1975 Denver Edition Build

[sprdv1]

Thanks again for all the kind words.
This is my first real build and knew I needed to focus a good portion on suspension, the XJ had the full 4.5 BDS Long Arm and was a great ride so the Bronco needed to ride better to get the wife's approval. I also enjoy making the one off stuff.

Having access to Bronco forum's is such a great benefit for both inspiration/knowledge and way better than magazines yes I'm that old;D

You know it...

 

[Strike2]

Am I allowed to feel sad?

Man, I love it, but it breaks my heart. I would have given you my three Broncos for a chance at owning that one and keeping it original.

I completely get it!

At the time I knew zip about Bronco's, and purchased it site unseen except for a few photos, his family cabin was shut down for winter so it would be several months before I could make the 3hr drive to pick it up. Meanwhile the local Bronco club let me join and that's when I found out the history of the Denver Edition Bronco along with the Stroppe background. Its such a rich and incredible Offroad history and story, being a has-been 80's amateur desert bike racer I've participated in multiple Arizona ADAR,SCORE Baja 1000 races along with racing the first ever BITD Vegas to Reno so I kind of feel this Bronco found me so we can both relive our glory days ;D

Believe me when I say I had a hard time pulling the trigger on modifying this bronco and as much as I like stock/LUBR rides I would have never fully enjoyed driving it and not building what was already in my head.

Too help understand my insanity lol you also have to know that I had given my co-worker and his mother (title owner) my word/handshake that I wouldn't re-sell and this would be my personal rig so buying a more "suitable" project rig was unfortunately not a option IMO

 

[phred]

Great work. I really like the direction you taking this build. Nice fresh approach and unique solutions to some common issues with the limited room available in these small trucks. Keep the updates coming. I’m enjoying the ride.


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[House]

history of the Denver Edition Bronco along with the Stroppe background

FWIW, the Denver Bronco really has nothing to do with Stroppe other than the special paint code which is even a little different.

 

[Strike2]

FWIW, the Denver Bronco really has nothing to do with Stroppe other than the special paint code which is even a little different.

House,
I thought or maybe just read into it that the DE were slated to become Stroppe's but he pulled the plug after making a few Stroppe equipped rigs.

 

[House]

Yes, I have read that before too, but it's speculation. The order dates, build dates,
and DSO numbers do not support that. All good, just letting you know...

 

[Strike2]

AAH my first urban Bronco myth.
Well now I don't feel bad cutting it up! lol its all good thanks for the info

 

[Strike2]

My original thought of using a OEM Benz air box didn't work out with the inner fender wells as both side would not be somewhat symmetrical and that air box just didn't look at home in the engine bay. I could have just bought a aftermarket tube/cone filter and be done with it, but I had no plans for the past 3-weeks!

So being stubborn headed I rolled my own tubing and make a cold air box. My first design was to incorporate a "prefilter" for dusty conditions but then realized that I would be restricting too much air flow, so for now I'll be running a K&N oil filter for most of the time and have a Airaid dry filter with a pre-filter sock for dusty trails.