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[jagdprcp]

I have been lurking for some time now while I searched for an EB that fit my needs and budget. I go by the name of Skeeeter and currently live in San Diego.

I finally found what I was looking for but it was located in Tulsa. I happen to have family a few hours away and my brothers went and picked it up for me. I haven't seen it in person yet and probably won't be able to go get it for a few months yet.

It is a 72 and appears to be the 'Sport' model. Well actually the fenders have the Sport emblems... Here is a pic from the seller:

As you can see saying it is in rough shape is an understatement. But hopefully I am up to the challenge. I have been working on older vehicles and motorcycles for most of my life. This will be my first Bronco and I can tell the bug has already bitten hard...

Skeeeter

 

[Adarcy]

It'll buff right out

Where in SD are you?

 

[bigpitbull]

Welcome!!!

 

[weasel]

Welcome to the site, looks like you got your work cut out for you.

 

[rustbucket]

Welcome to the site! Yeah, it looks a little rough, but I have seen worse brought back from the dead.

 

[sprdv1]

Welcome to a great site... Good to have you on board.




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[Rox Crusher]

welcome skeeter

you bought your first Bronco sight unseen and it looks like a big project

Congratulations sir, you just achieved "most interesting man in the world" status

 

[patterdale]

welcome skeeter

you bought your first Bronco sight unseen and it looks like a big project

Congratulations sir, you just achieved "most interesting man in the world" status

Or craziest man in the world. Send the man a case of Dos Equis.

 

[broncoitis]

Nice! Welcome aboard and there doesn't look to be alot of work there. Should have it lookin good in a few weekends no doubt.

Can't wait to see what you plans are! Good Luck! ;D

 

[jagdprcp]

Where in SD are you?

I live in Point Loma, about a block from the Fisherman's Landing.

you bought your first Bronco sight unseen and it looks like a big project

Congratulations sir, you just achieved "most interesting man in the world" status

True Story: I work with computers and have clients all over. One of my clients actually calls me that!

Nice! Welcome aboard and there doesn't look to be alot of work there. Should have it lookin good in a few weekends no doubt.

Can't wait to see what you plans are! Good Luck! ;D

Nuthin' a little duct tape and WD-40 won't fix! <G>

Plans are as follows:

Strip it down to the frame, move the front axle 3" forward and rear 3" back, cut fenders as needed (the main reason for getting a project that looked like this, no reason to cut something nice...)
5.5" lift with 35x12.50's, 1-2" BL as necessary to fit engine
FE-based 445 stroker in front of a NP-435 (already have engine and trans)
Atlas4 TC and 4.11 gears front and rear to allow some higway driving

Oh yeah, and maybe a little body work once all of that gets done. ;D

I have always been one to jump in with both feet without looking first....

Skeeeter

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Welcome aboard! I can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[blamejane]

Welcome to CB and your new addiction Skeeter!

 

[dube]

I have always been one to jump in with both feet without looking first....

Skeeeter

now thats funny. reminds of a joke.
two guys going to clean a out house, first guy jumps in, 2nd guy askes how deep is it? 1st guy say's ankel deep. the 2nd guy jumps in and it's up to his chin and says i thought you said it was ankel deep. 1st guy reply's i always go head first.

welcome to the site. enjoy your new adventure.

 

[Justafordguy]

Welcome to CB.COM, looks like the start of a great project. Be sure to post more pictures after you get started.

 

[Rox Crusher]

An FE in a EB

watching with much interest

 

[jagdprcp]

I know it will be a lot of work to fit the FE but what the hell.... That's half the fun of doing stuff...

Skeeeter

 

[DirtDonk]

Fun times ahead. Remember to duck and weave.
That was a common '72 color too, at least around here. And I don't doubt it's a Sport too, if what I see on the glovebox door is indeed an "Explorer" badge.
Any confirmation of that?

It's not that they're ultra-rare or make a Bronco ultra-valuable. It's just that it's a nice little package that not everyone has.

Enjoy.

Paul

 

[bsquared]

Welcome aboard! I like the hell bent for leather approach. Beauty of the Bronco...it can be what you want. Good luck with the build....I'll be watching

Cheers, B2

 

[BronCowie]

That is one beautiful Bronco, and it will become something much more soon. Welcome ...

 

[jagdprcp]

Fun times ahead. Remember to duck and weave.
That was a common '72 color too, at least around here. And I don't doubt it's a Sport too, if what I see on the glovebox door is indeed an "Explorer" badge.
Any confirmation of that?

It's not that they're ultra-rare or make a Bronco ultra-valuable. It's just that it's a nice little package that not everyone has.

Enjoy.

Paul

I have yet to see it in person. It is currently ~1800 miles from me sitting in my sister's barn. That makes it tough to figure stuff like that out.

I know being a Sport doesn't make it rare or valuable. It was just something I noticed. At any rate, it will be an adventure and I am definately looking forward to getting it started!

Skeeeter