My first Bronco

trc · 09-03-2010, 03:55 AM

Hey there, well some of you on here may know my dad (archer66) and recently i've fallowed his footsteps and added one more 79 to our driveway.

Its a 79 custom with a 429 from a 1970 t-bird, the motor was rebuilt and only has around 28,000 miles.It's blue printed & balanced, has hardened valves & seats, crane RV cam, Edlebrock intake,750 Edlebrock carb with K&N air filter, Napa lifetime warranty belts, and high output Accel coil & wires. Behind the motor is a c6 with a shift kit also rebuilt with just 28,000 miles on it. It has a 6" lift, sitting on new 39x18x15 Mickey Thomsons.

The trucks definitely rough around the edges but has a lot of potential. And for the shape the motor/tranny etc is in I think I got a pretty good deal.

Thanks for looking.

**broncoDel** · 09-03-2010, 07:01 AM

wow, gorgeous ride!

pdpgg · 09-03-2010, 08:01 AM

I like it.

Robs79BBbronco · 09-03-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by broncoDel

wow, gorgeous ride!

agreed 100%.....looks like it's been cared for pretty good.

colobronco · 09-03-2010, 08:37 AM

Your Dad's a hard core wheeler - so welcome to the club. Nice truck.

Smok3y · 09-03-2010, 09:24 AM

Hey, thats my truck in bronco form! I gotta say that I love it! lol. I'm running a black 79 F250, i have 9" lift though, on 39" mickey thompsons baja belteds (just like you) same grill and everything (matching rust also lol) You're going to grow to hate those tires btw. I have with mine. No flat spotting though, which is cool because it is a bias ply tire. Its got its pluses I guess...

Anyway, enough of my rambling, Welcome to FSB!

(And how's it feel to say to your father "my truck is bigger than yours!! ha)

huntsober · 09-03-2010, 10:02 AM

I am diggin the clear windows

Robs79bronc · 09-03-2010, 10:11 AM

Very nice man!

Northernguy · 09-03-2010, 10:27 AM

Welcome to the forum!

That is a great looking truck.
You say its rough around the edges,where?lol
I wish my 81 was in that rough!

American Thunder · 09-03-2010, 12:06 PM

Dude. That's awesome!

trc · 09-03-2010, 01:42 PM

Hey guys, thanks for all the compliments!

It was pretty funny Smok3y, when we were loading it on the trailer (needed a new rear end) he said, "well...yours definitely looks meaner than mine...". We'll see how the tires work out, but for a daily driver then wheeling on the weekends I think they'll work pretty decent.

And Northernguy, it has some rust in places (left front fender, tailgate, floors) and the paint is starting to show its age. But I guess overall its not in too bad of shape

**arkansawer** · 09-03-2010, 01:47 PM

Good looking Bronco! Is your grill rusty? If it is I have the exact same grill ill sell ya for cheap. You or your dad can PM if interested.

trc · 09-03-2010, 02:37 PM

arkansawer- Thanks, I appreciate it, but i plan on going back to a stock 79 grill, I love the look of them.

**JKossarides** · 09-03-2010, 02:40 PM

Welcome to FSB ~

That's one BADASS BKO, very nice!

trc · 09-03-2010, 03:05 PM

Thanks, it needs some work but its getting there.

Well as I said the rear end is blown to peaces, actually the only usable item in it was the drivers side axle, but I guess carnage goes hand in hand with the big block.
But today I managed to find a third member with a detroit locker in it for $200, and we have some matching 4.11's sitting around for it as well. So it should be on the road by next week.

1ATony · 09-03-2010, 04:50 PM

That's a pretty sick ride. I love those old Broncos

jakeracefox · 09-04-2010, 12:45 AM

ya sweet rig man

imonfireagain94 · 09-04-2010, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkansawer

Good looking Bronco! Is your grill rusty? If it is I have the exact same grill ill sell ya for cheap. You or your dad can PM if interested.

ill take it, ive been trying to get one of those for a long time now

**Bennelton** · 09-04-2010, 02:19 AM

nice ride guy

***Ranger429*** · 09-04-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by trc

arkansawer- Thanks, I appreciate it, but i plan on going back to a stock 79 grill, I love the look of them.

Archer has one very smart kid. Welcome to the club, you have a great Bronco to start with.

09-03-2010, 03:55 AM	#1
trc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scappoose Or. Posts: 131 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 79, 429, 1-tons, cage suspension	My first Bronco Hey there, well some of you on here may know my dad (archer66) and recently i've fallowed his footsteps and added one more 79 to our driveway. Its a 79 custom with a 429 from a 1970 t-bird, the motor was rebuilt and only has around 28,000 miles.It's blue printed & balanced, has hardened valves & seats, crane RV cam, Edlebrock intake,750 Edlebrock carb with K&N air filter, Napa lifetime warranty belts, and high output Accel coil & wires. Behind the motor is a c6 with a shift kit also rebuilt with just 28,000 miles on it. It has a 6" lift, sitting on new 39x18x15 Mickey Thomsons. The trucks definitely rough around the edges but has a lot of potential. And for the shape the motor/tranny etc is in I think I got a pretty good deal. Thanks for looking.

