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83 Bronco, Mk.1 & Mk.2

From 1983 Ford Bronco “That dirty old truck” — documented by Steve83.

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1983 Ford Bronco - One of my first trail rides in SWLA. 1983 Ford Bronco - This is the car that hit me, but most of his damage came from the telephone pole he hit just AFTER spinning me around. 1983 Ford Bronco - This is where I came to a stop after being hit in the RHR tire by a car doing ~60. I drove away with a bent rim, bumper, and rear quarter -… 1983 Ford Bronco - About 100Kmi after I bought the truck, the engine was worn slap out, so I rebuilt it & the carb. This was while I had the factory (but not… 1983 Ford Bronco - Note the OE (not to this truck) aux.batt. tray above the (non-OE) antifreeze jug. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/905422] h… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is at least the 2nd rebuild for this engine & carb. At the time, I didn't know it would be their LAST. 1983 Ford Bronco - Everything seemed to be good after I rebuilt the carb, but I had a lot of trouble keeping it tuned, for many reasons. 1983 Ford Bronco - This was the inspiration for the front bumper. It took 12 hours with a come-along to spin it 180 degrees in place, then 20' forward, and an… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is the easiest way to clean the underside - just use the winch & a strong tree. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/440042]… 1983 Ford Bronco - Ever wonder what the inside of a muffler looks like? I don't. 1983 Ford Bronco - Just before I swapped to EFI in '98. A rubber diaphragm in the carb ruptured & washed the rings out, and the main bearings. Note the OE (no… 1983 Ford Bronco - My front bumper (SOLD) in perspective, front. See the NEXT few pics... The outboard sections are storage boxes; the grille guard folds down… 1983 Ford Bronco - My front bumper (SOLD) in perspective, rear [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/292104] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/292… 1983 Ford Bronco - My front bumper (SOLD) in perspective, with the grille guard folded down [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/292104] https://ww… 1983 Ford Bronco - A see-thru of the rear bumper's design. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/187572] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/187572/… 1983 Ford Bronco - My rear bumper in perspective from above. It attaches by the original bumper frame bolts, plus 3 more on each side for the hitch load-distr… 1983 Ford Bronco - My rear bumper in perspective from below [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/292107] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/292107… 1983 Ford Bronco - I designed & built the rear bumper to bolt on using only the factory holes in the frame & the ones from the aftermarket receiver on the bot… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is what I usually store in the rear bumper: shackle draw bar 4" drop draw bar with 2" ball bottle jack bolt cutters various… 1983 Ford Bronco - Having flat surfaces is SOOOOOO convenient. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/993030] https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/993… 1983 Ford Bronco - Exhibit A why I HATE the "zone". This tie rod end just dropped away from its ball as I was driving through town one day. It had o… 1983 Ford Bronco - Exhibit B why I HATE the "zone". Again, low miles and no off-roading. Even though I was just pulling into a parking lot when it s… 1983 Ford Bronco - I found this jewel in AOK junkyard in Eunice, LA, where I collected all the parts needed to swap it in, except the fuel tank & lines. They… 1983 Ford Bronco - I found this jewel in AOK junkyard in Eunice, LA, where I collected all the parts needed to swap it in, except the fuel tank & lines. They… 1983 Ford Bronco - 130A alternator from V6 Taurus (8 1/8" between the mounting bolts, & case clocked for this application) in the factory bracket on my '… 1983 Ford Bronco - I found this jewel in AOK junkyard in Eunice, LA, where I collected all the parts needed to swap it in, except the fuel tank & lines. They… 1983 Ford Bronco - This 4.9L came out of a '95 F150 that was crashed so hard that all the accessory brackets on the front shattered, the engine ripped off its… 1983 Ford Bronco - After rolling it at ~45mph, this is what was left. After taking this picture, I reset the inertia switch, cranked it up, and my father drov… 1983 Ford Bronco - This shows how I mounted the '95 computer in the '82 body. 1983 Ford Bronco - This is just after setting the replacement '82 body back onto the '83 chassis with '95 engine. 1983 Ford Bronco - Just after replacing the body. 1983 Ford Bronco - Side profile of a 1983 Ford Bronco with a two-tone black and tan paint scheme. 