anyone in chico?

[orion23]

Looking for an easy favor from someone in Chico? im over in boise idaho and am looking at a bronco over there. before i go overthere to drive it myself, id like to have someone drive it for me and look it over. Dont necessarily have to be a mechanic but just look it over for leaks, dings, dents, the way it drives, wanders on the road, stops, starts etc. If anyone is willing to help a fellow hunter out, id appreciate it.

Thanks.

Travis
www.SkullHanger.com

 

[Gazelle]

Hey Travis , I take a look for ya. Send me some info. Tony

 

[orion23]

I sent a pm with the contact info. Thx a lot I really appreciate it.

Travis
www.SkullHanger.com

 

[smackdown]

I might be able to help if you are still looking for it. I don't live in Chico but not far.

 

[Califelkslayer]

What year Bronco?

Pre "77"?

I had a 71 for 25 years. My son and I re-built it and he's driving it now.

If it's a 66-77 and you have no experience with them, PM me. We should talk. They are sweet, but money pits too.

Complete body off restoration. New, re-built engine, headers/dual exhaust, lift, dual shocks around, new seats, after marke, 4 core alunimum radiator, 7 blade fan, and much more. he's still only half done. We put a Tom's 6-1 steering box with new power steering unit in 2 months ago. We have probably $15,000.00 into it and it still needs body work, paint and interior.

But they are sweet, go anywhere, bullet proof rigs.

I'm gonna build a Jeep Cherokee next year because they are cheaper, and weigh 1,100 lbs less and I want a desert rig that will "float" across mud. locking diffs, large tires with on-board air so i can let the tires down in mud. I think I can get a solid rid, the way I want it for $7,000-8,000.00 versus the $20,000.00 price tag of a Bronco.

 

[Califelkslayer]

I was looking for a photo with engine, trans, exhaust and transfer case in it but can't find it right now.

I couldn't find them so I included a picture of an animal almost as tough as a 66-77 Bronco.

 

[Califelkslayer]

Here's a bronco.

There's some real broncos.

Whoops, my bad......Those are mustangs. Easy for a Ford guy to get confused.

Hope someone enjoyed my druken rant.

 

[orion23]

The guy sold it this morning. That is a sweet bronco. Yeah if u do the body off resto it's a ton of money. I'm looking for a good drive train fairy straight body and whatever on the interior.

It was a 68 that sold. I'm sure something else will come along soon. Thanks for the feedback guys.

Travis
www.SkullHanger.com

 

[Califelkslayer]

orion,

We'll keep our eyes open, when you're into Broncos, you seem to see them everywhere.

Usually behind someone's barn with weeds growing out of it. There are still a few out there being driven by 80 year old guys that are stock. Those are the rare finds.

What I didn't mention was the 5 spd manual we put in also. I think it was a NV 3550. Granny, 3 spd and overdrive. Sweet tranny. Keeps those RPMs down on the highway.

 

[orion23]

yeah, yours sounds exactly like what i want. i dont have the budget so i am just going to try to be patient and hopefully jump on one. Please, let me know if you see something for sale.

Travis
www.SkullHanger.com