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value of up-grades

Broncobowsher

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Don't forget that buyers can tell the quality of upgrades. A hacked wiring EFI install out of a crown vic really won't bring much value as a nicely done Explorer swap. The details make the difference.

Even if you get it 98% correct, it is the 2% that will draw attention and hurt.
 

sprdv1

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I once went to look at a bronco in L A. sour apple green with gold metal flake. then he added what he called louvers. 72 of them spread out over the hood, the tailgate and dash. kind of like those that already exist on bronco hoods except he added little air scoops over them. he was asking $7000. that was in 1980. he said it got 4 miles per gallon. also if it was gonna be driven on the road he takes the front drive shaft off. super hot engine. he took it to shows. the whole idea made me walk away. 4 miles per gallon I would certainly be walking soon.

72 of them.. good lord.. lol
 
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bobtail

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I once went to look at a bronco in L A. sour apple green with gold metal flake. then he added what he called louvers. 72 of them spread out over the hood, the tailgate and dash. kind of like those that already exist on bronco hoods except he added little air scoops over them. he was asking $7000. that was in 1980. he said it got 4 miles per gallon. also if it was gonna be driven on the road he takes the front drive shaft off. super hot engine. he took it to shows. the whole idea made me walk away. 4 miles per gallon I would certainly be walking soon.

if the owner of that bronco is a member here, sorry if I hurt your feelings.
 

77Bronco636

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I once went to look at a bronco in L A. sour apple green with gold metal flake. then he added what he called louvers. 72 of them spread out over the hood, the tailgate and dash. kind of like those that already exist on bronco hoods except he added little air scoops over them. he was asking $7000. that was in 1980. he said it got 4 miles per gallon. also if it was gonna be driven on the road he takes the front drive shaft off. super hot engine. he took it to shows. the whole idea made me walk away. 4 miles per gallon I would certainly be walking soon.

Did it have a Pegasus painted on the hood?
Sounds like he built it up for playing in the sand dunes....
 
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