Need an expert opinion on this Bronco

[cmac]

Hi,

I am just getting into early Bronco's and came across this one. What do you guys think?

Here is the link:

http://www.kcclassicauto.com/1972_Ford_Bronco_Explorer-646.html


Thanks for your time.

 

[Justafordguy]

looks nice but kinda pricey. not sure what's up with the under hood plumbing. also need to lose the sheep sitting on the seats.;D

 

[cmac]

Thanks for the review. The seats are in bad shape. The sheep are hiding them.

 

[Fireball05]

I wouldn't say it's that pricey if it is in as good of a condition as the pictures suggest. Those are some really good photos which can be a bit deceiving. None of the typical rust spots are visible.

What's it look like underneath? Would be nice to see photos from below, and also to peek under that carpet.

The upper seat belt attachment points are super shady, need to move those down to the rollbar, but other than that a quick glance doesn't reveal anything too bad other than the creative heater hose plumbing as noted above!

 

[rustbucket]

Looks like it's starting to rust through on the drivers side inner fender by the firewall. The passenger side looks a bit suspect, as well. I would inspect it first hand. Also crawl under it and check for leaks, rusty floorboards, etc. The price seems high to me, but what do I know? I bought mine over 20 years ago!

 

[thegreatjustino]

That's an $9,000 - $12,000 in my opinion. Not an original survivor, not heavily modified. A pretty run of the mill Early Bronco that was decently taken care of.

 

[fatboy]

Well it looks nice in the photos but the drivers inner fender has the typical rust and if you look close I would say the passenger one is starting as well. That would lead me to believe there are other areas. Wonder what is hiding under the Berber carpet upgrade as well. In the write up it says there is a new tilt column and wheel but the ones in the photo are stock. I would probably opt to go look at it if you are serious. Maybe see if you can find a bronco brother close to you to look at it with you. That kind of money should buy you a real nice truck.

 

[cmac]

Great advice and comments! Please keep them coming.

 

[bigpitbull]

wasnt that one on ebay?

 

[cmac]

yes. it was listed by the dealer on my link. it did not meet their reserve price during the auction.

 

[fatboy]

looks nice but kinda pricey. not sure what's up with the under hood plumbing. also need to lose the sheep sitting on the seats.;D

Looks like a heater bypass. Maybe needs a new heater core, but that is cheap and easy.

 

[broncoitis]

Looks like a decent truck! However, if your gonna spend the money on one of these you absolutely have to get under the truck on your back with a flash light and look at everything. Front Posts, Rear Posts, Rear Bed Assemblies, Up inside the rear Fenders, etc....

If you truck is truly from AZ and CA originally and was garaged in Missouri I am a bit shocked to see the inner fenders in the engine bay by the firewall showing signs of rust. However, anything is possible. Good Luck!

 

[Spartan]

I've been to their "museum/showroom" several times years ago. They do DECENT work, NOT concours by a long shot. And they are ALWAYS over priced on everything they list/have for sale, even their projects! (I considered buying a 70 super bee project and they wanted WWAAYY to much and treated it like s hemi car)

You have 2 options that id suggest- *in my opinion*;
1) talk em down to a realistic # or
2) keep looking

 

[Fireball05]

This is probably a better deal, in nicer condition. Still some issues, and a pretty bad paint job at one point in time...

http://broncograveyard.com/classifieds/r-18924-1972-ford-bronco.html

 

[swampu]

Not liking the carpet or the cut stock lift bronco look. jmho

 

[cmac]

Thanks for all the advice. This has been a big help. One last question, how common are well kept rust free/minimal rust, stock looking early bronco's? It seems the nice ones are in great demand and don't last long on the market.

 

[NGABronco]

how common are well kept rust free/minimal rust, stock looking early bronco's? It seems the nice ones are in great demand and don't last long on the market.

Quite rare, very un-common, usually high priced and sold quickly!!! But ya' need to see it in person and know what to look for!!!%)%)%) A lot of folks advertise their rig to be like that, when it's really not!!!