MI 74 Bronco Ranger Explorer

[lanny-24]

I am looking at a 74 Bronco 302 automatic 50,000 miles. It has had all the sheet metal replaced forward of the doors. Still need floor pans, rockers, quarter panels and rear door jams. I was told that Explorer / Ranger is rare. The price is $ 3200. I have been looking at a lot of Broncos and this seems to have potential. Thoughts? Never owned one before, but am looking.

 

[Mono]

It has had all the sheet metal replaced forward of the doors. Still need floor pans, rockers, quarter panels and rear door jams.

That is a lot of needed/replaced metal. I would check the cowl and frame for major rot. Post pics!

You would need to be able to drive it home @ that price.

I'd pay more for an original Explorer/Ranger, only for the original special paint/stripes on original paint. Your's would be gone after replacing all of the sheet metal.
So I see no extra value in a rusty Explorer/Ranger.

 

[65 mustang]

3200. is a good number. Look some more at the threads on here about buying a Bronco, THE WORLDS BEST TRUCK EVER BUILT!!!!! I would say look at in person or find someone close who knows about these trucks. Get an guestiment of your total investment when done. Figure cost of steel hours you really have to work on it. Tools you need to get Welder, lights, fridge ,compressor, grinders, HEATER in the garage (just parked mine Saturday)Stupid winter months, not saying your prospect isnt worth it, Its a long term love... What ever you decide GOOD LUCK and welcome to the madness of Early Broncos. Scott

 

[Mono]

I really like this one @ a starting price of $5000:
http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194026

Disc brakes, Ranger, minimal rust!

 

[lanny-24]

Thanks for the replies. I have some of the tools. Fridge, heater, compressor, MIG.

So far, I only managed to weld a patch in my 70 Torino GT fender that warped so bad, I had to replace the fender. The guy selling the Bronco has offered to weld in the pannels for a resonable cost, I think. But it looks to be about $800 in parts. Looks like I need to be looking at the 7k ones.

 

[redpony]

Stop, Do what I did . Look on Craigs List. First do your area, than fan out to as far as you would want to go. I got mine out of Oregon. Just saying this is a some what good way to find one. Good luck!!! Rust replacment a pain.

 

[BroncoPoor]

If its this truck run like crazy!! Its a rust bucket!!

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/2668461243.html

 

[72_EB]

It has that rare quarter seam fresh air vent option though. I see daylight through that.
Have fun changing those upper quarters.

If its this truck run like crazy!! Its a rust bucket!!

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/2668461243.html

 

[DemoDicky74]

Stop, Do what I did . Look on Craigs List. First do your area, than fan out to as far as you would want to go. I got mine out of Oregon. Just saying this is a some what good way to find one. Good luck!!! Rust replacment a pain.

I used this tactic and ended up getting a really good truck for 4K...had to drive 8 hrs one way to get it (Omaha to Denver)...but well worth it in the end.

 

[bu66a]

Not sure if you all know this, but here is a little trick I learned scouring the interwebs for mine. Go to www.craiggers.com instead and just type in Bronco then cars+trucks and leave the location field blank. This will pull up all 'bronco' related on all craigslists. Pretty slick!

 

[Broncoholic1]

It has that rare quarter seam fresh air vent option though. I see daylight through that.
Have fun changing those upper quarters.

Only on the drivers side, still needs 1/4's to be a LUBR Good starting point.

It is an Explorer how many are around?

It is orig. Explorer looks like a nice truck only 50,468 miles on it has to be worth something? Hell you all think it is no good. When was the last time you found an Exploere with 50K on it for less than 5K...don't get barn finds for free??? WTH you guy6s thinking;

I have to sell it to pay for new 1/2 acre parking lot. Or keep it.

 

[Broncoholic1]

Thanks for the replies. I have some of the tools. Fridge, heater, compressor, MIG.

So far, I only managed to weld a patch in my 70 Torino GT fender that warped so bad, I had to replace the fender. The guy selling the Bronco has offered to weld in the pannels for a resonable cost, I think. But it looks to be about $800 in parts. Looks like I need to be looking at the 7k ones.

I said a grand to do the work, seems like 400 from Jeffs for parts.

I have the 76 Sport for 12K if the wife lets ya pull the trigger;D

 

[sellitall]

Not sure if you all know this, but here is a little trick I learned scouring the interwebs for mine. Go to www.craiggers.com instead and just type in Bronco then cars+trucks and leave the location field blank. This will pull up all 'bronco' related on all craigslists. Pretty slick!

searchtempest.com is similar. You can put the distance you want to travel in as well.