Finally got the 1979 Bronco that I've had my eyes on. It has a 400 in it with automatic transmission and it runs beautifully. Feels good to have a 4x4 other than that stupid chevy . It has the usual rust, but isn't that bad. Radiator support is good, fenders are good, and both doors can easily be fixed. The floor pans are almost spotless and the rest of the interior is pretty nice. It also has a bench seat up front. Can any one tell me if this is rare? I'll post more pictures tomorrow.
Now I'll have to start a project thread at the .net website. I'll probably be driving this until my 68 f250 is done.
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
They generally came with buckets, but I do believe the bench was a option.
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
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68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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I wish I still had my 78/79 bronco not sure which it was built 5/78 title said 79 though. It was done though, it was rolled twice body was literally broken in half, and slightly bent after hitting a tree while doing donuts. But, it finally died when its lower radiator hose exploded going over hwy 88 to reno overheating and cooking it's 400 and c6. It was probably the most indestructible vehicle I ever owned. I got to get me another pay more than $200 and take care of it.
Good Luck!
'02 BMW 325xi
'69 Ford F250 C.S. Ranger 428 PI with gt 500 heads, racing c6, d60 3.73 limited slip, currently rat rod black (flat black) but going back factory Candy Apple Red / Wimbledon White
mine had a factory bench seat in it just for the record. Bronco's are slightly rarer than the pickups but I would not say rare, but they are well loved in the off road community and silghtly uncommon, but easy to get parts for and what not because of places like Jeff's Bronco Graveyard.
'02 BMW 325xi
'69 Ford F250 C.S. Ranger 428 PI with gt 500 heads, racing c6, d60 3.73 limited slip, currently rat rod black (flat black) but going back factory Candy Apple Red / Wimbledon White
Yeah, I assumed that most broncos came with buckets up front so I was surprised that is had a bench seat. I'll post some more pictures of it tomorrow. I gave it a good wash today since it sat for 5 years and was starting to grow moss. When I bought the box for my 68' the guy threw in a factory brush guard off of his truck so I got that mounted also and it sure looks good. I was cleaning out the interior today, which is almost spotless, and I hit the jackpot. Sitting behind the front seat was 5 .22 lr shells! I'll get em any way I can! I love shooting .22 so not being able to find shells is very depressing. So the truck is already paying for itself. It should be a fun project to tinker with. If I wasn't working on my truck it could probably be finished by the end of summer.
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
You did hit the jackpot! .22 is rather hard to catch in stock every where is always sold out.
'02 BMW 325xi
'69 Ford F250 C.S. Ranger 428 PI with gt 500 heads, racing c6, d60 3.73 limited slip, currently rat rod black (flat black) but going back factory Candy Apple Red / Wimbledon White
Stealth69 wrote:You did hit the jackpot! .22 is rather hard to catch in stock every where is always sold out.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw those shells sitting there! I bought a .22 pellet gun just a few weeks ago so I could keep on plinking now and then since pellets are way more affordable.
HIO Silver wrote:I think buckets (70 Mach 1 with TMI Sport R foam & upholstery) and an 80s Bronco console are the way to go...
That sure looks like a nice setup, I might consider doing that in the future. I also love the look of your truck. What size tires are you running on there?
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw those shells sitting there! I bought a .22 pellet gun just a few weeks ago so I could keep on plinking now and then since pellets are way more affordable.
ha I cant even get pellets that easy, please note my location.
'02 BMW 325xi
'69 Ford F250 C.S. Ranger 428 PI with gt 500 heads, racing c6, d60 3.73 limited slip, currently rat rod black (flat black) but going back factory Candy Apple Red / Wimbledon White
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw those shells sitting there! I bought a .22 pellet gun just a few weeks ago so I could keep on plinking now and then since pellets are way more affordable.
ha I cant even get pellets that easy, please note my location.
That's why I like living in WI, except for the rusty vehicles of course!
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
That's why I like living in WI, except for the rusty vehicles of course!
I'm kind of stuck here, for now anyways.
'02 BMW 325xi
'69 Ford F250 C.S. Ranger 428 PI with gt 500 heads, racing c6, d60 3.73 limited slip, currently rat rod black (flat black) but going back factory Candy Apple Red / Wimbledon White
-Ray
1964 F100 Short box
1968 F250
1972 F100 4x4
1957 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible (x2)
1979 Ford Bronco (x2)
1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the going gets tough, switch to power tools -Red Green
Stealth69 wrote:
That sure looks like a nice setup, I might consider doing that in the future. I also love the look of your truck. What size tires are you running on there?
. It has the usual rust, but isn't that bad. Radiator support is good, fenders are good, and both doors can easily be fixed. The floor pans are almost spotless and the rest of the interior is pretty nice. It also has a bench seat up front. Can any one tell me if this is rare? I'll post more pictures tomorrow. 
When I bought the box for my 68' the guy threw in a factory brush guard off of his truck so I got that mounted also and it sure looks good. I was cleaning out the interior today, which is almost spotless, and I hit the jackpot. Sitting behind the front seat was 5 .22 lr shells! 
I'll get em any way I can! 
I love shooting .22 so not being able to find shells is very depressing. So the truck is already paying for itself. It should be a fun project to tinker with. If I wasn't working on my truck it could probably be finished by the end of summer.
