Are we killing the breed?

[RobsBronc]

well when i was about 15 i was looking around for a vehicle that i can wheel without spending a lot of money on. oh yeah i knew i was going to wheel it hard. i didnt want to spend even more money for axles, tcase, tranny, and motor. i found the bronco best thing out there. stock parts were something most people had to spend money and upgrade to. either way i got one i wheel it hard and its one of the best damn things that has ever come out. in my mind im doing what ford built and intended to do with the bronco. kick everyone elses a$$ with them. no matter what it takes.

 

[slyjki]

I like them both, I have a 75 that was cut when I got it and would have cut it if it werent. Im trying to trade a 79 scout for another one and when money allows I will build it back stock. Either way there is nothing like them and there never will be. It has been one of the best learning experiences of my life. Hell my dumbass about bought a heep before I got my bronco. This sight has helped the most, with questions and cheaper parts. thanks Jason.

 

[68girl]

I own two Broncos, one cut and very modified and one that when I am done with it will be uncut, stock and really nice. I guess there is room out there for both types...<br>HOWEVER, my two sence, If you want a cut rig, buy a cut rig or a rig with rusty fenders, and leave the oem, non-aftermarket uncut fenders for thoses who want, and desire these type of fenders. Some may call them ugly, but the beauty of a bronco begins with the uncut fenders, and personally I really did not like them much until I saw an un-cut one.................

 

[67ster]

I have saved two from the wreckers torch and still have one that my dad and I built 28 years ago . It was built as a hunting / fishing rig and we enjoyed it in that role . Now I'm the grandpa and dad is gone so it is getting a facelift so my grandkids can enjoy it . As it was a total, it will never be perfect but we expect to enjoy it for years to come . If I came upon a cherry stocker I would restore it and it would probably sit in the garage and never get dirty . I don't think the breed will ever die , perhaps become rare and more valuable . Look at the duece roadster , two manufacturers stamping steel bodies countless others molding glass cars , frames , fenders , all available , there are probably more on the road today than in '32 .

 

[76Broncofromhell]

Think about stock: charcoal canisters, EGR valves, Horsepower in the 140 range, 29" tires, Track-lock limited slip. I mean stock is OK for other people, but there are wonders to be found in the aftermarket (be it Air Conditioning, Alternators, Cooling, Differentials, Engines, Transmissions). Frankly more engineering has gone into development of aftermarket parts than the originals so it's LUNACY in my opinion not to utilize aftermarket parts.

 

[67ster]

Yeah, 76 Bronc things have changed . That is why I'm re- doing the family '67, power steering , an alternator that will keep dual batteies alive , new family cage and seats , a real radio and CB , new suspension , tire rack and rear bumper . Neat thing , all I have to do is pickup the phone .

 

[sicaz66]

[quote author=Panama71 link=board=5;threadid=12930;start=30#97523 date=1041863910]<br>There are very few parts that you can't buy these days. In the course of my current restoration I have yet to find something I need that I can't get without killing another Bronco. But, I do admit that some Broncos are gone far enough that they have to be put down. I just think that "parting out" should be a last option and done only when there is no hope. <br>[/quote]<br><br>but when it comes to original FORD parts there are very few.i would rather part a rig out to make 10 or more better than have a half "made in taiwan "(found that stamped on my fender i couldn`t get to align up right) rig.the aftermarket parts are just not the same.

 

[BwoncoHowie]

This rig is truly a cult truck. I love to scroll through the photo gallery and see what people have done. Its part of what makes this so much fun: Everyone that owns one has a different vision of what it ought to be.

dpm

I like what dpm had to say...

There is always room to taylor your EB to your individual needs. If Ford payed attention to what guys were doing to these rigs, they could come up with a production Bronco in 2004 that deserves to wear the name instead of that ugly piece of cr@p on the other thread.

In short, if its un-cut, leave it that way, If you want a cut Bronco, there are plenty of already cut Broncos for sale to go around. I have an appreciation for them either way. Mine was cut and lifted before I bought it. Other than that, every thing else is original. But when I go through it, it will have mostly production Ford parts on it. But where do you draw the line? I just replaced a section of factory plastic fuel line with 3/8" steel tubing, some things I wouldn't want original. If there is room for improvement, then do it. If somwhere down the road, someone buys mine and wants it back to original, they can restore it without too much work even though the body and suspension is far from it's original condition already. First and foremost I will do whatever is necessary to make it reliable and "off-road worthy" regardless of if it's original or not.

BH

 

[swa0330]

[quote author=BwoncoHowie link=board=5;threadid=12930;start=45#97852 date=1041965982]<br>

This rig is truly a cult truck. I love to scroll through the photo gallery and see what people have done. Its part of what makes this so much fun: Everyone that owns one has a different vision of what it ought to be.<br><br>dpm<br>

<br><br>I like what dpm had to say...<br><br>There is always room to taylor your EB to your individual needs. If Ford payed attention to what guys were doing to these rigs, they could come up with a production Bronco in 2004 that deserves to wear the name instead of that ugly piece of cr@p on the other thread.<br><br>In short, if its un-cut, leave it that way, If you want a cut Bronco, there are plenty of already cut Broncos for sale to go around. I have an appreciation for them either way. Mine was cut and lifted before I bought it. Other than that, every thing else is original. But when I go through it, it will have mostly production Ford parts on it. But where do you draw the line? I just replaced a section of factory plastic fuel line with 3/8" steel tubing, some things I wouldn't want original. If there is room for improvement, then do it. If somwhere down the road, someone buys mine and wants it back to original, they can restore it without too much work even though the body and suspension is far from it's original condition already. First and foremost I will do whatever is necessary to make it reliable and "off-road worthy" regardless of if it's original or not.<br><br>BH <br>[/quote]<br><br>Agreed. Make the cut ones wicked and leave the classic even more classic. Reliable is the key word. Make it work and work well, and go have fun.