Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco

[cobshane]

This is my 1966 Bronco that have resurrected from getting parted out. While searching over Craigslist a few years back I was looking for a cheap unique 4x4 that everyone else and there mother dosent have, of course refering to a (peej). I ran in to a add for a burn't up bronco for $1560.00 I believe was the price, well after talking to the guy I ended up trading my $600 honda cr 125 dirtbike and gear for the bronco. I realized I could get my money worth by parting this out no problem and then some. well I decided to bring it to working order, which i did not realize how much work it was going to be. The owner before, told me that it was at a service station overnight getting some work done to it when it was proposed that vandiles set the truck on fire. Previous owner and his dad were planning to rebuild it untill his father died. He didn't have the know how or funds to do anything with it. So the bronco sat for six years in its burnt status. Untill I came along redoing the complete interior floor pans, door pillar and kickpanel on drivers side. bringing this thing to its current status has been a huge success with alot of time, money, blood spilled all over this EB. It has turned out to be a great 4x4, my son who is 4 never wants to ride in my wifes or my late model car/trucks he always insisted riding in the Bronco. I feel very priviledged and proud to own this truck.

My dad owned a EB when I was 8-10 years old and I loved it and had many great memories in the truck. I want my son to have the same type of experinces I had when I was younger. By the way my mom totaled that EB. Yes very sad, The EB was in prime condition. Trying to get my dad to find some pics of it.

Has original drivetrain including 170ci straight six, 4.10 gears

Upgrades include power brakes and front disc brakes and custom made diamond plate door panels since you cant find door panels from 66-67 doors

by the way hello everyone I joined a month ago but this is my first post. I had no idea that this website existed untill last month. Im so glad I found it and I wish I would have found it sooner. Lots of useful info. I hope to make it to the next breakfast. I missed out this Saturday. Cant wait to talk bronco with you all. were is place to post more pics? I can only post five here.

[ZOSO]

Welcome. That looks great. Glad to see another one was saved.

[Kinder]

Wow, very nice work, glad you found us.

[cobshane]

more pics

[Entourage]

What a transformation! Thanks for posting up your story and pictures. It is fascinating to resurect a truck like that - quite an accomplishment. I am really happy you found the Club and look forward to meeting up.

Welcome to the club - going to be a fun 2011!

[bones]

Looking good! How did you have the tub floating like that? Going to your ceiling? I would like to do something like that when I pull my body

[cobshane]

Looking good! How did you have the tub floating like that? Going to your ceiling? I would like to do something like that when I pull my body

yeah i put extra support/ 2x4s on my rafters above and got a couple of steel screw supports from the home depot to put in between the floor to the rafters, and used rachet straps to lift the body up and then i moved the chassis out of the way and set the body on jack stands. there was still some creaking and moaning from the rafters but everything still held together. thank god. I wouldnt let it hang for a extended period of time though.

[bones]

Ok maybe I wont go that route then-dont want to bring my garage roof down! I'm really just trying to find a way to keep it out of the way. Only a 2 car garage to work in

[cobshane]

So I figured since I finally made it to a breakfast that I ought post up since the bronco has change quite a bit since previous postings. Most of have seen the engine thread with the hodge engine and trans.
360cuinch 5.9 liter efi with nv4500 adapted to d20.
Dana 70 hd rear
Swapped in Dana 44 with Yukon grizzly locker coming this coming week
Heavy duty Chevy dom steering
Wh springs front 3.5 no lift on rear due to axle size and perch height
33x12.50r15 firestone destination mt's
Cherokee wiper conversion, but I don't have a good bracket for my motor. So I use manual wipe mode with the linkage.
78 F-250 steering box

[hockeydad4-22]

Shane - Really cool meeting you at the breakfast. Nice rig you have there and I must say that I really dig the custom set up.

[Rox Crusher]

I had forgotten the story of your bronco

many, nice job you have done gettin her back on the road

[cobshane]

Thanks guys , it's my most favorite vehicle I have ever owned for sure.

