Bronco project direction

1snowcat · Sep 21, 2009

Which way is the better way to finish the bronco addiction.... Should I start the EFI swap (explorer motor install) or start re-paint then do EFI swap afterwards???

Currently its a stock 75 Denver Bronco... I plan to make EFI and repaint to use as a daily driver and off-road....Both%)

Fighting with myself as to start EFI then do bodywork(after motor is in and running) or doing frame off installing the motor then and finish up details after paint it done??? Im not sure which way is best...

Any thoughts or better, best, ideas???

Broncobowsher · Sep 21, 2009

Good body work 5 years ago will be the same as good body work today.
A good engine 5 years ago was a 5.0 mustang, today it is an Explorer engine.

Bodywork doesn't change over time, engine technology does. In 5 years we may have the Explorer wiring all figured out and it will be an easy drop in, leaving the old Mustang stuff out of date. Maybe not?

Good body is valuable. Engine swap is easy. Do body work now.

sprdv1 · Sep 22, 2009

Yeah, same opinion here.. Body work first...

LilRedBronco · Sep 22, 2009

Not only that but with a good body you are, for lack of a better term, protecting the vehicle and hopefully keeping it from deteriorating (depending on its shape and the weather in your area)

Also as you work on the body you may decide to go a different route with the motor as is dictated by what happens with the build.

You may decide after you get this big honkin Bronco built that only a stroked 351W will fill your needs. ;D

1snowcat · Sep 22, 2009

thanks for the advice I have the Explorer and transmission parts so I will wait till I pull the body off the frame... not too much rust to fix or body damage at all the only real rust is the inner fenders behind the wheel wells... up high... This tub/body is one of the straightest ive found including the doors and fenders along with the tailgate... Shouldnt be too hard to get it done.. Now to decide on a paint scheme (its still got the original Denver Bronco paint scheme)

Explorer · Sep 22, 2009

1snowcat said:
thanks for the advice I have the Explorer and transmission parts so I will wait till I pull the body off the frame... not too much rust to fix or body damage at all the only real rust is the inner fenders behind the wheel wells... up high... This tub/body is one of the straightest ive found including the doors and fenders along with the tailgate... Shouldnt be too hard to get it done.. Now to decide on a paint scheme (its still got the original Denver Bronco paint scheme)

LOL Famous last words, hope you're right.

1snowcat · Sep 22, 2009

i cant post pics or i would... Explorer if you post em for me I will show ta the rust or lack thereof...

1snowcat · Sep 22, 2009

here is the ole Denver....

http://www.stratadrome.com/bronco/dscrtptn/bryce.htm

Yes it was a barn find... last plates were 1988

Explorer · Sep 23, 2009

PM sent. Nice find. Haven't seen a rust free Bronco since I bought one new in 1974. Amazing how that stuff can hide.

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