Earliest 1966 N-Code (U13/14/15)

[75Denver]

I'm trying to collect some information on one of my Broncos and I'm finding a lot of conflicting dates/codes/features. Since I didn't find anything in my searches. If you have a 1966 v8 (N-Code), please list up here.

So far I've been able to determine my was April 66 but has anyone seen a double VIN stamp on their frames? I have two VIN's one that has a star and a "V" next to it and the other with a "+" matching the VIN tag. Was this an assembly line mistake or re-issue? The numbers are all the same except for one digit.

U15NL846608

 

[okie4570]

That V8 info is mixed into the last few pages of either "Share Your Marti" thread or "Earliest Known broncos to exist" thread, I can't remember which. Seems like there's a couple of 830000 vins in there.

 

[okie4570]

U13NL831369
U13NL840537
U13NL845548
U13NL846611

Those are the earliest u13 v8 I have on my list.

 

[cbr2ster]

I have a pony interior U15 v8, 835047. I have only looked at the VIN in the passenger side engine bay, and it looks normal with a star on each end.

Another pony interior one sold at auction in Oregon that was 833096.
https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/192633215/1966-ford-bronco

 

[o2bnmud]

I have a 74 ranger that has 2 VIN #'s stamped on it, the one with stars on each end and another one that matches the data plate and door jamb sticker. Both VIN's are stamped in both locations on the passenger side frame rail. And it was all original before I started stripping it down.

Tony

 

[75Denver]

I have a 74 ranger that has 2 VIN #'s stamped on it, the one with stars on each end and another one that matches the data plate and door jamb sticker. Both VIN's are stamped in both locations on the passenger side frame rail. And it was all original before I started stripping it down.

Tony

Any chance the 2 VIN's are off by one number? I'm thinking someone just lost count and it was a mistake.

 

[ngsd]

I have one that is an original 289 that has a double stamp of the N over the F.

 

[BajaFresh75]

I don't know about the earliest, but I have a very late U15 NL. U15NL8778XX. If anyone has a later one, please post. Thanks

 

[okie4570]

I don't know about the earliest, but I have a very late U15 NL. U15NL8778XX. If anyone has a later one, please post. Thanks

This is the latest three u13 I've got on the list.
U13NL876264
U13NL887533
U13NL887549

 

[eaglenest66]

I have a pony interior U15 v8, 835047. I have only looked at the VIN in the passenger side engine bay, and it looks normal with a star on each end.

Another pony interior one sold at auction in Oregon that was 833096.
https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/192633215/1966-ford-bronco

Hey Chris, any idea who purchased the Oregon Auction Pony? Would like to fill in the blanks on ownership and location. Thx, Tim

 

[sprdv1]

This is the latest three u13 I've got on the list.
U13NL876264
U13NL887533
U13NL887549

I would trust those findings...

 

[o2bnmud]

Any chance the 2 VIN's are off by one number? I'm thinking someone just lost count and it was a mistake.

I'd have to double check, but I'm pretty sure it was off by more than that. It did have a repair done at the factory, so that might be why.
I know it was factory because the only primer/paint on it was red oxide primer and white paint, no other paint or primer on it anywhere.

Tony

 

[okie4570]

Earliest u14 289 I've seen
U14NL838303

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363466655682?hash=item54a04d07c2:g:1mcAAOSwYYlg7gbw

 

[cbr2ster]

Hey Chris, any idea who purchased the Oregon Auction Pony? Would like to fill in the blanks on ownership and location. Thx, Tim

Hey Tim,
Sorry, I have no idea who ended up with that one. You actually would have been my go to guy for that information. ;D

Chris

 

[sprdv1]

Earliest u14 289 I've seen
U14NL838303

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363466655682?hash=item54a04d07c2:g:1mcAAOSwYYlg7gbw

Think I had seen that one as welll

 

[gclauson]

I don't know about the earliest, but I have a very late U15 NL. U15NL8778XX. If anyone has a later one, please post. Thanks

Hey BajaFresh, I have U15NL8883XX.
Pony interior V8.
Gary

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[okie4570]

Hey BajaFresh, I have U15NL8883XX.
Pony interior V8.
Gary

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Eaglesnest66 will be interested in your info, he's been keeping track of 66 Pony rigs.

 

[toddz69]

Eaglesnest66 will be interested in your info, he's been keeping track of 66 Pony rigs.

Tim has his info.

Todd Z.

 

[okie4570]

Tim has his info.

Todd Z.

Nice thanks Todd.

 

[RobT]

Earliest u14 289 I've seen
U14NL838303

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3634666556...d=link&campid=5335857059&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

Earliest u14 289 I've seen
U14NL838303

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3634666556...d=link&campid=5335857059&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

This thread stopped a few years ago, but I've been looking for how many 1966 U14 289 were made. My VIN is U14NL839556. I have the VIN decoded and matching numbers for engine/drivetrain. Not looking for value, just an idea of how many were made and what I may be sitting on. Currently, it's in drivable condition, but needs body, paint, and interior work. Basically, trying to determine if the history is more important than the mods I'm planning. My dad bought it from a friend 27 years ago and didn't get the provenance. Fenders are cut, engine/drivetrain are original, otherwise I can't say. Thanks!