1966 Restored Roadster

[eaglenest66]

Does anyone know of the person who restored a 1966 roadster currently listed on Ebay with RK Motors? Curious as it is a very nice example of a correctly restored one. Thanks, Tim

 

[Lewko66u13]

Does anyone know of the person who restored a 1966 roadster currently listed on Ebay with RK Motors? Curious as it is a very nice example of a correctly restored one. Thanks, Tim

It is really nicely done

 

[okie4570]

@Gas Pig any idea on this one?

 

[U13FL735]

Wow, everything so shiny and new. Thats the most accurate restoration I've seen at RK Motors.

 

[eaglenest66]

Bob, I checked with Jeff (Gas Pig) and he has no idea.

 

[House]

I had to blink a couple times and look closer when I saw it because it looked so much like the one that got ruined a while back…

 

[Lewko66u13]

Here’s the add on RK motors

https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/4168/1966-ford-bronco

 

[trailerjack]

I think this belongs or belonged to a guy in North Carolina.....I can't remember his name right now. I almost bought a green U13 from him a few years back.

 

[Gas Pig]

@Gas Pig any idea on this one?

Hey Bob, Tim is correct… I have no idea who built that U13. But What I know is the guy who built this U13 apparently was inspired from the U13’s I sold through RK. The RK consignment manager told me that the builder would RK’s photos of my trucks as a reference for his own restoration process. Though that was a flattering complement, but obviously by no means I stand as the only authority. There are good group extremely knowledgeable ‘66 Bronco owners in our EB community!

Which brings up the topic… the community needs to produce a restoration guide book. Tim you know just as well as Bob, we need official detailed documentation of the ‘66. Most of the popular muscle cars has detailed documentation… why not our ‘66 Bronco???

Thanks and sorry for get off topic, Jeff

 

[okie4570]

"Which brings up the topic… the community needs to produce a restoration guide book. Tim you know just as well as Bob, we need official detailed documentation of the ‘66. Most of the popular muscle cars has detailed documentation… why not our ‘66 Bronco???"

I've been tossing this idea around for some time now, and is "sort of" in the early stages of getting this done lol.

 

[Lewko66u13]

"Which brings up the topic… the community needs to produce a restoration guide book. Tim you know just as well as Bob, we need official detailed documentation of the ‘66. Most of the popular muscle cars has detailed documentation… why not our ‘66 Bronco???"

I've been tossing this idea around for some time now, and is "sort of" in the early stages of getting this done lol.

Ooo I like the sound of that! And would be interested in purchasing if it ever came to fruition!

 

[toddz69]

Probably wouldn't be a big seller (i.e. would need to be self-published), but could prove to be a valuable resource and a lot of people would like to have a copy. There are detailed books like that for Shelbys and Porsche 356s, to name a few.

Todd Z.

 

[springtime 66]

Hello all
Yes this is my u13. I purchased it about 9 years ago from a friend in P.A . Who purchased it from Andrew from Baja broncos. Not knowing much about roadsters I did as much reading as possible mostly all on this site about roadsters. Seemed like there was no end to the info. The amount of information I got from the 66 guys was huge. So I went on a treasure hunt for a few years and finished the frame off which turned into an obsession to get it correct as possible. Thank you all and thanks for the compliment........John

 

[Lewko66u13]

Hello all
Yes this is my u13. I purchased it about 9 years ago from a friend in P.A . Who purchased it from Andrew from Baja broncos. Not knowing much about roadsters I did as much reading as possible mostly all on this site about roadsters. Seemed like there was no end to the info. The amount of information I got from the 66 guys was huge. So I went on a treasure hunt for a few years and finished the frame off which turned into an obsession to get it correct as possible. Thank you all and thanks for the compliment........John

It’s absolutely beautiful you did a great job

 

[Rustytruck]

I don't understand the infatuation of the 1966 Bronco. every year after that first year was better than the previous year. its like everyone loving a ford model T. I guess i will never understand. I would be better thrilled restoring a 1977 with full options. That's something worth driving. Why are there so many 1966 Broncos left? why were they all parked in a barn and left to slowly deteriorate. I figure them as the worst Bronco made. nothing fun about them that rates higher than any other year. They don't seem to be any rarer than any other model.

 

[okie4570]

I don't understand the infatuation of the 1966 Bronco. every year after that first year was better than the previous year. its like everyone loving a ford model T. I guess i will never understand. I would be better thrilled restoring a 1977 with full options. That's something worth driving. Why are there so many 1966 Broncos left? why were they all parked in a barn and left to slowly deteriorate. I figure them as the worst Bronco made. nothing fun about them that rates higher than any other year. They don't seem to be any rarer than any other model.

