I paid 2K for a running Bronco that had rust on the inner front fender walls (very common) and some on each floor board in the grooves. He wanted $3500 and we ended up at 2K. In retrospect it ran but like crap, all running gear needed rebuilding, I've replaced engine, brakes and all wiring. The list is endless as all weatherstripping was gone or rotted. I feel for my area that with minimal rust the 2K was a fair price. I haven't had to spend anything enormous to fix the body it's just been all the mechanical stuff. 40 years is a long time for a piece of machinery. Solid body, frame, and minimal rust is worth 2K. Long and short is a Bronco costs money and to return it to factory condition or to upgrade it to todays standard you can easily spend 5 to 15k. Junkyard or kit buys, it doesn't matter. You won't get a capable 4x4 for next to nothing. If you buy and pour 15K into it you need to use and enjoy it. You'll spend at least that much on a 90's 4x4 that still may need some work. Upside is you learn your vehicle and you know it's right. No one ever gets out of a Bronco all the time and effort put in it at time of sale. You are fixing it up for you....so spend some cash and enjoy it. I quit adding my receipts up after the first 7 months....just got me upset. Look at a new 4x4 price and then look at what you can do for thousands less with your 100% controlled input.