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Hi, I'm working with a builder to complete the '70 Bronco project that was started in 2012. I finally admitted I needed help. To be clear, I purchased a project Bronco, mainly for the body, from another member on this site in 2013. The Bronco was in pieces when I bought it. The previous owner...

Hey Everyone, I've searched through the forum and read various posts about automatic transmission swaps. We have a T18 behind a slightly built 302. In general, I love the T18 with this setup. The only drawback with the 4.56 gearing is the top end on the highway (although it isn't terrible)...

Hey Everyone, After picking up some light bulbs and walking towards checkout I walked by a display of rolling tool cabinets (Milwaukee, Dewalt and Husky). The Milwaukee caught my eye. There wasn't a price on it, so I asked for help. i was told the price was $599. I Googled a little when I got...

Hey Everyone, I have done some searching... not sure I have read all the appropriate threads about this topic, so forgive me if I have overlooked some details. I have made a lot of changes to the cooling system on our '71. Occasionally I still get into the 220 or 230 range when crawling...

Hey Everyone, We'll be getting started on completing the '70 Bronco soon. My original thought was to install the vacuum booster I have for the brakes. I installed an Astro Van hydroboost setup on the '71 six years ago. I love it. The '71 had manual brakes before the conversion. I haven't...

Hi Everyone, We're getting ready to start the final build on the '70 Bronco that's been sitting in the garage the last five plus years. Here are some of the main parts that we're looking for: 1. Gear Banger Shifter for NP435. (I'm kicking myself that I was asleep at the switch when one was...

Hey Everyone, I'm thinking about replacing the chrome diamond plate interior panels with stainless steel. (I'm open to other durable options, too.) I know that several of the vendors sell stainless steel door panels. I just haven't run across any stainless interior panels for the rear...

Hey Everyone, Not a lot on the Mexican 1000 on the board this year. I saw a link to an article on Don Prudhome's return to Baja for this year's race: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/article208849249.html Take Care, Jeff

Hey Everyone, Five or six years ago my wife bought me a re-manufactured Milwaukee dry cut saw. I really liked working with the saw the first couple of years that I had it. I've been able to spend very little working in the garage the last few years because of bill paying type work. I am...

Hey, I just received an email from NORRA and recognized someone in the email... Congratulations Andrew! And, good luck this year. Jeff

Hi Guys, (I am updating the list of editions I have left, and which ones I am still looking for.) I'm trying to be a little more organized. I decided to take a look at the Bronco Driver magazines I have so I could figure out which ones I still need, and which ones I have multiple issues of...

Hi Everyone, We had a great trip to Moab this year over Labor Day. Every year the Bronco gets more and more reliable. The biggest complaint that I had this year was on several occasions the PS pump had issues keeping up. Granted, it was hot (100 degrees F) on a fairly long ascent. When trying...

Hi Guys, I'll admit that I haven't worked through the issues I'm going to mention enough to justify posting them here... just thought someone might say something that makes sense with the troubleshooting. I'm having two electrical issues right now that I'd really like to figure out once and...

Hey Guys, I'm thinking about replacing the diamond plate door and quarter panels in our '71. I'm thinking of non-stock types. Does anyone have pictures of custom panels that you'd like to share? Thanks, Jeff

Hey Guys, I've done some searching; but, I can't come up with what I'm looking for, so I'm hoping that someone here can help. I installed an Atlas a few years ago. The nuts that were provided to secure the adapter to the Atlas don't work so well at staying tight. The person I contacted at...

Hi, I have an problem with the dash panel lights (gauge cluster, primarily) not working when the headlight switch is pulled on. It's an intermittent problem, so I suspect that it may be a ground issue. I know trying to chase down an intermittent problem is difficult. And I know there are lots...

Hi Guys, There was a post in the chat section in March about an accident involving a Bronco. There was quite a bit of discussion about seat belt use. We have Baja SS seats in our '71. We always use lap belts. I know we should... but, we don't use the shoulder belts, and the anti-submarine...

Hi Everyone, I received some of my Dad's photos and slides earlier this week. (That's where the balloon pics surfaced.) I also received one film reel. I have only tried reading the first few frames of the film. The title is the Mint 400. If I were to guess, I believe it's probably from the...

Hi Guys, I saw this on MSN.com this morning regarding Boyd Jaynes' racer: http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/blasting-through-the-desert-in-a-vintage-bronco-is-as-much-fun-as-it-sounds/ar-BBq048N?li=BBnb7Kz I searched; but, I don't see it as a repost. Thanks, Jeff

Hi, I've done some searching for the current draw of backup lights for a 1971 Bronco. I'm running power from a different source, so I'd like to make sure it's protected. I looked at the schematic for the original configuration and it looks like that circuit is fused for 14 amps. I'd like to...