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1977 Ford Bronco opinions
Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:43 pm
are these a car that if done correctly can be used as an every day driver? or be considered very dependable? anyone ever own one? how much would it cost to fix one up? inquiring minds want to know
or is this just a dream car that will never be financially reasonable?
ETA: im in no position to buy this, just asking random questions
or is this just a dream car that will never be financially reasonable?
ETA: im in no position to buy this, just asking random questions
This post was edited on 10/8/12 at 1:46 pm
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Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:49 pm to BayouBengal504
are you a mechanic?
are you a mechanic with lots of money?
If you answered no to either of these, please stay away..
I've had about 8 of them, starting in the 70's and loved them all.. Just keep in mind that they are over 30 years old and if you can't afford a complete rebuild or buy one rebuilt and you're not a mechanic,,, well you get the idea... I just sold my last 74 about a year ago..
are you a mechanic with lots of money?
If you answered no to either of these, please stay away..
I've had about 8 of them, starting in the 70's and loved them all.. Just keep in mind that they are over 30 years old and if you can't afford a complete rebuild or buy one rebuilt and you're not a mechanic,,, well you get the idea... I just sold my last 74 about a year ago..
Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:52 pm to BayouBengal504
Parts are a little difficult to find and high as giraffe vagina
They can be an everyday vehicle just get ready to get raped on maintenance fuel and parts
But they're bad arse... wish I had one..............
They can be an everyday vehicle just get ready to get raped on maintenance fuel and parts
But they're bad arse... wish I had one..............
Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:53 pm to Fap-n-Nap
im trying to get a view on what this would be compared to financially compared to other cars?
a porsche?
range rover?
in terms of coin i would end up dropping on it
a porsche?
range rover?
in terms of coin i would end up dropping on it
Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:54 pm to BayouBengal504
quote:
im trying to get a view on what this would be compared to financially compared to other cars?
a porsche?
range rover?
in terms of coin i would end up dropping on it
10k for a shitty one
50-60k with a totally new rebuilt one.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:56 pm to BayouBengal504
No idea but here's where we
OK get parts from here
Tomsbroncoparts.com
Broncograveyard.com
OK get parts from here
Tomsbroncoparts.com
Broncograveyard.com
Posted on 10/8/12 at 1:57 pm to BayouBengal504
I wish B$B were here. He has a bronco and could give some insight. 
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:02 pm to TigerPox
My opinion...awesome.
But Geauxt is right. Money pit. The only reason I don't have one now is because I have too many other money pit hobbies.
But Geauxt is right. Money pit. The only reason I don't have one now is because I have too many other money pit hobbies.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:03 pm to DieselTiger1
I lost my 96 bronco in Katrina and vowed to get another one somedy. I just have to stop buying all these other toys.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:08 pm to BayouBengal504
I think you linked the wrong photo. There's no car in it.
And no, take it from an ex-jeep CJ driver, any of these older 4x4 will be subject to rust, wiring problems, stuff vibrating loose, horrible gas mileage, uncomfortable rides, danger, squirrely steering, leaking, and shitty windshield wipers.
All that said, they're awesome toys. Don't get one as a daily driver though. It gets old after a while.
And no, take it from an ex-jeep CJ driver, any of these older 4x4 will be subject to rust, wiring problems, stuff vibrating loose, horrible gas mileage, uncomfortable rides, danger, squirrely steering, leaking, and shitty windshield wipers.
All that said, they're awesome toys. Don't get one as a daily driver though. It gets old after a while.
This post was edited on 10/8/12 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:09 pm to Teague
quote:
There's no car in it.
yes there is.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:10 pm to Chad504boy
quote:
yes there is.
I knew I'd need to be more specific with you guys.
OK.
The focal point of that photo is not a car.
More better?
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:11 pm to BayouBengal504
quote:
a porsche?
range rover?
If you keep and eye out and don't buy the first one you come across, you can find a good deal, with a late model drivetrain.
for under 20 grand you can find 1 like brand new. don't limit yourself to local, look out of state to. there is a place online that will build 1 anyway you want for about 20 grand. if I remember the name of the place I will post it.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:20 pm to BayouBengal504
I got a buddy who bought one that wasn't rebuilt, but was an "everyday" driver. It has been about 6 months and he is trying to get rid of it. Too much $$$ to keep it up. Gauges always breaking, lights quit working while driving, and it gets about 5 mpg.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:24 pm to greasemonkey
This is Bama and Beers 76.
Rust bucket but still runs.
He needs to get it down here so I can get it right for him.
Then when he marries his prego sister I mean gf,
I'll furk her and get it in the divorce on the cheap
Rust bucket but still runs.
He needs to get it down here so I can get it right for him.
Then when he marries his prego sister I mean gf,
I'll furk her and get it in the divorce on the cheap
This post was edited on 10/8/12 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:28 pm to BayouBengal504
They are great vehicles for what they are.
A truck that age will need about 1:1 work to fun put into it. For every hour of driving you are going to put in an hour of maintenance over the life of the vehicle to keep her on the road trouble free.
IMO that is a classic 2nd vehicle that I would never depend on to get me to work on time every day.
A truck that age will need about 1:1 work to fun put into it. For every hour of driving you are going to put in an hour of maintenance over the life of the vehicle to keep her on the road trouble free.
IMO that is a classic 2nd vehicle that I would never depend on to get me to work on time every day.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:30 pm to pointdog33
tell him to text me if he really has one like the one in the picture.
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:30 pm to pointdog33
quote:
I got a buddy who bought one that wasn't rebuilt, but was an "everyday" driver. It has been about 6 months and he is trying to get rid of it. Too much $$$ to keep it up. Gauges always breaking, lights quit working while driving, and it gets about 5 mpg.
thats why I would put a late model drivetrain and autometer gauges. Ive built a couple of early 70s blazers and broncos, with latemodel fuel injected engines that got over 15mpg and were very dependable
Posted on 10/8/12 at 2:58 pm to Chad504boy
quote:
10k for a shitty one
50-60k with a totally new rebuilt one.
Negative my friend. Nice ones can be had under 15k if you look around and know where to look. I just sold my '71. I will have another one day. Hit up ClassicBroncos.com and you can find good deals on there. Plus when it comes to Old Bronc's that forum is an encyclopedia. Great folks on there too
Posted on 10/8/12 at 3:02 pm to BayouBengal504
Got a line on well-maintained 1993 Bronco.
Never driven off road. Never driven fast on the road.
Owner simply doesn't use it anymore.
Call (775) 273-1300 and ask for Orenthal.
Never driven off road. Never driven fast on the road.
Owner simply doesn't use it anymore.
Call (775) 273-1300 and ask for Orenthal.
This post was edited on 10/8/12 at 3:07 pm
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