Picked up a free Dirt Sports mag at the truckfest a few weeks ago.... they have an article in there where they are building up a 90s bronco.

did a little searching and came up with this-

make sure to check out the different parts
http://ford.off-road.com/Project+Retro+Bronco

and this is the article in the August 2007 Issue of Dirt Sports
http://www.speedunl.com/storeimages/retrobronco2.pdf

Hey Nascar,

Too bad you're in Florida because they are going to unveil it at the Off Road Expo in Los Angeles in October. Should be an incredible vehicle once it's complete.

CP

really?

get lots of pics, the thing seems like a work of art

That thing is so bad ass.

that rig looks bad ass

Speed Unlimited is just South of Los Angeles. Those guys are not only building the Retro Bronco, I talked to Ruben (owner) and he told me they have two or three more high end prerunner Broncos scheduled to be built within the year.

Check out their site:

http://speedunl.com/webpages.asp?wpid=7

wow thats amazing... how the F^*%(^% do you weld like this???

http://speedunl.com/storeimages/1/images/016.jpg

That thing is :chili:

It is very Cool, but very, very, very...VERY! EXPENSIVE!

I'm willing to bet that for the cash that is being pumped into that ride, you could build a trophy truck...i mean that's basically what it is.

Hey Nick,

I heard the build figure and you are right. It's in the six figure range.

CP

Dc, that works looks like a Navy Nuclear Program welder did it...great workmanship and prob had heat treating and inspection

I talked to Speed Unlimited yesterday, looks like the Retro Bronco has returned from power coating, rhino lining and paint. This thing is going to look insane. Just a couple of more weeks until it's debut at the Off Road Expo in Pomona California.

Chris

A pic posted on RDC:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/567983/fullsize/stretched-bronco.jpg

Personally I think they missed the boat. My reply on RDC:

I'm sure once it's painted and complete it'll look good, but it's certainly not my style. I don't understand the latest trend of adding huge upward bulges and curvy body lines to trucks that were virtually all boxes and rectangles. It reminds me too much of "The Fast And The Furious" style imports or the crazy mini-truck body kits from the 80's. Maybe the truxterossa kits will make a come back soon....

That said, I'm looking forward to the end product.

I don't think the bed sides look so bad. I'm bummed they didn't stretch the hard top in the middle so that they could extend the side glass windows. I think it would like better that way. At least that's my two cents. Thanks for the pics SteveG.

CP

i would have just put bigger glass in the shell, the big glob of fiberglass at the back of the shell looks like crap and will give them one hell of a blindspot. i think the glass looks like all the new stuff that the trophy trucks are running, all the cool kids are going it.

:uke: on the glass. It looks horrible right now, but maybe it'll be better after the final fit and paint...

That said, give me the old-school glass any day...

what the fuuuuuuu...... is up with the rear glass???? i can see the curves coming from making them flared and a larger opening, but i dont see the need for that?

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/567983/fullsize/stretched-bronco.jpg


Not only are the rear fenders hideous (the autofab ones are wayyyy better), but it looks like they stretched the camper as well??? :uke:

The wheelbase was stretched, creating the need for custom fenders.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ejrracing.com/sale/images/webGraphics/BroncoPrerunner.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.ejrracing.com/sale/&h=115&w=155&sz=8&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=c2nPHKKYxwza4M:&tbnh=72&tbnw=97&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbronco%2Bprerunner%2Bejr%26svnum%3D10 %26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Dactive%26rlz%3D1T4ADB F_enUS234US235

Is this the same Bronco that is now the Retro Bronco?

CP

no

My bad, just checked my old issue of Dirtsports with phase 1 of the Retro Bronco build. It is the EJR Bronco on the link I have referenced.

CP

the rear glass is ok, but the rest of the truck is sweet i am sure it will look much better when its painted. i would trade a kidney for that truck :)

I had a chance to stop by and see the progress on the Retro Bronco over at Speed Unlimited. That thing is looking wicked. Everything had returned from the powder coater and was layed out to be reinstalled once the paint on the body was completed. I can't wait to see the finished truck next week at the Off Road Expo.