1983 Ford Bronco - It's just a 1 1/2" long piece of 3/4" angle iron welded along the inboard edge pressed against the outer skin to keep it from buc… 1983 Ford Bronco - It's just a 1 1/2" long piece of 3/4" angle iron welded along the inboard edge pressed against the outer skin to keep it from buc… 1983 Ford Bronco - This was just after moving to Memphis in 1999. Since then, I've removed, sandblasted, & powdercoated the front bumper & grille guard. I've… 1983 Ford Bronco - My overhead console is made of 2 pieces of sheet metal. The first one (visible around the scanner) is screwed to the roof. The second is co… 1983 Ford Bronco - Don't leave home without it. 1983 Ford Bronco - Since I swapped the A/C control panel, I had to move the rear window switch here, and I like the latest type. I also added heated glass, an… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is how it ran with 3.55 gears. See the NEXT caption... 1983 Ford Bronco - This is more like it: 3.08 gears pushing 32s with an NP435 & 4.9L. No, the vacuum gauge (lower R corner) isn't dead - it's accurate. :) Thi… 1983 Ford Bronco - Trail-ready. 1983 Ford Bronco - It took a few years to find these, and a few more months to restore them, but it was worth it. 1983 Ford Bronco - There are about 230 concrete blocks on the trailer, and they're destined to be the base of a rock display for Land Rovers. 1983 Ford Bronco - This is all the lumber for the raised stage in this church, and to support the baptistry. It's probably over three tons of wet treated pine… 1983 Ford Bronco - My Hitch Hauler It folds up to expose another receiver. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/77642] http://www.supermotors.net/ge… 1983 Ford Bronco - A few weeks ago, I was knocking down trees with the bumper here. A few weeks after this pic, ground level had been lowered ~25 feet. 35°13'… 1983 Ford Bronco - The hitch hauler has proven endlessly useful. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/77642] http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/7764… 1983 Ford Bronco - First, I added the '80-86 style tailgate trim panel, but I liked this style better and finally found this one. A few months later, I swappe… 1983 Ford Bronco - I think it's about 800lb of cargo because each of the 13 sandbags weighs 50lb. The hitch hauler itself is another ~100 lb, so that's close… 1983 Ford Bronco - Both ends can carry extra stuff. There was also a D44IFS TTB & some other stuff on the hitch hauler (which is why this 8.8" couldn't g… 1983 Ford Bronco - Now to make it Trail-Ready, all I need is a fiberglass body tub, an aftermarket frame, custom 4-link suspensions, portal axles, lockers, a… 1983 Ford Bronco - I got a call from one of my subcontractors one Friday afternoon, and found this when I got to the site. He had backed this 15,000lb forklif… 1983 Ford Bronco - I got a call from one of my subcontractors one Friday afternoon, and found this when I got to the site. He had backed this 15,000lb forklif… 1983 Ford Bronco - I put a 10-ton snatch block on the forklift and ran the cable back to my bumper, parked against a column of the building, and ran a chain f… 1983 Ford Bronco - I finally found a set of double visors ('94-96 only) and swapped them in. I had to trim some metal inside the roof for clearance at the spr… 1983 Ford Bronco - The '95 4.9L in the '85 F250 front clip on the '82 body tub on my '83 frame. If you look VERY closely & know your Ford truck parts, you'll… 1983 Ford Bronco - AVS Stepshields 88068 - a nice easy cheap mod, but apparently out of production since 2006. Try 88407... [url=http://www.supermotors.net/re… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is a SpillMaster Console mounted to a piece of wood I cut & stained. It has never lost a cup, no matter how big, or how wildly I drove… 1983 Ford Bronco - To avoid putting holes in the original console, I weighted the wood plate to hold it down. The foam keeps it from moving or making noise. S… 1983 Ford Bronco - This (almost) empty 30-yard dumpster was in the way of something in the company yard, so I thought I'd move it a few feet. 1983 Ford Bronco - Nope. 2-wheel peel. 1983 Ford Bronco - I wanted to install a DIN radio & a 1/2-DIN equalizer, so I cut out the dash. See the NEXT few pics... I also got sick of fighting the vacu… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is a DIN+1/2 bracket for an import truck (Mazda, I think) that I cut down & bent to fit. It has tabs on the R that slip around the pla… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is the notch & screw hole on the L side. See the PREVious & NEXT few pics... 1983 Ford Bronco - These are the interlocking tabs on the R side. The weight rests on the bottom of the cutout. See the PREVious few pics... 1983 Ford Bronco - My original door sticker (SN edited) It was lost with the original body tub after the rollover, so I made this with MSPaint just to documen… 1983 Ford Bronco - The '92-96 wiper valance will NOT fit older trucks because of the difference in hood lines, but the '87-91 will fit '80-86, and the pinhole… 1983 Ford