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Need Opinions on Possible EB Purchase

RV77

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Hey All - Im going to see this in person in the a.m. and just looking for some opinions on this.Info.....'74 from La.....302 efi,c4,resto'd a few years ago 4'' lift.
Its a couple hours away.Thanks
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greatguy57078

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My opinion would depend on price and condition. Power steering and disc brakes would be a good thing to look for. It sure looks clean and straight, but there are guys out there that will throw a cheap paint job/new rims and tires on a vehicle that may need alot of drivetrain repair work later on. It also would depend on what your intentions are for the Bronco. Street or trail?

I would definitely take someone along that knows what to look for. Good luck!
 

TN1776

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Its really hard to say without more pictures and info. It sure looks nice and those are interesting looking flares. Depending on how mechanically sound it is, it might be a good find.
 

ransil

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The flares are duffs.
Is that a stock grill??
Drag ling with an adjuster sleeve??
Stabilizer looks like its in the wrong position.
Restored???
Yellow bushing up front do not match the red springs & blue paint.

Can't beat the winch, best one made.
 

ghost66

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It's close to me too, here's some info on it...
This is a 1974 Ford Bronco which had a frame off restoration done 4 years ago. It is from Louisiana and has not ever been driven in snow. I moved here 8 months ago and have only driven it around locally. It has a EFI 302 and an automatic c-4 transmission with a shift kit installed. Power disk brakes in front and drums in rear. It has power steering,diamond plated door panels,custom made front and rear bumpers,aluminum radiator with flex fan and thermo sensitive electric fan,dual exaust,4 inch suspension lift,and lots more. It has over $15000.00 invested by previous owner and I have over $10,000.00. I do not have time to drive it and I do not have a shop to store it. It does have a few very small paint chips smaller than the size of 8mm I think 2. I have seen and owned over 10 1970-1985 vehicles and never have I seen one that was 100% rust free. This bronco is between 97.5 and 99.5 rust free. No holes in floor or anywhere else. Light surface rust on under carrage and bolts and what nots. I am losing alot already so NO LOWBALL OFFERS. NO TIRE KICKERS. If you do not have the money please do not waste my time. All the 4wd works and transfer case works fine. You are welcome to come look at it and drive it if you have money to pay for it. This is by far the nicest bronco I have seen anywhere around here and I am sure it would win shows with a little clean up. You may call me if you have questions and are a serious buyer.
 
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RV77

RV77

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Well I bought it after crawling all over it. There are some things I need to change but the body is better than any I have seen.I looked everywhere that the little rust maggots go and it is very solid.I used a magnet and it stuck to every trouble spot known.All the metal looks straight and true like it should be.

As far as I know it is the original grill.

Yes it does have blocks.....NOT For long

I am not too fond of the flares.......I actually like the ufo flares

But since I have my '77 in a thousand pieces,its real nice to be able to drive one.

BTW -the Glove box has an Explorer emblem on it.......Good/Bad ??
Thanks for the replies
 

ransil

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Drive this one and enjoy it.
Never disable one for more than a day otherwise it take 8 years to get it back on the road.
 

SC74

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Drive this one and enjoy it.
Never disable one for more than a day otherwise it take 8 years to get it back on the road.

Sounds like you've been there and done that .. me too! I couldn't agree more ;D
 
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