Advice on buying Bronco to part out

[zsmith]

Hey everyone,

Been a while trying to get back working on my bronco after taking a break with little ones. Thinking about buying and selling parts to try to finance part of it. How much do you guys est one would get out of a full size 78 bronco. Might be able to get one on the cheap but not sure what would make it worth it or not.

Thanks!

[Efibroncoman]

Re: Advice on buying Bronco to part out

A couple hundred dollars... The 400M engines aren't very desirable, big block C6 transmissions are everywhere. NP205 is worth $100. The full width Dana 44 isn't the best because it has cast wedges. Worth $100-$200 or whatever somebody will pay for it. The 9" isn't rare or super valuable by any means. Maybe worth $100. The steering box is worth some dough if you aquire the parts to make a 4x4x2 box. Basically if you have to pay for a 78/79 bronco you won't make much profit for a ton of work...

[zsmith]

Re: Advice on buying Bronco to part out

Thanks that was really helpful. My deal suddenly looks less like a deal.

-Zach

[wildhorses]

Re: Advice on buying Bronco to part out

Bought my last 2 for $600 each. I don't think you can lose at that price but it is still a lot of work and you end up with a yard full of stuff you have to haul to the scrap yard. I pretty much agree with Efi. Could be wrong, never hurts to try it out if you are in for a can't loose price. You won't know if there is any demand without advertising. How much for the steering box?

[California Monkey]

Re: Advice on buying Bronco to part out

You'll make money if the wheels and rims are in good shape... otherwise its break even with a good amount of labor

[zsmith]

Re: Advice on buying Bronco to part out

Ha ha the steering box is the only thing I need! The price I was going to get it for was more then $600 so I think Ill pass. My 1970 has enough work on it's own for me to do. I ll see if I can beg borrow and steal elsewhere. Thanks guys for letting me bounce ideas off you.

Z