This 1969 Ford Bronco is said to be a two-owner Montana vehicle until the current owner purchased it recently. Now located in Richmond, Utah, it can be found for sale here on eBay with no reserve. While it has a few issues the new owner will probably need to address, it looks like a nice original rig. The classic slotted wheels fit in with the period and you can tell this one hasn’t been messed with too much. Take a look and decide for yourself.
As you can see the floor pan under the driver’s feet is in need of replacing. The passenger side looks similar but isn’t as bad. There is also a hole in the rear pan near the tailgate. The seller says there was shag carpet on the interior before they purchased it so that probably led to moisture being held and the metal deteriorating. As far as the outside goes, the rockers also have a bit of rust along with the tailgate, but it doesn’t look too bad. You’d have to start removing paint to see exactly how bad the rust was, which would lead to a repaint and/or patch panels, which would take away a lot of the original character of this old Bronco.
Aside from the aftermarket air cleaner, the engine compartment looks fairly original. The seller says the 302 cubic inch V8 may be burning a little oil but after a new fuel pump and rebuilt carburetor, it “started right up and runs good.” The brakes are a little spongy, but hopefully after a quick bleeding and they will be fine.
I’m guessing from this photos the upholstery is original. You can see the seat material is looking brittle and worn. The dash appears to have a few cracks in the pad, but other than that, it looks pretty decent. A new set of seat covers would do wonders for this one since the door panels and headliner look pretty good as well. The rear seat could use a good cleaning, but other than the armrests having a few tears, it looks good.
A fresh coat of Wimbledon White on the grille and front bumper would do wonders to lift the face of this old truck. Overall though, it doesn’t appear to be a bad project. It could be a drive-it-as-you-fix-it project as well. Keeping the floors dry would be a priority though so the rust doesn’t get much worse. What do you think?
Too bad they hacked up the wheel openings and stuck those fender flares on, kind of takes away from the “original character”, ha ha! But what’s really sad is that I still can’t afford it. Looks like a fun project.
buddy bought 1 new, had those flares on it from factory
Dan, what year was that? Don’t think it would have been in ’69, and on the rear only. Wheel arch profiles were the same from ’66 through ’77. Those flares are pop-riveted on.
Probably installed at the dealer prior to delivery. No flares from the factory.
Gonna need the inner fenders too.
Them rear quarters were made for cutting 👍🤣
got that right!!
With half cab.
over on BaT too.
U sure it’s not frnt renders on opposite side/backwards (the frnt is ‘a lill off’ 4 this tho).
And wasn’t ’69 last yr for the 1st 4 yr’s grill difference (look @ turn sig.s).
’69 was the first year for the new, larger turn signal lenses.
Trade you a 2006 Dodge 1500 for it today