Nope, I guess you'll just never understand lol. And other than 74' they made more 66' than any other year.

 

[Lewko66u13]

I don't understand the infatuation of the 1966 Bronco. every year after that first year was better than the previous year. its like everyone loving a ford model T. I guess i will never understand. I would be better thrilled restoring a 1977 with full options. That's something worth driving. Why are there so many 1966 Broncos left? why were they all parked in a barn and left to slowly deteriorate. I figure them as the worst Bronco made. nothing fun about them that rates higher than any other year. They don't seem to be any rarer than any other model.

First year bronco early production roadster is pretty valuable in my opinion in fact any of the early production models especially with the eyebrow grill that only came in the first 3 month.

 

[fordfan]

I don't understand the infatuation of the 1966 Bronco. every year after that first year was better than the previous year. its like everyone loving a ford model T. I guess i will never understand. I would be better thrilled restoring a 1977 with full options. That's something worth driving. Why are there so many 1966 Broncos left? why were they all parked in a barn and left to slowly deteriorate. I figure them as the worst Bronco made. nothing fun about them that rates higher than any other year. They don't seem to be any rarer than any other model.

I have numerous Classic Broncos of every year except for a '70, and I once kinda felt like you, Rusty. Matter of fact, 20 years ago, I wouldn't at all interested in anything except '76 and '77; I wouldn't even go across town to look at one (and I live in a pretty small town) that wasn't the last two model years of production! ... You know disc brakes and automatic, V8, and all the 'good stuff'! As time went on and Broncos started their assent into the stardom that they enjoy today, I became interested in all of the years.

If you ever went for a country road drive on a nice 75 degree afternoon in an all original '66 Roadster, you wouldn't be asking the question you just posted in this thread. In the original form, a '66 Bronco with no power anything, a 3 speed column shift, all 105 hp of the 170, 7:00 x 15 tires, and 4:11 gears, it is a perfect vehicle!! There's a magical quality about a '66 that you can't really put your finger on until you experience it! It's like there's something more than metal, nuts and bolts, and rubber..... It's almost like it has a Soul!

A couple years ago, Eaglenest66 (Tim Hulick) carried and original 170 powered U13 on a continental divide tour and even in off road snowy conditions, it performed amazing.

So, In summary, you won't understand until you own a '66 that you can tour around, and only then will you decide that they weren't the 'worst Bronco made'! Then you will be like other '66 aficionados, paying too much for '66 hubcaps, square end bumpers, roadster mirrors. bucket seats, eyebrow grills, early tailgates, '66 wheels, and other '66 only parts!

 

[NGABronco]

I have numerous Classic Broncos of every year except for a '70, and I once kinda felt like you, Rusty. Matter of fact, 20 years ago, I wouldn't at all interested in anything except '76 and '77; I wouldn't even go across town to look at one (and I live in a pretty small town) that wasn't the last two model years of production! ... You know disc brakes and automatic, V8, and all the 'good stuff'! As time went on and Broncos started their assent into the stardom that they enjoy today, I became interested in all of the years.

If you ever went for a country road drive on a nice 75 degree afternoon in an all original '66 Roadster, you wouldn't be asking the question you just posed in your thread. In the original form, a '66 Bronco with no power anything, a 3 speed column shift, all 105 hp of the 170, 7:00 x 15 tires, and 4:11 gears, it is a perfect vehicle!! There's a magical quality about a '66 that you can't really put your finger on until you experience it! It's like there's something more than metal, nuts and bolts, and rubber..... It's almost like it has a Soul!

A couple years ago, Eaglesnest66 (Tim Hulick) carried and original 170 powered U13 on a continental divide tour and even in off road snowy conditions, it performed amazing.

So, In summary, you won't understand until you own a '66 that you can tour around, and only then will you decide that they weren't the 'worst Bronco made'! Then you will be like other '66 aficionados paying too much for '66 hubcaps, square end bumpers, roadster mirrors. bucket seats, eyebrow grills, early tailgates, '66 wheels, and other '66 only parts!

HaHa!!! You're just saying that cause Feb is the month of "Buttercup"!!!

 

[green61bug]

"If you ever went for a country road drive on a nice 75 degree afternoon in an all original '66 Roadster, you wouldn't be asking the question you just posted in this thread. In the original form, a '66 Bronco with no power anything, a 3 speed column shift, all 105 hp of the 170, 7:00 x 15 tires, and 4:11 gears, it is a perfect vehicle!! There's a magical quality about a '66 that you can't really put your finger on until you experience it! It's like there's something more than metal, nuts and bolts, and rubber..... It's almost like it has a Soul!"

Sounds like a dream! Man I need a 66 roadster! Haha