JGbronc
Bronco Maniac
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Since the "Nightmare" is winding down to what we will call done, I figured I'd go ahead and start a thread on the next project.
It's a '75 base model, Vineyard Gold, has a 5.0 Roller with Serpentine, Edelbrock intake and carb, long tubes with Flowmasters, C4, 4:11 gears with spools, power steering and power drum brakes. Has a well built traction bar setup on the rear and dual shock mounts at all 4 corners. Still has the original floor mat and seats which will be staying to retain the vintage feel and "Bronco smell" that I remember as a kid.
This Bronco has been in our area since it was close to new. I've known about it since the late 90's-early 00's and back then it was beautiful! Unfortunately it had an engine fire around 2008 and went downhill since. After I learned of the fire, Dad started trying to buy it and finally succeeded buying it from the fellow we call "Peanut" in December 2015.
After the fire, Peanut's son wired it up enough to run and drive, but it's not what I'd call suitable. So it's time to put it back on the streets. This will not be a trailer queen, or even a restoration. Just a driver! And I'm gonna name it after the previous owner who had it since 1997.
Plans are:
- 5.0 EFI from 2001 Mountaineer.
- Disc Brake D44
- 4:11 gears with Grizzly Locker Rear.
- 33"x 12.5" Super Swamper TSL's (Thanks to Crush!)
- New radius arm bushings, C bushings, replace trac bar and add a drop bracket. Also a drop pitman arm.
- Replace wiring harness and dash, needs a windshield and top seal too.
- Custom Rear fuel tank with Mountaineer/Explorer pump.
- Replace hood, and plastic vents that melted, repaint engine bay.
- 8274 winch that Dad bought new in 1978 on a better looking bumper.
- Drive the heck out of it and enjoy it!!! This is no pretty award winner, but will be more fun!
It's a '75 base model, Vineyard Gold, has a 5.0 Roller with Serpentine, Edelbrock intake and carb, long tubes with Flowmasters, C4, 4:11 gears with spools, power steering and power drum brakes. Has a well built traction bar setup on the rear and dual shock mounts at all 4 corners. Still has the original floor mat and seats which will be staying to retain the vintage feel and "Bronco smell" that I remember as a kid.
This Bronco has been in our area since it was close to new. I've known about it since the late 90's-early 00's and back then it was beautiful! Unfortunately it had an engine fire around 2008 and went downhill since. After I learned of the fire, Dad started trying to buy it and finally succeeded buying it from the fellow we call "Peanut" in December 2015.
After the fire, Peanut's son wired it up enough to run and drive, but it's not what I'd call suitable. So it's time to put it back on the streets. This will not be a trailer queen, or even a restoration. Just a driver! And I'm gonna name it after the previous owner who had it since 1997.
Plans are:
- 5.0 EFI from 2001 Mountaineer.
- Disc Brake D44
- 4:11 gears with Grizzly Locker Rear.
- 33"x 12.5" Super Swamper TSL's (Thanks to Crush!)
- New radius arm bushings, C bushings, replace trac bar and add a drop bracket. Also a drop pitman arm.
- Replace wiring harness and dash, needs a windshield and top seal too.
- Custom Rear fuel tank with Mountaineer/Explorer pump.
- Replace hood, and plastic vents that melted, repaint engine bay.
- 8274 winch that Dad bought new in 1978 on a better looking bumper.
- Drive the heck out of it and enjoy it!!! This is no pretty award winner, but will be more fun!
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