1977 Bronco: Victoria Project- UPDATED FINALLY

u10072

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #1

Hello All...meet my new 1977 beauty!

 

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twisted77

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #2

She's a beaut Clark!

Bryce

 

sellitall

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #3

Does she run??? I like the patina. Any plans??? Did you get it local? If so I'm sure it just has "rust sunburn". My 74 has "stage IV metal cancer". She's going through the beginning stages of chemo now.

 

NGABronco

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #4

Hey, clearcoat it and call it a "rusto" mod EB!!!!%)%)%)

 

miikee73

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #5

Looks like she's aired down and ready to play.

 

Justafordguy

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #6

I like it, especially the wheels.

 

spap

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #7

Sweet its a 77 sport

 

BorderBronco

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #8

very cool. I want a full cab so bad i cant stand it..

 

Bubbaluv

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #9

Hello '77!! Nice looking ride.

 

KS.76Sport

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #10

77 sport...nice catch man.

 

sprdv1

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• Jan 31, 2012

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Congrats on the new one..!!!

 

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hyghlndr

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• Jan 31, 2012

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Good news, I saw it and you bought it first....looked like a good deal.

 

tcjones76

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• Jan 31, 2012

• #13

It looks like it has been in that spot since the drive-in closed. Solid truck.

 

mattyq17

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• Feb 1, 2012

• #14

congrats looks good what are you plans for her?

 

lonesouth

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• Feb 1, 2012

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Yea, i'm diggin the wheels. Be sure to get that window chrome buffed up!

 

BlackCat4

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• Feb 1, 2012

• #16

Nice 77 bro,I have à 77 to and love it cant get pics to download :'( live out in BFE no High speed internet sux ,

 

Tasty Geezer

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• Feb 1, 2012

• #17

great find...gotta love the '77's

 

toddz69

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• Feb 1, 2012

• #18

Remember - resist the urge to tear it apart....make this one a DRIVER!

Todd Z.

 

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u10072

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u10072

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Some asked my goals for the project so here goes:

**BODY/EXTERIOR
-clean frame, and entire drivetrain via wire wheel top to bottom
-de-chrome exterior
-replace front floor pans
-add access panel to tunnel
-bob front fenders/grill area
-bob rear quarters
-paint chassis satin black
-delete front gas door then add 23 gallon main gas tank
-delete side marker lights
-delete license plate hole in tailgate
-paint body satin gray color
-F&R prerunner Vintage Iron Fab bumpers
-War Flares

**INTERIOR
-recover stock seats
-new seals --hardtop, doors, windows
-tint windows
-maplight review mirror
-gas struts on liftgate
-quiet tailgate pivots
-instrument cluster w/ voltage gauge

**DRIVETRAIN
-delete anything from engine that doesn't need to be there
-add saginaw power steering pump
-add mini starter
-add 3G 130 amp alternator
-clean engine and paint engine/trans/transfercase body color
-extreme motor mounts
-poly t-case mounts

**SUSPENSION/STEERING/CHASSIS
-3 1/2" long travel springs
-Vintage Iron Fab shock hoops
-extended brake lines
-7 degree bushings
-offset rear radius arm bushings
-1" bodylift
-f150 steering


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