CO '66 in CO

calhippie · May 9, 2019

Comments? I see little things, doors misaligned, etc. Fresh paint covering up who knows what. With the collective knowledge on this site, see any big-ticket issues? Thinking of doing a PPI on this one...

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/aurora-1966-ford-bronco-4x4/6881207797.html

66broncofan · May 9, 2019

Depends on what you are after. Here is what's not 66 about it that I can see quickly: grill, bumpers, hubcaps, carpet, transfer case shifter is short, side mirrors, fresh air hood scoops, and interior upholstery color. I cannot tell if the tailgate is a 66 gate because of the pinstriping on the top. I'd be interested in knowing what's under the carpet. It does have a lot that is still 66 about it, but it's not all there.

RVB · May 9, 2019

Is that a '66 top? I've always had a thing for Wimpleton White!

66broncofan · May 9, 2019

Yes, it's most definitely a 66 top. You can see the bolt on roof supports, later year were welded on, and the liftgate is 66 as the lock is not integrated into the handle.

RVB said:
Is that a '66 top? I've always had a thing for Wimpleton White!

Lawndart · May 9, 2019

WTF does this even mean -
"The interior seats are original and have been professionally dyed in matching red and white."

okie4570 · May 9, 2019

Without knowing the vin it may or may not have had the eyebrow grill, and I've seen many "short" 66' original shifters.

66broncofan · May 9, 2019

yes, I agree on the grill not necessarily needing to be an eyebrow grill to be a 66, but those turn signals are a dead giveaway that either the buckets were changed out and later year signals added or it's a different grill with newer style (ugly) lenses.

okie4570 said:
Without knowing the vin it may or may not have had the eyebrow grill, and I've seen many "short" 66' original shifters.

okie4570 · May 9, 2019

66broncofan said:
yes, I agree on the grill not necessarily needing to be an eyebrow grill to be a 66, but those turn signals are a dead giveaway that either the buckets were changed out and later year signals added or it's a different grill with newer style (ugly) lenses.

Yes that could very well be the case, it's so blurry when I zoom in on my phone I cant really tell.

mebco09 · May 9, 2019

Lawndart said:
WTF does this even mean -
"The interior seats are original and have been professionally dyed in matching red and white."

Yes, and the better question is: "why?'

Drive this thing in the summer with short pants, and end up with red hamstrings.

T-Bird · May 9, 2019

It is a 66, and even though it's missing a few of the original 66 only parts, it has been nicely done. I would drive it anytime.

sprdv1 · May 14, 2019

mebco09 said:
Yes, and the better question is: "why?'

Drive this thing in the summer with short pants, and end up with red hamstrings.

lol, slight possibility..

HuffDaddy · Feb 16, 2020

Funny that I just stumbled onto this thread looking at "hood scoop" info. I bought this one and it is pretty 66' and all of my changes have been of the 66' persuasion. The guy was a shyster and a bunch of stuff did not work but I am getting there. One of the first things I did was replace the wrong turn signal lenses. Some dumbass had screwed them in and I just filled the holes since I have every reason to think it is the original grill. I can't seem to get myself to replace too many things that I believe to be original. Here is the most recent pic before I put it away for the Winter. I'm, having trouble ditching the hood scoops since they do hide 8 screw holes at this point. Any thoughts on the scoops? Thanks.

HuffDaddy · Feb 16, 2020

Why is a good question on the painted seats but they are actually done quite well. I have no idea how you dye anything but they seem to "dyed" rather than painted if there is a difference. I know one thing.... I'm done giving a shit and I am ready to let my freak flag fly on this one. Red seats and white hood scoops and it's going to be a Bronco party in KC this Spring. Too much work not to enjoy it!

Lawndart · Feb 16, 2020

Let us know where the party is located, just wait for the salt to clear.

HuffDaddy · Feb 16, 2020

Lawndart said:
Let us know where the party is located, just wait for the salt to clear.

You got it.

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