I got a trade offer for a 73 bronco for my motorcycle

[SAWYER]

I have had my bike on craigslist, I am looking for trading for a Wrangler or 66-77 Bronco. This guy has contacted me and seems interested.

http://imgur.com/a/3P5lC


I just copied this from his email

"its a 73 with a 351w np435/np205 and a dana 60/ sterling 10.25

basically an entire early 90s f350 powertrain in it.

has new 37x12.50x17 tires and wheels. around 5.5s" of custom lift and a very strong/new winch.

custom radiator and hydroboost brakes.

its pretty dirty. Keeps raining on my days off. Murphys law i guess...

the tube doors are on pins so they lift off. it drives pretty good. better than you would think. the steering is brand new gm one ton stuff.


"


I am pretty tempted, what do you guys think? I have an 03 Fatboy, these Broncos go for a nice premium around here

 

[herm0016]

if the truck is well built, it sounds like a good trade. I would love to have that drivetrain in my 72 wagoner.

 

[JulesMaximus]

They're worth a lot more if they're original. That one has been butchered.

 

[Raizinman]

According to NADA blue book a 1973 Ford Bronco in the condition you state is about $3500 to $4000, but of course this is just an arm chair estimate.

A 2003 Harley FLSTFI Fat Boy currently Blue Books for around $5000 to $6000. Again, just an arm chair estimate.

Before you can say if this is a good deal or not, you have to assign them a dollar amount otherwise, you let personal feelings get involved. Keep it business.

When trading always assign a dollar amount to what you have and what you are trading for.

 

[Subyman]

Oh man oh man oh man, me want!!!!

 

[pauldun170]

Something tells me there is a lots of rust under that paint.

 

[DigDog]

my first instinct is to keep the fatboy.

he makes seem like a good trade .. but you really need to look under the hood.

 

[mizzou]

i love old broncos! There are still plenty on the road.

I wouldn't pay $5k for that thing though...maybe $1k if it runs.

 

[herm0016]

I would have more fun with the bronco. It looks pretty good actually. (imgur is blocked at work) The axles are worth 2k by themselves. add the tires and wheels, other odds and ends and you get to way more than 5k. if the suspension workes correctly, it's worth 5k all day.

 

[Subyman]

herm, I agree. The winch, tires, wheels, and running gear are worth good money. Even if it doesn't run its worth much more than people are giving it credit for.

 

[SAWYER]

it does run and can be drove

 

[Evilviking]

Here in Los Angeles. They would ask $20k for that bronco.... lol

 

[SAWYER]

There is one that doesnt run and in rough shape on craigslist they are asking 4k for
https://jonesboro.craigslist.org/cto/5535030650.html

 

[joutlaw]

I see one riveted/screwed patch panel in the trans tunnel. Wonder what else there. Those broncos were notorious for rust.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I see one riveted/screwed patch panel in the trans tunnel. Wonder what else there. Those broncos were notorious for rust.

I noticed that too. What's hiding underneath that patch? Probably lots of rust.

 

[ghost recon88]

Plan on $5-8k for a good paint job on that

 

[Beer4Me]

Here in Los Angeles. They would ask $20k for that bronco.... lol

Yea, that Bronco could easily fetch 10k here in Houston also.
If I were a bettin' man, I bet he'd sell it outright to you for like $4k. Buy it, and flip it. Any city-slicker/wannabe hick will snatch that Bronco up for easily double that price you paid.

 

[SAWYER]

I posted this on a classic bronco forum and am finding out more info, including a previous owner

Looks like that's the rig. Sold on eBay Nov 2014 for $7800
1973 Ford Bronco
351 Engine (Push Button Start on the Dash)
4 speed Manual Trans.
1 Ton Axles Front & Rear w/ 4.56 Gears
Whole Frame has been stretched 16"
Does come with a Clean Title, however the truck was built to be a trial truck, very capable on the rocks as well, therefore would need some things done to it for it to be truly road worthy/ everyday driver.

Stock 351 M -engine
4 spd trans
Gear drive 205 transfer case
Custom CV driveshafts front & rear
Dana 60 high pinion front axle w/ 456 gears
Warn hubs
Sterling rear axle w/ 456 gears
(No brakes on rear axle)
Front suspension is heavy duty 3 link on coil springs
Rear suspension is leaf sprung with shock tower through bed & long travel shocks
38" TSLs on aluminum wheels
Body & frame stretched 16"
Comes with James duff trail doors & stock doors
MSD ignition

 

[dannydiscus]

Seems to me he built the project and is now bored with it. Knew someone with a Jeep before that did the same thing.

 

[SAWYER]

He sent me a long walk around video
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ryLEuwznZjQ&feature=youtu.be

 

[WT]

Is that thing even road legal ? i don't see an inspection sticker on the windshield. Would be fun as hell to ride around my ride areas, as I have over 10,000 acres 1.5 hrs north of me to get it good and muddy.

 

[SAWYER]

Some states do not require inspections, mine did away with them probably 15-20 years ago

 

[XavierMace]

Only time you need an inspection here is for a restored salvage title.

 

[Subyman]

IMO Dollars on this trade seem fine. You couldn't get close to building that truck for $5k. The tires and wheels alone are $1500-$2000.