It's coming up on 1 year since my daughter and I went and checked out an old BroncoII for sale nearby. Because she thought it was kinda cool, we bought it.
Well overall we're happy we did. It's been out on the beach surf fishing several times and takes me to work every day with only one "fluke" breakdown .... the trickle of tranny fluid from the front seal that just plain healed itself.
I now have another BII that I'll scavange parts from and then this summer it'll be "put to rest". (Anyone need something .... located east coast).
Thanks to everyone here for the past years advise and help.
dave .... and kate.