Chris

A pic posted on RDC:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/567983/fullsize/stretched-bronco.jpg

Personally I think they missed the boat. My reply on RDC:
================
Agree. It is not to my liking a window stretch is my choice. I don't think the found the windo guy before the build the top. Bedsides are custom and are for show. Dont care for them either. Wonder what else is unusual?
Paul

the glass looks normal. they should have built in some vents in the extra space. or they'll put a sticker there. i see the normal rear susp. what did they do with the front ttb setup ? no matter what it looks like ...... any of us would sport that m/f --- till it broke!

the glass looks normal.
Compared to what?

i see the normal rear susp.
You consider a 4 link with trailing arms normal?

what did they do with the front ttb setup

I hope you don't consider this normal also :doh0715:
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/slablocal/5-15-2007014.jpg

Isn't that what your front end looks like Nick? :toothless

Isn't that what your front end looks like Nick? :toothless

Sure does...doesn't everyones?





btw, i heard a rumor that the ttb housing is nickel plated. Aint that normal?

Isn't that what your front end looks like Nick? :toothless

I think it does... :rofl:

I'd like mine to look that 'normal' soon.:beer

Sure does...doesn't everyones?





btw, i heard a rumor that the ttb housing is nickel plated. Aint that normal?

The front beams and the rear axle are nickel plated. Very bling bling looking. Can't wait to see it all together tomorrow.

Chris

well guys, the bronco had a great debut at the off road expo. Thanks for all the imput. I just started reading this thread, at first i was skeptical of the glass, but now that its done, it looks so clean and really flows, but i realize it might not be for everyone. I dont have any pics of it DONE like it was at the expo, but here are a few from thursday and friday night assembly.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/slablocal/Bronco10307045.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/slablocal/Bronco10307049.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/slablocal/Bronco10307053.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/slablocal/Bronco10307064.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/slablocal/Bronco10307065.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m11/slablocal/Bronco10307070.jpg

Good to see you here on FSB. Welcome! I didn't make the Expo and have only seen one partial picture of the end product. I have to admit it looks better than I expected. I can't wait to see better pics of the end product.

I dig the way the grill & headlamp assembly pivots down!

Keep up the good work!

The only pic I've seen:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7770.jpg

I am DIEING to see the finished project. I'm very hopeful (and surprised) since seeing the partially done shots...it looks much, much better than the raw-glass pics.

This Bronco is beyond words, the craftsmanship is just awesome.:thumbup
Got to see it sunday morning at the offroad expo



http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1931.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1928.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1927.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1923.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1920.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_19161.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1916.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1909.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1904.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1895.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1891.jpghttp://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m9/che228/100_1892.jpg

:shocked

The wider flares came together MUCH more nicely than I thought they would. I have to say that I still like the older style more, but there is nothing wrong with those by any means. I normally don't like one-peice fiberglass flip front bodies at all, but they pulled that one off nicely.

The only thing it looses points for is the lightbar...I hate those with a passion...

I'm no longer the slightest bit disappointed at all. Well, if the lightbar was gone it would be a perfect 10, but you can't have everything :rofl:

That is one HOT looking BKO ~ :thumbup

Anyone have some tissue? I need to clean my pants up.

That beast is awesome!!!

Love that front grill pivot. Never seen anything like it or the TTB.

Where did the carbon fiber parts for the door panels come from?

I agree the light bar needs to be rebuilt. Everything else flows together but it is all blocky like an afterthought.

Originally the light bar was going to be able to lay back and become flush mounted into the hard top but it looks like they didn't take that route after all. I saw the truck in person on Saturday and the photos just don't do it justice. It's such a clean ride with a killer interior. I'd love to prerun the 1000 in that bad boy.

Chris

Theres a picture of Archer557 sitting in it somewhere. Just after I snapped the shot the guy came over and said nobody was allowed int he BKO but three girls had just jumped out of it when I told Archer to jump in so I could snap a shot of him in it!! It was kick ass :rockon :goodfinge

The only pic I've seen:




Not the only one... I tried to get as many detail shots as I could.

