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1988 Ford Bronco “Do & Hope”

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“Do & Hope”1988 Ford Bronco

556 photos documented since 2003 8 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

While waiting on the money to gather parts for the 514EFI, I decided to make my truck into a T-top. — Moseley Matheson

Day one vs. today

Drag to compare 2003 against 2011.

1988 Ford Bronco in 2011

1988 Ford Bronco in 2003

2003 2011

Photo history

556 photos across 7 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2003

2003

112 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Bronco - The Engine bay as we remove some stuff.

1988 Ford Bronco - Shane trying to figure out the Plenum problem. By the way we let air outta the tires, Shane isn't really that tall.

1988 Ford Bronco - The plenum bolt that had to be drilled out. The star pattern was stripped so we drilled it out.

1988 Ford Bronco - 127,000+ miles of grime on that intake.

1988 Ford Bronco - One broken short block, ready to come out. It was about this time we realized the back two cylinders wouldn't move when we turned the crank.

1988 Ford Bronco - Shane, getting the engine ready to come out.

1988 Ford Bronco - The busted block outta the engine. Like my new oil filter, just put it in.

1988 Ford Bronco - A shot of an empty engine bay, notice the scattered bolts below the windshield. This would prove to be a problem later.

2004

287 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Bronco - Before

1988 Ford Bronco - The rear of a Ford Bronco is shown parked in front of a garage on a cloudy day.

1988 Ford Bronco - A lifted dark blue Ford truck is parked in front of a carport, with another vehicle visible to the left.

1988 Ford Bronco - A man poses in front of a lifted black 1988 Ford Bronco, with a white Bronco visible behind it.

1988 Ford Bronco - The back, the blocks were replaced in two weeks.

1988 Ford Bronco - The back is down. Until we put the new springs in.

1988 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a vehicle's front suspension and brake components, supported by jack stands.

1988 Ford Bronco - Old spring, new spring.

2005

11 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Bronco - This is a view of the engine bay, showing various components and wiring. The condition appears to be dirty and in need of maintenance.

1988 Ford Bronco - Notice the #4 piston is a lot cleaner then the rest?

1988 Ford Bronco - Dan Triumphantly showing the gaskets we replaced.

1988 Ford Bronco - Me looking in on the torn down block.

1988 Ford Bronco - A set of four tires is displayed, with a watermark indicating 'SUPERMOTORS.NET' at the bottom right.

1988 Ford Bronco - Four tires are stacked, with one tire a white rim and General Grabber AT2 tread visible.

1988 Ford Bronco - 85% tread left with dime in tread

1988 Ford Bronco - 40% tread left with dime in it.

2006

11 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Bronco - This vehicle is tackling a challenging off-road course with steep inclines and rocky terrain.

1988 Ford Bronco - A group of people observe a pickup truck navigating a rocky off-road trail in a wooded environment.

1988 Ford Bronco - Off-road vehicle tackling a challenging rocky path in a wooded area.

1988 Ford Bronco - A Ford Bronco navigates a challenging off-road course through a wooded area.

1988 Ford Bronco - Ford Bronco tackling a challenging rocky terrain during an off-road excursion.

1988 Ford Bronco - A lifted black Ford Bronco navigates a rocky off-road course with spectators watching.

1988 Ford Bronco - Ford Bronco tackling a challenging off-road course with steep inclines and large rocks.

1988 Ford Bronco - This 1988 Ford Bronco navigates a challenging rocky terrain during an off-road excursion.

2008

97 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Bronco - A front axle assembly is suspended by an engine hoist in a cluttered garage setting.

1988 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a Dana 60 front axle assembly, showing its components and condition.

1988 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a Dana 60 front axle assembly, showing suspension parts and a rusty brake rotor.

1988 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a Dana 60 front axle assembly, showing brake components and steering linkage.

1988 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a rusty Dana 60 front axle hub and rotor assembly, likely removed for repair or maintenance.

1988 Ford Bronco - A front axle assembly, likely from a truck or SUV, is shown in a workshop setting.

1988 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a Dana 60 front axle brake caliper and rotor assembly.

1988 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a Dana 60 front axle hub and rotor assembly, likely for a truck or SUV.

2010

25 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Bronco - Three vehicles are parked in a snowy area with a house and trees in the background.

1988 Ford Bronco - A white 1992 Ford Bronco sits in the snow alongside a dark Bronco and a white van.

1988 Ford Bronco - Three trucks are parked in the snow in front of a house.

1988 Ford Bronco - Three trucks are parked in the snow in front of a house with snow on the roof.

1988 Ford Bronco - Three Ford Broncos and a truck are parked in a snowy yard in front of a house.

1988 Ford Bronco - A black Ford Bronco with a lifted suspension sits in the snow, parked in front of a house.

1988 Ford Bronco - Three trucks, including a 1988 Ford Bronco, are parked outside in the snow.

1988 Ford Bronco - Three trucks are parked in a snowy landscape with trees in the background.

2011

13 photos added — showing 8

1988 Ford Bronco - Custom engine intake manifold assembly with throttle body and fuel rails.

1988 Ford Bronco - Custom engine intake manifold assembly with fuel rails and regulator, placed on a cooler.

1988 Ford Bronco - This engine part is shown on a cooler in a workshop setting.

1988 Ford Bronco - Close-up of an engine intake manifold assembly, a throttle body and copper-toned runners.

1988 Ford Bronco - Engine intake manifold and valve covers, likely for a Ford vehicle, painted copper.

1988 Ford Bronco - Engine parts, including an intake manifold and valve covers, are laid out on a cooler.

1988 Ford Bronco - Interior view of a 1988 Ford Bronco showing the disassembled dashboard and empty bed.

1988 Ford Bronco - The interior and bed of a pickup truck are visible, with exposed wiring and a worn bed liner.

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