broncomemories985
New Member
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2024
- Messages
- 2
Hey guys,
My grandfather has given me his beautiful 1977 Bronco and I am in the process of trying to figure out what all should be done to it. It's a beautiful evergreen, white trim, red pinstripe around. I plan on keeping this car my entire life, but need guidance and information from those more familiar. For reference, this car has maybe been driven 3K miles in the last 20 years. It is 100% functional, had the local shop bring it up to speed on necessary issues. The interior is spotless, it does have an after market AC under the dash that is not reliable that I think I will remove. However, I have a few questions as follows...
- I want to restore it stock. However, are there any things you all would recommend replacing on it that would be nice? I am thinking more advanced shocks/struts, but I would like to make it perhaps a bit more sophisticated than it was in 77'
- I have found out recently it was repainted in the late 80s, and then for whatever reason in 2010 because the shop found out it had lead paint. It is a beautiful paint job and despite me seeing this car in his garage for the last 30 years, I didn't know this was the case. With this said, how much will this effect the value?
-Are there any things you absolutely would or WOULD NOT do to this vehicle? My dream is to make it just as beautiful and reliable as it was in 1977. Thanks.!
My grandfather has given me his beautiful 1977 Bronco and I am in the process of trying to figure out what all should be done to it. It's a beautiful evergreen, white trim, red pinstripe around. I plan on keeping this car my entire life, but need guidance and information from those more familiar. For reference, this car has maybe been driven 3K miles in the last 20 years. It is 100% functional, had the local shop bring it up to speed on necessary issues. The interior is spotless, it does have an after market AC under the dash that is not reliable that I think I will remove. However, I have a few questions as follows...
- I want to restore it stock. However, are there any things you all would recommend replacing on it that would be nice? I am thinking more advanced shocks/struts, but I would like to make it perhaps a bit more sophisticated than it was in 77'
- I have found out recently it was repainted in the late 80s, and then for whatever reason in 2010 because the shop found out it had lead paint. It is a beautiful paint job and despite me seeing this car in his garage for the last 30 years, I didn't know this was the case. With this said, how much will this effect the value?
-Are there any things you absolutely would or WOULD NOT do to this vehicle? My dream is to make it just as beautiful and reliable as it was in 1977. Thanks.!