OK, here is the history....
When I was 18 and living in Milton-Freewater (OR), I bought a beat up '72 Ford Bronco. It was my first 'car' as I'd owned a dual-sport and a street bike prior to that. It was dented, missing parts, had rusted floorboards, and etc., etc. But it was COOL in my book. That year I joined the Air Force and eventually landed in Valdosta, Georga, but without the Bronco. Within a year or so though, I managed to get the Bronco to GA by having my uncle and best friend drive it to Vegas, and I picked it up there and drove it back east. Once in GA, I thrashed it in the mud. That poor Bronco didn't have a chance. The problem was I was trying to feed two rigs on limited pay and I couldn't do it. My other truck was a 2wd '81 Toyota that I was wanting to build to look like a pre-runner. One of them had to go. Since the Toy was in much better shape, the Bronco lost.
But within a few months of selling it, I was regretting it. And I've regretted it ever since. (We are talking 25 years here!) And anyone who follows old Broncos knows the prices have climbed and the supply of good rigs is dwindling.
OK, so I hope you have figured out I bought a Bronco... Here it is, a 1974 model.
Stats:
Stock 302 V-8 (2-bbl carb)
T-18 4-spd transmission (swapped in)
Dana 20 T-case (with twin stick conversion)
Power steering
Dana 44 front w/discs (converted from drums but not power assist)
9" rear (with aftermarket LSD... sadly both diffs house stock 3.54 gears)
Twin tanks (w/one being an aftermarket oversize version)
Custom bumpers (front set up for Warn 8274/rear w/2" receiver)
Issues.....:
Some body cancer (really noticable due to white paint)
Worn steering box
Bad radius arm bushings (front end is loose and clunks and I'm guessing this is why... new bushing included in sale)
Chattery clutch
No back seat/seat belts (and spare tire mount is in the way)
Just general unknown vehicle history/condition...
So there you have it. While this isn't the 'cherry' Bronco I'd love to own, it is a pretty straight example of the breed and one I'm not afraid to use. And it was in my price range with the right parts/modifications.
I'M PRETTY FREAKIN' HAPPY!!!
(My van is still my 'project'. This is a weekend toy and I'm not going to sink any significan time or money into it until the van is on the road again!)
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