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the beast.... :) UPDATE: 4-6-10

26K views 201 replies 71 participants last post by  secondechomatt  
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well, after 18 years of wanting one of these, I got one. its rough. it needs work. its ugly as sin. but I love it. :wub:

so I present to you, the beast. a 1978 Ford Bronco. 400m, C6 trans, dana 44 front, and a 9" rear axle. currently running a rancho 3.5" suspension lift and sitting on 31's.

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the immediate plans are:

1. Fix timing....done. :)
2. fix rear window power switch. done. :)
3. Brakes all around
4. clean out inside
5. put new track bar on
6. use 1 case krylon black to make it all one color.
7. get 35" bfg mud terrains.
8. beat the crap out of it. :lol:
 
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9. Drive around neighborhoods offering candy to children.
10. Go on a high speed police chase on an open highway.

I added two final steps for you ;)

That thing is definitely large, that's for sure :lol:

-Brian
 
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Are you gonna do a complete restoration, or just keep it running? I've always wanted an old Bronco. Also, if you can, post some interior pics. I love the way interiors look on old vehicles.
 
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2focusd said:
9. Drive around neighborhoods offering candy to children.
10. Go on a high speed police chase on an open highway.
11. Have sex with cousin(s)

Just kidding bro :lol:

Nice. I'd rock one of those. Don't have to worry about curbs again, small animals, children, etc.
 
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focus-blue said:
Are you gonna do a complete restoration, or just keep it running? I've always wanted an old Bronco. Also, if you can, post some interior pics. I love the way interiors look on old vehicles.
rofl....who needs interiors?!
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I already have black door panels on the way, a new black dash pad as well. I'm going to rhyno line the whole floor, and paint the rest black. the wood applicae will be plastikote cast aluminum, and I have a set of grey superduty seats to put in. :)
 
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secondechomatt said:
hey it was $500! I wasn't expecting much! :lol:
Lemons? :evilgrin:
 
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Looks good but I hope thats not gonna be a daily driver with gas prices the way they are. Those trucks are solid for rock crawlin.

All that power & no engine shots??;)
 
#26 ·
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You know what you need now Matt? One of those Ted Nugent toolboxes I made fun of to piss you Michigan people off a couple weeks ago :p:lol: Oh, and you need a mullet. And pretty please be a good sport and make a sign that says "free candy" and at least put it on the side of "the beast" for an [FJ] photo shoot :banana:

-Brian