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Bronco Guru
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So I’m one of the original enthusiasts that just loves working on and driving EB’s. I never saw them as an investment, cutting up a couple Rangers over the years.
I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and pretty much had to kiss my custom home building career goodbye. So I picked up a ‘70 Sport to work on and keep me moving. Now that times/values have changed, especially with the Corona Virus and the new Bronco hitting the market soon, I’m trying to decide what to do with it keeping in mind, it will be sold, so trying to figure out what is the most important thing people are looking for besides minimal rust. Here’s my plan, let me know what you think.
1970 Bronco Sport
Mostly original Reef Aqua paint With nice patina.
The hood has rust in the front lip, so it’s going to a body shop to weld in a new piece and repaint rather then aftermarket crap. I’ve stripped it and it’s perfect otherwise.
The drivers rear quarter had a whip antenna leaving a 1” hole in the quarter. Also looks like there was some work done there 30 years ago that meeds attention. My though is to have the hole welded up and blend below the belt line as needed. Or leave it in case somebody wants to add uncut quarters. It’s the only flaw on the body, so annoying. What would you do!
I’ve removed the aftermarket seats replacing with originals that I had in the attic in good condition, no rips or bad stains. Is it worth having the originals rebuilt for $1000 or let the buyer decide?
The floor is actually in really good shape. The drivers pan is split on the seam but otherwise structurally sound. I’ve repaired the seam with SS flashing for now. There is some scale but nothing needing replaced. Trying to decide if I install a vinyl floor or carpet kit to make visually appealing with pics showing what’s underneath. What would you do to add value?
I’m replacing the windshield which is the only gasket that doesn’t have the sport trim. Do I buy the trim for $200 or just put the grooved gasket in with the new windshield?
Dash pad is shot. Remove or put in a new one for $350-$400?
Right now, it’s stock manual drum brakes all the way around that work as they should. Is it worth adding power disc?
The front Axle is the odd 1970 Dana 44 with king pins which I see no reason to change. The rear is a SB with new carrier and some kind of limited slip. No noises or vibrations.
I was told the entire drivetrain including the engine was rebuilt 6k miles ago and is actually a 289. Not sure how to know for sure either way. Runs strong but needs a few gaskets replaced from sitting.
3speed with hurst floor shifter. Shifts good. Would it be worth the hassle upgrading to a C4 or newer manual? I don’t mind the 3speed and think it’s too personal of a choice to change. Especially since it works good the way it is.
I’m going to remove the ‘90’s wheels and 35” tires and put a set of 33’s on 15x8 slots (U.S. mags)
I’m really tempted to sell my ‘77 or ‘68 and restore this ‘70, but I restored a ‘70 20 years ago and not sure I could do it again in my condition. I don’t know when I would sell this one and I’m no hurry. Just curious what most people would like to see if they were looking for a project with out going overboard getting it there.
I want to leave original as possible letting the buyer see it in the “raw”. No line-x etc
Any input would be appreciated.
Here’s a few pics.
I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and pretty much had to kiss my custom home building career goodbye. So I picked up a ‘70 Sport to work on and keep me moving. Now that times/values have changed, especially with the Corona Virus and the new Bronco hitting the market soon, I’m trying to decide what to do with it keeping in mind, it will be sold, so trying to figure out what is the most important thing people are looking for besides minimal rust. Here’s my plan, let me know what you think.
1970 Bronco Sport
Mostly original Reef Aqua paint With nice patina.
The hood has rust in the front lip, so it’s going to a body shop to weld in a new piece and repaint rather then aftermarket crap. I’ve stripped it and it’s perfect otherwise.
The drivers rear quarter had a whip antenna leaving a 1” hole in the quarter. Also looks like there was some work done there 30 years ago that meeds attention. My though is to have the hole welded up and blend below the belt line as needed. Or leave it in case somebody wants to add uncut quarters. It’s the only flaw on the body, so annoying. What would you do!
I’ve removed the aftermarket seats replacing with originals that I had in the attic in good condition, no rips or bad stains. Is it worth having the originals rebuilt for $1000 or let the buyer decide?
The floor is actually in really good shape. The drivers pan is split on the seam but otherwise structurally sound. I’ve repaired the seam with SS flashing for now. There is some scale but nothing needing replaced. Trying to decide if I install a vinyl floor or carpet kit to make visually appealing with pics showing what’s underneath. What would you do to add value?
I’m replacing the windshield which is the only gasket that doesn’t have the sport trim. Do I buy the trim for $200 or just put the grooved gasket in with the new windshield?
Dash pad is shot. Remove or put in a new one for $350-$400?
Right now, it’s stock manual drum brakes all the way around that work as they should. Is it worth adding power disc?
The front Axle is the odd 1970 Dana 44 with king pins which I see no reason to change. The rear is a SB with new carrier and some kind of limited slip. No noises or vibrations.
I was told the entire drivetrain including the engine was rebuilt 6k miles ago and is actually a 289. Not sure how to know for sure either way. Runs strong but needs a few gaskets replaced from sitting.
3speed with hurst floor shifter. Shifts good. Would it be worth the hassle upgrading to a C4 or newer manual? I don’t mind the 3speed and think it’s too personal of a choice to change. Especially since it works good the way it is.
I’m going to remove the ‘90’s wheels and 35” tires and put a set of 33’s on 15x8 slots (U.S. mags)
I’m really tempted to sell my ‘77 or ‘68 and restore this ‘70, but I restored a ‘70 20 years ago and not sure I could do it again in my condition. I don’t know when I would sell this one and I’m no hurry. Just curious what most people would like to see if they were looking for a project with out going overboard getting it there.
I want to leave original as possible letting the buyer see it in the “raw”. No line-x etc
Any input would be appreciated.
Here’s a few pics.
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