RBuffordTJ
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all, my name is Rick and I'm from sunny (hot as all get out) Orlando Florida. I'm an 8th generation Floridian, yep one of those RARE breeds. Well I got an itch lately to find a new mud toy and the day I decided to go looking I was approached by a co-worker who said they were moving to NV and her boyfriend wanted to know if I wanted his 1984 Ford Fullsize Bronco XLT. It took about 3 seconds to see this gift from above and I jumped on it, but for a running Bronco $400.00 was an unbeatable deal. So here is the beast's info:
Stock height
351 Windsor 4bl (160,000K miles)
15,000K on the rebuild drive train (according to the old owner)
Rear glass works great
Driver's Window won't go up on it's own needs help
Power everything works
Interior about a C+ to B- condition
Good tires
Small exhaust leak up near the manifold
Stock engine everything
A/C dead for now
All lights work (stumped at that one)
That covers the basics. The body has a few rust issues but the underbody and frame are very clean. It cranks good (manual choke that must leave soon) and runs great on the dirt or highway. So far everything checks out after a replacement of the Power Steering Pump (42.00). I had to replace the windshield (it had about 14 cracks) to the tune of $216.00.
So far my new money pit toy has only set me back about $658.00 $-) but that could be much worse. As it stands I am in love with my new toy :wub: and look forward to the next several years of playing.
WHAT I NEED TO FIND
I am looking for :
1. An interior roll bar for the rear area
2. Headers for the 351 Windsor
3. Recommendations on a new carb (4bl roughly 670)
4. Suggestions for a new steering wheel that will be big enough to feel comfortable.
Any help is welcome so throw them this way guys/gals. And if your in the area shoot me a line, I'm wanting to take the big boy offroad to play soon.
Rick in Downtown Orlando
Stock height
351 Windsor 4bl (160,000K miles)
15,000K on the rebuild drive train (according to the old owner)
Rear glass works great
Driver's Window won't go up on it's own needs help
Power everything works
Interior about a C+ to B- condition
Good tires
Small exhaust leak up near the manifold
Stock engine everything
A/C dead for now
All lights work (stumped at that one)
That covers the basics. The body has a few rust issues but the underbody and frame are very clean. It cranks good (manual choke that must leave soon) and runs great on the dirt or highway. So far everything checks out after a replacement of the Power Steering Pump (42.00). I had to replace the windshield (it had about 14 cracks) to the tune of $216.00.
So far my new money pit toy has only set me back about $658.00 $-) but that could be much worse. As it stands I am in love with my new toy :wub: and look forward to the next several years of playing.
WHAT I NEED TO FIND
I am looking for :
1. An interior roll bar for the rear area
2. Headers for the 351 Windsor
3. Recommendations on a new carb (4bl roughly 670)
4. Suggestions for a new steering wheel that will be big enough to feel comfortable.
Any help is welcome so throw them this way guys/gals. And if your in the area shoot me a line, I'm wanting to take the big boy offroad to play soon.
Rick in Downtown Orlando
