Mini ford bronco

[BroncoMadMan]

Hi all.... I'm new to the gokart scene but I am a Bronco enthusiast ...so naturally when I saw this I had to have it...it runs..the kc style head lamps work...but I am going to try and really spruce it up and get it back up to par. The battery needs a new location to be mounted inside..and the steering is horrible! Imma pretty strong guy and it takes all I have to get it to turn...any suggestions or comments?? Have u guys ever seen anything like this??!

 

[fowler]

ha that is gold

if u are remounting the batt box u will have to take the body off

so take some pics of the steering system
it probs just needs a bit of CRC or grease

is it electric or petrol powered?

 

[BroncoMadMan]

Gas powered...I checked the steering out last night ..looks really simple..a shaft leading to. 2 tie rods?? I put some lps on them because that's all I had...the wheels moved good by hand..but the steering wheel is all but locked up? Ill get some more photos...thanks for any feedback.

 

[Jake.B]

thats pretty cool what did you pay for that, if you dont mind me asking.

 

[qtband]

If the steering shaft goes through a plain sleeve at the top and bottom, that is probably the problem. I have had a couple of karts where the steering wheel just didn't move. Penetrating oil may help, but in my case, it didn't. I had to cut the shaft in half, and work each part out of the sleeve, grind off the rust, clean out the sleeve, repaint, lube, install, and weld the shaft back together. It's not as bad as it seems and it will work!

 

[BroncoMadMan]

The place I got it from was wanting 650...I ended up giving 500 bucks....I had to have it! Haha I'm gonna paaint it to match my 1990 eddie bauer full size bronco. They told me ford actually had these custom built and they were used as sell gimmicks on car lots...have ne of you ever heard or seen anything that compares ?? Thanks

 

[frankysfree]

Looks good man. If it was a dealer promo like they told you then its probly worth some good money restored. Id definately find out some info on it before doing any mods in case its worth some $$$$

What kind of engine is in it? Also, i agree about the shaft being rusted and siezed up. Id try penetrating oil first and work it back and forth to see if that will help.

 

[bighead]

Are those real headlights,grill and trim?

It's pretty big as well. You scored IMO.

Can you take some pics of the frame,axle and engine? Is there a maker name on the steering wheel? Any stickers? I seen the bigfoot ones but yours is much bigger I think.

 

[BroncoMadMan]

Ill get some more pics and info and keep you guys updated...keep the suggestions and comments coming. Thanks!

 

[Orange Krate]

If I had that...I'd paint it white and have a low speed chase with it

 

[frankysfree]

If I had that...I'd paint it white and have a low speed chase with it

Haha! I think you'd have to whack your wife first though...

 

[DaiSan76]

If I had that...I'd paint it white and have a low speed chase with it

I have the 1:1 OJ edition.

It's for sale if anyone is interested.

 

[BroncoMadMan]

Updates on the mini bronco ...

Ok...so I found out some REALLY interesting stuff... the mini bronco is a one of a kind...I googled the dealership decal that was on the back and called them. Turns out the man who owns the ford dealership hand crafted the entire bronco III. he has also made custom cars for wayon jennings and other notable names. It was great to hea his stories and to get some of the history of my mini bronco..he sold it to a man who owned a travelling fair that was in alabama ..he took it back to Tennessee and somehow it made it back to south carolina!! Here's some updated pics.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

what motor powers that?

love the broncos, really thinking of getting one when i get my liscence.

 

[BroncoMadMan]

The big bronco is my baby...and is what the small one will look identical to when completed.

 

[BroncoMadMan]

Currently it has a 5hp briggs and Stratton on a go kart.

 

[B.M.800]

Even though Im not a ford guy, Im still man enough to say that is pretty cool.
It being hand made and all. What kind of price did the guy sell it for do you know?

 

[BroncoMadMan]

The guy said he sold it back in the day for 3000 dollars...but it had a customized trailer that came with it. I guess I missed out on the trailer ..but I got the cart for 500 bucks..I'm thrilled with it.

 

[Franklin1283]

Congrats man, I mean, even if it wasn't a one of a kind, thats still a good deal, and it looks great! A buddy of mine had a mini grave digger, and it sold for quite a bit more.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

that truck is awesome. i only got 1200 to spend on a truck as of now... wont be near as nice as yours but im going for a lift just like that, what year is yours?

oh and does the top come off. because if im gonna put a go kart or dirt bike in the back it might not fit.