Early Bronco Parts – Restoration Parts Sources
May 2, 2009 8:30 am ConsumerEarly Broncos have a clean design that is lost in more modern trucks.
Finding early Bronco parts for restoration projects can be a bit challenging. Some parts like fenders can be acquired in the aftermarket that are actually better than the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) ones. NOS (New Old Stock) must surely be all gone by now, but some aftermarket fenders are a thicker gauge than the original ones. Some inferior, thinner gauge replacement fenders might be less money but they may NOT line up as well.
In writing a recent article about the Urge to Buy a Classic I researched parts availability for early Broncos. The Bronco in the article (the same one pictured above) was in bad need of replacement fenders. Some backyard body man did a number on those rusty fenders rather than purchasing a couple of high quality replacement fenders and doing the restoration right.
Early Ford Bronco Restoration Parts Sources
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Toms Bronco Parts – Has new, used and rebuilt parts for early Ford Broncos. They even buy some parts that are suitable for rebuilding.
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BC Broncos – BC Broncos has many aftermarket parts for restoration and performance. They even do complete restorations.
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James Duff – James started out with his own Bronco in 1966 Baja racing. In developing parts for himself he found that there was a market for them to sell to others. His hobby quickly turned into a full time business.
Classic auto parts for restoring old Mustangs to early Broncos can still be found with a little looking around on the web.