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Kit Sullivan
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Most of us consider 71s and 72s to be "the same", with 73s being the different ones.
But, there were actually a few significant differences between 71s and 72s.
These are the differences I can remember on 72s versus 71s:
The big stuff:
1) big blocks no longer available
2) BOSS 351 cancelled
3) 351 HO added as option
The little stuff:
1) mach 1 pop-open gas cap deleted
2) ram-air not available on any 4-v engines
3) No 4.11/1 axle available
4) "Seat Belt" light and buzzer added (running change, 1-1-72)
5) Seat back releases moved to outboard area on seat backs.
6) Power window bezels different
7) Standard steering wheel deleted
8) rear hood grande trim deleted
9) "MUSTANG" letters replaced with script on trunk lid
10) Trunk lid and lock modified
11) Hood latch mounts and grill(s) modified
12) HVAC control panel modified
13) tail light and sportlamp pigtails changed
14) "Autolite" parts changed to "Motorcraft" parts
Thats just from the top of my head, not that it really makes a difference anyway.
I know there were some obvious mechanical engine changes, and maybe some color and trim combo changes.
What else was changed, modified, cancelled or added from 71 to 72?
But, there were actually a few significant differences between 71s and 72s.
These are the differences I can remember on 72s versus 71s:
The big stuff:
1) big blocks no longer available
2) BOSS 351 cancelled
3) 351 HO added as option
The little stuff:
1) mach 1 pop-open gas cap deleted
2) ram-air not available on any 4-v engines
3) No 4.11/1 axle available
4) "Seat Belt" light and buzzer added (running change, 1-1-72)
5) Seat back releases moved to outboard area on seat backs.
6) Power window bezels different
7) Standard steering wheel deleted
8) rear hood grande trim deleted
9) "MUSTANG" letters replaced with script on trunk lid
10) Trunk lid and lock modified
11) Hood latch mounts and grill(s) modified
12) HVAC control panel modified
13) tail light and sportlamp pigtails changed
14) "Autolite" parts changed to "Motorcraft" parts
Thats just from the top of my head, not that it really makes a difference anyway.
I know there were some obvious mechanical engine changes, and maybe some color and trim combo changes.
What else was changed, modified, cancelled or added from 71 to 72?