Bronco - I think this speaks for itself... :D 1983 Ford Bronco - Halfway thru swapping the worn-out '83 D44IFS for a nice '96 D44IFS. The spring towers have already been swapped for the quad-shock type, a… 1983 Ford Bronco - Halfway through swapping the rear axle. I don't remember which time this was - I've done it a few times, and plan to do it at least once mo… 1983 Ford Bronco - The blue '93 EB is my brother-in-law's, but he abandoned it when he got an '02 F250 KR. Since then, he sold that & got a Jaguar XK converti… 1983 Ford Bronco - I'm still not sure if these were a factory option, a dealer option, or an aftermarket option. I've only seen 2 other FSBs with them, and bo… 1983 Ford Bronco - I'm still not sure if these were a factory option, a dealer option, or an aftermarket option. I've only seen 2 other FSBs with them, and bo… 1983 Ford Bronco - Since it's just bolted on using only the factory frame holes, it's easy for me to remove & install the bumper by myself. [url=https://www.s… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is the whole mess, with the old winch. The suspension is up exactly 3/4" now. Note that the truck is totally UNmodified for this… 1983 Ford Bronco - Saginaw PS Pump, Lines, & Bracket from a '95 E150 4.9L I got it, planning to swap it onto my truck, but someone bought it from me before I… 1983 Ford Bronco - Still Kickin' My g/f's nephew bought her old car away from her brother-in-law (his uncle) because the shifter is torn up & he couldn't fix… 1983 Ford Bronco - [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00062YIDM/]K&N 33-2023 fits '87-96 gas F-series/Broncos. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it. I probably cl… 1983 Ford Bronco - Mmmmmm... New (free) radiator. 8) Now I can see that the t-stat housing gasket is leaking. :( 1983 Ford Bronco - How I spent Columbus Day: My t-stat cover gasket was leaking, and when I pulled it off, the cover was so eroded that I had to file it down… 1983 Ford Bronco - It fits - it works! But I ended up having to use 2 hose clamps to keep it from slipping up since there are no hose barbs or even a nipple.… 1983 Ford Bronco - A Lincoln Mk.VIII fan won't fit a 4.9L, even with the thinnest aftermarket 2-core brass radiator. The back of the fan motor is resting on t… 1983 Ford Bronco - This set of fans probably came from an ~'07 Focus, and they fit great. I'm not sure if it will be permanent, but it's not finished yet. I s… 1983 Ford Bronco - As usual, the oil pressure sender diaphragm is leaking, causing the pressure to be equal on both sides. That makes the gauge read as if the… 1983 Ford Bronco - I finally got around to picking up a low-temp switch from an '87-89 4.9L fuel rail & wiring it into the low-speed relay ground. It works -… 1983 Ford Bronco - While I had the fender off, I decided to track down a little exhaust leak. The #1 port was cracked & warped enough to blow out both corners… 1983 Ford Bronco - My temporary junkyard tires have started to give out. Maybe it was those 2 trips to Hot Springs for rock crawling & 2 to Coon Creek. Or may… 1983 Ford Bronco - IT'S A BLIZZARD!!! 1983 Ford Bronco - Wireless Remote Camera This is a backup camera system from Costco (~$90) that I've adapted so I can put it wherever I want; either for whee… 1983 Ford Bronco - I've noticed a lot of lurching when I take off lately, so I finally got around to swapping this out. My jacking arrangement wasn't ideal, b… 1983 Ford Bronco - A Dodge 16" rim can be made to fit a Ford. Here's how: [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/744966] http://www.supermotors.n… 1983 Ford Bronco - Since '04-up E150 16" rims are too hard to find at a reasonable price, 16" Dodge rims can be substituted by opening the center ho… 1983 Ford Bronco - Just before heading off to RITS09, a shiny piece of metal fell onto my foot, and after that, it was VERY difficult to shift without grindin… 1983 Ford Bronco - I've had a "trail map" & several wicked rain leaks for over a year, so as soon as I got back from RITS09, I had a new windshield installed.… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is the first time my dash has been fully assembled in about 4 years. 1983 Ford Bronco - I traded a used Warn xD9000i for this used Ramsey RE12000 worm-drive winch (PN 110596) the day before [url=http://www.supermotors.net/regis… 1983 Ford Bronco - After RITS, I realized I needed some inside tie downs, so I snagged these & put them on the wheelwells. Only the rearmost rivnut is really… 1983 Ford Bronco - Remington Wide Brute RV AT LT285/75R16 My new tires, which are approximately equivalent to 33x11.50R16. IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it… 1983 Ford Bronco - 7 years after swapping this tailgate on, I finally got the lock cylinder keyed, and I had a black bezel installed (not that much of it will… 1983 Ford Bronco - I finally broke down & ordered a set of 2" spacers to push the Dodge rims out where they belong. These came from "rigged.up"… 1983 Ford Bronco - They're quick & easy to install, but I still managed to piss off the boss by doing it at lunch instead of after work. [url=http://www.super… 1983 Ford Bronco - They're quick & easy to install, but I still managed to piss off the boss by doing it at lunch instead of after work. [url=http://www.super… 1983 Ford Bronco - I finally got around to pulling the axleshafts I broke at Greg's about a month ago. