New to the Forum with my first project!

[stxbronco72]

Hello Everyone,

I have been following the forum for a while, and after finally finding an EB of my own, I have decided to become a member! When I was 7 years old, my dad bought an all original '72 that I immediately thought was the coolest thing I had ever seen. After a few years, he had to sell it in order to buy a family vehicle to haul around our family of five. Since that date, I had my heart set on finding a Bronco of my own. Well, I'll be graduating from college in May, and on January 3rd, my first Bronco pulled into our driveway via flatbed truck. I had found it the day before in a nearby town, so my dad and I went to check it out, and I purchased it the next day. My dad and I plan on restoring it during the spring semester, and hopefully I can drive it to my graduation! It may not be pretty by then, but it will mean a lot. Anyways, I'm really excited about our build, and I look forward to meeting all of you!

JB

 

[Skiddy]

looks like a good start congrats and welcome to the site

 

[hyghlndr]

Congrats, the "uncut" guys will love this one. Don't forget to check out MEB Bronco club covering this area.

 

[Justafordguy]

Welcome to the site. Looks like a fun project, you and your dad will have a blast with it. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress.

 

[Bronco717274]

Congrat's on the find, Just mean's another one saved.. And Welcome Aboard.

 

[bluemonday]

Welcome. Get ready to learn alot. This site has the answers to your questions. What ever your budget is multiply it times two.

 

[mudstud]

Welcome. Get ready to learn alot. This site has the answers to your questions. What ever your budget is multiply it times two.

I think you are little low on the multiple;D Welcome aboard.

 

[broncomitch]

Welcome! I think it's pretty now. Lol

 

[NGABronco]

Welcome aboard!!!! Congratulations on the EB and on Graduating!!!!!!

Ya'll will have a lot of fun with that rig!!!!;D;D

 

[bmc69]

Welcome aboard! Great start too...

 

[stxbronco72]

thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I have stripped the inside for cleaning and reupholstery and we will be pulling the engine this week. I'll start a build thread soon!

 

[71massbronco]

Look forward to it!

 

[sprdv1]

Awesome JB, Congrats and Welcome!!

Do you plan to keep it UnCut?

I'm leaning towards you'll most likely be cutting and lifting, but I could be wrong lol

Good luck with the build

 

[hyghlndr]

Take a bunch of pictures before taking things a part, it helps when reinstalling.

 

[bluemonday]

Don't cut. My 2 cents. LUBer

 

[half cab]

Welcome to classic broncos and don't forget to vote for this great site everyday.Are you gonna cut it?

hc

 

[JDJ]

It looks like you have already started a build thread right here! Welcome to the site! Looks like you got a good platform to start with.

 

[stxbronco72]

Hey guys! Just to answer everyone's questions, the Bronco will remain uncut. I'm gonna keep it almost completely stock with the exception of a small lift and slightly bigger tires... The engine is a 170 cu. in. inline 6... what size tires can I push with that? I actually like the smaller engine, and I'm considering putting either 31's or 32's on her stock wheels... Any suggestions on tire size and lift (body or suspension)? Pics may be helpful too! Thanks!

 

[gnsteam]

Welcome to the madness!;D Once you own one your hooked for life. Keep us posted and good luck with the new project.

 

[broncobsession]

2.5 suspension lift +/- a 1" body lift and 32's would be sweet