Need thoughts on what to do with military bronco.

[bigcountry]

Just for a topic of conversation. I have a 67 military bronco and have been thinking of what i want to do with it. I put a lift on it about 4 months from a parts bronco I have but i am going to put the stock stuff back under it because it rides like a military "tank" now.

Other than converting back to stock lift, I am not going to be working on it anytime soon as i am trying to get started on another project. I just thought I might would get some ideas from ya'll. So here are the options that i am considering.

1. Just drive it like it is. It is a very solid bronco with a 200 six from a 68 falcon in it. It did not have the original motor when i got it and the rear fenders had been cut.

2. Build a military bronco, but the one Ford should have sent to them to try out. Ford sent 170's when 289's were available and the military complained of it being underpowered. I was thinking of swapping in a 289, 3 speed on the tree, olive green paint, headlight guards, military type bumpers, 2.5 inch lift, and replace front fenders so they can be cut and add flares so i will have original fenders if ever needed.

3. Let someone else restore it to original specs by either selling it or trading it for a solid bronco that i can build however I want too.

thanks for the input.

 

[cdelano89]

Nice lookin rig. Considering its history I'd say drive it as it is or trade it for a bronco you could do what you want with, I imagine there'd be people interested in taking it back original. I personally would love to build a military EB like they should have been done, but you could do that on any other one

Tough Decision!

 

[half cab]

Unless you just need the money or space...I would just keep it til you figure out what/when you really want to build it like Ford should have....If you sell/trade...someday you will regret it

 

[NGABronco]

Aw bigcountry, why don't you just give me that ole' wore out military rig and I'll give you a rust repaired 77' that I can't keep running!!!!!%)%)

 

[bax]

I say have some sex in it and build some memories of your own in it. Then it will be special to you and nothing else will matter.

 

[bigcountry]

I say have some sex in it and build some memories of your own in it. Then it will be special to you and nothing else will matter.

The wife said no, so that is out.;D

 

[bigcountry]

Aw bigcountry, why don't you just give me that ole' wore out military rig and I'll give you a rust repaired 77' that I can't keep running!!!!!%)%)

Never know, I might be open to any suggestions. You probably just need to give it gas! ;D;D

 

[bax]

You could always draw eyes and a mouth in your thumb and for finger.

 

[mp]

I want a military bronco, so I am biased when I say restore it to original with some old school bias knobby tires, or sell/trade to someone who will do it up original.

 

[AKwheeler]

I suggest building it for yourself.

I am keeping the military theme going strong on mine, but with plenty of upgrades that I will appreciate.

 

[Greg_B]

I think I would build it the way I wanted it but with a military theme. Maybe 2.5" lift and 33s so it remains very good on the road. I like the Olive drap idea... Some guy posted seats he had covered in mil spec material the other day... that would look cool. If you dont want a stocker then I wouldnt worry about it... build it like you want it.

Also... mount a .50 cal on top and follow your daughter around on her dates with it.

Greg

 

[ford man]

military bronco

Ok I had to give you my opinion.There are 1000's broncos out there but only a hand full of military broncos, so, that said, that make's your bronco rare therefore more valuable. I think the value will be kept by restoring it to original specs of the military. The closer you restore it, the more valuable it will be. I say get another bronco to build the way you want it but put this one back to it's military roots.

 

[Greg_B]

I guess I am not very much of a sentimentalist...

Greg

 

[Scoop]

Your #2 plan sounds pretty cool.

 

[ObscureMachine]

Your #2 plan sounds pretty cool.

x2 Don't throw away it's heritage, but make it a "better" version of the original military bronco, one that you could have fun with, without it being a museum piece.

 

[bsquared]

Also... mount a .50 cal on top and follow your daughter around on her dates with it.

Greg

Oh yeah, .50 cal on a pedestal....Rat Patrol style! That'll keep your girl safe and protected, but probably pissed at you. ;D

In reality, if you're going to do the swap to V-8, it takes a lot of effort and some $$. Welding in motor towers, radiator mounts, linkage changes, etc. I'd say enjoy it as it is or find a V-8 platform to start with. It took a hell of a lot of effort to switch mine from I-6 to V-8, so be prepared.

Good luck either way.

 

[highvoltage]

I say sell it back to the guy you bought it from for the same price.

 

[bigjhoov]

Do what you want with it. I don't think they hold much real value. The only info that seems to be written on them was written by a guy that owned one, and was actively trying to sell. They're unique, but I think the military's way of using what they had to repair them is detrimental to their overall value.