[Rox Crusher]

what is ironic is that I was looking at your engine and noticed the original radiator overflow bag and thought to myself...............wow, think that thing has lasted all these years.

and now to remember that your bronco was the victim of a fire...............and it is still intact

WOW !

[MySweetPony]

amazing story and good job on the resto. nice rig.

[Moab Mike]

What a turnaround from burnt toast to a cream puff! Keep up the great work.

[totalchaos]

Nice build man did a good job on it hope my 66 looks as good as urs when its done

[PonyCorral]

Great work! Good luck with the rest of the list!

[cobshane]

Great work! Good luck with the rest of the list!

Yeah, about the list I don't think it ever ends!!

[cobshane]

Made a new trackbar and bracket. Also did some tweaking on a barrier at work.

[Shawns Fords]

Shane, thank you for sharing your story and for bringing this beautiful Bronco back to life instead of parting it out. I got mad when I read that it was in a repair shop when this happened. The shop has to have shop keepers insurance for things like this and they should have fixed it that way. It really frustrates me because shops like that stay in business doing that kind of work.

Anyway great job rebuilding her and I hope to see it in person someday.

[cobshane]

Shane, thank you for sharing your story and for bringing this beautiful Bronco back to life instead of parting it out. I got mad when I read that it was in a repair shop when this happened. The shop has to have shop keepers insurance for things like this and they should have fixed it that way. It really frustrates me because shops like that stay in business doing that kind of work.

Anyway great job rebuilding her and I hope to see it in person someday.

if it would have happened to me I would have flipped out. I dont know what would drive someone to do that. Thing is you usually sign paper work that makes it so any vandalism or damage to a vehicle, the shop isnt held responsable. Most shops will cover you to an extent. But a truck like this should be kept in a shop overnight. Any time we have a classic at my work, its in the shop overnight, plus we do cover vandalism, but im not sure about total mayham.

I am glad it all happened as bad as it sounds, if it didn't I doubt I would have this baby sittin in my garage. Or zillacons garage since the gear install didn't go as smooth as anticipated. note to self, do not use recessed pinion nut for setup. Chewed up threads like no other. ended up having to buy another ring and pinion, live and learn.
I will post more of that under the thread once its not locked, but WOW what a great group of people.

but anyway 69 bronco 69 I cant wait to meet yol. Your rig looks great as well. I make it to Steamboat about twice a year so I will definetly look you up.

[Shawns Fords]

I need to update my location, im back in Denver. LOL

[cobshane]

I need to update my location, im back in Denver. LOL

Thats right i remember you posting that under a thread. Well im sure we will meet sooner than later

[cobshane]

New tire mount gettin setup.

[cobshane]

Still have Some add-ons and reinforcing to do, but it's coming along.

[Entourage]

Looks really nice. Great way to use a cool existing bumper and customize it. I love tube bumpers.

[cobshane]

I like the.tubes as well, its just to bad the tubing is so thin. Still pretty tough though. The hitch is a new add on as well.
Some more progress on the carrier. all this extra weight is putting the toll on my leafs. I think by the.time all the addons are done im gonna have saggy ass syndrome.

[cobshane]

Getting some more add ons done on the ol tire rack / removable cooler carrier now. Not sure how this design will work out. The more I look at it the more it's growing on me. So the cooler or whatever carrier rides in front of the spare and behind the back seat that way I a can still have cargo behind the seat. I am making it unbolt able, so in the winter I can still use my soft top. What in the world do you need a cooler carrier in the winter anyway, ha. Not sure why decided to do it like this! Daring to be different I guess.

[Entourage]

There is such little cargo room in Broncos that anything to increase the capassity is smart. I like your design and excited to see what you are able to fit up there. I am thinking a Rubbermade Tuff-Box AND a cooler may fit up there. Nice work!

[cobshane]

It's done it's finally done! The completion of tire rack is finished.