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Well, I've been lurking here for about a month. Been reading page after page of posts, pics, garage views, etc., all while working out the logistics to pick up this new project.
First year, 1966 Ford Bronco - Half Cab Pickup (from the VIN, this was an early build from Sept. ’65), in Caribbean Turquoise. I’ve been working on it the past few weekends and evenings at a farm out in Roxboro, NC and got it running two weeks ago (inline 6, 200) and brought it home last week. It was a previous restore project, that I would estimate at about 60% complete.
- Fully original drivetrain – with 3 speed manual trans, Dana 20 transfer case, Dana 30 front axle and Ford 9” rear axle all check out to ‘65
- Motor dates to ’68 – so the original 170 i6 was replaced with a 200 at some point in its 54 year life
- Original wheels, with '67 hubcaps (I believe)
- All original interior including the ’66 instrument cluster, dash, bench seat, etc.
- All glass with exception of windshield and driver-side vent wing is original Car-Lite glass dated to ‘65
- It has had some body panel, floorboard, and rocker panel replacement work done, but parts were OEM type replacement sheet metal parts, available on the market today
- It has good bones, and a solid frame - just needs some cleanup and suspension work (springs and shocks at both ends)
- Original steel half cab top, with the drip edge repaired and original glass
- It's a repaint, that was done just ok. They used good paint, but didn't clear-coat so I need to figure that out. Lot's of over-spray clean up to do as well - this is the stuff that drives me nuts...
We’ve been searching for years for the right restore project candidate, and finally found the one! Still needs a lot of work on the electrical, motor & drivetrain, and suspension. Also needs a lot of detailed cleanup on the work that has already been completed. Of course, it wouldn't be a proper project in 2020 without an Instagram account to follow the progress: @66_hlfcab
I'm in the Greensboro, NC area so if anyone is local - give me a shout.
This forum has already proven to be a gold mine of knowledge, and a great vibe among the members. Happy to be a contributor and look forward to learning a lot about this early Bronco from y'all. My last Bronco was a '90 Eddie Bauer edition (blue/tan).
Cheers! - Chris
First year, 1966 Ford Bronco - Half Cab Pickup (from the VIN, this was an early build from Sept. ’65), in Caribbean Turquoise. I’ve been working on it the past few weekends and evenings at a farm out in Roxboro, NC and got it running two weeks ago (inline 6, 200) and brought it home last week. It was a previous restore project, that I would estimate at about 60% complete.
- Fully original drivetrain – with 3 speed manual trans, Dana 20 transfer case, Dana 30 front axle and Ford 9” rear axle all check out to ‘65
- Motor dates to ’68 – so the original 170 i6 was replaced with a 200 at some point in its 54 year life
- Original wheels, with '67 hubcaps (I believe)
- All original interior including the ’66 instrument cluster, dash, bench seat, etc.
- All glass with exception of windshield and driver-side vent wing is original Car-Lite glass dated to ‘65
- It has had some body panel, floorboard, and rocker panel replacement work done, but parts were OEM type replacement sheet metal parts, available on the market today
- It has good bones, and a solid frame - just needs some cleanup and suspension work (springs and shocks at both ends)
- Original steel half cab top, with the drip edge repaired and original glass
- It's a repaint, that was done just ok. They used good paint, but didn't clear-coat so I need to figure that out. Lot's of over-spray clean up to do as well - this is the stuff that drives me nuts...
We’ve been searching for years for the right restore project candidate, and finally found the one! Still needs a lot of work on the electrical, motor & drivetrain, and suspension. Also needs a lot of detailed cleanup on the work that has already been completed. Of course, it wouldn't be a proper project in 2020 without an Instagram account to follow the progress: @66_hlfcab
I'm in the Greensboro, NC area so if anyone is local - give me a shout.
This forum has already proven to be a gold mine of knowledge, and a great vibe among the members. Happy to be a contributor and look forward to learning a lot about this early Bronco from y'all. My last Bronco was a '90 Eddie Bauer edition (blue/tan).
Cheers! - Chris
