Early Bronco Die Cast Model?

[bigred1]

Anyone ever see one?

 

[half cab]

I have a couple of the ole toosie(I'm sure I did not spell that right)from like 1970ish .They were out of Chicago I believe.Is this what your talkin about or the newer ones by HW MB or JADA? and lets not forget jonnylighting

 

[bigred1]

I'm looking for something around a 1:18 scale.

 

[399strokerEB]

I think nylint is going to be the closest thing to that scale, I do wish one of the newer companies would come out with one

 

[bigred1]

Those nylint trucks might actually be perfect for what I'm looking for. Thanks.

Completely agree... seems like every obscure vehicle from the past century is available as a quality die cast model except early Broncos. For as many people check them out on the road, you'd think someone would have figured out that small ones would sell like hotcakes for $30 or so.

 

[Airmapper]

Don't start looking for them, just nip it in the bud. I found one by accident once, and I've looked over every toy car rack since. Only one I opened is a extra one of the newest ones out, and it lives on my desk at work. I tell my co-workers I finally bought a truck I don't have to work on and then hold it up so they can see.

Check out this website:
http://www.earlybroncotoys.com/

 

[Stroppe-Envy-77]

For as many people check them out on the road, you'd think someone would have figured out that small ones would sell like hotcakes for $30 or so.

One problem for a die-cast company might be how they would make it: stock/uncut or modified?

Stock Broncos seem to be in the minority, and of the modified ones, there's so much variety. Should a model be slightly lifted or radically lifted? What about wheels and tires? What color? Lots of accessories on it with lots of chrome, or more plain? Hard top or soft top?

Doing a Shelby GT350 (white with blue stripes) or Ferrari Testarossa (red with a tan interior) is easy. But a Bronco could be a challenge due to all the variations.

 

[bigred1]

Variety would be one of the selling points, I'd think. Look up die cast 65-69 Mustangs and you'll find every variation you can think of.

In fact, if someone made an original-looking model that you could then buy accessories for and swap out panels, fenders, tires and suspensions, that would be a great way to let guys like us build our dream Broncos in scale before we spent thousands doing the real thing. Plus, having a small version of what you're busting your knuckles for on your desk at work would be great motivation to get back in the garage for a couple hours every night.

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

I bought most of my Nylints off E-bay. The nice ones were really pricey. I have quite a few in various states or repair. I love them and couldn't pass them up.

 

[Stroppe-Envy-77]

Variety would be one of the selling points, I'd think. Look up die cast 65-69 Mustangs and you'll find every variation you can think of.

That's because Ford sold around 2.5 million Mustangs during those years. Bronco production was, what, 1/10th for the '66-77 years?

Model companies work in volume, even the so-called limited edition ones. To stamp out a basic body and interior they probably need a return of sales well into the thousands.

 

[77bronco_ed]

A little smaller than you are looking for, and it needs some work but it is the largest you may find other than a plastic, or steel toy.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183368&highlight=resin+bronco

 

[BronCowie]

I could've done without seeing this description...

"Vintage Tonka Metal Jeep Bronco with Spare Tire/Jack and Gas tank" %)

 

[Quick & Dirty]

I have the Tootsie toy one. Mine was part of a fire truck set. I was going to post a picture, but I can't find it now.

 

[half cab]

Don't start looking for them, just nip it in the bud. I found one by accident once, and I've looked over every toy car rack since. Only one I opened is a extra one of the newest ones out, and it lives on my desk at work. I tell my co-workers I finally bought a truck I don't have to work on and then hold it up so they can see.

Check out this website:
http://www.earlybroncotoys.com/

Cool stuff on there Airmapper!

 

[sprdv1]

I bought most of my Nylints off E-bay. The nice ones were really pricey. I have quite a few in various states or repair. I love them and couldn't pass them up.

Same here.. I got a couple.

one I picked up from 73stallion

 

[JimAndA72]

I was at a gun show a couple months ago and one of the vendors had probably 1000+ classic car and truck models. These were the big steel ones ranging 7-10 inches long that come fully assembled with functioning doors, hood, excellent detail, etc. Not sure what scale that is. I thought for sure he would have had an EB if anyone did. He was really busy so I spent about 15 minutes looking through his whole collection. And Nothin! So I asked "You have any early broncos?" His response was "I wish." He's a pro when it comes to scale models of this quality and he has never seen any EB's. He says he gets asked about them all the time.

Someone needs to start making them. I wonder how many models those manufacturers would have to sell to be able to justify the tooling expense.

 

[half cab]

"I wish" this too.

 

[399strokerEB]

You would think hotwheels would get the hint considering they have 4 new designs out and they are flying off the shelf.