Finally got my hands on an EB

[Sky56]

Hey guys and gals, I just picked up a 69 bronco off of CL a few weeks back and figured I would introduce myself. I live in Chicago on the NW side near Ohare/Park ridge. I work as a medic for the Chicago Fire Dept. Now onto the Bronco.

1969 Ford Bronco, 302 3speed on the tree, 6" lift (james duff lift and a body lift), twin stick from jb custom fab, 36" super swampers, full cage, door inserts, tuffy console and speakers in the rear, it came with full doors, tire carrier with spare, axles, unpainted fender, and spare windshield frame in good shape.

It had an oil leak at the oil pressure tube but we limped it as menards (love that place!!!) and fixed it in the parking lot in true roadkill fashion. drove in home from near perdue university and its been awesome. Ill post some pics as soon as I can but just wanted to say hello and all that.

 

[DirtDonk]

Hey Sky, welcome to CB and the world of Bronco ownership!
Sounds like a fun, smile-filled road trip too. Love to see Menard's sometime. Lots of cool stuff there.

Was your oil sender extension cracked? Aluminum or steel? Is the new one steel? They definitely last longer, but even the aluminum ones can work if not overtightened, or aged with heat and vibration too much.

Sounds like quite a thrill-ride too maybe? With that tall of a lift and size tires, things can get "interesting" real often on the open road. But with good tires, shocks, and tight steering, it's can also be a lot of fun.

Good luck with it. Can't wait to see pics.
And again, welcome to the site and the fun.

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

Forgot to ask... How's the rust and wiring situation?;D
Any PO mods particularly worth highlighting?

Paul

 

[berg bronco]

Welcome to the site!

 

[Sky56]

thanks guys. rust isn't too bad in all honesty. PO rhino lined a good amount inside and a bit underneath. Both axles have breathers that run up into body and engine bay. Cage looks like wild horses but cant be sure. It looks like some $ was def put into it. Nothing crazy dollar wise but it was smartly done with wheeling and fun in mind but not breaking the bank.

 

[ScanmanSteven]

Welcome to CB. Can't wait to see pics. Sounds like an interesting build.

 

[WASP1971]

Hello, and hurry up with the pictures already. Sounds like a really cool rig....

 

[WheelHorse]

IS she red in color?

 

[Sky56]

It is silver in color. Still working on pics. Should have them up by tomorrow.

 

[sprdv1]

Welcome aboard and congrats on the new rig..

 

[Justafordguy]

Congrats on your new purchase and Welcome, can't wait to see some pictures.

 

[Sky56]

 

[Sky56]

 

[WheelHorse]

She looks ready to go get muddy.

 

[72_EB]

Hey...I know that rig (one of the old owners too). Cool. ;D Congrats, Sky.

I'm up the road from you too. Shoot me a PM if you need an hand with something. Enjoy the new wheels.

 

[sprdv1]

Nice Rig bud.. Congrats again.