1986 Bronco 2 Blue No Rust Engine Work Needed on 2040-cars
Grand Island, Nebraska, United States
Body Type:SUV
Engine:2.9 liter
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Blue and brown
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Bronco II
Trim: basic Bronco 11
Drive Type: Four wheel drive automatic
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Mileage: 164,225
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Exterior Color: Blue
When I bought the vehicle it had been rolled, I bought it for parts but decided to fix it. I bought a second junked Bronco that the body was good on and put the good top on along with the fenders and hood and a new windshield. The colors were close so didn't paint it so it is two toned. Interior is in fair condition (no holes or stains).
I pulled the engine and found the spun bearing. The other engine was running when the vehicle was junked. (The kid in was a fight with his girlfriend and she threw away the keys. He messed up the ignition trying to start it and then pulled all the sensors.) Anyway, between the two motors a functional motor should be possible.It has oversize tires (can't haul to much weight or the fenders hit the tires) the back are larger than the front. I decided not to fix it myself because of my latest toy, a red 84 Corvette that is taking my spare time.
At the moment it is located in Wolbach NE (40 miles N. of Grand Island). Title and vehicle provided on payment. You haul.
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