Calling it Done!

[Torkman66]

Finally can say the Bronco is done (I know, is it ever really done?). Started as a rusty old rig from Missouri that I picked up a few years ago and have been working on it ever since. Could not have done it without all you guys! Took it to my first car show and won Best of Show, Chiefs Award, and Best Truck. Pretty happy with it.

 

[1969]

Glad you’ve stuck with the no step decision. Killer Bronco!

 

[Torkman66]

Yea, after driving it a bit, not too bad to hop into. Time to enjoy it for a while now.

 

[ared77]

Beautiful truck! Congrats on the awards, well deserved!

Norm

 

[don k]

That is really nice. You put a lot of work into it to get it to that stage.

 

[gnsteam]

You did an excellent job. The Bronco is beautiful.

 

[tasker]

work of art! well deserved on the awards as well! be proud my brother!

 

[NGABronco]

Congrats!!! "Another Hard Day at the Office"!!! Good looking rig!!!

 

[eb-nutt1]

Great bronco, love the air filter assembly, what brand?

 

[Torkman66]

A bit pricey but performs well, gets it closer to the front air inlets. I built the plate under the filter to deflect header heat. There is a 1” space between bottom plate and filter with reflective insulation on bottom of plate ( not visible in photos).

 

[Shimmy]

aside from the possible cut and turn axle Cs, any other mods or changes you would have incorporated or changed?

clean build and nicely done

 

[Soylent]

What a transformation!

 

[Madgyver]

Nice work!
Now go drive it. and do it daily, put some miles on it.

 

[raleigh_bronco]

Pretty work.

 

[MarsChariot]

Awesome. Nice attention to detail too.

 

[Torkman66]

@Shimmy yea, would cut and turn Cs. Still might do that down the road. Not sure I would do a hard top again. I spent a lot of hours refining top, insulating, headliner, etc. probably go soft top if I do another Bronco. I have painted a few rigs through the years and tried a bunch of various paint products. I will stick with Finish 1 paint line for base and clear. Upol for high build because it is also DTM and epoxy sealer. I would definitely install a welded rear axle wrap and also move rear axle back a bit. I would eliminate aux tank, go with larger main tank, and add Amp steps. Not sure I would powder coat frame and axles again. Always things that need welded or modified after PC is done. A good epoxy followed by chassis black is a better option. Finally, I would not do the flares again. They turned out very nice but I think having the steel flares front and back built into the body is a much better option.

 

[ep67bro]

This is a super nice Bronco. I love the color and over all look of the truck. Your attention to details is shown throughout.

Now you got to go and enjoy it. Congrats on the awards you deserve it!