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Posted: 10/12/2022 10:33:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No idea really. I would guess $7500-$8000 For me it is the terrible fuel mileage and the fact it just sits there somtimes a month or more at a time. I actually drove it this morning but I had to boost the battery. Same here, I don’t even know if that damn Tahoe gets 10 miles to the gallon anymore. Put a battery tender on your Bronco. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 10:40:34 AM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Dude... that's cool. I want a modern GT350. I like the new Bronco. I have a love/hate relationship with old cars. I build them every day. There are currently a '77 Bronco and '73 2002 sitting in my shop. I sold my beautiful '74 2002 two years back. I never drove it. I have another sitting in a shipping container for "some day." I'd like to build a square body Chevy one day, too. Until then, my JKU and Ram 2500 keep me occupied and entertained (something about driving a 8k lb truck with 1200ft/lb of torque is fun). Old cars... noisy, smelly, slow. Nice to look at. It’s a lot of work maintaining a small fleet of old vehicles, even if they are restored. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 10:43:58 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @OP Is it the process of restoration you enjoy or actually driving the restored car you enjoy more? It’s more the build. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 10:58:12 AM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It’s more the build. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: @OP Is it the process of restoration you enjoy or actually driving the restored car you enjoy more? It’s more the build. Cool, need funds and space for the next one I bet. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 10:58:38 AM EDT
[#5]
You fucked up OP, you down grayyyyyded.
(Get it, "grayyyded") 
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:05:42 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: OK OP I'll admit defeat. Googling for four pedal cars returns results for pedal-cars or modern stick shifts with a dead pedal. The Models T had three pedals. What is unique about the four pedal speedster and how does it work? You have truly caught my interest with that one, which is unusual. I find pre-war cars to be works of engineering art, but never really was interested in owning or driving one. My interest in older cars generally starts in the mid too late 1950s and peaks in the mid 60s to mid 70s. I will confess that I have started dabbling in modern vehicles and recently bought a bunch of electronic OBD2 reader, secure gateway bypass, and assorted cables and gadgets and other crap so that I can meddle with my modern vehicles. The throttle has been moved to the floor. It’s hard to see in the photo, but the throttle pedal is on the right, just above the wood knob.  Attached FileIt’s on the chopping block if anyone is interested. Speedster |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:10:42 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted: I like your truck a lot. A buddy wants to sell a 1960 Ford that was originally built as a fire truck for an airport. Unfortunately, he sold off the 300 gallon tank, hose, reel, etc. years ago. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/B4C8D9B1-D192-482C-8355-11B2B7FBB1C6_jpe-2560479.JPG That is one of the coolest trucks I have seen in a long while. Quoted: I used to own one with a 351W, lift and 33” tires. Loved it. But yeah, terrible mileage. Mine has a 351W. I am lucky to see 12mpg. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:11:03 AM EDT
[#8]
I have a new one and really love it. But man, I would have kept that for sure. Why not get both?
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:14:44 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It reallys sucks, but we all knew it would happen. It happen to the Jeep guys already. As soon as a family-friendly, 4-door option came along, soccer mom everywhere bought up the latest "I look tough" SUV. Now I drive around in my OG '69 Bronco, there are no waves from soccer moms or stuffy urban dads driving the other way. Nope, they all have their head in their phone or doing their makeup. They don't live up to the heritage of their vehicle. No manly men towing work trailers or heading off to cut firewood. I do get a ton of waves from from college-age girls in Jeeps, but it just feels wrong.  Sometimes I wonder why when I'm on a Japanese supermoto or an Italian bike the Harley guys don't return the two wheels down salute. It's only the Harley guys, and I imagine they're talking amongst themselves something like you said, only with more complaints about "millennials, crotch rockets, etc." lol |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:18:45 AM EDT
[#10]
OP gave up a classic for a turd.
