MO Is this a decent deal?

[jch79]

I'm interested in buying a classic bronco and my knowledge of them is limited at best. I found this one about four hours away from my home and the seller emailed me some photos that I have uploaded here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21996057@N00/?saved=1

He is asking 7500, says it has a 302, he's not sure of the mileage on the engine though. He tells me rust is minimal, there's some you can clearly see in the photos. He hasn't done a compression test on the engine, but says it has no mechanical issues whatsoever. Before I commit to spending a day driving and a 100.00 in gas I was hoping to get some advice on the price of the truck.

I'm not too much of a stranger to older cars, I've owned a 68 mustang and did some work on that. What in particular should I look for if I go see it? What are typical problem areas with these vehicles? I've got a couple of AWD cars, but this will be my first 4WD. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

FYI: I am in St. Louis, the vehicle is in Springfield.

 

[jperry1290]

Just looking at the pics I say its not worth it. I got a 70 EB in California (much higher prices)for $4500 that was in similar shape with a rougher paint job. Do your research before you buy. And if you dont know much about older cars I would stay away from something that is 40yrs old.

 

[needabronco]

Keep in mind 'minimal rust' in MO usually means full blown cancer to the rest of us!:-X Plus if there's cancer in the top corners of the hard top, theres a bunch more he's not showing you. Judging from the fuzzy pictures and no close up's of anything, diamond plate covering the (rotted out) rockers, I'd say there's rust and likely plenty of it...

IF you decide to take a look, I'd also say that from the pic's you'd be 'ok' between $4500-5000, but I wouldn't go any higher!

 

[73EB]

I don't know why, but that thing has been for sale off and on for over a year.

 

[danielmclindon]

bronco

Have the guy send you pictures of floorboards, inerfenders infront of the firewall, bottom of tailgate(left sides worst), door jambs and back end inside tailgate. That are some bad areas. If he won't send pic's, Don't waste your drive. I say 4500, 5000. myself

 

[sprdv1]

I would ask for some more pics as well, won't hurt.

 

[jch79]

So I sent the seller an email, addressed my concerns with the rust and told him I thought we were a little far apart in price, tactfully of course. I think I pissed him off. He now says the Bronc is no longer for sale and he's keeping it. The search continues...

 

[markperry]

So I sent the seller an email, addressed my concerns with the rust and told him I thought we were a little far apart in price, tactfully of course. I think I pissed him off. He now says the Bronc is no longer for sale and he's keeping it. The search continues...

It wasn't meant too be then!

 

[aaron6920]

It is confirmed that he is overpriced then!

 

[ghost66]

Saw another one for sale the other day in souteast Mo closer than Springfield guy wanted 3500.00

 

[ilovemaui]

I'm guessing the top probably sat out in the weather upside down for a few years. I can't see any other reason for rust in that location.

What do they use on the roads for deicing? The nice thing about Oregon is that they do not use salt. You just don't see as many rust outs in this neck of the woods unless of course it is on the coast, then everything rusts even in the house.

 

[ghost66]

They use salt in Missouri and lots of it, if you don't wash your car at least once once every few weeks you get the cancer

 

[orangecrush4u]

Deff ask for more pics or find a guy who knows broncos to go with you to check it out.