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Ford Bronco (1968)
for sale

Price: US $2,900.00

Description:

Just out of barn storage! Up for sale is a 1968 Ford Bronco 4x4 half cab in stock, unrestored condition. Original 170 cu in straight 6 cylinder engine with original 3 speed manual trans on the column, ‘ 3 on a tree’! This is a 2 owner truck with a clear Wisconsin motor vehicle title. Great rebuilding potential at a great price!
History of the vehicle: originally purchased new in Upper Michigan for use as hunting/fishing camp utility vehicle. Purchased by current owner in 1988 for use around farm, primarily winter snow plowing. New farm truck purchased in 2008 and Bronco was taken out of service, in running condition, and put in the barn storage for the past 7 years. Mileage: odometer reads 59, 995. Can’t say this is original or not but truck was road driven very little so it is a real possibility that the miles are original. Engine looks and runs like a low miler but who knows? Reason for selling: stored vehicles and other contents of barn are being cleaned out and put up for sale due to possible sale of property because of major personal health issue. I am helping the vehicle for the owner.
Current status of vehicle: took the Bronco out of barn on a trailer to take it over to my workshop to clean it up some and check it over before advertising it for sale. First thing, I power washed it to clean off 7 years of accumulated dust & grime. Next, disconnected fuel line from fuel pump to avoid bad gas/water getting into carb, put in a battery, took out plugs, sprayed penetrating oil into cylinders and tested to see if it would turn over. It did, starting system working. I cleaned and reinstalled plugs, checked condition of wires, coil, starter, points, etc . all looked ok. I then hooked up a hose to fuel pump from temporary gas tank with fresh gas. Topped off radiator with water, checked to make sure there was oil, put a splash of gas in the carb and got in, pulled out the choke and turned the key. Eureka! After a few turns it fired right up! I was amazed! Waited while it warmed up until it would idle on its’own, probably needs a tuneup after 7 years, ya think! but after the initial startup it ran just fine. No strange noises or smoke. I put it into 1st gear and it pulled forward, then tried reverse and that worked also. The brake pedal was to the floor so I found the master cylinder empty. I filled the master and began pumping pedal. The pedal did pump up, telling me that there likely are working brakes, however, I found a leaking line on 1 rear wheel (see photo) so pedal will not hold, brake repairs are needed. I then drove it off the trailer, yes with no brakes! and went up and down the driveway to test. Drove good, steering good and tight. I was also surprised that I didn’t see any radiator or hose leaks. Note; the oil you see on the trailer floor in the photo came from oil spurting from a small broken oil line going from engine to an add-on oil pressure gauge under dash. So now we know there’s good oil pressure! I took off the line and plugged the fitting at the engine.
This is an excellent candidate to have a new body put on it to make it look super! The frame and under parts are good and solid. The body parts are in various stages of rust as photos show, the drivers’ floor area, as in most old broncos, is rotted out. Passenger floor is getting there also. Truck bed is solid but is rusting in corners/edges. Hood is very good as well as front grille, just need sand & repaint. Doors good but hinges/posts need work. All glass is perfect, window cranks work fine. Ceiling is good, bench seat is ripped a little and worn, but restorable. Removable top is good/solid and has never been off but has old, worn out vinyl top that needs to be sanded off before repaint. Looks to be original rims. Tires still holding air, they are the old tube tires, but have cracks on sides. Dash is good and headlights and heater did come on and battery gauge showed charging so alternator is good. Vacuum wipers operate. Gas tank was broken off when pulling the truck up onto trailer, my fault! but will need a new one anyways. Exhaust system is good. Good front bumper is included and also the tailgate, both which were taken off years ago, but is in good usable condition, needs a good sanding and paint. Note: battery and temporary gas can tank Not included in sale.
If I had the time and energy I would take off the body, blast the frame, etc, and undercoat all, and put on a new steel or fiberglass body and reuse the original hood, doors, grille, top & tailgate. I would consider this truck as a great candidate for an easier, less costly restoration resulting in a very sharp truck!
Terms of sale: Due to the age/condition of this truck, it is being offered for sale as a Rebuilding Project Only, not as a road worthy, ready to drive vehicle. This truck needs repairs and is for sale and being sold in as-is and shown condition, where is, with no warranties or guarantees of any kind on anything. No returns or refunds after sale. We strongly suggest that you come inspect the truck before bidding on it to make sure it is a project you want to take on. If you know your Bronco’s you’ll see the potential! You are welcome to come any day by appointment to inspect it. We are in Zip 54177 up in northern Wisconsin.. Truck will be for sale locally also so we reserve the right to end this auction early if sold.
Payment: If you bid on this truck and win, you then bought it and are responsible for completing the sale. A $500. Nonrefundable downpayment is required from you within 24 hrs of auction end. Paypal is acceptable and preferred for downpayment Only. Balance in full of final sale price must be received by us within 5 days of auction end date or we reserve the right to relist and resell the vehicle, and $500. downpayment is forfeited by Buyer to pay ebay fees. Certified bank check or cash is required for payment. Vehicle will not be released until our bank certifies that funds are legitimate. Sorry, but it is what it is in today’s world and we don’t have time for games. Please, do not bid on this vehicle if you don’t have the funds available to complete the sale. Thank you.
Delivery/Shipping: Sorry, we cannot deliver. (the trailer in the photos is not roadworthy). All shipping arrangements are Buyer’s responsibility at Buyer’s expense. We will be happy to assist if necessary in loading the vehicle onto your trailer or truck. I have used UShip in the past for shipping of a tractor I had purchased and had very good luck with them.
Thank you for your interest, we know this has been a lot to read but we have tried to cover everything and provide enough photos to help you make an informed purchase. I took 50 photos of the truck but can only put 24 on the listing. If you have questions, or want to come see the truck before bidding, please contact us through ebay, we will do our best to answer them. Thanks again, and good luck!
Additional: I wrote up the above information 2 days ago in anticipation of listing the Bronco on ebay today. Nothing has changed with that info. I just felt I had to add that I just came into the house from moving the Bronco out by the road for sale and I just can’t get over how it starts instantly and runs so strong and smooth even though it hasn’t yet been tuned up after 7 years of storage! Someone is going to get a very nice runner!

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