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:25:03 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a new one and really love it. But man, I would have kept that for sure. Why not get both? I was happy to pass it along. I priced it fairly and a nice couple now own their dream truck. It’s a good thing. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:28:08 AM EDT
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My Bronco story: I had a 1971 Sport in 1985 when I went off to boot camp. Left it at home in NorCal.
It was a little beat up, rear fenderwells cut for 35s, 2" suspension lift, but stock power train with an engine that I rebuilt (302). I'd put a disc brake front axle on it. Had the steel half top. My father saw a story on TV that said how dangerous they were, and sold it before the first time I came home several years later, out of concern for "my well being". It remained a bone of contention between us for the rest of his life. I've always wanted another, but now can't afford one. OP--Broncos like yours sell for SIX FIGURES now in California. Rusty hulks with six-cylinders sell for $20K. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:35:41 AM EDT
[#13]
Am gonna go with yes.
I have multiple mustangs and my 2015 GT "premium" performance pack annoys the fuck out of me. Too civilized or fucked up by touch screen stupidity and an ECU that inteferes with the throttle. My 66 Mustang with fuel injection and a shit ton of suspension mods is a hugely more rewarding driving experience. If it was not for 100+ degree summers I could daily my 66 and be perfectly happy. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:36:12 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My Bronco story: I had a 1971 Sport in 1985 when I went off to boot camp. Left it at home in NorCal. It was a little beat up, rear fenderwells cut for 35s, 2" suspension lift, but stock power train with an engine that I rebuilt (302). I'd put a disc brake front axle on it. Had the steel half top. My father saw a story on TV that said how dangerous they were, and sold it before the first time I came home several years later, out of concern for "my well being". It remained a bone of contention between us for the rest of his life. I've always wanted another, but now can't afford one. OP--Broncos like yours sell for SIX FIGURES now in California. Rusty hulks with six-cylinders sell for $20K. Mine was a solid body. No rust, not a single piece of replacement steel on the pans and only had one little ding in the body that needed to be repaired. No other body work had ever been done. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:36:16 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: $49k was cheap for my Bronco. I could have sold it for at least $55 in CA. It is not uncommon to see them go for double that here. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:37:58 AM EDT
[#16]
I'd ban you over that stupidity
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:38:04 AM EDT
[#17]
Well looking at the cars you own, money isn't an issue so I'm going to say you fucked up. Both is always the correct answer when you can afford it which you clearly can.
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:42:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My daily driver, when I’m not driving my ‘54 Panel 429 V8 death box , is an F350 4x4 Dually.I'm not a Ford guy any more and haven't been since the early '90s--but when I was, that was my favorite engine, bar none. Good choice! |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:47:32 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not a Ford guy any more and haven't been since the early '90s--but when I was, that was my favorite engine, bar none. Good choice! I have a 460 in the ‘57 pickup I’m going to start finishing soon. Basically, the same engine. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:50:26 AM EDT
[#20]
Yeah, I'm going to say that was a poor choice.
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:52:20 AM EDT
[#21]
I got both.
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:54:32 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Well looking at the cars you own, money isn't an issue so I'm going to say you fucked up. Both is always the correct answer when you can afford it which you clearly can. I totally understand what you're saying...but for a lot of us, the build is more fun than the owning. And when we get old, you start realizing--you can't take 'em with you. Might as well just do the fun stuff! |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 11:56:10 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a 460 in the ‘57 pickup I’m going to start finishing soon. Basically, the same engine. True...but it doesn't roll of the tongue like "429". It's like "427" and "454" for us Chevy guys. I'll take the 427 every time.
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:09:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:10:34 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I totally understand what you're saying...but for a lot of us, the build is more fun than the owning. And when we get old, you start realizing--you can't take 'em with you. Might as well just do the fun stuff! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Well looking at the cars you own, money isn't an issue so I'm going to say you fucked up. Both is always the correct answer when you can afford it which you clearly can. I totally understand what you're saying...but for a lot of us, the build is more fun than the owning. And when we get old, you start realizing--you can't take 'em with you. Might as well just do the fun stuff! ^ |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:13:20 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: True...but it doesn't roll of the tongue like "429". It's like "427" and "454" for us Chevy guys. I'll take the 427 every time. A lot of guys running around with “429s” in their cars are actually running 460s, because of the “roll of the tongue”. 
