I rolled my 83 bronco XLT on its side one sad day about a week ago going around a corner. The drivers side is badly damaged, i dont think the frame is bent but i shattered the windshield and the drivers door will not open all the way. The engine still runs great. I was wondering if anyone has restored a bronco after rolling it. Now i have to decide wether to try and restore it, part it out or sell it as is. I would need to replace the drivers side door, the front side fender and the hood. Im not sure if this is something that is going to be to hard or not. I never really notice how beutiful my bronco was until this happened. Can someone who has gone through this give me some inspiration and tell me that there is still hope! thank you

TankBroncoXLT

 

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 27-Aug-01 AT 10:27 PM (EST)[/font][p]Fix it! I had to replace my hood and both doors because I didn't want to fix the rust or dents. I paid $250 for a excellent hood, door, and 2 fenders (spares).

I'd call around and check prices, I bet you can have that thing back together and repainted for <$1,000.

Another issue here is that you KNOW that truck, you know that engine, you know how it was cared for and you know what problems it has. If you buy another one, you may get a lemon.

 

Thanks alot karljay. I appreciate it.

 

There is always hope. I have a freind that says if there is a will, there is a way. He welded a new peice of frame into my 78 and I saw a ranger he had put back together that was hit by an 18 wheeler. So if you can find a good bodyman, or have the will to learn, get her fixed and keep a good old bronco on the road.

People who say it can't be done should not interrupt the person doing it.

 

I agree with Karl. Sounds like mostly "bolt on" type repairs. Fix it.

Jakegypsum // Ford fleet, soup to nuts.