TX SS Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Several posts down I have a thread about my 1977 Ford Bronco I bought back in October of last year. Well it wasn't exactly what I wanted so I sold it in January. Started looking for another Bronco immediately with original paint, rust free and uncut rear fenders. Found one from a guy on the Bronco forum and it is a beauty. Truck has 39K original miles and was in Montana from new until 2013. Below is a picture from tonight coming off transport truck and a couple from the prior owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Nice! How the heck did it spend 35 years in Montana with no rust? Did it hibernate in a garage every winter? BrianT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Nice! How the heck did it spend 35 years in Montana with no rust? Did it hibernate in a garage every winter? This is what I'm wondering too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_pappy Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Pretty cool looking Bronco. Uncut and all.... rare find. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Great find! Aren't old Bronco's great? Is yours manual? Auto? 6 or V8? Crazy that it didn't rust out....and original condition is always great to find. I've got a '73 as well, and absolutely love it. It was restored in 1999, and had some major metal replaced I think.. Our kiddos really like it, and there are permanently 2 kid seats in the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt@Adams Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Nice find man! Wait.... where's mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I had a blue and white one. That thing ran forever. Very nice. And Adam...........Cristiano is getting BIG! ArmyAcadia09 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Great looking truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Those old Broncos are dam sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX SS Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys. Bronco is base truck with 302, 3 speed manual, 4.11 rear and parchment rosette bucket front seats and rear seat. Truck options were power steering, skid plates, spare tire carrier, mud & snow tires, AM radio, headliner, auxiliary fuel tank, hand throttle and head bolt heater. The original owner was a lady. Truck was obviously used more like a Buick than a Bronco. I think it had to have been garage kept based on condition. Maybe you guys know otherwise, but don't think Montana is a horrible spot for older cars in good condition. Fairly dry climate except when snowing. I know of at least two other Bronco owners that have pulled clean trucks out of the state. Will post more detailed pictures as I go through it. Adam - Your rims look like late model Bronco Alcoas. What size tires are you running? Any lift? Edited February 27, 2014 by TX SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Congrats......she looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm running 31 X 10.50 -15 BFG All Terrains. It has a 2 1/2" lift from James Duff. Indeed, those are 1996 Bronco wheels! Cut the clear coat off, and they polished up like billet aluminum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX SS Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Here are some additional pictures I snapped yesterday. ArmyAcadia09 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 That is a nice looking Bronco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX SS Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Picked up a set of late 1970s F150 aluminum slot rims a few months ago and have been slowly bringing them back to life. Here are a couple of before and after pictures. Final polishing courtesy of metal polish 1 & 2. Hope to have the rims on the Bronco within the next week. Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Chest Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Very nice! Waiting on the new rims to go on! That thing is clean man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I can't believe the difference in the before and after on those rims!!! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyfox Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I can't believe the difference in the before and after on those rims!!! Great job! Seriously! I thought I was looking at the inside of the rim on the before picture! Cool Bronco, Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX SS Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks guys. The rims were and still are pitted pretty badly. You can see where the lip mounted wheel weights and the center cap did their damage. I sanded from 150 grit up to 800 grit and then machine polished with black and green compounds before using metal polish 1 & 2. I probably have 15 hours in sanding/compounding and could have spent 10 to 20 hours more to get them even better but I lost interest and just wanted to get them done. The condition is much better and they look appropriately old to match the Bronco. Will post more pictures once I get them finished and on the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX SS Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Got the slot rims put on tonight. Didn't get a chance to VRT them but will do so this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxgto06 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I really like that bronco!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 GREAT looking Bronco If I could have another toy, that would be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garsnow Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Wow that really looks great. Nice looking truck Edited July 17, 2014 by Garsnow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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