1976 Bronco Ranger originality and modifications

[hyghlndr]

That is a great looking Bronco, stay stock as possible.

 

[Kbpony]

That is super sharp! I love the color. Would have been mine’s original color, although I never saw it that way. I actually really like the mods he made, I like the bigger mirrors, and I actually like the steering wheel. Let me know if you need to find it a new home.

 

[4WHLFUN]

Awsome find! I wouldn't change much at all, just safety and reliability focused items. The PO installed the San Felipe rollbar from Wild Horses and the 3 pt. belts in my 73 Survivor. It's powderoated Oyster White and appears to be very close to Wimbledon White. Super clean installation and highly recommended!

 

[No Hay]

Very cool find! Congrats! Love it.

The mirrors screwed into the doors would let me make changes to my liking without hesitation.

 

[fishinman78]

Awsome find! I wouldn't change much at all, just safety and reliability focused items. The PO installed the San Felipe rollbar from Wild Horses and the 3 pt. belts in my 73 Survivor. It's powderoated Oyster White and appears to be very close to Wimbledon White. Super clean installation and highly recommended!

I like that a lot!!

 

[Jaxgtc]

Bone Stock

I would keep it bone stock as much as you can. If you can get an exact match for the seats (unlikely but possible there is correct fabric out there somewhere) do it. Otherwise get some nice canvas slip covers for the seats. I would not fool with roll bars, lift, or big tires. Make the steering wheel and dash pad correct - there are great reproduction's available. I agree keeping the carpet if you can, but if it's nasty change it out.
Congrats on a nice find!

 

[76YETI]

If it were mine
Plan to resale: keep it original.
Plan to keep and enjoy: I would install the San Felipe Roll bar, small lift, center console and enjoy! Pretty sweet Rig....

 

[fishinman78]

If it were mine
Plan to resale: keep it original.
Plan to keep and enjoy: I would install the San Felipe Roll bar, small lift, center console and enjoy! Pretty sweet Rig....

My plan is 100% to keep and enjoy with the idea that it will increase in value the more original I can keep it

 

[WheelHorse]

Replace all rubber flex hoses in the brake system.

I did the WH's 2.5 premium lift and a hellwig sway bar...love it.

Beautiful Bronco btw.

 

[tirewater]

Nice, a near twin to my '76 midnight metallic blue ranger.

 

[trailerjack]

I would go through all seals and rubber lines and enjoy it the rest of the summer. Then when the cold weather rolls in, I would make any changes. Beautiful rig.

 

[ford man]

I had a ‘76 just like that. If it was mine I would put a stock steering wheel back on it and drive it....nothing else, no seat repairs, and no lift!

I agree with slowleak also the dash is a overlay and I would put the original blue one back in too.

 

[fishinman78]

New to me original Ranger steering wheel thanks to Beer and Fish!

 

[BajaFresh75]

Rewarding find! I might have a good pass Blue HT cover. I'll look and let you know. Usually the driver's side takes the grunt before the pass side. My gift if I have something worthy.

 

[fishinman78]

Rewarding find! I might have a good pass Blue HT cover. I'll look and let you know. Usually the driver's side takes the grunt before the pass side. My gift if I have something worthy.

That would be excellent! Thanks Chris

 

[BajaFresh75]

Get the Marti ASAP. It'll be cool to see about a Ranger with beltline. I have a 77 Ranger same color, 3 speed and radio delete. Go figure.

 

[fishinman78]

Marti Report

 

[BajaFresh75]

That was fast, and cool!!

 

[sprdv1]

Marti Report

Nice brother...

 

[fordfan]

I see it came with locking gas caps; that's really cool!...and they are still on the Bronco!