No benefit other than personal preference if you are changing from the original color.
Asinor as a car guy do you think repainting to original, putting in the 66 seats adds value to a 66 Bronco? These Bronco's are a bit weird on value. When I was in the early Camaro game people asked the right questions--carb, engine, paint color, conv top color, interior color, tranny...everything had to match the vin#. In the end it's obviously not an investment but for someone looking for a 66 Bronco would that add any real value? I know it did not for me but I bought a rust bucket---what was important to me was 66 oddities like correct bumpers, tailgate, uncut body and dash, and hubcaps. Thoughts?
So then, I gather that unlike some other classic cars with specific original engines, paint... there is no real "financial" value to a 66 to most Bronco fanatics. Considering that upgrades occurred almost yearly if looking for an uncut stocker, 66 would possibly be the worst year to buy. What I've read here has always been to spend on the best rig you can afford that suits your needs. So an original very early 66 really just might be an interesting emotional purchase. Not one of any real financial value. I think that makes sense. The most expensive rigs seem to be the highly modded, lifted...things that take away from originality of the Ford build but provide a look, stance, and substance to play, crawl, off-road, and enjoy. These upgrades cost substantial money and that's what people seem to buy. I guess I just find it interesting that it's so different than say an original shelby or mach or....
For those guys that have an opinion
Build it your way, give it your own touch, give your bronco your personality!!!
I would never want to drive a truck the way it was made...its them personal touches that make it MY truck.
I don't agree with BKN much, but with all I've said this sums it up nicely. Theay are not Shelby's, they never will be, and I wouldn't DRIVE or ENJOY mine as much as I do if they were. I bought it to ENJOY it, not to make money on it. I have plenty of stuff that looks pretty... this is for fun.
Personally, I'd leave it uncut, fix any rust issues, do a small lift, paint it the color I wanted and be happy with it. If you have the original seats and want to use them, do it. I think a 66 LUBR with some original pieces and original period correct aftermarket pieces would be pretty killer.
I agree here, as far as value of no gain or loss. Keep the six banger, three on tree, small lift, uncut, if you don't hate the the blue keep it. Put the red stripes on it and enjoy the old school look with out dumping tons of $$$ in it.
I think it's a cool first year truck.