About three years ago my son found me a 71 here in Boise. I was still living in Anchorage.
Two years ago I came down to elk hunt and decided to drive it to elk camp (100 miles away).
At about 30 miles down the road, I almost turned it around and headed back home. You couldn't steer it, you couldn't stop it, and it was unsafe over 45 mph. 4.11 gears and 33" tires were over-working the tired 289.
I moved back to Boise in March of last year. Time to get going on the Bronco.
NP435 and new clutch. 3.50 gears in the 9" and swapped a Dana 44 into the front (greatly improved the steering). Replaced the steering box. Disk brake install made it stop. Built a 302 for it so I can keep up with traffic. New springs and shocks front and back with 2.5" lift. New bushings and tie rods etc. New 31" tires (with the 3.50 gears) got the rpm down to 2800 at 65mph. Lift struts on the liftgate and cable supports for the tailgate made it easier and quieter. Roll bar install allowed three point seatbelts for safety. Replaced the top with one without dents and bondo. Recovered the seats with new foam eased the hurt on my back. Fixed the heater with new core and switches. New door seals and replaced the latches on both doors so you can both close them completely AND get them back open.
Still looks pretty ratty, but now it's at least safe and functional. It's my daily driver.
Next up is floorboards, 5-speed, A/C, and power steering and brakes.
Then I'll start on the body and interior.