New member from Alberta

[Happy Camper]

Hi everyone, first time on forum. Lots of interesting reading here. I have a 1981 Bronco that I have owned since new and couldn't part with it. My three daughters all learned to drive in it. Anyways I'm in the process of rebuilding it now. It has lots of rust and was hoping someone out there could give some info on where to buy body parts for it. I have spent hrs online looking and two sources that come up are Tabco and Mill Supply. Any feedback or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks for now.

 

[miesk5]

Yo Happy Camper,
Welcome to our Bronco community!
Tabco and Mill Supply are very good ,if not great suppliers!
Also:
On 21 May, 2019 I purchased a 96 Ford Bronco 5.0 ignition control module, Motorcraft® DY 1077 from Rock Auto.
I received it 23 May and noticed the usual Motorcraft® logo wasn't impressed on it.
The box looked the same as what I have purchased in past from our local Ford dealership.
I e mailed Ford Global Brand Protection and asked, "is this is a genuine Mototocraft part?"
Here's the reply;
"After reviewing the information you provided, the part you purchased appears to be genuine. The OE current model part does not have a Motorcraft/Ford logo on it and looks like the part in your photo. Since the vehicle model year for this part is very old the supplier of the part most likely has changed. Also we have not had any prior issues with Rock Auto selling non-genuine parts."
Lisa W.
Ford Motor Company
Global Brand Protection
"What Is Global Brand Protection?
The Global Brand Protection group exists to protect the consumer by ensuring high quality original equipment parts are used in your vehicle that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. Counterfeit products potentially compromise consumer expectations because they do not meet Ford Motor Company’s rigorous testing and quality control standards

Jeff's Bronco Graveyard - 78-96 Bronco/Ford truck @ Early Ford Bronco and Truck Restoration Parts - Jeff's Bronco Graveyard

Auto Krafters - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories; @ Ford Parts, Classic Car Parts, Truck Parts and Services by Auto Krafters-Mustang Auto Parts Too!

Parts Geek has Motorcraft
Discount Auto Parts Online - Domestic, Import Car Parts Warehouse

WILD HORSES Four Wheel Drive - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories @ 78-79 Full Size Ford Bronco Parts & Accessories - WILD HORSES

LMC TRUCK® (Long Motor Corporation) - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories & 66-77 & 80-96 Bronco
Truck Parts & Truck Accessories @ Truck Parts & Truck Accessories for Chevy, GMC, Ford & Dodge Trucks

Green Sales Company Main 1-800-543-4959

Main

National Parts Depot - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories; Click Order your Printed NPD catalog
@ National Parts Depot | Restoring American History | Mustang Parts | Camaro Parts | Chevelle Parts | Ford Truck Parts | T-Bird Parts | Firebird Parts | Chevy Truck Parts

Dennis Carpenter - 78-96 Bronco/Ford truck & car parts & accessories w/parts break-out diagrams & Ford part numbers; Click Get Catalogs @ Ford Truck Parts - 1932-1996 | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts for Thrucks, Broncos, Cars, Tractors and Cushman Scooters

Metro Moulded Parts - rubber restoration parts & Bronco/Ford truck weather stripping; Click Free Catalog
@ Metro Moulded Parts

SoffSeal® (formerly A&M Soffseal) - Bronco/Ford truck door & window weather stripping; Click Free Catalog @ https://www.soffseal.com

Steele Rubber Products - Bronco/Ford truck weather stripping & rubber; Click REQUEST A CATALOG
@ Home

CARiD.com - Auto Parts & Accessories | Car, Truck, SUV, Jeep

□
For obsolete parts by Ford long version part numbers:
Welcome to the PartsVoice Parts Locator
Rear Counter Auto Parts Locator
Main
Home - NOS Parts
●
Here's some information for you:

1981 Bronco Brochure - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible) by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Fasteners by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Carburetors, Chokes & EFI by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Specifications by Gary @ Axle Ratios - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible)

Differences in 1980-1986 Bronco/F Series by Gary

➡ 1981 Bronco/F Series Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM), partial via Gary @ 1981 EVTM - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible)

1980/1981 Light Truck Roadability Diagnosis Guide @ 1980 Light Truck Roadability Diagnosis Guide

EEC III Testing, if not removed or disabled by a previous owner or shop via Wayback Machine by Tommy

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via member BroncMom!

Partial Chilton Manual for 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Bronco. Scanned by broncocity.com @ Bronco City

1981 Bronco Advertisement @ Ads0002.jpg

Baba Looey's Favorite FSB Links (lots and lots of tech links)
Includes good stuff such as Tailgate Tech!

See my mostly recovered site by member schwim @ Ford Bronco And F-150 Links - FORD BRONCO
It contains boo-koo component repairs, installation & parts sources.
Good fortune!
Al

 

[Tiha]

Welcome! Has the snow melted yet? Or still snowing up there?

I have used mill supply with good luck. There was another like body parts store or something like that, seemed to have decent supply at decent prices.

All of those Miesk listed are great products and great suppliers as well.
Prices are a little higher at Jeff's bronco graveyard or LMC but the customer servie is well worth it.

