Introducing!!!! The Ketchup Build

[Kinder]

Wow! Looks like a serious stocker and a nice find. Looks a little "short" next to your wife's. Maybe you need some shoe inserts to meet the height requirement! They could be twins back in the day, and yes Mustard before Ketchup.

[Lobobronco]

All I can say is WOW! Super cool. I really am fascinated with your broncos. Someday, I'll get me one of those...he he. Are you going to cut it, or wheel it a bit before you go all "Zillacon" on it :)!

Awesome and we're super happy for you..... Enjoy Dan!

Matt

[Rox Crusher]

that thing is awesome

all your searching paid off

[akaFrankCastle]

Patience pays off. I don't even remember seeing you post that listing up! Were you keeping cards under the table?

NM. I found it. WAY BACK ON PAGE 1!!! It took you that long to get that guy to meet up?!?!

[Rox Crusher]

Whip out the "lettuce" and you can make a helluva nice classic all american wheeler out of that one

[akaFrankCastle]

and a rare Harley.

Didn't happen to be a 1942 WLA 45?

[akaFrankCastle]

and a rare Harley.

Didn't happen to be a 1942 WLA 45?

NO! LOL! It was a Holstein Cowhide version with the cowhide leather on it. They were made around 94-95 I think. I had seen one back home before. His had only like 1200 miles on it or something like that.

Ah, okay. I actually came close to pulling the trigger on a WLA project a few years ago. Was a 45 or 46, IIRC. Originally a service bike, one of those three wheel jobs, but I was going to turn it in to a sweet bobber. Damn deployment kept me from making the deal.

[ZOSO]

Looks great. Now all you need is a lime gold one and your set with toppings. Nice find. Lubers are awesome but so are cut broncos. And think of it this way if you do cut it, now you can reverse it since they make uncut quarters.

[ZOSO]

What are the plans for a lift and all that good stuff?

[99f250]

Beautiful and sweet find! Congratulations!!

[Justin]

I've always wondered if there was a level of risk with using bumpers and sliders for air tanks in the event of an accident. My guess is that if you hit something hard enough the bumper would just break open and leak air rather than fail catastrophically, but it still would make be a little nervous. Anyone know what the risks are?

[akaFrankCastle]

if you hit it just right, it's like a rocket and you just fly over the accident.

[freeheelbillie]

Congrats man that looks like a great ride! Looking forward to seeing it in person. A nice addition to the family

[MySweetPony]

Cheeseburger in Paradise, baby! Welcome home, Ketchup. Let the races begin
Glad the search is over.......(at least for a short while).

[ClayJ]

Awsome find.

[hockeydad4-22]

I am so jelous...

I want two bronco's too.

Awesome find, congrats

[777mechanic]

there is no way this is the one in pueblo that was 8800 that i called you about , if it is the pics did it no justice .

[Entourage]

Definitely worth the wait to bring something like that home. Another great find and cannot wait to see what you do with this one. Congratulations!

[sbolt19]

Someone just has to see me on the road and spill the beans! LOL!

I've got eyes everywhere man......EVERYWHERE!!!

[Gregg]

Congrats Zilla,
Thats a sweet rig. Patience Gregg....patience.....

[Brianut]

Very nice.
yes be patient Sir Gregg.
I wish now I had been a little more patient as I am not sure I got what I really wanted or was aiming for.
Thinking had I spent a little more dough up front there would have been less work involved y me.
Oh well,I will make it better
good find for sure.
Did you have to pay full asking price or did he wiggle at all?just curious and understandable if youd rather not tell.

[Entourage]

Brianut is right - spending more up-front on a nicer truck that requires less work and repairs. The right Bronco will come around. Zilla is proof you need to look at Broncos out of your price range - I looked WAY out of my price range and ended up getting it for my price range.

The one on eBay right now makes me wish I needed another Bronco:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... MEWAX%3AIT

[777mechanic]

i'm so glad it wasn't that one , because i'd of kicked myself for not picking it up as a next project .

[ZOSO]

What are the plans for a lift and all that good stuff?

I have to take some measurements as i cant be over 7' tall so I can take it to work and park in the parking garage but I am thinking at least the 3.5" lift with a 1" BL. The rear bumper will be a swing out and the front will have an integrated winch plate. The front and rear bumper as well as the sliders will be pressure tested and made into tanks with ports for on-board air as i did on my Jeep.

My garage is a 7ft door I think. Mine fits in my garage with a little room to spare. about 2in or so. And thats with 3.5 lift 33's and no body lift so it might be close. If your around this weekend I can swing by. I'll be over that way.

[ClayJ]

You know, I still prefer Salsa and Dijon

[777mechanic]

an hvac guy and a propane heater was is up with that ? . bronco is looking good so far .

[akaFrankCastle]

How much rattle can did it take to cover that axle so beautifully? And how much time, start to finish (with Jeff scraping)?

[cobshane]

The bronco looks great. Amazing deal you as far as cutting have you seen the cut-uncut look that's a great alternative.

[cobshane]

The new Pro Tools bender came in so I put it together today. Cant wait to put this baby to work.

oh man that looks like fun!!!