1976 bronco

[pbets756]

Hi guys. First time poster but have followed this site for some time. I need some expert advise on a 1976 bronco I looked at. I looked at this vehicle 25 years ago and was not able to come to terms on the price. The original owner bought it new and he still has it in the same shed it was the first time I looked at it 25 years ago. Well I looked at it again an hour ago. He wants 9000.00 for it now.( should have bought it years ago) It is all original with a 302 v8. It has 55000 original miles and hasnt been driven for over 25 years. It has some rust on the cowls but nothing serious at all. It has all original white bucket seats interior. It also has a cb radio in it. lol. It is horribly dirty from sitting and would need a complete restoration and paint. But this would ber a nice project that certainly isnt to far gone. What do you all think of the price. Im thinking its to high at this price and I know he wont come down at all. It has an auto transmission and the enging is not stuck and would probable run with some cleanup. thanks Paul

 

[croft75]

seems a little high, If no rust on floors or inner fenders a big maybe.
Barrett Jackson effect strikes again.

 

[sprdv1]

Welcome Paul!! It's really hard to say w/out Pics. 55k original miles is a nice thing. Sounds like it wouldn't take much to get it going..

If the rust ain't too bad I'd say $7-8K, but it could be worth the $9K. Is it the sport model? See if you can get some pics..

 

[dube]

i get the biggest kick out of these people that think they are worth there wieght in gold.

 

[yewhi]

9000 for a non-op bronco?

Unless you're really attached to that particular bronco you will be able to do better.

 

[pbets756]

Thanks for the welcome! I have always wanted an early bronco since I was in my teens. I didnt have the money when I looked at this years ago. Im not sure what options the sport package would have so I will have to check on this forum a little futher to find out. The owner is in his early 80's now and he spoke with his grandson who told him he got on the internet and saw they were worth 22000.00. Go figure. I have restored numerous valuable antique John Deere tractors in the past and people just dont realize the cost involved in a good restoration. The rust really is not bad at all on it. It is terrible dirty from sitting so long. It is so damn cool though. Maybe I will offer 7500.00. I will let you all know what happens and maybe I can get some pics at some point. I dont want to piss the guy off to much. He is kind of cranky. lol. By the way I am 55 years old now and just wanting to get into that bronco bad! thanks Paul
P.S. i am located in Northwest Iowa.

 

[ScanmanSteven]

If he would go for the 7500 that would be great. It's a cool story, my wife mentioned that he was your age when you talked to him 25 years ago! Your right that the cost of just restoring it to original would probably double your cost. Good luck.

 

[half cab]

Welcome to the site first off..

Anything been sitting that long unless indoors in a climate controled bld..well expect to replace just about ever seal....gasket and anything rubber...brakes/lines,fuel system....

Just saying it hurts one to sit like that...I know I let mine sit for 11 yrs and little by little have replace alot of parts/bushings/seals/bearings...etc

That sound kinda high for something your gonna have to take a chance on going completely through.

Will help if you can do most the work your self.

 

[gnsteam]

First hint that it's a Sport model. Is the Bronco badge on the fenders just in from of the doors. It will have the word sport in an attached box to the script. Yes, 9K is a little to high for a none running EB that has been neglected for so long. I payed 10.5K for my running, 75000 mile 76 with very minimal rust and all original. I was able to jump in and use it for my daily driver from day one. You can see it in my garage link.

Where are you located in Iowa? I'm in Lincoln NE and there are several great EB owners in the NE/Iowa area, willing to help you out. Good luck with the purchase and get some pic's if you can.

P.S. It could also be a Ranger model. Look for the word Ranger on the glove box door.

 

[pbets756]

Im just outside Sioux City. My sons a deputy in Omaha. I think I will offer 7500.00 and leave it at that. Is the Sport or Ranger worth a little more?
Paul

 

[gnsteam]

Not sure of all the option details for the Sport and Ranger, but heres a few items I'm aware of. The Sport model includes suspension upgrades and possibly skid plates. It also include a trim package adding chrome around the windows, head, tail and side marker lights. Also would include chrome bumper I think. The Ranger package includes some of the Sport add ons plus interior upgrades. So yes these options would increase the Broncos value and appeal.

 

[fatboy]

If the body is near perfect and the motor spins free and it rolls it might be worth it. A good wash and compounding might be all it takes to get the paint back. All rubber lines will have to be replaced. The brakes will all have to be gone through. I bought one out of a barn that sat there for close to 20 years and it fired right up. Really depends on what you want and what you are willing to put into it.

One big word of caution though, rust really knows where to hide on these so look it over real good and good luck.