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So I was looking for a classic vehicle to build the way I wanted it and use as a daily driver, I eventually settled on a Bronco while I was looking at a 68 Mustang Fastback. Unfortunately the person I had working on it is/was of questionable ability, but could talk with a silver tongue, thank god I'm no longer working with him. It's two years later I finally have my Bronco in my garage, albeit un-driveable. Until I got it home I didn't realize how bad it was, shame on me, new learning experience, I ended up focusing on upgrades vs having the body and electrical properly done being none the wiser on the actual condition of the vehicle.
Anyway, what I have for you today is my current work in process. In a couple of months it's going to a new place to get it's body cleaned up, panels aligned properly, possibly a new roll cage (dont like the current one) and maybe some other goodies.
What has been done so far:
Paint - Grabber Blue - single stage, although I would like to get it painted metallic blue with a nice clear. Top is white, but will end up silver or metallic charcoal at some point.
Wheels - 15" Method Race Wheels - Hole
Bilstein 2.5 inch lift form Wild Horses
Front Disk Brake kit
Holley Terminator EFI
MSD Ignition
Power steering
BFG TA KO2 Tires
Push button start
Proximity key-less entry and alarm
Electric locks
What needs to be done:
Body needs to be gone over for problems/fixes, panels/welding, etc. - some respray too I'm sure
Electrical should be re-done, thinking a Painless harness, new switches, etc., clean up everything. The original joker tried to fit the EFI, ECU, Ignition etc. under the dash, it needs to be redone.
All Rubbers need to be replaced under body and in steering
Transmission and transfer case need to be tested
Transmission has a minor leak, although nothing on my garage floor, same for the rear end.
Shift linkage needs to be installed
Kick panels need to be replaced
Windshield wiper system needs to be installed
What I would like:
A Dave Virga Paint Job
NV4500 Tranny
Twin Sticks for transfer case
Vintage Air
Engine rebuilt
Edlebrock top end kit
Full roof size roof rack
TBP deluxe front/rear seats and panels recovered in black waterproof Alcantera with a Grabber Blue double-diamond stitch patern.
Some lighting
Upgraded guage
-Stuart
And here's some pic of where it started and where it is now:
Anyway, what I have for you today is my current work in process. In a couple of months it's going to a new place to get it's body cleaned up, panels aligned properly, possibly a new roll cage (dont like the current one) and maybe some other goodies.
What has been done so far:
Paint - Grabber Blue - single stage, although I would like to get it painted metallic blue with a nice clear. Top is white, but will end up silver or metallic charcoal at some point.
Wheels - 15" Method Race Wheels - Hole
Bilstein 2.5 inch lift form Wild Horses
Front Disk Brake kit
Holley Terminator EFI
MSD Ignition
Power steering
BFG TA KO2 Tires
Push button start
Proximity key-less entry and alarm
Electric locks
What needs to be done:
Body needs to be gone over for problems/fixes, panels/welding, etc. - some respray too I'm sure
Electrical should be re-done, thinking a Painless harness, new switches, etc., clean up everything. The original joker tried to fit the EFI, ECU, Ignition etc. under the dash, it needs to be redone.
All Rubbers need to be replaced under body and in steering
Transmission and transfer case need to be tested
Transmission has a minor leak, although nothing on my garage floor, same for the rear end.
Shift linkage needs to be installed
Kick panels need to be replaced
Windshield wiper system needs to be installed
What I would like:
A Dave Virga Paint Job
NV4500 Tranny
Twin Sticks for transfer case
Vintage Air
Engine rebuilt
Edlebrock top end kit
Full roof size roof rack
TBP deluxe front/rear seats and panels recovered in black waterproof Alcantera with a Grabber Blue double-diamond stitch patern.
Some lighting
Upgraded guage
-Stuart
And here's some pic of where it started and where it is now:
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