Seperated out the Retro Bronco:

Put them in order for you too:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7770.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7771.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7772.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7773.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7774.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7775.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7776.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7777.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7778.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7779.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/Froggmann/93%20Bronco/Off-road%20Expo%2007/PIMG7780.jpg

bad a$$ its a work of art.. i will take 2 put them on my credit card :)

i was lucky enough to see it in person and OH MY GOD!!! it is truly a work of art with nothing overlooked. my favorite things were the air filter system, the engine cross bar and of course the ttb. i think they went above and beyond everyones expectations and will have a long list of new customers after this build.

Hey Ollie,

Ruben at Speed Unlimited told me that it will have a spread in the Masterpiece in Metal section of Dirtsports magazine once it's complete.

Now how bad @$$ was that one piece front glass? Who said my kids need to go to college, lol.

Hey Ollie,

Ruben at Speed Unlimited told me that it will have a spread in the Masterpiece in Metal section of Dirtsports magazine once it's complete.

Now how bad @$$ was that one piece front glass? Who said my kids need to go to college, lol.

that will be the second insane bronco in the masterpiece section.

i really liked the one piece front end, i am really glad they didn't do that ugly ass updated front end with the 97+ lights. personally i like the stock grill over the stull style one but i wouldn't complain if it was mine.

that will be the second insane bronco in the masterpiece section.

i really liked the one piece front end, i am really glad they didn't do that ugly ass updated front end with the 97+ lights.

Agreed. The "updated" front end craze is out of control. Just because it's newer doesn't mean it's better. I do really like the front clip on that truck. They did an awesome job with the lines, flaring, etc.

Kudos to all involved!

How the HELL did I miss this?...I could have sworn I walked the entire show...twice...but never caught this...:banghead:banghead:banghead

How the HELL did I miss this?...I could have sworn I walked the entire show...twice...but never caught this...:banghead:banghead:banghead

You're fired! No more Off-Road Expo for you!

How the HELL did I miss this?...I could have sworn I walked the entire show...twice...but never caught this...:banghead:banghead:banghead

for the 12 bucks to get in (not that i paid being the big shot that i am) i could have just seen this thing and gone home happy.

RedWagon, you missed out brother. That rig was really the only reason I showed up to the Expo.

And I agree, I love the 92-96 grilles, though I'm keeping it old school with my Class 3 build, I'm keeping my 86 grille with Autofab fenders and hood. Another 200k and maybe I'll make it the 3rd Bronco in Masterpiece in Metal section, LOL.

Chris

How the HELL did I miss this?...I could have sworn I walked the entire show...twice...but never caught this...:banghead:banghead:banghead

If you would have stayed with the group you wouldnt have missed it :goodfinge :goodfinge :goodfinge :goodfinge :D

If you would have stayed with the group you wouldnt have missed it :goodfinge :goodfinge :goodfinge :goodfinge :D

Hell I waited for your ass to catch up for 1/2 hour...kids started to get antsy...ran into everybody several times but never did catch back up with you.

While the workmanship is awesome, it looks too much like a stepside with a shell.

Agree about the stepside look but DA-YUM! Who cares all that much?

Please tell me someone is mass producing thos door panels and I can order them somewhere... I've been dreaming of that for the past year or so... I WANT THEM!!!! I need to get me some carbon fiber and fiberglass and get to making something like that...

For some reason I think it would look awesome with:

1. The stock grille. Flame away!

2. A prerunner style front bumper with some lights.

Regardless, it looks awesome the way it is!

For some reason I think it would look awesome with:

1. The stock grille. Flame away!

2. A prerunner style front bumper with some lights.

Regardless, it looks awesome the way it is!

I agree, but....the grill opening is wider than stock, so it could be fabbed, but it would be very time consuming. Cool nonetheless. It needs one of my bumpers on it too:toothless, but it would obstruct the one piece front end when it opens.

I agree, but....the grill opening is wider than stock, so it could be fabbed, but it would be very time consuming. Cool nonetheless. It needs one of my bumpers on it too:toothless, but it would obstruct the one piece front end when it opens.

