Back to Bronco

[Schloer2]

I sold my ‘76 about a decade ago and have bounced through a different toy every couple years (air cooled 911, scout ii, cj, m3, lotus elise) but today I finally pulled the trigger and came back to Bronco. It’s the only vehicle I have ever regretted selling and I’m thrilled to be putting once back in the garage. Would have loved to get into a coyote powered lubr, but I settled for a good foundation (I hope) at a reasonable price (I think). Cheers to the community that I’m happy to rejoin!

Old girl:

New rig:

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[ared77]

Welcome back!

And I must say that first one was really sharp! Second one ain't bad either!

 

[MarsChariot]

And let that be a lesson to you! Nice choice for a re-entry, too.

 

[nvrstuk]

Welcome back to the best!

 

[Pa PITT]

welcome Home..

 

[gnsteam]

Glad to have you back. And it looks like you found a good one. Congrats!

 

[904Bronco]

Congrats...

 

[Schloer2]

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I’m already compiling a list of things I want to do to make the new rig mine…I will struggle to stay patient waiting for the transporter to arrive!


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[Schloer2]

The new rig was loaded on the transporter last night. Small chance it is delivered tomorrow evening…but more likely I go pick it up from the yard Monday after I get home from some quick travel. I am beyond excited to get her in the garage and start cleaning, tinkering, and planning.

Cheers and happy Thanksgiving!


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[blade]

Looks nice, congrats!

 

[Leila's Crush]

Was that one posted/purchased in Bayside NY?

 

[Schloer2]

Was that one posted/purchased in Bayside NY?

It was. I was a little suspect of it, but love the look (and the wife like orange so that always helps) and I had some good chats with the seller and saw a fair amount of video/pictures…ultimately decided to roll the dice and am cautiously optimistic that it shows up roughly as represented. Do you happen to know the truck?


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[Leila's Crush]

No, I was going to get in touch with the owner, but lost track of time, and now I am in school at Ft Lauderdale.

 

[Schloer2]

She was delivered to STL yesterday while I’m down in FL visiting family for the holiday weekend…massive test of my patience…tempted to change my flight home…

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[LUBr LuvR]

And usually one does not look forward to the end of vacation, lol. Can hear you now....”so Captain, just how fast can this old bird go?” Always the way, if you were home it would’ve been a day late.
Congrats!

 

[Schloer2]

She is home and mostly as expected. Trans wasn’t shifting great when I picked it up, but seemed to smooth out after warming up so hopefully it can hold together for a while and just wants to be driven. There is some less than professional body work in places, but overall looks pretty rust free from my initial inspections. Biggest fail is that the rig doesn’t fit in my garage when the top is up - hoping I can find a way to adjust the center bow to find an extra 1/2” or so of height reduction!

Happy to have the new rig and looking forward to cleaning it up and making it mine.

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[Scoop]

Buy a Rampage top and you should be able to get it into the garage. They are a bit lower. (And look better too!)

 

[Schloer2]

Small change of plans I’m trading the orange ‘74 on this awesome ‘71 - it’s a bit more $ but is the rig I really wanted and I decided I shouldn’t settle - the green reminds me of my old ‘76 and more importantly the it has a very honest body and a killer combo of proflo4 efi plus nv3550!

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[LUBr LuvR]

Lol, gonna have to update your avatar. Congrats!

 

[Scoop]

That's a great way to solve your garage issue!!