What have you done to your Bronco today?

[Lawndart]

$121 last Bronco fill-up. I do have a 23 gal tank.
I get between 13-14 mpg and fill-up about every 7-9 days

 

[nvrstuk]

Good to hear some people drive their Broncos every day!!!

 

[Hinmaton]

Well, I finally got a chance to take it out (for the second first time) and put it to the test. It was amazing, I am over the moon with how it handled on the rocks. It’s a weapon, just point and shoot.
I did tear it up pretty good on a trail called Body Damage. Hahahaha
Thanks to all who helped with this. And thank you Steven for patience and guidance.

I hadn’t tied in my rocker armor yet…
Before:

After:

It’s like this on both sides…
Time to tie it all in.

Hinmaton


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[Yeller]

I'm Ecstatic that you are happy with the end result! I know it can be frustrating to take advice that may not make sense but it is all worth it when it works in the end.

 

[Hinmaton]

I'm Ecstatic that you are happy with the end result! I know it can be frustrating to take advice that may not make sense but it is all worth it when it works in the end.

You’re not kidding. Hahahaha


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[DirtDonk]

Can’t imagine how the trail got its name!
Anyone would be happy to make it through that!

 

[56f100bbw]

Good to hear some people drive their Broncos every day!!!

I go for a little joy ride about every day in the woods getting expensive but it’s entertainment for me

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Hokey-smokey, that thing's a nuclear weapon!

 

[BRONCOchild2.0]

I just want to add something interesting that I am now experiencing with my '73. When I bought it back in 2005, I would grimace at the fact whenever something needed to be repaired. She's a nice rolling project. Some would even say, she's complete, but let's be honest, they are never complete. Anyways, I would have a real difficult time accepting the fact that little things like a carb, exhaust, alternator, starter, ignition, etc, would go out and I'l have to fix it or repair it. I was even at the point of just selling her.

I'm glad I never sold her. Even during those times where the repairs and time parked stagnant would kill my mood. But, when it would be repaired and I could drive it again, that vigor and love would come rushing back.

Now, I've grown to accept these repairs. They don't kill my mood or make me want to send out "feelers" to see how much I would get for her. As summer is here, I can't wait to drive her. Repair her. Curse at her and smile all at the same time. So, to answer the question, "What have I done to my Bronco?" The answer is everything!

 

[Shimmy]

^well said

 

[nvrstuk]

Congrats on the successful build !! Great feeling after all that work and she performs the way you want!

 

[Shimmy]

got an alignment! happy with my final numbers after all the suspension tweaks and steering upgrades.

caster 6*
camber .5*
toe .18

3.5" SL with JD long arms and 7* bushings.

 

[AC932]

Just hit a full year of driving it to work (about 70% of the time, anyway!)

That works out to 1152 gallons, 18,300 miles, and about 15.9 mpg. And 3 months of that was with a stuck wheel cylinder!

My rig's basically stock, figure 120 hp, so, compared to nvrstuk, 5 times less HP grants 1.5 times better fuel economy. I think I'm getting the short stick here

 

[Shimmy]

took my top off and installed my windshield braces. i got tired of waiting for a "kit" from the vendors so pieces this together.

 

[sprdv1]

As I was working on another project I keep walking buy the Bronco and promised it (every time I walked buy) it is next to go in the garage and get worked on.

lol, it happens bud Make it happen dammit

 

[sprdv1]

Just hit a full year of driving it to work (about 70% of the time, anyway!)

That works out to 1152 gallons, 18,300 miles, and about 15.9 mpg. And 3 months of that was with a stuck wheel cylinder!

My rig's basically stock, figure 120 hp, so, compared to nvrstuk, 5 times less HP grants 1.5 times better fuel economy. I think I'm getting the short stick here

if it weren't for them CA people voting in that wanna be Prez we might be looking at differnt gas prices haha well maybe it was GA

 

[sprdv1]

I'm Ecstatic that you are happy with the end result! I know it can be frustrating to take advice that may not make sense but it is all worth it when it works in the end.

for sure.. makes it all worth while

 

[FordBronc]

Well could not find the best spot for this, so just put it here. A link to the Ford Heritage Vault.

https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_165694214094713&key=d6a769dd7a35593518c5c56785914b9d&libId=l56skd3d01000azm000DLqe24od22&loc=https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1338085-ford-truck-information-and-then-some-17.html&ccpaConsent=1---&v=1&opt=true&out=https://fordheritagevault.com/&ref=https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum38/&title=Ford truck information and then some.... - Page 17 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums&txt=Hop in the Driver's Seat | Ford Heritage Vault

Typing in 1966 Bronco got me a lot of old brochures.

 

[sprdv1]

It IS getting a bit more expensive for the miles I put on every week wandering around but at this point in my life- I don't really care. lol

I remember buying a 77 with a 302 back in '86 with a C4 and barely got 10mpg! Drove me crazy because my original Bronco back then with a 351W, seen below and which now has the 600hp stroker in it was averaging 15 mpg... so I swapped all the drivetrain out and put it in my original- and promptly sold the doggy 302.

Pic below is with the original Bronco & 351W I built on a 6300mile, 6 wk trip with the kids back in fall of '86.

Amen.. Just do it and enjoy

 

[sprdv1]

Well could not find the best spot for this, so just put it here. A link to the Ford Heritage Vault.

https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_165694214094713&key=d6a769dd7a35593518c5c56785914b9d&libId=l56skd3d01000azm000DLqe24od22&loc=https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1338085-ford-truck-information-and-then-some-17.html&ccpaConsent=1---&v=1&opt=true&out=https://fordheritagevault.com/&ref=https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum38/&title=Ford truck information and then some.... - Page 17 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums&txt=Hop in the Driver's Seat | Ford Heritage Vault

Typing in 1966 Bronco got me a lot of old brochures.

Interesting Thanks for sharing brother..