Detail Info for: Ford : Bronco U15 1971 BRONCO 302 4V PS PB ARB''S 4x4 HARD & SOFT TOPS

Transaction Info
Sold On:
04/06/2011
Price:
$ 19250.00
Condition:
Mileage:
555555
Location:
bartlett, IL, 60103
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1971 Ford Bronco
Submodel Body Type:
U15 SUV
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
U15GLK24411
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
UP FOR BIDS IS MY 1971 BRONCO WHICH I RECENTLY PURCHASED FROM EM2 INC OUT OF CLACKAMAS OREGON WHO ARE KNOWN FOR TAKING EARLY MODEL BRONCOS AND RESTORING THEM BACK INTO THE BADASS MACHINES THEY ARE ! UNFORTUNATELY THE WIFE DOESNT LOVE IT AS MUCH AS I DO AND WE CAME TO AN AGREEMENT, IF I SELL THE BRONCO FOR WHAT I HAVE INTO IT I CAN BUY MYSELF A NEW FISHING BOAT AND A COUPLE A.T.V.'s , SO HERE IT IS . I HAVE ATTACHED THE ORIGINAL LISTING INFORMATION EM2 HAD ON EBAY BELOW WITH THEIR CONTACT INFO DELETED . THIS BRONCO IS A 302 4V EQUIPPED WITH POWER BRAKES , POWER STEERING WHICH CAME OUT OF AN F-150 AND A FACTORY C4 TRANSMISSION WITH A FACTORY C4 COLUMN.IT HAS FRONT AND REAR ARB AIR LOCKERS WITH NEWER ( APPROXIMATELY 85%+ TREAD REMAINING ) 33X12.5R15 TOYO MUD TERRAIN TIRES , THE FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE MATCHES IN SIZE ONLY. IN ADDITION TO WHAT EM2 DID TO THE BRONK I HAD A BRAND NEW 8000 LB WINCH AND BUMPER INSTALLED , BRAND NEW 15 X 10 , 5 ON 5.5 MICKEY THOMPSON CLASSIC LOCK RIMS PUT ON IT , CHROME SIDE STEPS , NEW WIPER ARMS AND WIPERS . IT CAME TO ME WITH THE ORIGINAL HARD TOP, A BIKINI TOP AND AMERICAN RACING RIMS ALL OF WHICH WILL GO TO THE WINNING BIDDER. IN ADDITION I BOUGHT A BEST TOP SOFT TOP AND SOFT DOORS WHICH I WILL INCLUDE IF THE BUY IT NOW PRICE IS REACHED . MY BROTHER IS AN ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND WENT OVER THE BRONCO WHEN I GOT IT HOME AND HE GAVE IT A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH. HOWEVER IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECT IT AT YOUR COST I WILL DO MY BEST TO MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO HIM. THE TRAILER HITCH IS MOUNTED THROUGH THE FRAME RAILS AND NOT TO THE BUMPER SO TOWING SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM. THE TEXT AND PICTURES BELOW THE ASTERISKS ARE ALL FROM EM2's ORIGINAL ADD . THE WINCH AND MICKEY THOMPSON CLASSIC LOCK RIMS ARE NOT PICTURED YET BUT I PLAN TO UPDATE THIS ADD A.S.A.P. WITH THOSE PICTURES. THIS IS A VERY NICE BRONCO THAT HAS ALL THE GOODIES AND CAN EASILY BE A DAILY DRIVER IF SO DESIRED . THERE IS MORE INFO AND PICTURES AT EM2's WEBSITE JUST GO TO EM2BAD.COM AND CLICK ON THE SOLD BUTTON IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER, ONCE THERE LOOK AT THE 1971 ORANGE CRUSH . KEEP IN MIND THE SOLD PRICE YOU SEE IS WHAT I PAID FOR IT NOT INCLUDING THE ITEMS I BOUGHT FOR IT OR THE WORK I HAD DONE TO IT WHICH IS DESCRIBED ABOVE. DISCLAIMER: THE BRONCO U15GLK24411 IS BEING SOLD "AS IS " AND "WHERE IS" AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, THE BRONCO "IS WHAT IT IS" AND NOTHING MORE. PICTURES WILL NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF PERSONAL INSPECTION BUT WILL TELL THE GENERAL CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE A PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS AT YOUR COST CONTACT A LOCAL MECHANIC AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO HIM. THE WINNING BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING COSTS ! *********************************************************************************************************** UP FOR BIDS A 1971 U15 WAGON WE AFFECTIONATELY REFER TO AS "ORANGE CRUSH". THIS IS A BADASS BRONCO THAT WE HAVE SPENT THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS GETTING TO KNOW. BY NOW MOST OF YOU KNOW WE BUY A BRONCO AND PROCEED TO MAKE IT BADASS AND FUNCTIONAL FOR MOST TYPES OF FUN. THIS ONE IS NO DIFFERENT. LET'S START WITH THE BODY:THIS 1971 WAS ORIGINALLY DELIVERED THROUGH THE PHOENIX ORDERING DISTRICT AND WAS