Noob needs help

[eilis83]

http://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/2494515904.htmlOk guys Im a girl that knows nothing about cars but I've loved classic Bronco's for years. Im interested in purchasing a 71 bronco but I have no idea what to look for or ask the seller. Any suggestions?

 

[tasker]

research! within a few readings you get the general idea of what to look for..... location will help as there may be someone close by that's on here that may be able to lend a hand. Welcome to the site!

 

[Skiddy]

rust is the main issue usually, you may want disc brakes and power steering if it hasn't already been added as they didn't come stock with them. Welcome to the site, here are some helpful tips on what to look for http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86541

 

[Skiddy]

research! within a few readings you get the general idea of what to look for..... location will help as there may be someone close by that's on here that may be able to lend a hand. Welcome to the site!

it is in NC not sure what happend to the link

 

[NYLES]

ask skiddy nothing!....how bout get us some pics? all the owner will let you take then become a contributor and let us take a look! take em close up and personal too!

and yes these pics need to be of the Bronco!...opened myself up on that one!

 

[sprdv1]

Welcome to the site..!

-Rust
-Brakes
-Steering
-Driveability
-mileage
-Mods

Check it over VERY thoroughly, take it to a mechanic if necessary, get their opinion.

 

[Airmapper]

They are always in worse shape than they look.

 

[NYLES]

They are always in worse shape than they look.

good point

 

[ransil]

find someone to look at it for you KB6677 ( something like that) on here is from ashville he might be able to be talked into looking or he may know it already and can give you guidance

 

[frenchy]

kb6677 used to live in that area. Not sure if he still does. If he doesn't he would know someone that does and could help. Look him up on here and send him a pm.
frenchy

 

[NYLES]

Looks pretty good.....10k I think a lil high but does look nice

How bad ya want it?

 

[eilis83]

I want it pretty bad-bad enough to pay 10K I think. Its hard to find a bronco around here seems like.

 

[sprdv1]

Well definitely reach out to kb6677 see if he knows someone in the area to check it out for you..

Good luck.

 

[NYLES]

I want it pretty bad-bad enough to pay 10K I think. Its hard to find a bronco around here seems like.

well then do what ya gotta do...then we'll help you get it right!

 

[68rockcrawler]

Could you take it to your mechanic? That would be a good way to find out if it has any problems. If that Bronco is as nice as it looks and doesn't have any mechanical or rust problems I would pay $10k for it.

 

[eilis83]

Well definitely reach out to kb6677 see if he knows someone in the area to check it out for you..

Good luck.

I'll do that-thanks! It would be nice to have someone there that knows what he's talking about

 

[68rockcrawler]

Check out www.carolinabroncos.com. Not sure where blazinchuck is but maybe him or somebody else local could take a look at it with you.

 

[eilis83]

Thanks for all your suggestions guys! Get used to seeing me on here with some stupid questions as I purchase/work on the bronco lol I'll need all the help I can get. I will take some close-up pics of the bronco and post em on here soon.
Thanks again! Ellie

 

[sprdv1]

Look forward to the Pics Ellie! Keep us posted.

 

[rwill]

Don't rush into anything.Preety can gae expensive in a hurry.