Newbie with '89 Bronco II

[Perkinator104]

Here is my new Bronco II. Just traded a Jeep Liberty for it. This vehicle actually has 4-wheel drive!
The seller told me 180,000 miles, the odometer says 10,000, but I think it's rolled over once (or twice). Body is not bad, except for the necessary dents and chips, and the corner rust in front of the rear fenders. And the driver door rust. And chipped paint rust spots. But nothing like my northern Subaru XT6.
I hope to add value to this sight by posting what I do. I also hope some of the experts can give me pointers.
If anyone knows a good headlight replacement or has some, let me know.

 

[Bronco 2 man]

What year? From headlights I’m thinking 89 or 90 maybe !

 

[Bronco 2 man]

Tell a little more about it! More pics please sir! Gives a little more of a understanding of what you have! Mine’s not pretty but she’s mine all mine and being transformed by me! Doing my own thing to suit my needs!

 

[Perkinator104]

What year? From headlights I’m thinking 89 or 90 maybe !

'89

I need interior pics, but it is that ugly ocean of dishwater grey. Torn and sagging headliner, cracked dash, the usual. But not too bad past that. Engine runs well. Exhaust is busted (or cut) just at the front fender well, so it sounds like open headers!
I want to paint it and restore the interior, but I'm not sure exactly what direction. I kinda want to completely change the color scheme to something more modern and saturated. I'd love leather seats and dash, with some rad pattern headliner and lots of off-road lights, but we'll see.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Pretty sweet trade if you ask me...

I personally like the two tone scheme... it represents the era really well. Although it appears to be a good blank canvas to make it your own.

 

[Bronco 2 man]

Body looks pretty solid from the pic’s! Not crazy about the running boards lol! Honestly the more you get fixed on her , the more you want to fix! I agree with uncle Gump it is a pretty sweet trade. I wouldn’t be ashamed to rock it! Me personally rather have the older vehicles!

 

[Bronco 2 man]

My exhaust make’s mine sound like it’s cammed when it’s cold lol! It has a little tone to it.

 

[Perkinator104]

Pretty sweet trade if you ask me...

I personally like the two tone scheme... it represents the era really well. Although it appears to be a good blank canvas to make it your own.

Thanks! It wasn't quite a straight trade. I gave him a good check and the 2006 Liberty (2WD with 260k miles) and he threw in some offroad lights (which I heard his wife complaining about , so I just took them and said "thanks").
I think Ill base the paint off the original, with similar or same divisions and pinstripes, but different colors. Im leaning Grey Black Orange, deep blood Red with matte Grey side bars, or Teal and Grey with dark black accents.

 

[Perkinator104]

Body looks pretty solid from the pic’s! Not crazy about the running boards lol! Honestly the more you get fixed on her , the more you want to fix! I agree with uncle Gump it is a pretty sweet trade. I wouldn’t be ashamed to rock it! Me personally rather have the older vehicles!

Yeah Im gonna have to take those running boards off to fix a rust spot, and I won't put them back on unless I see a good reason. They do help my short legs in washing the roof, though!

 

[Bronco 2 man]

I hear ya sometimes I wish I had some steps or some rail’s!

 

[Gordy]

I hear ya sometimes I wish I had some steps or some rail’s!

I've been looking for some chrome nerf bars to fit the B2 and there aren't a lot of options I have found. Anyone know of any that go on without a lot of modifications that look good?

 

[Uncle Gump]

30 years ago there were several options. These days not so many.

I will probably build my own rock rail/steps but with some mods... I would think two jeep rails would be close to the same length... but would require some fab work to bolt them on.

 

[Bronco 2 man]

I agree with uncle Gump if you have the skills. Probably what I’m gonna end up doing!

 

[gettinmyfirstone]

4wheel parts has some great selection for ext parts (bumpers, roofracks, ect.) you could check them out for running boards and lights.