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For those who know vehicles..
I have an 88 bronco ll, I got it in trade from someone (who was scared of it cause he hit a pole or something while drinking and driving, said he did not feel it was a good vehicle for him seeing as though he was not comfortable with it to begin with) who got it in trade. The orginal owner started restoring it mechanically. It is in great shape, I know I got the better end of the deal because it is in better shape than the vehicle I traded for it (which he knew but just did not want the bronco). I have been driving it up until last week. So far mechanically it is in fine shape, however, when we went to change the tire last week (front passenger side) we could not get the manuel locking hub loosened from the tire/wheel. Parts for this vehicle, for whatever reason are very expensive... I ran across a friend who has an 86 bronco ll. He says the brake lines are rusted, but keep in mind, he really dont know much about vehicles... he is willing to sell the whole thing to me for $150.00. I need alot of cosmetic parts plus the part I mentioned above, then I will be able to get my bronco painted. The engine in the 86 has around 80,000 miles on it, original... and is in great shape... once we pull parts out/off of the 86, we plan on cutting it up and taking it to Milliron (scrap place) to rid ourselves of the rest of the 86, however, I will still have the engine... maybe a spare? or sell it? dont know. I will make the $150.00 back plus by doing it this way, making it cost me nothing to finish my 88, plus throw the cash toward a paint job- with some added to it ofcourse.
So, here is my question, I need to move the 86 to my house, my friend and I live about a mile and a half or 2 at most from eachother, and I still have to go look at it and see if he is right about this thing (says the brake lines are rusted)... if there is brakes, even very little, we can tow it back here.... but without brakes, what do you suggest? My thoughts were to go get the tow hitch ball and put one on my 88, and get a tow bar or tow dolly for the 86...any other ideas? I really dont want to have to buy a tow bar or rent a tow dolly unless I have no other choice, as that takes from my later profit and finishing up my 88. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
*Jeanne*
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