Another newbie!

[Bickster]

Hello All!

I'm so green I don't even have an EB yet. One thing I have learned is that before I throw cash at something I need to read up and make some friends. This sure seems like the place to start!

My plan is to have a daily driver that is practical but interesting. Not a Jeep lol. My location presents corrosion issues so I'm thinking a fiberglass tub maybe the best option. I have issues with taking nice steel body classic and driving it through the salt. I have the hard part covered. The wife thinks it is a good idea. That is strange but... I need to act before she changes her mind.

In return, I have many years experience in cardiac surgery. No, we don't make housecalls but offer advice. Well maybe a few bypasses in exchange for a rolling chassis.

Thanks in advance!

Bob

 

[Pa PITT]

Welcome to you also. We just got through give another newby the what far.. Post up what town your in. Join as a contributor and you can post pictures. Since you don't have a Bronco yet post pictures post pictures of your firearms.
Welcome.

 

[gnsteam]

Wow must be Newbie Wednesday. Welcome, there's always room for more. Now that the most difficult obstacle is past. Get out there and find that Bronco that needs a good home. And if you need any help our advice, ask away. This is your best web based site to help you along the journey, to a life long addiction.;D

 

[Kniteopp]

Welcome to the club. I just got my first bronco and took a long time to finally buy one so I know where you are at in the process. Hope your search goes well.

 

[blamejane]

Welcome to you too! This is the best place to start, now we can all help you find an EB.

 

[Bickster]

Sorry guys. I'm in Butler, PA. It's about an hour north of Pittsburgh. Struggling to get my address on my profile.

 

[Bigbird]

So what's your "plan" for your build. If your going to build a Bronco with a glass tub I suggest buying a whole bronco with a bad body and good frame. I know you said you were looking for a rolling chassis but one thing you think about, there are a TON of other parts your going to need that are cheaper if you buy a whole Bronco. For example, E-brake pedal set up, gas and brake pedals, dash, speedo, heater box, seats, steering column, wiper motor setup and the list goes on. Any parts left over you can always sell off to offset the cost of any other things you might need or want ( that is of course you have an unlimited budget, if that's the case then blow 40-50 grand at Bronco Graveyard and have fun) Either way, welcome and enjoy the world of the Bronco addiction!!!!

 

[Pearlcoat]

Consider joining Mid-Atlantic Early Broncos www.earlybroncos.com. There are a number of members in western and central PA that can be good resources for info and perhaps manpower, if needed, and parts too!

I have a fiberglass eb and its nice not to worry about body rust but keep an eye on everything else underneath. Good luck with your search.

 

[sprdv1]

Welcome Bob.... Great to have you with us!!

 

[Justafordguy]

You have found the right place for all things Bronco, now get out there and find one.;D

 

[Scoop]

Let's see, a Bronco as a daily driver in Butler, PA??? Birthplace of the jeep? Are you trying to round up more business for your cardiac practice? LOL!

Welcome. X2 on joining MEB. Lots of friends, expertise and help. Even your wife will like it!

 

[JGbronc]

Welcome to CB. Good luck on the search, be sure to keep an eye in our classifieds.

 

[Bickster]

Thanks to all for the welcome.

Lots of sheep's in Jeeps here in the home of Bantam. Don't get me wrong. I dig the Jeep thing but everybody has one. There have been two EB's in my family so it is also a bit of homage. If it is good for our CV surgery biz even better lol.

Plan? Probably going to be a complete but rusty rig as a starter. Finding one that has a fiberglass tub is a long shot. I would prefer to use a Bronco Design body so that makes it even more unlikely. There is a '73 on ebay with a glass tub but it seems a bit pricey.

I'll check out MEB as well. Thanks!

Bob

 

[JGbronc]

Thanks to all for the welcome.

Lots of sheep's in Jeeps here in the home of Bantam. Don't get me wrong. I dig the Jeep thing but everybody has one. There have been two EB's in my family so it is also a bit of homage. If it is good for our CV surgery biz even better lol.

Plan? Probably going to be a complete but rusty rig as a starter. Finding one that has a fiberglass tub is a long shot. I would prefer to use a Bronco Design body so that makes it even more unlikely. There is a '73 on ebay with a glass tub but it seems a bit pricey.

I'll check out MEB as well. Thanks!

Bob

If you want to go fiberglass, Bronco Design is definitely the way to go. I've seen their work in person and I can say its top notch. If I ever buy fiberglass stuff, it will be from them.

 

[Bickster]

Hope this makes me "official"

It has been a little while but I did buy a Bronco!

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=222209

It was a pleasure dealing with Drew. Great guy.

No it isn't fiberglass lol. I'm hoping to keep it all steel as long as I can. Just bought a 351 w/ZF. I need to sell the C4 (pan fill), flex plate, adapter housing, and fill tube. No idea what fair pricing is on this stuff. I'll do pics when I get signed up as a contributor.

 

[Skiddy]

congrats and welcome to the site. yes Drew is a good guy

 

[WheelHorse]

Welcome aboard Doc.