First Car

[speed1995]

I am 14 and I just got a 1986 Bronco II Eddie Bauer 4x4.  I have already bought new exhaust manifolds, a new tail pipe, and a new windshield.  I bought the Bronco II a couple weeks ago for $1,000 and have been cleaning it up ever since.  The parts I have bought are not on it yet.  It's mostly original except for an Alpine CD player.  Tell me what you think.  Here are some pictures:  

[Mission9]

Looks like it was well taken care of.  Good buy.

[90fordb2]

That's a lot nicer than mine was when I got it. My Bronco II is my first vehicle too, I got it when I was 17 and it was in such bad shape I got it for free.

[speed1995]

I just got a new windshield put in today.  I had found a couple other bronco II's, but they were all manual trans.  I had a few hundred bucks to put with it for parts.  If you look at the pictures you will see that the roof still is faded.  I used A rubbing compound to get the rest looking as good as it does.  I am getting a 1998 Mustang GT to drive in the summer, so this is nice for a winter vehicle.

[pdr51]

Looks like you got a good vehicle at a great price. Have fun with it!!!

[Twister]

Nice looking truck. 

[speed1995]

Thanks for all the comments.  I am going to get a luggage rack and a tire rack with spare to put on it.  I headed to the junkyard today and found a great transmission crossmember out of a 1987 Ford Ranger ext cab.

[Crue^sBIIs]

  lovin this one dude. i have two of em n i know if u take care of them, they will take care of you too. 

[speed1995]

It's going to be my daily driver, so I plan on making it look and run great.

[speed1995]

Here are some pictures of the parts I already have:




I also have some pics from when I first got it home and using rubbing compound + wax  on the hood.  Notice the difference in paint between the pictures first posted (newer) to these.  The paint had tons of oxidation from sitting outside. 

[speed1995]

I am buying a front drivers side floor pan because the one it has is shot.

[fletcher]

Good looking BII...Mine was setting outside for 7 yrs in damp Oregon,moss and all, a lot of elbow grease and wax does wonders...have fun...Ken

[speed1995]

Mine looked orange when I got it, but looks like deep red now.  The paint feels smoother too.  The only rust on the exterior is on the Eddie Bauer tan.

[fletcher]

You gotta love craigslist... That is a clean lookin BII, Cant wait to see the pics when your done !!! I've been looking on CList for 33x12.50R15 with about 50% tread or more for a fair price, no luck yet......Ken

[speed1995]

It's hard to find those tires at a good price.  I was at the junkyard yesterday and found an immaculate 60/40 front seat out of a 1987 Ford Ranger Ext Cab.  I only paid $45 for the whole thing with belts.  It's already installed in my Bronco II, so I will get pics up soon.  I also bought a roof rack from another Bronco II for $20 and various other things.  I'll also post pics of my rust damage on the left front floor pan.