Need some help...new to the Bronco world

[ruhcky39]

I'm a college student with limited funds trying to get into the bronco world. I'l looking for some advice on how to go about this. What would be the first step...buy an engine to rebuild and then go from there, start with a frame and build it up, buy one already complete, or any other suggestions? I've been interested in Broncos for a few years and am looking at starting to build one up...any help would be appreciated.

Eric

 

[dpmerrill]

I bought one in rusty condition. I drove it for years and loved it. Now I'm tearing it apart and building it back up.

From my experience it costs at least 3 or 4 times more to build one, than it costs to buy one that's finished.

If you're on a budget, I would look for a used one that's pretty close to what you're looking for and buy that. Let the previous owner take the loss on the buildup.

 

[MnkyBiz]

Be ready to start spending the dough!

I applaud you trying to do this in college! Me, I was on scholarship & scrounging for Taco Hell meals!!!!

Now, if you ever need advice on one once you get it, let us all know!!!!

Me, I say get one that is an 80% solution, and running! Then you can slowly make her good. BODY WORK IS HELLA EXPENSIVE!!!!! GET ONE WITH AS LITTLE RUST AS POSSIBLE!!!!!

 

[agent_orange_71]

Hey, welcome aboard from another college guy. Im building one on a college budget as well, and I have to second mnkybiz's advice. If you want to drive it, get a (semi) good one and drive it for awhile and then start building when youre ready. Just get the best one you can afford. I got a basketcase (its what I wanted) and basically stared at it for 3 years and finally dove into it last winter. Its coming along verrrrry slowly. Not having one to drive is making me crazy.

 

[FFMDX]

I agree with MNKYBIZ, get one that has what you're looking for: ie: no rust, suspension upgrades, RUNNING, and any other $$ parts on it. Try not to be in too much of a hurry, there are a lot of people now-a-days off-loading their rigs for one reason or another. My first wheeler was an older Toy p/u, any doing any kind of "repairs" on a college budget was a PITA.

good luck

Sean M