bronco camper restoration. anyone here?

stock1970 · Jan 28, 2010

http://offroadaction.ca/2010/01/27/bronco-camper-undergoing-restoration/

;D

gritz · Jan 28, 2010

not mine but I do have a 78 Free wheelin bronco with a 4 wheel camper on it. Later Matt

Mongonius · Jan 28, 2010

What would you guess the MPG might be with the camper on it?!

BooRae · Jan 28, 2010

That one belongs to a guy up here. Not sure if he is on CB though. I know he has don't alot of work to it since those photos where taken and it's suppose to be pretty neat. The guy he bought it from is also a friend and it seems like he had a good bit of history on it. One of the two should catch this and post up.

BooRae · Jan 28, 2010

Here is more photos from 4x4Alaska's gallery from when he bought/owned it. Looks like it sat for a while prior. ihttp://classicbroncos.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/5136/cat/6117

tennessee toy · Jan 28, 2010

very unique. I would think most camper parts would be interchangeable from that era of camper on other vehicles.
Nice ride - great opportunity to have something truly different.

bohntr28 · Jan 28, 2010

Wow, too cool!

sprdv1 · Jan 28, 2010

Mongonius said:
What would you guess the MPG might be with the camper on it?!

Oh man, 10 maybe.. give or take

73stallion · Jan 28, 2010

sprdv1 said:
Oh man, 10 maybe.. give or take

you kidding? they only get about 10 WITHOUT all the extra weight and the sail. i'm guessing about 7. wonder if they added sway bars when they installed the campers?

sprdv1 · Jan 28, 2010

73stallion said:
you kidding? they only get about 10 WITHOUT all the extra weight and the sail. i'm guessing about 7. wonder if they added sway bars when they installed the campers?

Notice I said Maybe, ha ha.. I bet you're right though..

Add a Plow to that thing, and you're OFF to the races.. hee hee..

PolarrrBearrr · Jan 28, 2010

I know these are pretty rare, but has anyone tried to build one from scratch? Doesn't seem like it would be all that difficult.

NicksTrix · Jan 28, 2010

that's a pretty early model. it's got an ice box vs a fridge and the sink is manual pump.
i get about 8-9 mpg with mine. mileage isn't a big concern when it's out on the road.
handling isn't that bad. i imagine it would feel like a hard top with a roof rack and big tire. funny if you don't have water in the fresh water holding tank it handles better, as it takes that 80# out of the CG equasion. i've got double shocks and spring upgrades only. it could use a slight bar in the back.

we can account for about 15 of these old campers. they are pretty darn cool. people are amazed how roomy they are when you are inside.that couple extra feet on top of the tail gate make a huge differance.
stop on by the super celebration in tn this spring to see for yourself!

got-broncos · Jan 28, 2010

73stallion said:
wonder if they added sway bars when they installed the campers?

Mine has sway bars. I think they were added later. It handles pretty good.

gritz · Jan 28, 2010

When I put mine on my 78 I weighed it before and after. You have to remove the tailgate on the 78 and the interior panels. I only gained about 200lbs without the water tank full and no Propane. I am also missing the refridgerator. I about craped my self when I pullled the tailgate off.

Scoop · Jan 28, 2010

gritz said:
When I put mine on my 78 I weighed it before and after. You have to remove the tailgate on the 78 and the interior panels. I only gained about 200lbs without the water tank full and no Propane. I am also missing the refridgerator. I about craped my self when I pullled the tailgate off.

Yeah, the tailgate on a 78 weighs probably 80 - 100 lbs. I just put a new one on my 78. Love to see a pic of your FW'er with the camper on it.

sprdv1 · Jan 28, 2010

NicksTrix said:
we can account for about 15 of these old campers. they are pretty darn cool. people are amazed how roomy they are when you are inside.that couple extra feet on top of the tail gate make a huge differance.
stop on by the super celebration in tn this spring to see for yourself!

Just need to get one of these, get my kids off to college, and start traveling..

gritz · Jan 29, 2010

I am not a contributer but if some one will post a picture for me I would be happy to Email it to them

got-broncos · Jan 29, 2010

This is for gritz. Man thats cool. I really like it!

Scoop · Jan 29, 2010

got-broncos said:
This is for gritz. Man thats cool. I really like it!

Thanks Terry for posting. That is pretty cool. Hey gritz, was that made for a full size or just adapted from one that fits an EB? And why do you need to remove the tailgate?

gritz · Jan 29, 2010

It was on a 96 fourdoor bronco when I bought it in Colorado. I had to change the aluminum skin were it touches on the to radius. I am sure it would not fit an EB. I have saved lots of pictures of different camper broncos over the years if some one needs one. I could email them to you. Big Props to Got- Broncos for posting the pictures Thankyou.

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