CA 1966-1977 Ford Bronco Shell FOR SALE

[KingofBronco]

City: Sun Valley, CA
Price: $ 13995

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Visit: 1966-1977 Bronco Shell For Sale​

bronco Shell Features​

• All Steel Construction
• Official OEM Parts
• Factory Body Mount Locations
• Includes Removable Hard Top
• Primed and Sealed
• Rolling Crate

Bronco Options​

• 2 Door
• Flared Dennis Carpenter Quarters

$13,995.00

Can be shipped anywhere in USA.

 

[MThalfcab]

since it comes from China and welded wrong I’ll give you 5k cask

 

[KingofBronco]

since it comes from China and welded wrong I’ll give you 5k cask.

I would disagree. Your entitled to your opinion but do not state it as a fact. You call and check it out if you would like. Ask questions, get detailed information before assuming something trashy.

 

[thegreatjustino]

I would disagree. Your entitled to your opinion but do not state it as a fact. You call and check it out if you would like. Ask questions, get detailed information before assuming something trashy.

These are built in China. They've been discussed thoroughly here on the board. Brand new user thinks he's going to pull the wool over the eyes of the most knowledgeable Bronco community on the internet. Wild.

CA - NOT MINE 1966 - 1977 Bronco Body - $15,999 on Craigslist

Just popped up on CL so thought I'd throw it out there. * Not Mine. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pts/d/sun-valley-ford-bronco-shell/7760901561.html

classicbroncos.com

 

[bronco italiano]

I would disagree. Your entitled to your opinion but do not state it as a fact. You call and check it out if you would like. Ask questions, get detailed information before assuming something trashy.

Exactly correct, we have a right to our own opinions but no our own facts.
How about posting more detailed pictures of the body/seams etc
I can say from fact, my buddy bought a half cab top from Big Sky Broncos "ready for paint", and it was not ready for paint and I will leave it at that. And that was USA craftsmanship.

 

[KingofBronco]

Exactly correct, we have a right to our own opinions but no our own facts.
How about posting more detailed pictures of the body/seams etc
I can say from fact, my buddy bought a half cab top from Big Sky Broncos "ready for paint", and it was not ready for paint and I will leave it at that. And that was USA craftsmanship.

One bad experience doesn't mean they are all bad. That Is all I am saying. I just don't think these guys are scamming folks. I really did not mean to jump and defend, but I hate to discourage other people from trying something when their is no bad links directly to that vendor.

 

[skrit]

Maybe this should be a MASS BUY? I'm sure we could find 10 folks on here to pitch in and buy a 10-pack container of them? $8,000 each + $3300 shipping + whatever unloading, transit, etc.

For some folks, saving over $5,000 and a year wait list on "real" bodies from reputable US companies might be enticing. An imperfect fit, Chinese rust-free body can't be that bad right ?

 

[Shimmy]

this may be a silly question but how does someone even know they have Dennis Carpenter panel or USA made panel? And once its prepped and painted, does it even matter?

 

[SteveL]

this may be a silly question but how does someone even know they have Dennis Carpenter panel or USA made panel? And once its prepped and painted, does it even matter?

The first time you lean on a fender or door

 

[Derelict]

Visit: 1966-1977 Bronco Shell For Sale​

bronco Shell Features​

• All Steel Construction
• Official OEM Parts
• Factory Body Mount Locations
• Includes Removable Hard Top
• Primed and Sealed
• Rolling Crate

Bronco Options​

• 2 Door
• Flared Dennis Carpenter Quarters

$13,995.00

Can be shipped anywhere in USA.

OK, for clarity and transparency please get this out in the open.

Where is the country of origin for the sheet metal stampings?
Where does the assembly / welding take place?

I personally have imported custom components from China and India off and on for past 20 years. There are good and honorable manufacturers in both countries (and others I'm sure) so can we please not paint all with the same brush of poor quality? Yes, there most certainly is junk available as well. Quite honestly some of the fenders and doors and other sheet metal I've purchased form US suppliers lately have required extensive slicing and dicing to make them interact and align properly with factory original parts. The last pair of Bronco fenders I purchased required hours of cutting and welding to get them to flatten out to match the leading edges of pristine original doors. That isn't limited to only Broncos it applies to parts for Camaros, Chevelles, Mustangs and Mopars as well. I've had good and bad experiences with all of them. If you are in the business of classic auto restoration you are happy the parts are available at all and deal with what you get.
The pictures and videos on the Bronco Barns website look pretty good to me. If I didn't live 1000 miles away I'd plan a trip to put eyes on them. The price point, especially including a hardtop and liftgate definitely gets everyones attention.

I'll step down from soapbox now and just ask you to be transparent.

 

[Derelict]

OK, for clarity and transparency please get this out in the open.

Where is the country of origin for the sheet metal stampings?
Where does the assembly / welding take place?

I personally have imported custom components from China and India off and on for past 20 years. There are good and honorable manufacturers in both countries (and others I'm sure) so can we please not paint all with the same brush of poor quality? Yes, there most certainly is junk available as well. Quite honestly some of the fenders and doors and other sheet metal I've purchased form US suppliers lately have required extensive slicing and dicing to make them interact and align properly with factory original parts. The last pair of Bronco fenders I purchased required hours of cutting and welding to get them to flatten out to match the leading edges of pristine original doors. That isn't limited to only Broncos it applies to parts for Camaros, Chevelles, Mustangs and Mopars as well. I've had good and bad experiences with all of them. If you are in the business of classic auto restoration you are happy the parts are available at all and deal with what you get.
The pictures and videos on the Bronco Barns website look pretty good to me. If I didn't live 1000 miles away I'd plan a trip to put eyes on them. The price point, especially including a hardtop and liftgate definitely gets everyones attention.

I'll step down from soapbox now and just ask you to be transparent.

KingofBronco
Maybe I owe you an apology. At first blush it appeared that you were the vendor offering these bodies. Going back through the thread I see this probably is not the case.
Unfortunately I did not see an email address for Bronco Barns on their website and their contact link didn't work. I will try their phone number and urge them to come on here and provide some clarification.