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Hey, guys -
I joined the site not long ago. I'm also over on classicbroncos.com.
Anyway, I just bought my first rig. Pretty damn excited about it.
1974 Bronco
- 200 cid inline 6, 3 on the tree
- Manual steering, manual brakes, discs on the front
- D44 and 9" rear, both with 4.11 gears
- Just under 58,000 original miles (!)
- All gauges (including fuel) work; all lights work
- 3.5" suspension lift, 31" tires on F150 wheels
- Arizona truck almost its whole life, little or no rust issues (PO had addressed two small rust issues on body, which was then painted and the bed rhino lined)
- Brand new, custom, reupholstered original seats and matching door panels (with extra fabric for rear panels if I want to make them). These are really slick.
- Considering the new parts, paint job, interior work, the overall shape of the Bronco, and its low original mileage, I think I got an awesome price for it, too, which just makes me that much happier about buying it (like I need that!)
Bought it in Phoenix and drove back to Santa Clara over two days. The trip had some... excitement... - driving the I10 from Phoenix to LA 150 miles into my trip, the Bronco started to wobble badly and as I pulled over, the rear driver's side wheel bit it, coming off completely so that I was running on my drum. Scary shit, and caused some damage to the uncut fender (not too bad though). Everything turned out ok in the end though... (More detailed story here, if you want to read about it).
Anyway, just wanted to say "hi" and show you guys some pictures. I'd enjoy getting involved in some local meet-ups, work parties, events, etc. And no doubt I'll be back here asking for advice!
-Jack
And now the dramatic shots...
Home safe and sound... eventually (and full of parts and shit I picked up on the way home).
I joined the site not long ago. I'm also over on classicbroncos.com.
Anyway, I just bought my first rig. Pretty damn excited about it.
1974 Bronco - 200 cid inline 6, 3 on the tree
- Manual steering, manual brakes, discs on the front
- D44 and 9" rear, both with 4.11 gears
- Just under 58,000 original miles (!)
- All gauges (including fuel) work; all lights work
- 3.5" suspension lift, 31" tires on F150 wheels
- Arizona truck almost its whole life, little or no rust issues (PO had addressed two small rust issues on body, which was then painted and the bed rhino lined)
- Brand new, custom, reupholstered original seats and matching door panels (with extra fabric for rear panels if I want to make them). These are really slick.
- Considering the new parts, paint job, interior work, the overall shape of the Bronco, and its low original mileage, I think I got an awesome price for it, too, which just makes me that much happier about buying it (like I need that!)
Bought it in Phoenix and drove back to Santa Clara over two days. The trip had some... excitement... - driving the I10 from Phoenix to LA 150 miles into my trip, the Bronco started to wobble badly and as I pulled over, the rear driver's side wheel bit it, coming off completely so that I was running on my drum. Scary shit, and caused some damage to the uncut fender (not too bad though). Everything turned out ok in the end though... (More detailed story here, if you want to read about it).
Anyway, just wanted to say "hi" and show you guys some pictures. I'd enjoy getting involved in some local meet-ups, work parties, events, etc. And no doubt I'll be back here asking for advice!
-Jack
And now the dramatic shots...
Home safe and sound... eventually (and full of parts and shit I picked up on the way home).
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