First, let me apologize, I’m not a computer guy, took me a few mornings to figure out how to post on here. Hope I’m posting on the correct side. I’m not much of an automotive mechanic, I have a maritime mechanical background, but I’m new to vehicle builds.
I recently bought a 1972 Bronco that my dads buddy had sitting for almost 30 years, so it needs some work.
.I’d like to use the “Flared Lower Outer Quarter Panels (66-76)” on the back of my 1972 Bronco and the stock front fenders.
I’d like to run 265/70 R15 or R17s tires (or something close)
- Can I do this on 8” steelies? Where can I find 15”x8” or 17”x8” plain Jane stock looking steelies?
I’d like to use the 1.5” upgraded Billstein shocks
-Dropped pitman arm, do I need or is it recommended?
-Dropped track bar bracket, do I need or is it recommended?
-I read somewhere (probably here) and I don’t even know what this means but it said to get the 7° C- bushings not the 4’s in the kit. This was for a 2.5” lift but I’m thinking the 1.5” kit will be best for me, does this still apply?
Front and rear sway bars, I saw this was for lifts greater than 2”, is it because it’s not needed or because of clearances?
Steering stabilizer, recommended or needed with the tire size and lift I’m wanting?
Do you think this will give the Bronco a good look (filling in the fenders with the tires and not rub) and a good ride? I know most people will say, “everyone has different tastes” but we all know when something doesn’t look right. I want something I can use as a daily in town but also have fun down the dirt roads and some light off-roading where I live in AZ.
Now for the engine.....
Right now there is a 289, strokes to a 302. The engine looks to be in pretty good shape, well the lower end anyway, I was told the engine was never fired after it had been rebuilt and I took the spark plugs out and I could see the shiny piston heads and cylinders were shiny as well. The top end had a cork in one of the valve cover holes for the oil breather (I’m guessing) and it had shrunk. And looks like some pack rat droppings got in there. Seems like it will work but I’d like to pull an engine and trans out of an ‘88 Mercury Grand Marquis. I’ve done some research and looks like it’s a little different than the mustang motors but should still work.....
So my question on that is, can I remove the intake and the other 60 pounds of gear and wiring mess and do a Holley Sniper or Edlebrock EFI system on it. Like when you go from an EFI to carbureted but EFI to a more simple EFI?
Thanks for taking the time to read this, any and all help and recommendations are appreciated.
Respectfully,
Selmer
I recently bought a 1972 Bronco that my dads buddy had sitting for almost 30 years, so it needs some work.
.I’d like to use the “Flared Lower Outer Quarter Panels (66-76)” on the back of my 1972 Bronco and the stock front fenders.
I’d like to run 265/70 R15 or R17s tires (or something close)
- Can I do this on 8” steelies? Where can I find 15”x8” or 17”x8” plain Jane stock looking steelies?
I’d like to use the 1.5” upgraded Billstein shocks
-Dropped pitman arm, do I need or is it recommended?
-Dropped track bar bracket, do I need or is it recommended?
-I read somewhere (probably here) and I don’t even know what this means but it said to get the 7° C- bushings not the 4’s in the kit. This was for a 2.5” lift but I’m thinking the 1.5” kit will be best for me, does this still apply?
Front and rear sway bars, I saw this was for lifts greater than 2”, is it because it’s not needed or because of clearances?
Steering stabilizer, recommended or needed with the tire size and lift I’m wanting?
Do you think this will give the Bronco a good look (filling in the fenders with the tires and not rub) and a good ride? I know most people will say, “everyone has different tastes” but we all know when something doesn’t look right. I want something I can use as a daily in town but also have fun down the dirt roads and some light off-roading where I live in AZ.
Now for the engine.....
Right now there is a 289, strokes to a 302. The engine looks to be in pretty good shape, well the lower end anyway, I was told the engine was never fired after it had been rebuilt and I took the spark plugs out and I could see the shiny piston heads and cylinders were shiny as well. The top end had a cork in one of the valve cover holes for the oil breather (I’m guessing) and it had shrunk. And looks like some pack rat droppings got in there. Seems like it will work but I’d like to pull an engine and trans out of an ‘88 Mercury Grand Marquis. I’ve done some research and looks like it’s a little different than the mustang motors but should still work.....
So my question on that is, can I remove the intake and the other 60 pounds of gear and wiring mess and do a Holley Sniper or Edlebrock EFI system on it. Like when you go from an EFI to carbureted but EFI to a more simple EFI?
Thanks for taking the time to read this, any and all help and recommendations are appreciated.
Respectfully,
Selmer