Opinions on this bronco

bronco loco · Jan 14, 2018

A friend of mine send me this pictures of a 1972 bronco and would like to know your opinions, you guys always catch things that I miss.
front disc brakes
original 302
power steering
power brakes
rear lock right
rancho suspension 2" and 2" body lift.
dana 44 & 9inch rear 3.5 r/p
t18 four speed manual tranny
32 inch tires
U15GLP50940
092 K U151 34 C 18
04500 139 4000 ?1

AZ73 · Jan 14, 2018

Based on the limited detailed pictures it looks like it was slapped together. Just the fact that there's a snorkel air intake with another open hose on the air cleaner means it was for looks not function. The straps holding the door from swinging too far open are held together with nuts and bolts and I'm not sure what the spring is there for. The instrument trim is rusted, and the radiator looks like it's clogged with mud. Cut rear fenders with the bolt holes, but no flairs. When I see stuff like that I wonder what else was done half donkey-ed, but that's just my philosophy.

bronco loco · Jan 14, 2018

Thanks AZ73, that is the kind of input I need.

luke · Jan 14, 2018

Pretty rough overall.

McLeod · Jan 14, 2018

Is this a $5000 Bronco or a $15000 bronco?
Makes a difference.

Are you outside USA? I see European lights.

half cab · Jan 14, 2018

Just looking at those exhaust exits is enough for me...

half cab · Jan 14, 2018

McLeod said:
Is this a $5000 Bronco or a $15000 bronco?
Makes a difference.

Are you outside USA? I see European lights.

Must be by looking at the speedometer. ..not USA.

Looks like some race history as well. That might be interesting?

bronco loco · Jan 14, 2018

Is South America and $6,000.00 usa

sykanr0ng · Jan 14, 2018

bronco loco said:
Is South America and $6,000.00 usa

Seems a little high at that, not crazy high but make a counteroffer high.

thegreatjustino · Jan 15, 2018

EFI coil with a carburetor?

Non stock vacuum brake booster. I'm curious how that's mounted up.

How are the three different lights in the back wired? Or do the orange flashers work at all?

JGbronc · Jan 15, 2018

What part of South America? Does it have the low compression 302? 4th character of the VIN would be 7.

Depending on shipping price and if there is any hidden rust issues. $6k probably isn't bad.

jusms1 · Jan 15, 2018

I agree depending on shipping and rust? That seems like a reasonable price.

That race picture looks to be well in the past?

sprdv1 · Jan 15, 2018

bronco loco said:
Is South America and $6,000.00 usa

Interesting... and debatable.. less if it was me

good luck

sprdv1 · Jan 15, 2018

bronco loco said:
Thanks AZ73, that is the kind of input I need.

let us know what you decide...

langester · Jan 15, 2018

I looks like the back body mounts are 2 layers of rectangle tubing, I wonder what the others look like! If the price was right it might be okay, just a lot of rework to do. As long as the major components are in good shape it could be a decent project.

1strodeo · Jan 15, 2018

Is your friend also in South America?

Nemisus · Jan 15, 2018

The spring on the by Driver Door strap appears to be a make shift return spring for the E-Brake pedal. But that is just my observation. I could be wrong...

toddsrods · Jan 15, 2018

I've drug home worse.
it all depends on the price and the desired outcome. If you're looking for one to beat on and have fun with, it might fit the bill.

bronco loco · Jan 15, 2018

thegreatjustino said:
EFI coil with a carburetor?

Non stock vacuum brake booster. I'm curious how that's mounted up.

How are the three different lights in the back wired? Or do the orange flashers work at all?

I have an efi coil on my carbed explorer engine, I will have to find out if all the lights work.

bronco loco · Jan 15, 2018

JGbronc said:
What part of South America? Does it have the low compression 302? 4th character of the VIN would be 7.

Depending on shipping price and if there is any hidden rust issues. $6k probably isn't bad.

Seller told me there is two rust holes on tailgate right below the FORD letters.
Ecuador, The sellers will send me the vin# tomorrow. Any benefit/pitfall with low compression 302?

jusms1 said:
I agree depending on shipping and rust? That seems like a reasonable price.

That race picture looks to be well in the past?

Very minimal rust as per seller. picture was taken 2 years ago.

langester said:
I looks like the back body mounts are 2 layers of rectangle tubing, I wonder what the others look like! If the price was right it might be okay, just a lot of rework to do. As long as the major components are in good shape it could be a decent project.

I will question seller about the rectangle tubing, thanks for pointing it out.

1strodeo said:
Is your friend also in South America?

yes he is in South America, I have family there, last year when I went there, I met and became member of Bronco Ecuador. I told them that if by any chance they came across an Early Bronco to let me know.

Nemisus said:
The spring on the by Driver Door strap appears to be a make shift return spring for the E-Brake pedal. But that is just my observation. I could be wrong...

I asked the seller about the spring, he said that the e-brake is not connected, that is why the spring is there, holding the pedal up.

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