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:15:00 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I am not sure if I would have done that |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:19:54 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I totally understand what you're saying...but for a lot of us, the build is more fun than the owning. And when we get old, you start realizing--you can't take 'em with you. Might as well just do the fun stuff! Plus, leaving my giant mess behind for my family, which none of them care about my cars and all my damn equipment , starts to be a consideration.
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:32:06 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryI know.. he fucked up BADLY.... REALLY BADLY |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:33:08 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You took a beautiful restored 73 and sold it for 49k and used that money to buy a 2022...Well in 5 years from now, the 73 will be worth 60k, and the 22 will be worth 22k... Man, that is just like buy high sell low...You dun broke... can you even get a V8 option in the new ones? if not you fucked up badly |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:42:50 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The only frame off restoration piece I have had to deal with was such a pain I can see why you let yours go. My 39 Dodge is great to look at but impractical for a lot of the things I want to do. I've been trying to sell it, though the market for 1 1/2 ton trucks is significantly smaller than just about anything else right now. https://i.imgur.com/Edy76KF.png I was offered an International KB5 grain truck free from a farmer about 15 years ago that was complete but hadn't been moved since the mid 90's about 15 years ago. He basically said if you agree to fix it up and not scrap it you can have it. I just couldn't think of a use for it that justified fixing it up for myself. Mabey just build a small cabin on the back and take it camping a couple times a year. In the end I let it go. I could see doing a cabin on the back of a Chevy C50 grain truck if I found one with a factory Detroit diesel. But my hatred of gas powered grain trucks run pretty deep from all the POS trucks I've driven on farms over the years. Every Chevy 366 I've driven has been a gutless poor running pile, and the trucks always had poor brakes to match. I don't know if it's the age and lack of maintenance or if they sucked since the day they were built. @ friskydingo |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:44:20 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: can you even get a V8 option in the new ones? if not you fucked up badly 330HP Twin Turbo V6 The new Bronco is actually better than I expected it to be. I bought it sight unseen and had never been in one. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 12:50:08 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Visually appealing? I, for one, am happy to hear that arfcom has embraced diversity and inclusion by accepting blind members. I knew that a lot of members’ wives were blind, but not the posters themselves LOL |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 1:05:49 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I like your truck a lot. A buddy wants to sell a 1960 Ford that was originally built as a fire truck for an airport. Unfortunately, he sold off the 300 gallon tank, hose, reel, etc. years ago. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/B4C8D9B1-D192-482C-8355-11B2B7FBB1C6_jpe-2560479.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'll take cars over a Ukraine thread any day. The only frame off restoration piece I have had to deal with was such a pain I can see why you let yours go. My 39 Dodge is great to look at but impractical for a lot of the things I want to do. I've been trying to sell it, though the market for 1 1/2 ton trucks is significantly smaller than just about anything else right now. https://i.imgur.com/pDHW7eV.jpg I'd like to sell it and turn it into something more capable and interesting like this Mercedes firetruck that showed up at cars and coffee in Portland earlier this year. Seeing all the cool stuff that gets brought out for MogFest always gets me going as well. https://i.imgur.com/Edy76KF.png I like your truck a lot. A buddy wants to sell a 1960 Ford that was originally built as a fire truck for an airport. Unfortunately, he sold off the 300 gallon tank, hose, reel, etc. years ago. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/B4C8D9B1-D192-482C-8355-11B2B7FBB1C6_jpe-2560479.JPG Wouldn't have been DOT street legal anyway..... |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 1:08:53 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryAgreed. Very nice. From your other pictures, it looks like you do a lot of nice work |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 1:28:54 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Need both! |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 1:33:06 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wouldn't have been DOT street legal anyway..... