Does anybody know what changed in Feb of 72?

I have a 500 built in Jan 72. I ordered roof weatherstrip from Steele for a 72-76 Ranchero. It doesn't seem to fit quite right. I broke out the parts manual, and see that the part number changed in Feb of 72, of course! Anyone else run into this?
Old number D2oz9751222A
New number D2oz9751222B

 

There were a bunch of changes between the early and late 72's.
As far as i know, all the changes happened in the first quarter of 72, so all the ones made after the end of march are the same.
A group of front end parts are different in the early ones, as are some trim items and under hood layout.
I have never seen a comprehensive list of these changes. I would like one, as I have and early 72 also.

 

I have a 72 built 10/71 the only trim available to get is the same but isnt just formed - made right , /you need NOS on the rubber.'if you want a correct fit /Different front wheel bearings also before March 72, I found that my steering column takes a 71 directional switch,
The members that know alot more are 72GTVA & 5.0 Chero these guys know the chero`s in & out , Welcome to the site /ANDY

 

Mine was born 3/72.Noticed ignition switch,shift arm are 1 year only.Put repop window seal from dearborn in 73.Didnt fit well,wind and water leak.Snagged
good used set from yard to replace pos repops.Good luck finding nos.
Your ride looks like same color combo as my 73.It rolled out 11/72.

 

I sure like green.

 

LSChero is yours green? Mine is Gray gold metallic. Which must be a fancy way to say green. Thanks for the info everyone.

 

Hey John,
When are we going fishing in that Aluminum boat? any Lakes nearby?

 

The US relationship with China changed, when Nixon visited there, Feb. 21, 1972.

 

Awww- - Cut him a bit of slack Carl, that's mostly history not politics. Who knows if that didn't become a starting point for cheap parts in our Fords. I got some parts for my Lincolns in NOS boxes from Ford stating "Made in China" shortly after that time. And NO, I still don't like the idea !

 

Yeah, Carl, it is history, not politics. And once this thread turned to fishing, I thought I brought it back on topic; that being,
"Does anybody know what changed in Feb of 72?"

 

Did Nixon have something to do with Panda population in AMERICA ???????? I believe that boat was at Johns old place , but being they named a boat after him ,He might still have one /ANDY

 

I think you're on to it Andy. Anyone remember those cheezy wheel bearings that showed up at that time ? The ones that had a plastic cage around the rollers and lasted about as long as a bag of popcorn ? Or those infernal ignition points that didn't have a pivot pin, just brass strips acting as a spring ?

 

That must have been the great beer can deal that gave someone else the idea for the plutonium one deal, other than that I have no idea why they did production changes on a same year car.

 

The car was being ended due to federal front bumper requirements. Changes likely had to do with retooling required for the next year and forward production.

 

How can I tell when my 72 was made?

 

It’s on the data plate on the drivers door

 

Thank you very much for the info. Wasn't sure when to throw the birthday party

 

Only one lake I know of in Nevada, and a river you can't see from above ground.

 

I turned 24 then. Does that help?