Earliest Broncos known to exist (1-30)!!

[DirtDonk]

732004
I unknowing bought 732004 sight unseen a couple days ago.

Congrats Charley. Normally we warn people off of the "sight unseen" purchases that go on so often. As often as not they do not end up well.
If not only for the frustration of buying something that was not as advertised, but even knowing it needs to be worked on, not realizing just how much it's going to cost even to get it rolling. Especially if they don't do their own work!

In your case, it's such a cool and unique find, that even if it's in what we would normally consider bad shape, it'll be a fun rig for sure.
What were/are your plans for a Bronco purchase in general? Were you looking for a '66 specifically to restore because of being the first year? Or were you already hunting down the earliest you could find?
Obviously, a religious restoration is much harder and time consuming (and hard to find '66 only parts sometimes), but probably worth it in your case. I think you will also find lots of helpful minds and hands here happy to help you get where you're going.
You planning to drive it and have fun with the family maybe? Or just a temporary fun project to pass on later?

No matter what, have fun and good luck with it!

Paul

 

[Lewko66u13]

732004

Hello all:

New member, new to the forum and I need to stay anonymous at this time. I unknowing bought 732004 sight unseen a couple days ago. Is it safe to assume that it is the earliest production Bronco known to exist?

Never restored U15
Uncut
Caribbean Turquoise
With 33K original miles

Just call me Charlie Bucket for now…

Congrats on the find! Can’t wait to see pictures

 

[numbr4]

Congrats Charley. Normally we warn people off of the "sight unseen" purchases that go on so often. As often as not they do not end up well.
If not only for the frustration of buying something that was not as advertised, but even knowing it needs to be worked on, not realizing just how much it's going to cost even to get it rolling. Especially if they don't do their own work!

In your case, it's such a cool and unique find, that even if it's in what we would normally consider bad shape, it'll be a fun rig for sure.
What were/are your plans for a Bronco purchase in general? Were you looking for a '66 specifically to restore because of being the first year? Or were you already hunting down the earliest you could find?
Obviously, a religious restoration is much harder and time consuming (and hard to find '66 only parts sometimes), but probably worth it in your case. I think you will also find lots of helpful minds and hands here happy to help you get where you're going.
You planning to drive it and have fun with the family maybe? Or just a temporary fun project to pass on later?

No matter what, have fun and good luck with it!

Paul

Thank you Paul

 

[numbr4]

Congrats on the find! Can’t wait to see pictures

Thanks

 

[numbr4]

 

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[ngsd]

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I don't care how bad it is, it needs to have a faithful original restoration as it is too historic. If you plan to modify it PLEASE don't or trade it to me for one already done. Enjoy, that is s real find.

 

[numbr4]

I stopped staying not my first rodeo, because rodeo’s are filled with clowns and horse crap….

You are right, it is a real find….

 

[okie4570]

I stopped staying not my first rodeo, because rodeo’s are filled with clowns and horse crap….

You are right, it is a real find….

That vintage pic is awesome!

 

[fordfan]

That vintage pic is awesome!

Bobby is right! That is a 'calendar shot' for sure!..... and good ole Texaco gasoline for .28 too!

 

[Lewko66u13]

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That’s cool was purchased October 25th my birthday!

 

[Lawndart]

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Very cool!

Sidebar: The "8" is upside down... A skill I have left over from doing the outside marquee at a movie theatre in the mid 80s - shine, rain, extreme heat and cold <--- great times!

 

[toddz69]

Bobby is right! That is a 'calendar shot' for sure!..... and good ole Texaco gasoline for .28 too!

And a phone booth! Remember those??

Todd Z.

 

[BronCowie]

Bobby is right! That is a 'calendar shot' for sure!..... and good ole Texaco gasoline for .28 too!

You can trust your car, to the man that wears the star!

 

[DirtDonk]

“ The big red Texaco star! “

Or was it the big bright Texaco star?

 

[hsach]

Thanks for the pics! I am not sure why, but I expected it to be in much worse shape. If you are able to, I would love to hear how you found it. If you were looking for it, or it just dropped into your lap while generally looking around for broncos. I understand if you don't want to do that publicly since it is such a recent find. Very cool that you shared this with us, I love these History/Mystery threads!

 

[BronCowie]

“ The big red Texaco star! “

Or was it the big bright Texaco star?

Something like that... your memory is about as good as mine Paul. That was back in the day when they were called Service Stations, not just gas stations, and you could take your car there for various maintenance and repairs.

 

[ssray]

“ The big red Texaco star! “

Or was it the big bright Texaco star?

 

[BronCowie]

Well, I'm glad we cleared that up!!!

 

[77Bronco636]

Thanks for sharing the pics….she looks to be in pretty good shape!! Did the warranty tag survive (located on the driver side kick panel) and did you verify the the number on the frame (hopefully is legible)……???
Great find!!!

Paul