What Makes A Custom A Custom?
#1
Posted 19 November 2004 - 09:14 PM
I asked my dad, who bought the Bronco new when I was 12, and he said it was the rubber flooring. Is that really all? Were there other options that were available on custom, or was that it?
Don't get me wrong I love being able to crawl inside with the hose at the car wash and just hose her out. Especially when people look at me with that look of envy as they try to get that damn vacuum hose into the crevaces of their car before the dollar runs out. Although I've noticed cracks in the flooring lately and can't do that any more for fear of rust.
Brad
#5
Posted 23 November 2004 - 10:17 PM
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
#6
Posted 24 November 2004 - 07:00 AM
If I keep it original and in good shape, I wonder how that will affect the value of it in the long run. Probably not much, but it's good to know that I'll have something not many people will.
Brad
#7
Posted 24 November 2004 - 01:13 PM
If you're worried about your floor, I'd take a razor to the cracks, check for rust, fix any you find, and then go back over it with some Herculiner. I've been thinking about getting something like that to do since I'm not a big fan of carpet since it gets stained easily. Although I may do this and then put the carpet back on, so for sound deadening purposes.
Any chance you could get pics of it? If I could get some colored lining in tan I'd probably do it.
Benjamin' 07/30/82 Christian - '02 Ninja 250R '99 Honda XR 80
1989 Ranger 2.9L V6 5-speed 4x4, 1995 S-10 2.0L POS
#8
Posted 24 November 2004 - 07:35 PM
As a general rule, the more options or higher the "trim" level, the higher the resale value is. KBB and NADA have guides for the value of every single item, but mileage and overall condition will determine what a truck is worth. As will how bad the buyer wants what you have to sell.If I keep it original and in good shape, I wonder how that will affect the value of it in the long run. Probably not much, but it's good to know that I'll have something not many people will.
I didn't mention the Eddie BAuer, since it's an XLT with a few more options like leather and EB trim. But it is a step above a regular XLT.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
#9
Posted 24 November 2004 - 08:37 PM
Sure. I was just sort of daydreaming about 10-15 years down the road when she's one of the last true customs out there in pretty much original condition. I'll probably never sell it. Too many memories of riding in it with my dad when I was a kid. It was the vehicle I learned to drive a stick in. Unless you count tractors.As a general rule, the more options or higher the "trim" level, the higher the resale value is. KBB and NADA have guides for the value of every single item, but mileage and overall condition will determine what a truck is worth. As will how bad the buyer wants what you have to sell.
Brad
#10
Posted 24 November 2004 - 09:11 PM
You talking to me or justShootme about the pics?
Check here:
http://www.auto-inte...ord1.htm#Bronco
I haven't tried them yet, but that's where I'm looking at getting mine from. It doesn't list tan, but there is a picture of a tan one on the color page.
Brad
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