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Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Sat Jul 29, 2017 1:08 pmby pgilbeau
A couple buddies and I have been talking about the idea of some retro wheeling, basically no lockers, smaller tires, etc. That being said my other Bronco doesn't fit into that category so I was on the hunt. Trying to keep it cheap so made a deal to save this one. All I know at the moment is its a '76 that had the HD package. Plans are going to be a LUBR, 302, 33's on steelies, etc. I am planning to do as much of this one as I can on my own and with a minimal budget.
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:01 pmby Jesus_man
Fun! Do you have to retain the stock suspension?
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Mon Jul 31, 2017 1:36 pmby pgilbeau
Jesus_man wrote:Fun! Do you have to retain the stock suspension?
The proposed rules so far:
limited slip/mechanical lockers are okay
33" max tire size
Steel wheels or era specific slots, turbines, etc.
Must be street legal
Era specific winch (i.e. Warn 8274)
Stock concept suspension
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:05 pmby Rox Crusher
Sound so fun !
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:09 pmby Strike2
Very cool project I bet that 76 with just minor upgrade will be a blast to 4wheel.
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:15 amby pgilbeau
Strike2 wrote:Very cool project I bet that 76 with just minor upgrade will be a blast to 4wheel.
Thanks! Those pics don't show the whole story but I think I have it covered. There is no motor, no grille, and the front floors and quarters need replaced. Plan for now is to use what I've got. I am going to use what I can from the '76 F-150 I was parting out, parts I can grab from it are going to be the steering box, NP-435, and front axle which will be narrowed to EB width. For a motor I plan to take the 302 from my other Bronco once I get the 351W done and put in.
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:08 pmby pgilbeau
Did my good deed for the day, put a front end under it, some wheels and tires and took her home.
Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:22 pmby Kinder
Thumbs Up!
I do believe I'm going to have to join this retro wheeling group soon!
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:07 pmby landshark
nice, another one saved for another day!
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:11 pmby Eck
kinder wrote:Thumbs Up!
I do believe I'm going to have to join this retro wheeling group soon!
Do it! The ultimate master in Bronco customization goes stock retro.
I hope everyone also grows mustaches and wears corduroy!!
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Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Fri Aug 04, 2017 6:35 amby TOOLMAN
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:40 pmby hockeydad4-22
Cool
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:05 pmby pgilbeau
Forgot this pic of the interior, got some rust repair to take care of. Check out the door panel.
Re: Project Retro Wheeler - 1976 Bronco
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Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:15 amby Strike2
Wow Diamond tuck totally 80's I had that on my first car a 1965 Mustang. For a true retro wheeler you have to keep that lol
