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68BroncoK
Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:07 pm Posts: 7
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68 in Kremmling Colorado
New to the forum and EBs. I live in Kremmling, CO, between Granby and Steamboat. Just got this 68 the other day, which I found via Craigslist in Evergreen. Paid $3k even for it. Obviously it's rough, perhaps too rough for restoration? 289 was swapped to a 302 out of a newer tbird, three on the tree is now three on the floor. It runs very good. It's T shift with the 4L-2L-N-2H-4H pattern. 3.50 limited slip, sport package, seats are early Mustang. Also came with a Ramsey PTO winch and all parts except handle to engage it. I think I'll install, as it does have the PTO transfer case and throttle on the dash. Owner has original wheels and some other parts he's gathering up for me. I've had numerous old fords and a 96 Bronco, and a K5, but never an EB. It's pretty beat up, but still a great little 4x4. First thing I plan to do is put a 2.5-3.5" lift and some decent tires under it 30 or 31". I won't cut it, but I'm debating on whether to take on doing the body work right, or just keep the patina and perhaps cut out the rot and weld in some patches, replace the rockers with square tube, etc... The worst of it is the rockers, some rust where rear quarters meet rockers, front quarters are all beat up, floors are still solid but driver's side is pretty rusty, tail gait is rusted out at bottom, and not original, otherwise paint is original. What would you do with it?
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:22 am |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
Helloooooooo Kremmling - beautiful part of Colorado !
Looks like you got yourself a great start to your new addiction.
Welcoming aboard !
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:40 pm |
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68BroncoK
Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:07 pm Posts: 7
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
Yes, there are several EBs in town, lot of 4x4s of all sorts, few crawlers.
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:01 pm |
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Entourage
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:45 pm Posts: 3275 Location: Gilbert, Arizona
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
I haven't been to your area yet but hope to soon. Looks like a great Bronco. If you get me your address, I will get ya some sighting cards to let your neighbors know about the club. Welcome and thanks for the intro and pics.
_________________ "I truly believe that good will outweigh evil, but there won't be peace on earth until the power of love overcomes the love of power" - Jimi Hendrix
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:53 pm |
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68BroncoK
Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:07 pm Posts: 7
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 2:17 pm |
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68BroncoK
Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:07 pm Posts: 7
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
We do have a crawler trail nearby. Here's a trail description: http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=272
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 2:33 pm |
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68BroncoK
Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:07 pm Posts: 7
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
Regarding the color, it's code U. One online VIN decoder calls it Med. Green. Almost everywhere else it seems to be Lunar Green. It's a little greener than turquoise. Googling pictures I get conflicting colors. Do you all understand this to be lunar green?
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 4:03 pm |
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Shawns Fords
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:36 pm Posts: 779 Images: 0
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
Welcome to CCB, I lived in Kremtucky for several years, worked in somewhat county for many years and decided it was too cold for me after ten years or so. My friend has an EB lives in spring creek, he has the black 72? If ya see him stop by and make fun of his because yours has a cooler color.
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Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:31 pm |
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68BroncoK
Joined: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:07 pm Posts: 7
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
yep, I've seen that one. Live in Kremtucky too. Opened a carving / woodworking shop on the town square this summer. Lived here several years, and lived in Summit for 4. Just started looking at what's available for fixing 'em up and can see I'll be spending a lot of money over the next year on this thing, no excuse other than money, for not restoring it at least with straight rust free panels and fresh paint.
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Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:27 am |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:51 am |
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D&D72
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Joined: Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:49 pm Posts: 988 Location: Henderson, Co. Grand Lake, Co
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
Good hunting in that area! those classic gun racks could come in handy! Nice rig and welcome!
_________________ That guy John.... whatta Jerk.
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Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:28 pm |
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hockeydad4-22
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Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:11 pm Posts: 2378 Location: Highlands Ranch Colorado
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Re: 68 in Kremmling Colorado
Another uncut bronco! Soon you guys will out number those of us with chopped up rigs! Welcome to the club. I have spent a great deal of time in your part of the state, hunting, ing, camping, hiking.... Look forward to meeting you sometime.
_________________ [color=#BFFF40]Greg
If you are the smartest person in the room - You are in the wrong room
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