 

[miesk5]

Yo,
Also:
For new discounted Ford parts, Galpin Ford (suggested by JScatt!)
For obsolete parts by Ford long version part numbers:
Welcome to the PartsVoice Parts Locator
Rear Counter Auto Parts Locator
Main
Home - NOS Parts

 

[Happy Camper]

Yo Happy Camper,
Welcome to our Bronco community!
Tabco and Mill Supply are very good ,if not great suppliers!
Also:
On 21 May, 2019 I purchased a 96 Ford Bronco 5.0 ignition control module, Motorcraft® DY 1077 from Rock Auto.
I received it 23 May and noticed the usual Motorcraft® logo wasn't impressed on it.
The box looked the same as what I have purchased in past from our local Ford dealership.
I e mailed Ford Global Brand Protection and asked, "is this is a genuine Mototocraft part?"
Here's the reply;
"After reviewing the information you provided, the part you purchased appears to be genuine. The OE current model part does not have a Motorcraft/Ford logo on it and looks like the part in your photo. Since the vehicle model year for this part is very old the supplier of the part most likely has changed. Also we have not had any prior issues with Rock Auto selling non-genuine parts."
Lisa W.
Ford Motor Company
Global Brand Protection
"What Is Global Brand Protection?
The Global Brand Protection group exists to protect the consumer by ensuring high quality original equipment parts are used in your vehicle that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. Counterfeit products potentially compromise consumer expectations because they do not meet Ford Motor Company’s rigorous testing and quality control standards

Jeff's Bronco Graveyard - 78-96 Bronco/Ford truck @ Early Ford Bronco and Truck Restoration Parts - Jeff's Bronco Graveyard

Auto Krafters - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories; @ Ford Parts, Classic Car Parts, Truck Parts and Services by Auto Krafters-Mustang Auto Parts Too!

Parts Geek has Motorcraft
Discount Auto Parts Online - Domestic, Import Car Parts Warehouse

WILD HORSES Four Wheel Drive - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories @ 78-79 Full Size Ford Bronco Parts & Accessories - WILD HORSES

LMC TRUCK® (Long Motor Corporation) - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories & 66-77 & 80-96 Bronco
Truck Parts & Truck Accessories @ Truck Parts & Truck Accessories for Chevy, GMC, Ford & Dodge Trucks

Green Sales Company Main 1-800-543-4959

Main

National Parts Depot - Bronco/Ford truck parts & accessories; Click Order your Printed NPD catalog
@ National Parts Depot | Restoring American History | Mustang Parts | Camaro Parts | Chevelle Parts | Ford Truck Parts | T-Bird Parts | Firebird Parts | Chevy Truck Parts

Dennis Carpenter - 78-96 Bronco/Ford truck & car parts & accessories w/parts break-out diagrams & Ford part numbers; Click Get Catalogs @ Ford Truck Parts - 1932-1996 | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restorations Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts for Thrucks, Broncos, Cars, Tractors and Cushman Scooters

Metro Moulded Parts - rubber restoration parts & Bronco/Ford truck weather stripping; Click Free Catalog
@ Metro Moulded Parts

SoffSeal® (formerly A&M Soffseal) - Bronco/Ford truck door & window weather stripping; Click Free Catalog @ https://www.soffseal.com

Steele Rubber Products - Bronco/Ford truck weather stripping & rubber; Click REQUEST A CATALOG
@ Home

CARiD.com - Auto Parts & Accessories | Car, Truck, SUV, Jeep

□
For obsolete parts by Ford long version part numbers:
Welcome to the PartsVoice Parts Locator
Rear Counter Auto Parts Locator
Main
Home - NOS Parts
●
Here's some information for you:

1981 Bronco Brochure - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible) by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Fasteners by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Carburetors, Chokes & EFI by Gary

1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Specifications by Gary @ Axle Ratios - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible)

Differences in 1980-1986 Bronco/F Series by Gary

➡ 1981 Bronco/F Series Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM), partial via Gary @ 1981 EVTM - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible)

1980/1981 Light Truck Roadability Diagnosis Guide @ 1980 Light Truck Roadability Diagnosis Guide

EEC III Testing, if not removed or disabled by a previous owner or shop via Wayback Machine by Tommy

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via member BroncMom!

Partial Chilton Manual for 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Bronco. Scanned by broncocity.com @ Bronco City

1981 Bronco Advertisement @ Ads0002.jpg

Baba Looey's Favorite FSB Links (lots and lots of tech links)
Includes good stuff such as Tailgate Tech!

See my mostly recovered site by member schwim @ Ford Bronco And F-150 Links - FORD BRONCO
It contains boo-koo component repairs, installation & parts sources.
Good fortune!
Al

Thanks for all this, it will be a great help

 

[Happy Camper]

Welcome! Has the snow melted yet? Or still snowing up there?

I have used mill supply with good luck. There was another like body parts store or something like that, seemed to have decent supply at decent prices.

All of those Miesk listed are great products and great suppliers as well.
Prices are a little higher at Jeff's bronco graveyard or LMC but the customer servie is well worth it.

Amazingly enough the snow is melted and the grass is growing. Thanks for the info

 

[johnnyreb]

Welcome to the club. LBronco is from Alberta

 

[Happy Camper]

Welcome to the club. LBronco is from Alberta

Thanks for the welcome. I'm not surprised there is another Alberta member. There are a lot of Broncos here.

 

[johnnyreb]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm not surprised there is another Alberta member. There are a lot of Broncos here.

L Bronco is also on a racing team . That races in the U.S. He,s also a teacher up in Canada and really good on Bronco. You wouldn,t believe what he done to a 79. He put the body on a newer model Ford . Had to extend the frame and alot of changes. He,s also into old cars and has 3 sons.

 

[L\Bronco]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm not surprised there is another Alberta member. There are a lot of Broncos here.

Hey Happy Camper,
Welcome to the Zone! Great to see a fellow Albertan in here!
Post a couple picts of your Bronco, we'd love to see her. (I restored an 81 years ago, it was a great truck!)

Cheers