Bronco Restoration

[Broncoman12]

Hey all,

I am currently holed up in CT, away from good old VA. I'll be heading back down south in Aug when I can go on leave from the Coast Guard. Anyways, I'd like to pick up a new Bronco (had to sell the 91) and begin a restoration.

I was thinking pretty much top to bottom, inside and out, over the next three years or so (limited time). Is this feasible?

Also, how hard is it to swap a jasper, or a used motor in for a dying one? Is it worth it to just pay to get it done? Thanks for the help.

Mike

 

[Bronc76]

Welcome to the zone. Sometimes it takes longer than three years to get such a project done. If you opt for a used motor, you never know what you're going to get or how long it will last. I'd save up for a rebuild, that way you'll know whats been done and you can have it built to your liking and everything will bolt back up.

 

[Broncoman12]

Welcome to the zone. Sometimes it takes longer than three years to get such a project done. If you opt for a used motor, you never know what you're going to get or how long it will last. I'd save up for a rebuild, that way you'll know whats been done and you can have it built to your liking and everything will bolt back up.

Get the motor rebuild? Or opt for a re manufactured motor like a Jasper?

 

[miesk5]

yo Broncoman12,

First, thanks for serving!

It all comes down to da $, right?

Jaspers are ok; some have prob w/em tho;

get some estimates from them & Ford; Ford has a good guarantee and the Qual is up there. And the Ford reman engines do not need to be installed by a Ford Dealer.

Remanufactured Engines & Transmissions - Motorcraft® Brand, Broncos & all Ford vehicles

Source: by fordinstallersupport.com @ http://www.fordinstallersupport.com/files/catalogs/ptm200.pdf

Look at this Excerpt;

"...Ford and Motorcraft Remanufactured Transmissions and Gas Engines

Ford Motor Company, The American Road, Dearborn, MI 48121 (“Ford”) provides the following Limited Warranty on Ford and Motorcraft Remanufactured

Transmissions and Gas Engines to Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers (each being a “Dealer”) or general Installers (each being an “Installer”). This Limited Warranty provides that Ford will credit the Dealer or Installer for repairing or replacing, at Ford’s option, any Ford or Motorcraft Remanufactured Transmission or Gas Engine sold by Ford that is found to be defective in factory-supplied material or workmanship subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations:

Retail Customers: To obtain warranty service, please return your vehicle to any Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealership or return to the Installer who

originally installed the Ford or Motorcraft Engine or Transmission Assembly in your vehicle. Please have your original dated receipt for installation date verification.

Complete Gas Engine Long Block Assemblies (6006/6V012) and Transmission Assemblies (7000/7V000/7003)

• 36 months or 36,000 miles from warranty start date, whichever occurs first. Ford will cover 100% of all parts and labor at approved warranty reimbursement rates

• If installed by a Dealer, reasonable towing charges (up to 35 miles or to the nearest Dealer) are covered only if the vehicle is not covered under

another towing insurance coverage Short Blocks (6009/6V009), Cylinder Heads (6049/6V049) and Crankshaft Kits (6303/6V303) for Gas Engines

• 12 months or 12,000 miles from warranty start date, whichever occurs first. Ford will cover 100% of all parts and labor at approved warranty reimbursement rates

• If installed by a Dealer, reasonable towing charges (up to 35 miles or to the nearest Dealer) are covered only if the vehicle is not covered under

another towing insurance coverage

Warranty Start Date

• Ford and Motorcraft Remanufactured Transmissions and Gas Engines installed by the Dealer or Installer—warranty begins on the date of installation

• Ford and Motorcraft Remanufactured Transmissions and Gas Engines sold by Dealer or Installer over-the-counter or to a retail purchaser—

on the date of sale

Limitations to the Warranty

The following limitation applies to the products covered by this Limited Warranty

• Towing charges are not reimbursable for Ford and Motorcraft Remanufactured Transmissions and Gas Engines sold

over-the-counter by a Dealer or Installer..."

read more incl the;

"No-Risk" Core Return policy means accurate quotes for engine and transmissions are no problem. 100 percent core credit will be given (regardless of damage or quality of returned core); just follow these guidelines and the return runs

smoothly.

• Returned core is the same part as the assembly purchased

• Core is 100% complete with all parts attached and all fluids drained and is returned in original package..."

 

[Seabronc]

Hey all,

I am currently holed up in CT, away from good old VA. I'll be heading back down south in Aug when I can go on leave from the Coast Guard. Anyways, I'd like to pick up a new Bronco (had to sell the 91) and begin a restoration.

I was thinking pretty much top to bottom, inside and out, over the next three years or so (limited time). Is this feasible?

Also, how hard is it to swap a jasper, or a used motor in for a dying one? Is it worth it to just pay to get it done? Thanks for the help.

Mike

From an OLD Coastie to a young one, doing that with my 83 right now. Been at it for about a year now, and hope to pretty much finish this year.

enjoy,

>-

 

[Justshootme84]

I would look around, take your time and try to find a Bronco with at least a good body. It's much harder and more expensive to do major rust repairs than to replace interior or suspension parts. You're looking at ballpark around $2500-$3000 to have a shop rebuild the old motor or install a reman/ used one. The labor is going to be the biggest cost, so antything you can do like pulling the motor or dropping it in yourself will save money. I would also give some thought to what you want to use the Bronco for, be it daily driving, weekend offroad, etc. Do you want to stay original, or add a 4" lift and 33" tires? Things like that you can daydream and plan a whole lot before spneding a penny.

Hopefully, you have a plan or vision of what your "ultimate" Bronco will be. IT took me about 3 years and $10K to get the 84 Bronco from a $300 broke-engine relic to phase I with a 6" lift, 35's ,new paint and show-readiness. The past 5 years (yes, that's been dragging out forever) have been devoted to phase II with a F-350 drivetrain swap and a ton of fabrication. JSM84

Like Seabronc, I also have a "Bubba" phase with different-colored body panels. I'm back in that category with the white doors and blue body!!!