Goodbye My Bronco, Goodbye

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May 20, 2004 | 04:18 PM

coolcasper

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Goodbye My Bronco, Goodbye

Well, the day has come. I've been really nice to my baby, fed him a steady diet of petrol & oil, fixed many many parts, and even tried to sell him nicely. He didn't play fair, so he's getting traded in for an import. I know, I know, it's not a nice thing to do to a bronco, but this one needs a lesson learned! Within a week the battery died, then the starter & starter solenoid died. Just got that fixed and on the way home the oil pump packed it in.

Here's the list since I bought him (all prices in CDN)

Initial purchase - $2800
PS Pump & Gearbox - $ 250
Tailgate, paint, parts - $1200
Rad - $ 300
Gas Tank - $ 500
Rear diff, axle spindles, front hubs, seals - $2750
Ujoints - $ 800
Starter & Solenoid - $ 200
Battery - $ 120
Misc. Parts - $ 300
Total - $9220

May 20, 2004 | 05:49 PM

90ebbronc

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From: Pocahontas, AR

that sucks to hear man. Why dont you take off the lift and sale it to me

. lol I almost freaked out when you said 120$ for a battery, then i remembered its canadian, lol.

May 20, 2004 | 08:15 PM

mustangman65_79

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From: Myrtle Point, Or

with the batt going out, could it be the alt over charging?

May 20, 2004 | 08:18 PM

3broncocrazy

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From: South Ga

Dang,
Sounds like you're getting rid of a rebuilt bronco

May 20, 2004 | 09:06 PM

gumbyman38

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might as well keep it and play with it and have fun!!!

May 20, 2004 | 10:06 PM

killerklown

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Hey deep pockets,
Wanna buy a bridge???? Just kidding, I know seems the bronco is a spoiled little brat sometimes, with all the wants and needs, I guess that's what trucks are all about. They keep you too busy and broke, to get in any real trouble. Don't hold it against Ford, any truck that is almost 14 years old, and has been used as a truck, will need work. Whether it speaks English or not is up to you, also if those same parts go out on an import, I would expect to spen twice the cash for those same parts...
My $0.02

May 27, 2004 | 03:41 PM

coolcasper

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Stress & frustration took over, I must confess. I mean, what other vehicle do you know that you have to basically remove the engine in order to take off the oil pan? What a pain it's been, both physical and financial. Oh well, I'm definately going to sell it, the choice is whether to fix the oil pump (have all the parts) or to flog it off as is.