New Bronco Purchased Need Info Though...

[broncochuck]

Ok, Just purchased a 1990 Bronco from ebay. woohooooo You have no idea how many times Ive been outbid by $20 bucks! but anyways

Ok heres the problem. The bronco is in Miami FL. Yea I know I should have thought of this first but I didnt think I was going to win.

I live in Pensacola Fl about 11 hrs and 695miles away.

I'm going to fly in (cheap only 127 bucks) and drive back.

What do I need to look for prior to driving it back? The seller said it runs and drives fine and there should be no issues prior to taking it back. I just need to know what to look for when I get there. What to check? Other then the tires and the oil and trans fluid that about all I can think of. I guess I should get the oil changed prior to leaving that way I could see it up on a lift but what else.

Any chance the airport would let me check my tool bag? ( I know I cant carry it on)

Thanks for the fast responce.

Chuck

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[stinger]

well i belive the airport should let you check your tool bag. since i am an ironworker and i am sure my tool bag for my trade would be heavier than what you would be taking. check all fluids , cooling system belts hoses and brakes also make sure all of your lights are working and the wipers incase of rain. Good luck and congrats

 

[Shadow_D]

Welcome to the Bonco Zone!

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Check everything stinger said, also check the u-joints and grease fittings (if they look dry grease them) and the oil change is a good idea.

Get to the airport early, after 9-11 they might want to talk to you a little longer than most because of the tools. Also bring copies of the emails regarding the auction with you, I know it might not be needed but it is always better to be safe than sorry.

 

[avp12304]

shadow's right DEFINATELY check your U-Joints, i had one go out on me about 3 weeks ago, i was stranded for about 6 hours (i don't own a cell phone).....it sucked

 

[broncochuck]

well might not be getting it now.

The guy Im buying it from tells me now that it might NOT make the drive back.. That he bought it about 2 weeks ago and only drove it like 30 mins from where he bought it!

He said....."Im not sure if it wil make trip. , I cant promise you anything but it did have a "shimmy" "

Talk about thanks for telling me now! So I havent put downa deposit yet...Im talking to a friend with a trailer and a Surburban to tow it back with but **** thats a long trip (11hrs) towing that big trailer down there then add another 1-2 hrs to tow it back...

hummmmm

THIS SUCKS!

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[Shadow_D]

Post the link to the auction here, I want to look at it. Maybe if we see what you are looking at then we might be able to tell you if it is worth it or not.

 

[Ktomek06]

Yeah id like to take a look also...well when you get it snaps some pics and setup a gallery..its nice to see all the mods and work you have done and see the changes from pic to pic