Updates in the Golden Stables

[JGbronc]

Been a while since I’ve been very active on here. I have checked in occasionally, but a lot has changed in the last few years and I figured I’d share. You guys still like pics, right?

First up is Dad’s 75 named “Peanut” from this thread:
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/peanut-75-hunting-trail-rig-build-thread.285198/

We chipped away at it little by little, but eventually brought it to @surfer-b to finish the Explorer swap and get it running and moving under it’s own power. He did a great job on it, and it runs great!

After we brought it back home, we added new tires on Aluminum spokes, floor mat, sliding rear seat (concept by @Slowleak) Warn 8274, new steering box, new brake booster, WH adjustable trac bar, and many more odds and ends.

It’s now his regularly driven hunting rig and he likes it a lot!

 

[JGbronc]

Up next, I bought this Boxwood Green 69 back in the fall of 2024 from a guy in NW Louisiana and named her “Boxie”. It’s a solid Bronco, but the old 302 was tired.

Luckily for me, I found a great donor engine locally from a 91 Mustang, and dressed it as a stock 69 302. It now runs great and has all the horsepower I’ll ever need!

The old paint needed some love, so after a lot of effort I got a shine back just before SuperCel 2025!

This one is still a work in progress, soon to get a disc brake 44 and PS.

 

[BronCowie]

Yes, we still like pics. Thanks for sharing those awesome broncs.

 

[JGbronc]

Y’all remember Brownie?
https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/side-tracked-but-in-a-good-way.291092/

It’s still a regular driver!

Back in the fall of 2023, I picked up a complete Wide Ratio Toploader 4-speed setup from @NicksTrix that was in one of Hal Sealund’s old Broncos. The new owner was making some changes and Nick was kind enough to offer it to me for a good price. It’s been a great addition to an already fun driver!

Up next for Brownie is a 302 with some attitude to replace the tired stock one.

 

[tasker]

YOU live a charmed life my friend!! Great pics!

 

[JGbronc]

Fall of 2022, I scooped up this original paint 70 U14 in SoCal, and had it shipped in. Body is solid and it ran, but it needed some TLC.

Added some 16” powder coated stock Ford wheels on new tires, new fuel tank, new exhaust, new front wheel bearings and brakes, and some other tidying up. I gave it a good buff and brought it to SuperCel 2023.

 

[half cab]

Surly your not done....I know there's more!!

 

[JGbronc]

This ol’ raggedy thing may not look like much, but she’s special!

I picked up this 66 U13 in SE Kansas on New Year’s Eve 2023. She’s got a tad of rust but overall decent. What’s great about it, is it’s currently the 2nd oldest U13 known to exist and the 15th oldest Bronco. It’s VIN ends in 732157.

It has all those super early features that seemed to change or disappear quick.

This one is currently in the parts gathering stage. The hood flew back and hit the homemade roll bar during its time in a Kansas field, so it’s a goner. That’s the critical piece I’m looking for at the moment since I plan to find an original paint Rangoon Red one!

 

[toddz69]

Loving the pics and all these rigs. Peanut and Boxie are my favorites. I could see Peanut cruising trails here in the west.

Todd Z.

 

[JGbronc]

Loving the pics and all these rigs. Peanut and Boxie are my favorites. I could see Peanut cruising trails here in the west.

Todd Z.

Peanut is our favorite too. Funny, Dad has been going hunting more than normal now

 

[JGbronc]

Here are some others I’ve posted about in the past that are still living here, along with a couple more builders and a few more parts rigs not pictured.

-Nightmare, the black Half Cab we built after purchasing from @fordfan

-The 67 Glen Alpine Police Bronco (former Military)

-White 67 Former Military currently for sale!

-Dad’s black 76 Ranger

-My Blue 76 Explorer, in the family 33 years.

-Dad’s 66 U13, formerly owned by late member T-Bird (Terry Akins)

- Green Acres 68 U13, body off coming this Spring!

- Holly Green 67 U15 purchased by Dad from @fordguy, later bought by me to build for the wife someday!

There are also 2 76 parts rigs, a 75 builder, 76 Sport builder, Dad’s Peacock Blue 68 U13, and a 68 U15 potential builder not in the pics.

 

[JGbronc]

I hope none of this comes off as being arrogant or bragging as I have no intent of either, but as hectic and sporadic as I am with this hobby I’d flood the Bronco Chat section with build threads, modifications, and new purchases so I figured one thread would be easiest to navigate and share pics with all of you!

 

[hsach]

Please keep posting pics, it give me motivation! Love the variety of your stable.

 

[Scoop]

Wow, just wow!

Great collection!

 

[ford man]

Nice collection ! You may need to see a therapist nobody need's that many broncos ! Whats the story on the light blue uncut one in the last pic back ground ? Oh and my favorite one is probably going to be the 70 U14 half cab.

 

[JGbronc]

Nice collection ! You may need to see a therapist nobody need's that many broncos ! Whats the story on the light blue uncut one in the last pic back ground ? Oh and my favorite one is probably going to be the 70 U14 half cab.

Thanks Brian

That light blue one is the 76 Sport builder. It’s Dad’s as well. It’s fairly solid, just needs some metal replacement from front end damage.

 

[gnsteam]

Great collection, and thanks for sharing. And the 70, U14 is my favorite.

 

[Broncoblood]

This ol’ raggedy thing may not look like much, but she’s special!

I picked up this 66 U13 in SE Kansas on New Year’s Eve 2023. She’s got a tad of rust but overall decent. What’s great about it, is it’s currently the 2nd oldest U13 known to exist and the 15th oldest Bronco. It’s VIN ends in 732157.

It has all those super early features that seemed to change or disappear quick.

This one is currently in the parts gathering stage. The hood flew back and hit the homemade roll bar during its time in a Kansas field, so it’s a goner. That’s the critical piece I’m looking for at the moment since I plan to find an original paint Rangoon Red one!

u should consider changing itinerary with this Rangoon and put the efforts into the Springtime Yellow - same effort, same money, with way nicer end product.
love that OG U14!

 

[stout22]

Peanut and Brownie would have to be my favorites for good drivers.

 

[JGbronc]

Peanut and Brownie would have to be my favorites for good drivers.

Those are the ones that get driven the most!

I spot Dad on the road in Peanut occasionally. It’s made many trips to the hunting land