Build A Bronco

[hyghlndr]

Run away (and from EM2 bronco or what ever name they use on ebay now), if you want to overpay I will gladly sell you one of mine but ATLEAST it will be 100% safer and ready to drive & enjoy.......

 

[TTTGOWYO]

I've got bad things to say about Bronco Ranch. And Nicks Trix...

I've spent way too much time looking over both of their sites, and way too much money trying to emulate some of their builds!!!

Really nice work by both of those folks, and have heard only good things about both shops.

You mean NO bad things right?? I agree with you. I am mad at both for making me daydream all day.

 

[Fireball05]

Bronco Ranch and Nicks Trix = two thumbs up. awesome stuff!

Build a Bronco = two thumbs down.

 

[yellowfeather66]

I joined this forum about four months ago and I would like to thanks everyone for the wealth of knowledge.

Here are some of the issues with my recent purchase (1973 Bronco) from Build A Bronco in December 2012

1st - To make a long story short, Brain from Build A Bronco told me there are no rust accept for two paint bubbles in front of the hood (he send me a nice video and lots of pictures of what he only want me to see). Well there more than 10 spots I can point out and/or will take pictures for Brain if he would like to dispute this here.

2rd - Brain told me, “It’s a very solid Bronco, run excellent and no leaks”. Leaking was so bad, I have to rebuild the Gear Box, replace the power steering, transmission line and transmission gasket.

3th - When the truck was delivered I notice it leaned two inches lower to the driver side. The suspension was shot. I had to replace the entire suspension.

4th - Brain and his crew installed the power brake as part of the deal but their workmenship is less then desired. Why because I notice a little ding on the hood caused by the master cylinder.

5th - His said all gauges and switches works – Well the emergency lights, cigarette lighter, back lights are not working. The speed o meter is not calibrated (it is 10 mph off), the heater is hooked up but no heat.

6th – After delivery I also found out it doesn’t have emergency brakes. I called Brain and he said, I don’t really need the emergency brake since the truck is an automatic. At this point i just laugh it off.

7th - I went to fuel up gas and fuel was leaking like crazy from the filler holes. I had to replace fuel filler holes.

So when a fellow member asked about Build A Bronco. I'll said,” RUN, they have some nice pictures and video to send you but don’t buy anything until you see it in person. At the end of the day they are used car salesmen, they just happen to specialize in Early Bronco.”

8th - Yesterday morning I notice fluid was leaking from the inside of the rear tire, so today I took it apart and had to replaced the rear brake system (shoes, drums, brake cylinders, and springs). The drums was so worn out the shoe was barely touching.

Build A Bronco guys will sell you a lipstick on a pig Bronco and an unsafe one too.

 

[Blue Bastard]

Above poster sounds to have asked the right questions and was mis led.

Lets keep this in perspective, these are 40 year old used trucks(older then a lot of us on this forum, including myself). Unless you have paided for fully restored, everything gone through, it would be fair to assume there will be old worn parts and problems some of which maybe unforeseen.

To answer the op question, as with all used car purchases, buyer beware.

Don't forget to ask for the car fax. Hehe


Blue

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[timhorr]

bronco ranch

Someone referenced Bronco Ranch in Ottawa lake MI....i just received my Bronco 2 weeks ago from Greg/Tom and i couldnt be happier..i'll get some pictures online shortly..the Bronco was a true ground up project...i sent Greg the "core" in august so all in took about 5 months. Greg gave me the phone numbers of of prior customers and i did my homework.

 

[chazman]

Someone referenced Bronco Ranch in Ottawa lake MI....i just received my Bronco 2 weeks ago from Greg/Tom and i couldnt be happier..i'll get some pictures online shortly..the Bronco was a true ground up project...i sent Greg the "core" in august so all in took about 5 months. Greg gave me the phone numbers of of prior customers and i did my homework.

Did you get a fair price?

 

[timhorr]

i really did...i paid for most of the new parts i wanted with credit card and they were shipped directly to Greg. for parts i didnt need he help sell and didnt ask for anything for it. i had some left over parts and they end that i gave to him because i appreaciated the work and honesty throughout the process.

 

[chazman]

i really did...i paid for most of the new parts i wanted with credit card and they were shipped directly to Greg. for parts i didnt need he help sell and didnt ask for anything for it. i had some left over parts and they end that i gave to him because i appreaciated the work and honesty throughout the process.

Good to know.

 

[lonesouth]

Don't think I've seen nicer broncos from any restorer than those from Nick

http://www.nickstrix.com/restorations.html

 

[TTTGOWYO]

I met Shaun from BAB and he truly seemed like a great, honest guy. I try to stay objective as I have not yet done business with them. If you get on the internet and search enough I imagine you can find "bad" reviews and experiences with all the vendors and shops. I have read everything that happened or might have happened and it honestly makes me wonder, but again, I try to be objective as they are relatively new and I have seen plenty of great EB's come out of there. I have also talked to a few other customers of theirs that don't get on here at all and they were very happy. I have seen "vendor bashing" on this site regarding some of my most trusted and favotire vendors so keep that in mind.

 

[monkeylovetrees]

Just use your head the one on your shoulders and how will be fine

 

[yellowfeather66]

Like every business, they’ll have some very happy customers and there are some customers that will never be happy no matter what. I am neither. I just wanted an honest truck, the truck they advertised and confirmed.

I am not bashing them without reasons. I was mis led.

Upon receiving the Bronco, I notice many issues. I search this site for a good mechanic and 73stalllion name came up. I reach out to Ben for his service and help. He can verify all the issues I stated and more (crack exhaust pipe and replaced the drag link).

My last question to Brain at Build A Bronco before the Bronco left his shop was, “Is there anything I need to update or fix before it leave your shop. He said, “it needs nothing, it’s a very solid truck”.

The majority of the issues I replace are basic replacement to make the truck drive able. I will post pictures and receipts soon.

I didn't start this thread or any other to bash them. I just listed my recent experience here because member Georgelas asked and hope potential buyer will not make the same mistake I did.

 

[yellowfeather66]

Just use your head the one on your shoulders and how will be fine

monkeylovetree,

i hope one day, i can be perfect like you.

 

[monkeylovetrees]

it takes time but its something to work towards

 

[yellowfeather66]

LOL, good one! The best laugh I had all week.

 

[Bigbird]

Woo Hoo!!!! A dead horse....lets beat it!!!! OK this thread need to die and fall back 30 pages or so. We all get the point.

 

[yellowfeather66]

Woo Hoo!!!! A dead horse....lets beat it!!!! OK this thread need to die and fall back 30 pages or so. We all get the point.

This is The Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.

Our First Amendment is Freedom of Speech, so I will beat this horse to death and butcher it.

(OK this thread need to die and fall back 30 pages or so).
Base on your statement this can apply to any subjects here on this Forum.

 

[yellowfeather66]

73Stallion is working on my Bronco today, putting on the emergency brakes that was missing from the purchase, upgrading the rear tank to 23 gallons and removing the leaking auxiliary tax.

 

[half cab]

73Stallion is working on my Bronco today, putting on the emergency brakes that was missing from the purchase, upgrading the rear tank to 23 gallons and removing the leaking auxiliary tax.

Good deal then and you got it good hands now ....in my op!!