Restore or Not to Restor 77 EB

Rocko1012 · Dec 4, 2017

Have opportunity to purchase the attached Bronco My Uncle had since 1980.
Its is in rough shape. Thoughts opinions on should it be restored or scrapped. Whole floor section is rotted away along with some floor support. Right rear is Wrecked. Need engine rebuilt. 302, has 3speed on column. fORD 9inch in rear with Dana44 disc brakes From dash forward looks to be decent. WHERE TOSTART???? WHAT TO REPLACE FIRST?
Thanks, Just in replacement Body parts its over $4000

Jaxgtc · Dec 4, 2017

Looks like way too much work to me.

FRANKO289 · Dec 4, 2017

I would but its the wrong vin ...
I fancy U15GLY059xx ...heck show me a glove box door and a matching frame w. that number and I restore it !

send that one to icon ... since they only need frame and title ! lol

replacing the floor and rear is not that big of a job .... whats the driver side quarter like ?

Rustytruck · Dec 4, 2017

Where to start? order a new fiberglass body. Then get another set of doors, tailgate, Fenders and on and on. Might be easier to list what is still usable. Anything can be saved but why? This puppy is like starting from scratch.

1strodeo · Dec 4, 2017

Rustytruck said:
Where to start? order a new fiberglass body. Then get another set of doors, tailgate, Fenders and on and on. Might be easier to list what is still usable. Anything can be saved but why? This puppy is like starting from scratch.

X2, if anyone knows rusty trucks, it's Rustytruck

You'll come out cheaper (and on the road 5 years sooner) finding another tub. Save what you can, doors, fenders, hood etc for your uncle's sake, good luck

Jeff

FRANKO289 · Dec 4, 2017

whats the end result you fancy .... perfect show bronco or wheeler / rock crawler ?

Remos69 · Dec 4, 2017

I have a similar issue with my uncles old 69, not as many goodies as your 77. I am going to restomod, replacing the entire body with steel, new engine, seats, soft top, ps, pb...... it was left to me to do with it what I want, I could have sold it for scrap according to him and if your uncle did the same... do with it what you want. If you have the time and money, build it for your enjoyment, that is what would make your uncle proud.

BluebroncoNC · Dec 4, 2017

New tub, you're golden. But hey, took me 15+years.

sykanr0ng · Dec 4, 2017

Unless happy memories of it make you insist on restoring it the best thing to do would be strip it of all usable parts and give them a home on another Bronco.

D44 with disc brakes
Ford 9 inch rear (hopefully big bearing)
transmission?
transfer case?
front clip?
windshield frame?
etc.?

As it sits the parts are worth more than the whole.

Rocko1012 · Dec 4, 2017

Perhaps should have led with Purchase Price of $350, I believe I can do all work myself. Except paint and Engine machining. the Bronco's for sale out there are pricey and not better than mine. Looking to make it Safe and Drivable. Driver Rocker looks ok. Need to really inspect inner rockers.
Thanks for all the input.

Crush · Dec 4, 2017

id give it a shot

66broncofan · Dec 4, 2017

buy it and fix it to your liking. You can't go wrong with the $

luke · Dec 4, 2017

Buy it and fix it. It may take a while, but you'll learn a ton! Keep one more on the road! You won't regret it, you'll just cuss a lot along the way.

KeithKinPhx · Dec 4, 2017

About 1,000 hours in a typical restore, this one a bit more. If you can commit to the time, I say go for it.

You won't lose money on the parts. Even if you just get the tub together someone will buy for more than 5K.

chuckyb · Dec 5, 2017

If the title is good and the VINs match, restore it!!

Crawdad · Dec 5, 2017

Get the title registered into your name first. Find the VINs on the frame. A restored 77 drivetrain is worth rebuilding. Your tub is shot but you can buy a new tub these days if you have $12k. It will cost you $8-9k if u pay someone to rebuild your tub along with several months of your time.

ep67bro · Dec 5, 2017

Buy it for $350!!! The front axle is worth more than that!

76ERB · Dec 5, 2017

I'd part it.

FordBronc · Dec 5, 2017

I buy it and have fun with what left.

1strodeo · Dec 5, 2017

FordBronc said:
I buy it and have fun with what left.

That buggy is bad-ass!

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