Anyone make a ranch hand repro?

[Oldtimer]

@BronCowie ,
I see you have a "ranch hand bracket" on your Bronco.
Does the Marti report make any mention of it?

 

[serial car restorer]

@BronCowie ,
I see you have a "ranch hand bracket" on your Bronco.
Does the Marti report make any mention of it?

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I'm pretty sure that no one's Marti lists it as it was not a separate option, but a component of an option. That would be like listing the hoses separately on a power steering equipped rig.

 

[BronCowie]

I'm pretty sure that no one's Marti lists it as it was not a separate option, but a component of an option. That would be like listing the hoses separately on a power steering equipped rig.

It was probably assumed as a component of the swing away spare tire carrier that was listed as "equipped with the following features"... see attahced.

 

[Hammer6672]

I have a original ranch hand bracket I paid up for it but I would sale it.

 

[nvrstuk]

What kind of dollars do they bring?

 

[serial car restorer]

What kind of dollars do they bring?

Typically ~$75-80.

 

[jamesroney]

I have a original ranch hand bracket I paid up for it but I would sale it.

PM sent. I need one.

 

[JefeAZ]

Fun thread to read thru. Currently restoring a '71 with a ranch hand and Im torn on keeping it or removing it. Definitely unique but what is everyone's opinion on the amount of prospective buyers being limited by keeping it? If you put 2 identically restored Broncos next to each other, one with a ranch hand and one without, would the ranch hand uniqueness hold its value against a clean quarter panel?

 

[Scoop]

My guess is 50-50. Those who don't know about Ranch Hands might be put off - "What IS that?" People who know and appreciate the uniqueness will want it. Personally I like it. If I see one, my reaction is always "Awesome! Ranch Hand!"

Also depends on the build. The Ranch Hand goes better with a mostly stock build. It would probably detract from a highly modified restomod build. On a dedicated and highly modified trail rig / crawler it probably would not make any difference.

@JefeAZ - For the Bronco in your pics definitely keep it.

 

[green61bug]

I think it depends on the look you're going for. If you're building a simple period correct bronco and it fits the aesthetic then I think it would add to the appeal for buyers looking for that. If you're building a slick resto mod with a hopped up motor and modern wheels it might not fit the bill.

I think your bronco looks great the way it is and if it was two like it side by side I would want the ranch hand. It's a versatile option allowing easy access to the tailgate when needed at times such as camping or something like that. It also has a cool factor in my opinion.