SOLD AT HUNTER MOTOR CO. ESPANOLA N.M. ON 8/17/71. OF COURSE IT DOESN'T RESEMBLE THE ORIGINAL BRONK BUT IT APPEARS TO HAVE LED A CHARMED AND RELATIVELY RUST FREE LIFE. THE BODY IS GREAT AND THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARE IN NEAR PERFECT SHAPE. THE DOORS WERE OFF WHEN WE BOUGHT IT AND IT IS AVAILABLE WITH THE COLOR CODED ROADSTER DOOR INSERTS. WE CALL THE COLOR "HEMI ORANGE". THE HARDWARE , GASKETS, WEATHERSTRIPS, EMBLEMS, AND TAILGATE WORK WELL AND ARE EITHER NEW OR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WE INSTALLED BRAND NEW GREY GLASS AND GASKETS IN THE HARDTOP AND REPLACED THE LOCKS IN THE DOORS AND IGNITION SO ONE KEY FITS ALL. WE ALSO REPLACED THE T HANDLE SO THE LIFTGATE LOCKS WITH A NEW KEY AND LOCK ASSEMBLY. ALL THE BODY WEATHERSTRIP IS NEW AS OF 2/2011. INTERIOR:THE INTERIOR IS ALL NEW AS WELL. WE INSTALLED NEW SEATS, DOOR PANELS, ROLL BAR, QUARTER PANEL COVERS, STEREO, SPEAKERS, TACH, DASH PAD, VENT WINDOW LOCKS, HEADLINER AND BOW, WIPER MOTOR COVER, AND VISORS. THE CARPET, INSULATION, AND SMITTYBUILT LOCKING CENTER CONSOLE ARE BRAND NEW TOO. THERE ARE MORE PICS AT OUR EM2BAD WEBSITE. THE CARPET TRIM KIT IS FROM TOM'S BRONCO PARTS AND THE SEATS ARE STOCK BUT REDONE BY OUR LOCAL UPHOLSTERER. THE LAP BELTS ARE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND REAR SEATS IN CASE YOU HAVE KIDDOS. ALL IN ALL A VERY NICE INTERIOR SETUP THAT IS QUIET AND COMFORTABLE. YOU CAN STILL HEAR THE EXHAUST RUMBLE FROM THE NEW FLOWMASTERS HOWEVER. CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION: THE CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ARE IN GREAT SHAPE. THE LIFT IS A 3 1/2" RANCHO TYPE AND THE REAR SPRINGS ARE 11 PACK. WE EXTENDED THE DRIVELINE AND ADDED NEW STAINLESS LINES TO THE DIFFS. THE BRAKES ARE ALL ADJUSTED AND HAVE 75% OR BETTER SHOE. THE POWER BRAKE MODULE IS NEW AND THE LINES ARE NEW. WE SET UP THE ARB AIR LOCKERS FRONT N' REAR. THERE IS AN ON BOARD AIR COMPRESSOR AND THE GEARS ARE 4:10 MATCHED. THE AXLES AND SEALS ARE NEW AS WELL. WE FINISHED UP THE 2 1/2" ALUMINIZED EXHAUST TODAY AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE PICS. THERE ARE DUAL FLOWMASTERS AND THE BRONCO SOUNDS AWESOME. AS YOU CAN SEE ALL THE CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION HAS BEEN ATTENDED TO AND IS IN GREAT WORKING ORDER. THERE ARE 6 DEGREE BUSHINGS AND ALL THE SUSPENSION BUSHINGS ARE REPLACEMENT ITEMS.THE STEERING LINKAGE IS ALSO REPLACEMENT LINKAGE. THE STEERING GEARBOX ITSELF IS A FORD PICKUP GEARBOX AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS FROM FORD. THE BELT SETUP IS SERPENTINE BELT PULLEYS. THERE ARE NEW 9MM TAYLOR WIRES AND A DURASPARK IGNITION, NEWER TRUCK AVENGER CARB, K&N SUPERFILTER, AND A PERFORMANCE ALUMINUM INTAKE. THE ACTUAL MOTOR HAS BEEN REBUILT BY THE PREVIOUS OWNERS AND APPEARS TO BE A LATE 80'S ROLLER BLOCK WITH D1AE CONNECTING RODS ETC. IT RUNS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 7500 MILES ON IT. WE INSTALLED A NEW ONE PIECE PAN GASKET AND EVERYTHING ELSE IS SEALED NICELY. THE REAR FUEL TANK WAS PREPPED AND INSTALLED BY US WITH A NEW SENDING UNIT. WE ALSO RAN NEW ALUMINUM FUEL LINE AND DID OUR USUAL CABLE MANAGEMENT. IT IS COPACETIC ON THE UNDERSIDE. THE SHOCKS ARE RANCHO LONG TRAVEL. OVERALL:OVERALL THIS BRONCO IS IN GREAT SHAPE AND HAS HAD A GREAT DEAL OF CASH SPENT ON THE RUNNING GEAR AND BODY. WHILE IT IS NOT PERFECT IT IS STILL A DECENT INVESTMENT BRONCO AND WILL BE GREAT FOR FISHING, HUNTING, MOVIES, AND WORK AND BACK. BRONCOS LIKE THIS ONE ARE GETTING HARDER TO FIND. DISCLAIMER: THE BRONCO U15GLK24411 IS BEING SOLD "AS IS " AND "WHERE IS" AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THERE ARE NO SET ASIDES FOR FUTURE REPAIRS OF ANY NATURE . THE ABOVE DESCRIBED BRONCO "IS WHAT IT IS" AND NOTHING MORE. PICTURES WILL NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF PERSONAL INSPECTION BUT WILL TELL THE GENERAL CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS AND QUESTIONS.