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Old Mar 29, 2015 | 01:48 PM
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Free Wheeling Bronco?

Is this a Free Wheeling Bronco? I thought it was because of the stripes. It is a 1980 with a 351M according to the seller. I pulled some parts off of the 1985 Bronco in the background, and got a set of factory brochures, and a cool warranty card from the glove box.







 
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 08:22 AM
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That looks like an 81 VIN, not an '80. Check the dash for the fog light switch, look for the factory roll bar as well. Being an '81 it could be either 351, they made both that year. Report back with what you find!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by EarlyCobra
That looks like an 81 VIN, not an '80. Check the dash for the fog light switch, look for the factory roll bar as well. Being an '81 it could be either 351, they made both that year. Report back with what you find!
That VIN posted is for the Bronco in the backround. I do like the look of that 80 Bronco though
 
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by EarlyCobra
That looks like an 81 VIN, not an '80. Check the dash for the fog light switch, look for the factory roll bar as well. Being an '81 it could be either 351, they made both that year. Report back with what you find!
The VIN I posted is for the 85 in the background, I didn't look to close at it because he didn't want to sell parts from it, but I don't think it had fog lights, and I had no idea you could get a factory roll bar. Were the stripes available as a stand alone option? Or did you have to get a specific package to receive them?

Originally Posted by 4x484150
That VIN posted is for the Bronco in the backround. I do like the look of that 80 Bronco though
That bronco was really complete. With a new drivers floor, wheel, some cleaning, and new fender flares it would look pretty nice.
 
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