"new" member + pictures

[fourhigh]

Hi Folks,
Was a one-time member, a few years ago, but my old PC took a dump on me along with
pertinent information for the site so rejoined, new name, etc. I had joined when I got my first 1984 Bronco ll, with the
ever so "potent" 2.8L V6, can't knock it too bad, I had it in some pretty nasty mud/snow situations
and never got stuck. still have it, but it is relegated to the don't drive-it row. The reason
for that is my 2nd Bronc, a 1985 with the much more fun to drive Edelbrock equipped 302 !
It needed sorted out mechanically when I got it, and now for the most part is. Headers,
dual exhaust, fresh tune up... (gotta love not needing a code reader plugged into it !!! )The C4
automatic is freshly rebuilt, (wish it was a 4 or 5 speed....) and I have done a 2 inch
suspension lift and Monroe shocks. 31's on the painted spoke wheels, am contemplating doing a body
lift as I have scored an original set of brand new Bushwhacker flares...(RARE, got lucky)
still wrapped in the plastic, and have a slight rub on right front on full turn. Don't want
to screw them up !!! I made the templet for the hood scoop out of cardboard and a buddy
in the heating and air biz with his brake bent it up for me. Yes, it is functional,
4, 3" holes cut into hood in an effort to get a little more air into the engine compartment
to keep it a little cooler. Next onto the paint and bodywork, which is not my area of expertise, I'm
much better with wrenches ! Original color was the very 80's Ford peach.. couldn't stand it
so did a quick sand job and primered it ! The back support beam is shot, trying to figure out what I'm
gonna do there. Would really like to do a split rear hatch, a member, "old guy", had a thread
from a few years back with that done to his Bronc, and folks were wanting some details
on how he'd done it and apparently he never did provide much- At least as far as my thread
topic search showed... Would be interested if anyone has done any mods in this regard as
hatch has some cracks in the glass and would really like to get that checked off the list. You
would have thought Ford would have had a "better" idea for the hatch material than the heavy
fiberglass... Sorry, didn't mean for this to grow to the length it has... Enjoy the pics...

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I like the scoop, it suits the body lines. Also like the turbines. I have a set similar for my f150. And buddy must be there for when you go into the HOV lane?

 

[Uncle Gump]

Were you taking Trump to the Impeachment hearings?

Cool Bronco and glad to see you saved it.

So if you remember your screen name... It's possible that it can be retrieved for you if interested. Either way... welcome back to TRS.

Now for the scoop... I'm a VW guy as well as a Bronco/Ranger fan. But when I see the scoop... This is all that comes to mind.

 

[fourhigh]

Thanks Grump,
wish I could un-watch that.....
nah, he's just my co-pilot.

 

[Dirtman]

 

[fourhigh]

I like the scoop, it suits the body lines. Also like the turbines. I have a set similar for my f150. And buddy must be there for when you go into the HOV lane?

Thanks, was thinking of looking for a set of the "wagon wheel" style, but these were black and flaking, and I thought
they'd look just as good after scraping the chipped paint and making them white. I like the result as well.
Back at 'cha Dirtman !

 

[Uncle Gump]

Thanks Grump,
wish I could un-watch that.....
nah, he's just my co-pilot.

Just to clarify... it wasn't meant to offend you or knock your bronco in any way. Just a poor attempt to be funny.

If anyone needs me... I just signed up for another diversity training class...

 

[fourhigh]

Just to clarify... it wasn't meant to offend you or knock your bronco in any way. Just a poor attempt to be funny.

If anyone needs me... I just signed up for another diversity training class...

No prob. didn't take it as such.

 

[MXGerry]

That's one nice Bronco project. Welcome back to the gang.

 

[fourhigh]

That's one nice Bronco project. Welcome back to the gang.

Thanks MX, I kinda like driving something that's not seen every day, at least not around here....!

 

[MXGerry]

Thanks MX, I kinda like driving something that's not seen every day, at least not around here....!

Special trucks are always fun to drive indeed. Most are even head turner.

 

[Jim Oaks]

I'm digging the co-pilot.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Were you taking Trump to the Impeachment hearings?

Cool Bronco and glad to see you saved it.

So if you remember your screen name... It's possible that it can be retrieved for you if interested. Either way... welcome back to TRS.

Now for the scoop... I'm a VW guy as well as a Bronco/Ranger fan. But when I see the scoop... This is all that comes to mind.

Just to clarify... it wasn't meant to offend you or knock your bronco in any way. Just a poor attempt to be funny.

If anyone needs me... I just signed up for another diversity training class...

It's OK Gump. This is mine when I see a 3.0.

Otherwise, keep the scoop! I'm probably going to wind up with one as well ?

 

[Uncle Gump]

I just need to be more careful where I use it.

My old V8 swapped Ranger ran closer to the upper temp limits on hot days. It would have benefitted from allowing some cooler air into the engine compartment.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

I just need to be more careful where I use it.

My old V8 swapped Ranger ran closer to the upper temp limits on hot days. It would have benefitted from allowing some cooler air into the engine compartment.

You worry too much ?