Chinese Bronco Bodies Are Now On Barrett-Jackson

[PCB 4x4]

I wouldn't think WH would want to to be associated with the China junk.

 

[Potshot]

I'm sure there are still classic Broncos out there wheeling, bouncing off of boulders and plowing through the mud. These Chinese bodies are just fine for things like that. I'd rather see that than nice new quality steel bodies or original tubs being pounded out on the trails.

 

[Allfab]

One of our customers opted for a Chinese body before meeting us (he was getting our suspension kit on a refinished stock frame) simply because the price was "cheaper" up front, and it was even painted, but you get what you pay for. Our bodies on a steel cart go for $16,500, after his initial cost, what he paid us to repair the shipping damage, re-weld numerous places, do additional body work, and then still have to have it repainted. I can't really say it was cheaper. You can check out our builds on our social media and website. www.thoroughbredbroncos.com

 

[Got4wd]

I wouldn't think WH would want to to be associated with the China junk.

I was saying there was one there at the show, not that they are selling them.

 

[PCB 4x4]

There was a “china body” one at WH event last weekend. I saw the front grill and it didn’t have the “ford” stamping in it. There was a video they posted showing cars. I want to see on in person to see the quality. I’m sure the first ones sucked, but I’m sure they are getting better.

I would love to see the US body mfg do completed bodies. It sucks finding a painter, much less finding one that is reliable and finishing on time. I would 100 percent buy a DC body if I could pick the color and it show up to my door done.

Paint is stupid expensive, and let’s be honest, most people don’t need a show quality paint job. I’ve gotten quotes for a new body bronco for 30-50k. That’s a big chunk of change for paint.

30-50k for a painted body ?

 

[Fastracer]

One of our customers opted for a Chinese body before meeting us (he was getting our suspension kit on a refinished stock frame) simply because the price was "cheaper" up front, and it was even painted, but you get what you pay for. Our bodies on a steel cart go for $16,500, after his initial cost, what he paid us to repair the shipping damage, re-weld numerous places, do additional body work, and then still have to have it repainted. I can't really say it was cheaper. You can check out our builds on our social media and website. www.thoroughbredbroncos.com

I visited your website and am very impressed with the high quality products that are offered. It is obvious it is high end and I am sure high priced which is Ok as there are people that will pay for what they want. I would be interested in knowing what a body with top, dash, liftgate and tailgate completely painted would cost with a single stage daily driver quality paint job also what would it cost shipped to me on the East Coast? Is shipping included in your base price? I think you can see where I am going with this as the China Body is offered as an option for a Bronco enthusiast who wants a Bronco without spending or expecting what you offer. The negative comments seem to be driven by shops offering 40 to 60 thousand dollar bodies perhaps thinking that is what the market expects. I for one am happy with my China Body and honestly it is the only way I could get to what I have with the budget I set aside,

 

[Fastracer]

30-50k for a painted body ?

We are 18,000 for a body, and 19,500 for a show quality paint job. Check out YouTube channel to see the difference in our bodies.

 

[Got4wd]

30-50k for a painted body ?

For just paint

 

[PCB 4x4]

For just paint

We charge 19,500 for show quality.

 

[PCB 4x4]

We charge 19,500 for show quality.

That also includes the bodywork.

 

[Broncobowsher]

We charge 19,500 for show quality.

You are missing the question. I know the answer, but what is being asked is if the body is included on that 19,500 price?
If you have an empty garage bay and wanted a painted body tub sitting in it, how big of a check would you have to write to have a complete body with paint sitting in that garage bay?



I know what paint jobs go for, so 18k on the body, 19k for paint, ~40k for a painted body sitting in the garage bay sounds about right.

 

[PCB 4x4]

I've had (3) customers get confused, when we say 18,000 for a new body, and 19,500 for the bodywork and painting. They think they get a new painted body for 19,500

 

[duffymahoney]

I personally am fine with chinese bodies, but I want them sold as "kit cars" like a repopped shelby cobra etc..

It is not a Ford Bronco. That is my vote

 

[Broncobowsher]

I've had (3) customers get confused, when we say 18,000 for a new body, and 19,500 for the bodywork and painting. They think they get a new painted body for 19,500

That's entirely on the way you word your answer. The way you state it, it does very much sound like you are offering a painted body, body included, for $19,500. If people are confused, it is because of how you state your pricing.

 

[PCB 4x4]

That's entirely on the way you word your answer. The way you state it, it does very much sound like you are offering a painted body, body included, for $19,500. If people are confused, it is because of how you state your pricing.

Absolutely not, they are listed separately on our quote, 99 % of our customers don't get this mixed up.

 

[mdainsd]

These bodys are on ebay as cheap as 8600$. Heres one that claims "custom paint" for 14,512$. They only have 6 feedbacks but all positive...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1982772238...d=link&campid=5335857059&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[PCB 4x4]

When our customer's China body came in, it had damaged on all 4 corners. They never paid anything for me to fix it. He paid out of his own pocket.

 

[Fastracer]

When our customer's China body came in, it had damaged on all 4 corners. They never paid anything for me to fix it. He paid out of his own pocket.

He should have pursued it with them, others were damaged in shipping
and replaced not repaired.

 

[PCB 4x4]

It was minor damage, not worth replacing the body

 

[1969]

67’ fastbacks now…

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