BAT Craziness

[ngsd]

This one is interesting. The rear flares' position being so far off really bug me:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-ford-bronco-66/

When I mentioned it in the comments, the seller said almost all early Broncos are like that and his is better than most! Who knew!

Todd Z.

That is correct Todd. Geez I thought you knew better!;D

Yes that one is rough. The majority of these start with the same flipper giveaway. "This Bronco was purchased by the seller in 2021"

 

[Jakedog]

This one is interesting. The rear flares' position being so far off really bug me:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-ford-bronco-66/

When I mentioned it in the comments, the seller said almost all early Broncos are like that and his is better than most! Who knew!

Todd Z.

I really like the close up pictures of the hood pins. No fan shroud, and it looks like the radiator hose is laying on the alternator.
And yeah, those flares are fubar.

 

[fosgate150]

I apologize if it was someone on here selling it but that 69 that sold yesterday had the worst orange peel paint I have ever seen... Someone even commented asking if it was painted over rhino liner! and it sold for $77K!!!

 

[56f100bbw]

You're right the paint did look a little rough the owner said to wet sand clearcoat you wonder why he didn't do it

 

[ngsd]

You're right the paint did look a little rough the owner said to wet sand clearcoat you wonder why he didn't do it

It brought 77 without it so maybe he know more than we do! I am not sure that the buyer that is buying these for that money know the difference.

 

[TNcowboy]

It brought 77 without it so maybe he know more than we do! I am not sure that the buyer that is buying these for that money know the difference.

He probably doesn't, but he's fixin to learn

That orange peal is only an asset if you need to scratch your back

 

[roundhouse]

Weird how no one wants a car until everyone else wants the same car.

These people don't want a Bronco, they just want them now that they are expensive status symbols .

 

[LUBr LuvR]

Weird how no one wants a car until everyone else wants the same car.

These people don't want a Bronco, they just want them now that they are expensive status symbols .

Which makes it hard for the folks who have truly enjoyed them before they got so popular. Drives the price of the vehicle (and parts) above what the average person can afford.

Those who sold years ago, thinking they'd get another when their circumstances improved have found they're out of luck. Hate that the true enthusiasts can't compete with the deep pockets.....those are the folks that have helped the Bronco survive all this time to still be on the road/trail.

 

[markw]

On the other hand there's enough profit in making and selling parts to provide for an entire cottage industry we all benefit from.
Kind of a rising tide phenomenon. And it's saved a lot of Broncos from the scrapyard.


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[ngsd]

Now this one should break the bank. I am betting well past 200k.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-ford-bronco-54/

 

[BruiserOutdoors]

Now this one should break the bank. I am betting well past 200k.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-ford-bronco-54/

my guess is 337k

 

[ngsd]

my guess is 337k

At the prices we are seeing you may be right.

 

[j.r.nice]

With respect to this (Clydesdate 4 door) it is a beautiful truck, but....and I'm not sure how they did it, but how could it possibly have an 11 character VIN? Since 1981 all vehicles manufactured are required to have a 17 character VIN. NOTHING about the VIN is an accurate description of this. I saw where someone was challenging a seller over something similar so it made me curious. I know from building my 89, there are some very limited circumstances where you can get a VIN transferred to a replacement frame, but it's rare. This can't be a true "replacement" chassis as there were no legit ones built like this. There is a nice plaque riveted to it and a pic of the VIN on the glove box door.
Glove box door pic 119/125.

 

[ngsd]

It says in the description that they did stretch the frame.

 

[j.r.nice]

It says in the description that they did stretch the frame.

Saw that, but I'd be curious how much (if any) of the original frame was used. There aren't any build pics, so hard to tell. In either case, the frame (better said...VIN) is assigned to a 2 door Bronco with a 6 cylinder. The tag (I think in pic 120), calls it a "replacement frame".

 

[toddz69]

CB member fosgate150 selling his '76 Special Decor now:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-ford-bronco-52/

Hoping for a good result!

Todd Z.

 

[fosgate150]

CB member fosgate150 selling his '76 Special Decor now:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-ford-bronco-52/

Hoping for a good result!

Todd Z.

Thank You!!! I am really excited and sick to my stomach all at the same time!

 

[ngsd]

It should do well. I get the butterfly's because some of the sales don't make sense there but if the buyers look close they will see this one is special. Good luck.

 

[bigmuddy]

Saw that, but I'd be curious how much (if any) of the original frame was used. There aren't any build pics, so hard to tell. In either case, the frame (better said...VIN) is assigned to a 2 door Bronco with a 6 cylinder. The tag (I think in pic 120), calls it a "replacement frame".

A lot of these stretch models that I have seen simply split the frame and add additional tubing with the proper gusseting to make it whole again. Front and rear of the original frame are kept, keeping the original vin numbers.

Many original 6 cyl broncos running around that have been replaced with 8 cyl or more modern engines, hell even the smaller 4bt diesel engines.

I understand questioning the frame extension to a degree, but seems like your getting rather nit-picky on the rest..

 

[bigmuddy]

Thank You!!! I am really excited and sick to my stomach all at the same time!

Good luck man! I have always been found of you special decor bronco and I hope it goes to a good home and makes a bundle!!