TX newbie needs help

[TXBIGBEAR]

Going to take a look at this one this week. Sounds like a solid rust free unit, a bit rough around the edges, a few things that need fixed to pass inspection like turn signals and horn. Has been converted to Hydroboost brake system, which I must admit I'm not familiar with. Is this a reasonable conversion to do on a Bronco? The bronco has disc brakes, automatic, Dana 44 conversions. Has anyone seen this bronco before? I seem to remember seeing it on Craigslist earlier this year.

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4251116696.html

 

[bax]

From what I see, hacked up core support, rusted out cowl, drivers floor boards. No way that ia a 9500.00 bronco. more like start at 4 and walk at 5500.

 

[trailerjack]

I agree with Bax on this completely, it looks like its got a lot under the surface that will come up and get you on the back end. I paid 9500 for mine (in San Antonio), it was rust free, had A/C, and everything worked on it. You gotta be patient and wait for the right one.

 

[TXBIGBEAR]

Thanks, I really appreciate it. For future reference is the whole hydroboost brake conversion a good route to go? Seems like when you start slapping parts from a chevy van on a ford, you're asking for a repair nightmare down the road. Especially when you don't know all the history of what part came from what brand vehicle, etc.

 

[bax]

done correctly The hydroboost is a really good upgrade.

 

[sprdv1]

Agree w/Bax.... Good luck

lot of our rigs being sold these days done got the fast n loud effect, so you'll just have to be patient

 

[Wyflyer]

For 9500 it shouldn't be very rough around the edges, and have zero rust.

 

[Wyflyer]

Compare the Austin bronco with this one, which costs less and looks to be in better condition. You can go get it for 800 bucks in gas and motel.
http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234996

 

[PaveBronco]

Ditto on bax, $5500 max or walk....make sure you can back that up with cash in hand, the smell of green can be very persuasive.. you'll have to go look at it, bring a flashlight and lay under it for awhile...

 

[rhino2104]

Personally I'd hold off of that one. There were some decent ones in the D/FW area a month ago that were every bit as good, if not better, than that one for a lot less. I found this one in Frisco. I don't know if he still has it or not though. For the price difference you can do quite a bit.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/4190200642.html

 

[ransil]

Where do you guys see rust in the first craigslist post?? I see something but not sure its that bad as compared to the colorado one, that one is a rust bucket...

I would grab someone local and take a trip up and see the first ad, it has some issues like the cut core support , dog slobber on the interior , not a show stopper IMO

How does the white one in Dallas get a pass for being better when it does not show any of the concerned areas??

 

[thegreatjustino]

Driver floorboard looks rusted out to me in the first link.

 

[Bronco Sully]

Ditto on the advice above. Although I am happy with my rig, I paid more for mine and could have gotten more for my $s on a relative basis in 20/20 hindsight. If you have patience, you will save yourself a few (thousand) shekels.