Kit Baja and Standard Color Baja Broncos by Stroppe

[gritz]

Is that the Nixon Bronco?

 

[BajaBronco]

Yes, that's the story which is all but confirmed by the govt.

 

[BajaFresh75]

Someone needs to re tell the Nixon Bronco story, or post the thread link, it's cool!

 

[House]

Someone needs to re tell the Nixon Bronco story, or post the thread link, it's cool!

All of the bantering is gone now... But yes, that Bronco is way cool!
http://www.classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152752

 

[BajaBronco]

This 68 was on eBay and built some confusion and maybe a little serenity for some. Seller was largely unaware. But had heard it might have a Stroppe rollbar. It also had: Power steering, Auto trans conversion with adapter and cooler, steering wheel, dual shocks, flares, and an aluminum intake/4bbl.

 

[syndicate1]

Carper has this 68 Stroppe modified rig. Many Stroppe goodies on it and some good history.

Good looking rig. Is it lifted? What size are your wheels and tires?


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[House]

'68

Nice looking Kit! Dealer installed? That steering wheel looks tasty!!!

 

[BajaBronco]

Nice looking Kit! Dealer installed? That steering wheel looks tasty!!!

'';'

More from the yellow 68. dealer installed for sure.

 

[Mcfuels]

Love it! Glad to see my old mags are on a righteous rig. I'd love to get these rigs together for a pic someday.

 

[BajaBronco]

Yes it would. Fab fords would be great. But I'm not sure I can make 2017. We should have a stroppe summit sometime...

 

[coachbarnes]

Yes it would. Fab fords would be great. But I'm not sure I can make 2017. We should have a stroppe summit sometime...

Great idea! Stroppe Summit!


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[Mcfuels]

Stroppe summit! Yes.

 

[BajaBronco]

Lets ad this little guy. Chelsea Green Kit. Still a mystery as to how it ended up with the "stuffs" from Stroppe - Deluxe Marti sheds no light - but appears to have been a full kit Baja at one point with chrome wheels, flares, rollbar, Auto and PS. And likely the steering wheel, braces, etc, but signs of the pieces to say for absolute sure - will need to go over with a fine tooth comb.

 

[House]

Comb in hand... I need to schedule a trip!

 

[Classic 4x4]

These oddballs and mysteries are one of the things that make life worth living!

 

[House]

And another worm comes out of the woodwork...
Hope to see more on this one soon...
1972 AT/PS Kit Baja in the CB classifieds

 

[BajaBronco]

I remember when Passauf called me on this truck years ago. He explained what it was and asked what I thought. Based on the date and what parts it had, I said, "Maybe a demo." He ended up with a Marti report for it and called me back and was amazed that I called it. Haven't come across alot of Martis that say that.

 

[73azbronco]

In the picture of the green one above showing the shock tower, the extra modded piece of metal to mount the second shock, mine had that, looked exactly like that. My 73 was from El Paso and supposedly was a chase vehicle for the baja races, 351 and all the heavy duty stuff like that shock mount. Was that shock mount only used on stroppe?

 

[BajaBronco]

The dual shock mounts have been around a long time. As early as 67 with Stroppe. Many companies copied them over the years, and I believe Duff or wild horses still make them. Probably Toms too. The shapes, holes and shapes of the lower tabs are all a bit different with everyones take on whats best. I looked at your build thread. Nice Bronco! I saw one pic of the lower radius arm bracket for that auxiliary shock and it shows only one hole. I believe that was probably a KbarS dual shock kit or another brand that came in later. The stroppe variety has a different shape with more choices for bolts to go thru.

 

[BajaBronco]

KuttySark photo of Brown kit Baja, Mark Atherton restored years ago. Pic prior to resto