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General Information

Name
Bronc
Year
1981
Make
Bronco
Model
Ranger xlt
Color
Black
Packages
Dual front shocks, dual exhaust
History
5.8
5.8 blew and swapped out for 1984 5.0gt engine
Then it sat for 15 years before I resurrected it
Pictures don't show but it hit a tree or pole and collapsed the grill and smashed the headlights bezel and dented the hood.
Parts I've changed
wheels
Rims
Hood
grill
Grill support
headlight bezels
Passenger door and drivers door. Not pictured
Headlights
Front bumper
Hydraulic lifters
New rods
Cleaned cylinder walls
Rebuilt carburetor
Repainted intake manifold, valve covers, and engine bay
I'm sure there is more but can't remember everything.


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Modifications

Drivetrain
Rebuilt roller 302 from 1985 Ford mustang 5.0
Stock auto trans and 4x4 systems.
Interior
Gutted flooring and front seats in process of recovering rear seats are impeccable.
Exterior
Rusty rusty rear fenders need to be replaced and passenger fender is needs love.
Audio
Panasonic deck, speakers have been pulled for replacements
Exhaust
True Dual mufflers dump infront of rear tires
Suspension
Stock
Wheel and Tire
Stock size with white wagon wheel package.

Gallery

Comments

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Yeah! Love hearing you "resurrected" it! That's what this is all about. Great work! (y)(y)
 
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