Ranger trim. It came in Grabber Blue or Burnt Orange, with matching “random stripe” pattern cloth seats. It also featured an “Explorer” badge on the glovebox plus a unique “Explorer” spare tire cover. 1975 was the last model year that the Explorer Special package was available on the first-gen Bronco.

The Bronco Explorer is very rare since it was only released in the springtime as a way to sell more trucks. With only cosmetic features to differentiate it, it can be difficult to tell if one is authentic today at first glance. Looking at the unique cloth pattern in the seats is a better way to authenticate one. Some owners choose to dress up their base Broncos as Explorers.

1973-1976 BRONCO TRIM PACKAGES

Feature	Sport	Ranger
Exterior
Dual Windshield Wipers	S	S
Windshield Washers	S	S
LH Outside Mirror	S	S
Argent-Painted Grille with Bright Aluminum Trim Surround and FORD Letters	S	S
Hood and Lower Bodyside Tape Stripes, White Stripes with Orange Accent	-	S
Chrome Headlight Rings	S	S
Bright Metal Windshield and Window Trim	S	S
Chrome Taillight Bezels	S	S
Chrome Tailgate Release Handle	S	S
Front & Rear Chrome Bumpers	S	S
Front Chrome Bumper Guards (w/ Chrome Bumpers Only)	S	S
“Sport Bronco” Emblem	S	-
Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier	O	S
Spare Tire Cover, White Vinyl with Orange Accent	-	S
Bright Metal Wheel Covers (15-Inch Wheels Only)	S	S
Interior
Pleated Parchment Vinyl Front Seat	S	-
Cloth and Vinyl Seat Trim in Ginger, Blue, or Avocado	-	S
Hardboard Headlining with Bright Metal Retainer Moldings (Wagon Models)	S	S
Parchment Vinyl Simulated-Carpet Front Floor Mat with Bright Metal Retainers	S	-
Color-Keyed Full Carpeting (Including Tailgate and Wheel-Housings)	-	S
Rear Floor Mat (with Optional Rear Seat)	S	S
Vinyl-Covered Door Trim Panels with Bright Metal Moldings	S	S
Color-Keyed Vinyl Door Trim Panels with Woodtone Accent	-	S
Color-Keyed Vinyl Trim on Rear Quarter Panels	-	S
Satin-Finish Instrument Panel Molding	S	-
Color-Keyed Instrument Panel Paint	-	S
Cigar Lighter	S	S
Coat Hook	-	S
Satin-Finish Horn Ring	S	S
Fresh Air Heater & Defroster	S	S

“Bright” refers to chrome finish. “LH” refers to lefthand and “RH” refers to righthand."
Enjoy!
Al

 

[Fozz]

How interesting! So would all Explorers have the Ranger STD Trim as base? Or was it a base model with the paint and upholster?

 

[chrlsful]

I use std's for another idea. Some can get quite obsessive (see roadster u13'n some CB wing nuts). Stuff like this maters when goin for concourse points...
what do U mean by std:?