09-03-2010, 07:01 AM	#2
broncoDel Fullsize Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 276 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1984 full size bronco	wow, gorgeous ride! __________________ Veritas nunquam perit Red w/white top '84 FSB 302 4sp w/granny 1 white door,lots of custom rust work

09-03-2010, 12:06 PM	#10
American Thunder Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 334 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1978 Bronco 9" lift, 35s, Cummins power	Dude. That's awesome! __________________ 1978 Bronco 9" lift on 35s, with 1991 Cummins 6BT swap, Denny T fuel pin, pump mods, 3200 gov. spring, Trac-Loc front diff, C6 built by Dynamic Transmissions with billet 1200 rpm converter, 4" exhaust, no muffler. GOT TORQUE?

09-03-2010, 01:47 PM	#12
arkansawer Wanna see my Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ravenden Springs, AR. (pop. 114) Posts: 4,444 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: broncoless at the moment	Good looking Bronco! Is your grill rusty? If it is I have the exact same grill ill sell ya for cheap. You or your dad can PM if interested. __________________ The quickest way from point A to point B, is through the mud.

09-04-2010, 12:45 AM	#17
jakeracefox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jay, maine Posts: 297 iTrader: (6) Bronco Info: 79 400 edelbrock intake& 650carb,c6 b&m shift kit,np205& 79 mud/trail proj with same mods &+++++	ya sweet rig man __________________ get in ur horse and drive the s**t out of it

09-03-2010, 08:01 AM	#3
pdpgg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: RIO HONDO TX Posts: 77 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1979 F-150 SB	I like it.

09-03-2010, 10:02 AM	#7
huntsober Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 517 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1978, Custom, PS, PB, AT, A/C,tilt,cruise 76K miles, family original owner, 410 gears, 351m/400	I am diggin the clear windows

09-03-2010, 10:11 AM	#8
Robs79bronc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blair, WI Posts: 80 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 79 Bronco 400 4" lift, 38.5 mickey thompson baja claws, cut fenders	Very nice man!

09-03-2010, 10:27 AM	#9
Northernguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Up North eh!! Posts: 3,064 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 80ish Bronco 300/4.9,wee little stock carb. T-18.NP 208,9" Gotta love stock!	Welcome to the forum! That is a great looking truck. You say its rough around the edges,where?lol I wish my 81 was in that rough!

09-03-2010, 01:42 PM	#11
trc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scappoose Or. Posts: 131 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 79, 429, 1-tons, cage suspension	Hey guys, thanks for all the compliments! It was pretty funny Smok3y, when we were loading it on the trailer (needed a new rear end) he said, "well...yours definitely looks meaner than mine...". We'll see how the tires work out, but for a daily driver then wheeling on the weekends I think they'll work pretty decent. And Northernguy, it has some rust in places (left front fender, tailgate, floors) and the paint is starting to show its age. But I guess overall its not in too bad of shape

09-03-2010, 02:37 PM	#13
trc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scappoose Or. Posts: 131 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 79, 429, 1-tons, cage suspension	arkansawer- Thanks, I appreciate it, but i plan on going back to a stock 79 grill, I love the look of them.

09-03-2010, 02:40 PM	#14
JKossarides Fullsize Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rolling Hills Estates, CA Posts: 7,566 iTrader: (1) Bronco Info: 1986 Bronco XLT 4x4 -AOD -Warn Hubs, NEW stock 302EFI, MSD cap, rotor, 48kv coil, 9mm FMSR wires	Welcome to FSB ~ That's one BADASS BKO, very nice!

09-03-2010, 03:05 PM	#15
trc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scappoose Or. Posts: 131 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 79, 429, 1-tons, cage suspension	Thanks, it needs some work but its getting there. Well as I said the rear end is blown to peaces, actually the only usable item in it was the drivers side axle, but I guess carnage goes hand in hand with the big block. But today I managed to find a third member with a detroit locker in it for $200, and we have some matching 4.11's sitting around for it as well. So it should be on the road by next week.

09-03-2010, 04:50 PM	#16
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	That's a pretty sick ride. I love those old Broncos

09-04-2010, 02:19 AM	#19
Bennelton FSM Lifetime Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liberty County, GA Posts: 828 iTrader: (1) Bronco Info: 86 Bronco 351/5.8L 385hp Ford Racing Crate Motor, 32" BFG AT's, soft top and some other stuff.	nice ride guy __________________ 1986 Bronco Eddie Bauer 5.8L https://www.supermotors.net/19921

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