Does anyone know anything about this custom bronco

[Heus33]

Came across this one on a google search. Definitely different - more of a modern take on a classic EB - just thought I'd share.

Looks like they finished off the bottom of the front grill like I had always wanted to do on my old one. And that windshield frame looks all custom too. Love to see this kind of stuff!

Here's the link to the website where I found it.

http://mikesoldstyle.com

 

[MattW]

The grill and taillights are horrible. Other than that it looks good.

 

[NY-Bronco]

Wow dude!! That is just a crazy amount of work that went into that. Cant say I like the grill tho.

 

[Heus33]

I kinda like the grill - its like an 80s throwback. Reminds me of Knight Rider!

 

[MattW]

To me the body lines are relatively free of right angles then the grill and taillights are thrown on, they do not go at all, in my opinion.


** edit ** - The suicide doors on the other hand look incredible.

 

[ep67bro]

Nice metal work. The bottom of the grill shell is cool with the roll pan look but....




UGLY GRILL BARS!!!!!

 

[Steve83]

I don't like the suicide doors - I think they'd be much better opening normally with the hidden hinges. I like the way the bottom of the grille is filled, but not the slats. And I like the floor for the passenger seat, and the fabricated w/s frame, but it should have been welded to the firewall. The t/g delete sucks, but I REALLY like the reinforced floor. It looks like he's using that instead of tying the cage to the frame.

 

[DuneBuster]

Good Potential

I think it's a neat modernization atempt. Overall I think it has promise..
Those tires help it's stance and keep the agressive modern bronco look.

Pluses:
Suicide doors are always cool
Dash layout with 2 large cluster dial sites for gauges
Nice rear quarter rework to look cut but not cut at the same time.

Minuses
No real tail gate to sit on watching the sun go down at sunset.
Bottom load slot in dash for the column takes away from Bronconess
Windshield rim looks wimpy.

Jury out:
Front grill - Has potential would like to see it photoshipped with chrome/white treatment up against a body color..
Also need to see headlight treatment to see how it all goes together.
Updating the old Eggcrate look with a horizontal chrome bar look and mixing in some tradition with old round headlights in a square/squircle and the F O R D letters would help mix it up and really saya it's an updated Bronco.

Underbody/suspension is open to interpretation. I'm a traditionalist and like the old spring/coil design for most uses unless it's Sean West's Green Monster.
I get the trac-bar on the rear pumpkin but it would be interesting so see how far it has diverged from the traditional suspension setup.
And it's not a Bronco unless it has a 302 or original I6 but SFI would go a long way. ..

I just wish it was in my garage......
Just my$.02

 

[Scoop]

I like it! Even if you don't you have to admire the work that went into it. The rear quarter is really nice and I'm interested in seeing what the windshield frame will look like finished and with a windshield in it. I gotta say nice job.

 

[Steve83]

Judging by the cut-off frame horns (so probably no bumpers), I don't expect there will be any headlights. But I e-mailed him a link to this thread, so maybe he'll post here & elaborate...

 

[73stallion]

not sure about the windshield frame, looks to CJ5....

 

[bronko69er]

I want details on those door hinges!!!!

 

[MattW]

I want details on those door hinges!!!!

They look as if they may be from a '66 F100, maybe. ?:?

Always wondered if anybody had taken them off a F100 and put them on a Bronco. The fab work would be above my skill level, but I think it would make for a cleaner looking door.

 

[72_EB]

Grille might have looked cool with a honeycomb vintage Mustang mesh in there instead. Lot of work that's for sure!

 

[jimmy18thing]

I like the rear quarter job... that is going to be a must on my next one... Im not into the grill change.... suicide doors are pretty cool, but I think I would pass on the bronco. Looks like ALOT of time was put in.. to each his own

 

[custom-cruiser]

it appears that the hinges are this type of set up

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Universal-Hidden-Door-Hinges,3067.html?parentDisplayId=14295

Hot Rod Builder gets a hold of an Early Bronco! I like it!!!

(except for the hideous grill)

 

[Zillacon]

That Grill may look good if the right colors are picked. May look Mad Max ish.

 

[Louie]

No thanks!!! Why screw up a classic?

 

[bronko69er]

it appears that the hinges are this type of set up

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Universal-Hidden-Door-Hinges,3067.html?parentDisplayId=14295

Holy crap they are proud of those for what they are.

 

[stupidboy]

I'm with scoop on this, there is alot of nice work that went into that thing and even if there are things that don't seam to go with it, it looks awesome and I think that person did great metal work with all of it.