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'll take cars over a Ukraine thread any day. The only frame off restoration piece I have had to deal with was such a pain I can see why you let yours go. My 39 Dodge is great to look at but impractical for a lot of the things I want to do. I've been trying to sell it, though the market for 1 1/2 ton trucks is significantly smaller than just about anything else right now. https://i.imgur.com/pDHW7eV.jpg I'd like to sell it and turn it into something more capable and interesting like this Mercedes firetruck that showed up at cars and coffee in Portland earlier this year. Seeing all the cool stuff that gets brought out for MogFest always gets me going as well. https://i.imgur.com/Edy76KF.png I like your truck a lot. A buddy wants to sell a 1960 Ford that was originally built as a fire truck for an airport. Unfortunately, he sold off the 300 gallon tank, hose, reel, etc. years ago. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/B4C8D9B1-D192-482C-8355-11B2B7FBB1C6_jpe-2560479.JPG Wouldn't have been DOT street legal anyway..... Small towns during car show weeks, you can drive practically anything around. Start pulling people over and fewer people start coming and spending money. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 1:37:57 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Enjoy it, love my new bronco Best vehicle i've ever owned. Wish it had a 3.5L but the 2.7 is plenty for what it is. Have a Raptor Bronco on order as well. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 1:57:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/12/2022 1:59:42 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You sold your '73 Bronco for the new "Bronco," that's just wrong. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/314713/8f0_jpg-2551937.JPG I'm taking a beating here!
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Posted: 10/12/2022 2:58:05 PM EDT
[#41]
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Posted: 10/12/2022 3:00:43 PM EDT
[#42]
OP... you have my sympathies for this awful mistake you made.
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Posted: 10/12/2022 3:17:48 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: OP... you have my sympathies for this awful mistake you made. Would it help if I told you it was nicer than the photos show?  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 3:39:51 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @Requiem Here’s the ‘95 Tahoe. Don’t mind the dirt and bat shit. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/2BAE5F9A-DB98-4123-909E-FFB0C9B98441_jpe-2560708.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/433D4017-DB79-4D88-9C43-7D6A27ED48BB_jpe-2560709.JPG love it! thank you for sharing. Looks to be in great shape, no rust on bottom of tailgate nor top of the fenders - thats where it started to rot first with my old 2dr Yukon. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 3:42:10 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Driving old or muscle cars is a giant pain in the ass. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 4:55:46 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I totally understand what you're saying...but for a lot of us, the build is more fun than the owning. And when we get old, you start realizing--you can't take 'em with you. Might as well just do the fun stuff! I'm getting old too but for me, the cars that you have a personally history or story with are so much cooler and much more valuable than anything soulless that you can just buy. That and I really like pairs, An old one and a new one is a lot more interesting IMO then 1 or the other but too each their own. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 5:05:00 PM EDT
[#47]
Terrible decision OP. Just terrible.
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Posted: 10/12/2022 7:54:10 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: OP fucked up I'm going with this. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 7:56:50 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Can I sell you this one? I have it listed in the EE. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/8E728496-1748-4E3D-AA49-395F95C2C39D_jpe-2560071.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/954136B1-D206-4413-B9DE-751FA31DB09D_jpe-2560073.JPG I'd have sold that before the bronco, but you do you, OP. At least you got a nice chunk of change for it. |
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Posted: 10/12/2022 8:13:46 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd have sold that before the bronco, but you do you, OP. At least you got a nice chunk of change for it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Can I sell you this one? I have it listed in the EE. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/8E728496-1748-4E3D-AA49-395F95C2C39D_jpe-2560071.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/240604/954136B1-D206-4413-B9DE-751FA31DB09D_jpe-2560073.JPG I'd have sold that before the bronco, but you do you, OP. At least you got a nice chunk of change for it. It’s been for sale for months. $25k is a steal for that Panel. Did you read the description in the EE listing? People are holding onto their money a little tighter these days. Also, there is one guy who made a worse decision than I did in this deal. The first guy that came to look at the Bronco passed. He brought the money and passed. He’ll never find anything close to it for $49k. |
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