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God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
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It’s gorgeous. Not sure I could bring myself to drive something so mint much, too many yahoos on the road.
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Awesome. That's going to turn some heads.
The next challenge will be driving it. It's almost too pretty. |
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[#6]
Very jealous! That's a beauty!
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Originally Posted By 77Bronc: And as a bonus for fun, here is the engine of a Bronco JD has in the shop now, a supercharged, fuel injected 351….this thing will crank out some horsepower https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/16476/0973781A-BBAD-4D3D-951E-86B4DFD64550-2454261.jpg View Quote It's impressive they got it all to fit. I was really surprised how tight the engine bay on these are as most of the similar vehicles I messed around with were full size trucks which had a whole lot more room. My hood is crushed and researching those everyone talked about how careful you had to be with intake carb and air cleaner choice because of interference. Then it made sense why so many of these have aftermarket hoods with a raised center section. I like you hood struts too I think I'll go that way when I replace it. |
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Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles. People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird. |
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Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: It's impressive they got it all to fit. I was really surprised how tight the engine bay on these are as most of the similar vehicles I messed around with were full size trucks which had a whole lot more room. My hood is crushed and researching those everyone talked about how careful you had to be with intake carb and air cleaner choice because of interference. Then it made sense why so many of these have aftermarket hoods with a raised center section. I like you hood struts too I think I'll go that way when I replace it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ALASKANFIRE: Originally Posted By 77Bronc: And as a bonus for fun, here is the engine of a Bronco JD has in the shop now, a supercharged, fuel injected 351….this thing will crank out some horsepower https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/16476/0973781A-BBAD-4D3D-951E-86B4DFD64550-2454261.jpg It's impressive they got it all to fit. I was really surprised how tight the engine bay on these are as most of the similar vehicles I messed around with were full size trucks which had a whole lot more room. My hood is crushed and researching those everyone talked about how careful you had to be with intake carb and air cleaner choice because of interference. Then it made sense why so many of these have aftermarket hoods with a raised center section. I like you hood struts too I think I'll go that way when I replace it. @ARHank @AKaTom @ALASKANFIRE Thanks for the kind comments....this whole journey started in 1996 and I did not ever think I would be at this point. over 24 years of looking at in my garage, all apart and every day wondering if I would ever see it back together. It is almost too pretty to drive, I got on the inetrstate with it yesterday and I will admit, I was nervous, but, I will get over it. I forgot how much of an old truck it feels like to drive. It rides very rough, I do have a 3.5" James Duff lift kit on it with enhanced rear springs, no lift blocks. It is very stiff As far as the clearance between the air intake and the hood, yes it is close. I do have an Edelbrock medium rise manifold on it and we did replace the Edelbrock carburetor with a Holley 600 CFM single feed, as the Holleys do sit lower. As far as the hood struts, I did a lot of research on this part. Most of the ones that are sold have a single attachment point on the hood and this is not good. The Bronco hood is very flimsy and thin. And with a single attachment point, the hoods will bend and crack after repeated closing. The best on on the market is made by James Duff, as they supply a long re-enforcing structural member that bolts to the hood and the hydraulic struts are backwards. The hood closes solid and there is no flex in the hood at all. I highly recommend the James Duff struts. You can see the black structural members along the side of the hood in the photo below. James Duff is the only one that provides these reenforcing members Thanks again 77Bronc |
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When I was once asked to explain the concept of entropy....I thought about it and said: "You can't unscramble an egg...." 77Bronc, 1981
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Yeah I saw pics of a hood that folded because it had no support.
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BikerNut:
Normal people like motorcycles. Real people like motorcycles. People who don't like motorcycles are just... weird. |
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OP, you and JD did a fantastic job on this!
My first vehicle was a '76 Bronco, and those rusted floor pan pics bring back memories. As a poor 16 yr old, I just riveted sheet metal over the big hole, and let the rest act as drains Thanks for the detailed posts and pictures, I hope you enjoy it. Please start a new post when work begins on your wife's. |
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[#12]
needs mudflaps to keep it clean
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God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
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When we start my wifes, I will start a new post....and thanks for the comments.
JD gets 95% of the credit, as he took my all apart, basket case Bronco and turned it into what you see. I did some work over the years, but he did the real work and he is fantastic at what he does. Here is a link to his website, for the most part it is up to date, he is adding my Bronco as soon as he gets a chance; Deep South Fabrication I like the idea of mud flaps and clear bra for the lower. The issue with mud flaps is there is nothing to attach to if you are familiar with Bronco sheetmetal. The Bronco body is a very flimsy set up, there is not much there. But good ideas and I do want to protect the paint, especially around here where the local maintenance crew gets their asphalt at a deep discount and they pour that crap everywhere. Thanks for the comments 77Bronc (Richard) |
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When I was once asked to explain the concept of entropy....I thought about it and said: "You can't unscramble an egg...." 77Bronc, 1981
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Awesome Bronco and I have enjoyed the thread.
Really wish you could make a video so we could hear it running. |
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FTFTWFMF
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[#17]
Looks great!
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Good call on painting the top. I think it looks better and it'll help keep down the interior temps when that sun is blazing.
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God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
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[#20]
That thing looks great. I'd be scared to drive it. Have you dinged, scratched or chipped it yet?
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That thing looks great. I'd be scared to drive it. Have you dinged, scratched or chipped it yet?
Not yet, but there are some slight imperfections....this is not a show truck, it is a very clean and well put together driver....so there are some areas that we know about but unless we point them out, you would not see them. I am planning to get some clear rock guards installed behind each wheel |
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When I was once asked to explain the concept of entropy....I thought about it and said: "You can't unscramble an egg...." 77Bronc, 1981
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Inky who rides a Harley--- and has a Job. Da--fuk
TN, USA
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[#22]
OP, this thing looks like absolute shit... I can haul it off for a fee Nice work. Alot of people cut these up and modify them. Keeping it stock looking was a good call.
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God will not look you over for medals, diplomas, or degrees – but for scars
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I was once asked to explain the concept of entropy....I thought about it and said: "You can't unscramble an egg...." 77Bronc, 1981
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[#26]
Congrats man! Bet that made you proud and worth every penny/hour you’ve got into it!
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"I drink all different flavors of Kool-Aid; only certain flavors give me the shits!"
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[#27]
Amazing work! I wish I still had my old '68
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