I see tabs for a skid plate already...

To match the tilting front end...

I would work something like the Humvee's have, with a bar that, once un-pinned, folds outta the way... just use a hitch pin...

Chase

A wise man once said "Nitrous is like a hot chick with an STD, you wanna hit it but your afraid of the outcome"

Damn that hand me laughing out loud. Funny s---!!

A wise man once said "Nitrous is like a hot chick with an STD, you wanna hit it but your afraid of the outcome"

Damn that hand me laughing out loud. Funny s---!!

:thumbup

Glad you liked it...

I sometimes wonder if anyone looks at sigs anymore...

Chase

anyone know when Speed is going to finish this beast up. and when will it be in Dirt Sports ???

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34469

Somebody stole the third member and rear d-shaft.:histerica

I want to know more about the door panels! Look at those things they are amazing is that leather instead of plastic, not the biggest fan of carbon fiber but give some info. on those and some more pictures.

I can appreciate the craftsmanship gone into it. But:uke: But they didn't ask my opinion.

I personally think its a sweet ass truck.:chili:

Some of you may think this rig is show and no go, I've seen this bad boy in person at Speed Unlimited's shop and at the Off Road Expo. It's one of the nicest prerunners I have ever seen before. And it's running a 393, not too bad if you ask me. Damn now only if I had a couple hundred K laying around.

Chris

removed.

I don't know if I like it or not yet just one of those things but i can say it is nice to see someone doing something different

its cool and i dig the lightbar, unlike everyone else.

but id like to see a bumper on the thing, and those bolts on the quarter, fender, and anywhere else shaved.

and they didnt even shave the bedside flares into the 1/4 panel??

does it look good, yea, it looks great, i can bet the craftsmanship is unbeleivable, and the pics ive seen prolly dont compare to seeing everything in real life.

but with a bumper, molded bedside flairs this thing could look better.

double posted....

thankx jeff for the link. i have seen that thread before. i was looking for the lasted stuff.

anyone got any new info?? its been about 2 months and nothing new. anyone stopped by Speed in the last few months??

anyone got any new info?? its been about 2 months and nothing new. anyone stopped by Speed in the last few months??

Reuben says they're still working on the wiring. Nick and I spoke with him at the swap meet. I believe Nick visited them recently too. Says the Bronco has cobwebs all over it and is sitting at the back of a dusty ol' dimly lit warehouse.

so its on the back burner, hopeful not for good thankx for the info

so its on the back burner, hopeful not for good thankx for the info

I'm just kidding about the cobwebs. It's not on the backburner, but if I understood Reuben correctly, the owner is really trying to nail every last detail and it's taking a long time.

hook line and sinker- nice one

any updates on this bronco?

Last I heard from Ruben at Speed Unlimited was that they had other projects take priority and haven't put much time into the Retro Bronco. I think he said they had electronical and plumbing left.

cool, thanks:thumbup

wow thats amazing... how the F^*%(^% do you weld like this???

http://speedunl.com/storeimages/1/images/016.jpg

Very carefully. :toothless

I was at Speed Unlimited yesterday to talk to the guys about my Class 3 build. Looks like the Retro Bronco just finished up a photo shoot with DirtSports and will be in the October 2008 issue of Master Piece of Metal feature. They choose the October issue to correspond with the Off Road Expo in Pomona. I got a pic right before I left that I will post up later.

Chris

no pics

Here you go. Not the greatest pics but I didn't have my camera out until I was driving off.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/669045/fullsize/img_0337.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/669047/fullsize/img_0338.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/669050/fullsize/img_0340.jpg

I want to see the dirty ones......

cant what to see Oct DS.

Arrived at home yesterday and what did I find in my mailbox? The October issue of Dirtsports magazine with the finished Retro Bronco in the Master Piece in Metal section. Pick up a copy and check it out or see it at this weekend's Off Road Expo in Pomona.

Chris

wow thats amazing... how the F^*%(^% do you weld like this???

http://speedunl.com/storeimages/1/images/016.jpg

lots of F*#@ing practice