Shout out to Randy

[FRANKO289]

Massive Thanks to Randy who for years finds me impossible, discontented OEM parts.
restoring two 2003 7.3 or two flooded SDs was cake compare to

my latest "stupid money " all must be OEM parts resto to my C350 7.3 Bronco.

it started 2 years ago w. the clear coat on edges of fenders and doors peeling.

Quick respray turned into a now 24 month full resto . ( 7 months and 18 grand of that was prep and paintjob )

not so easy when only 200 got made and only 8 C350 7.3s exist ... to give you guys an idea .....

2 brand new billet C350 emblems 650.-

pair of OEM Ford tail lights 1000.-

Oem Roof Rack 300.- plus shipping

lapis blue passenger side crash pad 675.-

new headliner in lapis blue 1200.-

under hood isolator 300.-

OEM Ford extendable door mirrors 800.-

front spoiler was ALOT and a story by tis self ...

8" rear drop bumper ... full custom made but per orig Reese spec ( impossible to find a dent / rust free one ... yet to have it chromed i was quoted over 5000.- ...SORRY )

OEM ford 7-pin trailer harness .... all new door seals- glass seals and Weatherstrips for all.

Oem calipers rotors , drums , brake cylinders, shoes and all hardware ... all 4 Monroe shocks w. correct part numbers them them / all 5 window motors ..........


so yeah .... THANKS BUDDY i couldn't have done it without you !

sincerely

Franko

 

[FRANKO289]

few more pix ....

 

[Master Chief]

Only the best from our #1 parts guy!

 

[tasker]

IT IS STUNNING! You my friend are amazing at finding this stuff....incredible job!!!

 

[FRANKO289]

IT IS STUNNING! You my friend are amazing at finding this stuff....incredible job!!!

..just dumb enough to pay up for it ... but it soooo helps having the correct part numbers ... thanks

 

[FRANKO289]

the new steering wheel for it ...

 

[ford man]

Hey Franko that truck is sharp I like it a lot I am a obs truck guy my self. I am sure it is still valued at more than you put in it .Nice work!! And ya Randy is a cool guy too!!

 

[raleigh_bronco]

 

[raleigh_bronco]

This image is so badass… deserves to be on a t-shirt!!

 

[fatboy]

Randy’s the man! Looking fantastic Franko!

 

[FRANKO289]

This image is so badass… deserves to be on a t-shirt!!

Its a metal cutout that i powder coated .... dont even remember how and when i got it

 

[FRANKO289]

Hey Franko that truck is sharp I like it a lot I am a obs truck guy my self. I am sure it is still valued at more than you put in it .Nice work!! And ya Randy is a cool guy too!!

well ... with only 8-10 4door c350s 7.3s left, ( 8 registered ) they dont come up for sale ( least not public / at auction ) .... i owned mine now for+ 13 years. when i first got it i drove it around for around 5-6 k miles . then i got my warehouse and parked it in the furthest corner of it. subsequently it sat like that for +7 years. also bc of that i believe mine is the lowest mileage one ...maybe audra from fourdoorbroncos who got a green 7.3 got less mileage .... but her website is down and i cant get a reply from her. Mine was ordered by Gene Lewis ford in Indina, purchased by my buddy Ralph in Ft Myers for his wife, bronco was delivered /driven by Dealers son to FL . Truck lived all its life w.in 20 miles radius and subsequently is Rust free . just last year two 4 doors sold .. 1st was a C150 w. the 351 in it and then a plain white c350 w. the 460 / 7.5 .... despite missing parts ( front spoiler aso ) both sold north of 80k . so what is the value for mine ... the only way to fig that out is to list it on a pubic auction site. Hagerty valued and got it insured it for 125k . ... when i sell the Truck i wana sell it as a 95% oem / like new ... like on the cover of the orig brochure

pix when i first got the truck ... i call it BOB short for BigOldBronco and the 2 that sold

 

[fordguy]

Yes, Randy can find some parts. Nice truck..

 

[Glass Pony]

My neighbor a few doors down has a red one, still drives it. It's starting to show some rust in some areas. Next time he brings it down I'll have to take a picture.

 

[FRANKO289]

new full set of windshield chrome .... and brand new wiper arms

ifff anyone wants my original OEM set of windshield chrome ...let me know ( its fresh polished but didnt came out perfect )

 

[tasker]

THE TRUCK DID THOUGH!

 

[bronco italiano]

Can Randy find a bunch of Explorer 5.0 throttle cables? I apologize, but what company does he own?

 

[tasker]

Work for the same Ford dealer for the past 36 years...2 other dealers before that. Can look for you

 

[bronco italiano]

Outstanding. Does Randy have a work number? Reminds me of a gentleman at Gaudin Ford years ago that helped me get a bunch of difficult to find OEM parts