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/809855]… 1983 Ford Bronco - I found these at a race shop for $30/pr. They should give me back the height I had before spacing the tires out, so they shouldn't change t… 1983 Ford Bronco - The effective height between the grooves is only 1", so they'll go in the tight coils near the top where they can do some good. 1983 Ford Bronco - The rubber coil spacers went in a LOT easier than I expected, simply by jacking the frame until the front wheels came off the ground. So fo… 1983 Ford Bronco - Not much difference after adding the rubber coil spacers, but that's exactly what I wanted. They only increase the spring rate without any… 1983 Ford Bronco - The engine-running voltage between the alternator case & battery negative post immediately after cranking (which should ideally be zero) wa… 1983 Ford Bronco - Replacing a leaky water pump gasket. I'm a big fan of CopperCoat; not only on the pump's gasket surface (never on the block), but also on t… 1983 Ford Bronco - They're coagulating! The white '95XLT is my neighbor's, and the green '93 belongs to a guy I met thru CraigsList. Both are getting some muc… 1983 Ford Bronco - This body has HAD IT!!! I didn't realize it was THIS bad, but most of the spot welds above the doors are cracking & tearing. All the work I… 1983 Ford Bronco - After pulling the headliner, I stored the camper shell. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/737366] http://www.supermotors.net/g… 1983 Ford Bronco - This might be its final driveable day. I pulled the headliners, door panels, dash pad & interior trim, right & rear seats, door mirrors, an… 1983 Ford Bronco - I got a lot more done than I expected, despite the heat. The arched bracket supports the older bedwalls; later ones don't use it. [url=http… 1983 Ford Bronco - Even though I was rolling, I couldn't bring myself to try for the jump seats - they're a nightmare to install or remove because of all the… 1983 Ford Bronco - Working in killer heat, I pulled the front carpet. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/79887-4] http://www.supermotors.net/getfil… 1983 Ford Bronco - I also pulled the 3rd-row jump seats - a task I had been DREADING, but it wasn't as bad as I expected. Anti-seize really works! [url=http:/… 1983 Ford Bronco - No need for this any more... UPDATE: It has found a new home on a friend-of-a-friend's '80-something Bronco. [url=http://www.supermotors.ne… 1983 Ford Bronco - No need for this any more... UPDATE: It has found a new home on a friend-of-a-friend's '80-something Bronco. [url=http://www.supermotors.ne… 1983 Ford Bronco - Engine bay of a 1983 Ford Bronco, showing engine components and a spray can. 1983 Ford Bronco - This heavily modified 1980s Ford Bronco is missing its front body panels, revealing its engine and suspension components. 1983 Ford Bronco - It's coming apart quickly - much quicker than it'll go back together, of course. 1983 Ford Bronco - This 1983 Ford Bronco is in a state of disassembly, with its front end exposed and the driver's door ajar. 1983 Ford Bronco - This 1983 Ford Bronco is missing its front clip and is partially disassembled. 1983 Ford Bronco - I'll remove the A/C system still charged, and take it to a friend's shop to evacuate before disassembling. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/… 1983 Ford Bronco - The core support is one of the few remaining original '83 parts on the truck. Even some frame pieces have been swapped. [url=http://www.sup… 1983 Ford Bronco - The engine and front chassis of a Ford Bronco are visible, with the body panels removed. 1983 Ford Bronco - This heavily disassembled 1980s Ford Bronco shows its chassis and exposed engine, with some body panels present. 1983 Ford Bronco - It's starting to look like the replacement body... [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/79887-4] http://www.supermotors.net/getfil… 1983 Ford Bronco - Up, up, & away! I've gotten all my money's worth out of this '82 tub & '83 frame (plus several more). But the '95 engine, '78 trans, '84 t-… 1983 Ford Bronco - The chassis and engine of a vehicle are shown disassembled, with various mechanical parts visible. 1983 Ford Bronco - Engine and chassis components are visible, with a "SUPERMOTORS.NET" watermark. 1983 Ford Bronco - The engine and chassis of a 1983 Ford Bronco, showing the front suspension and exhaust system. 1983 Ford Bronco - Underside view of a vehicle's transfer case, driveshaft, and exhaust system. 1983 Ford Bronco - I had to roll the '83 chassis back to get the trailer under the outgoing '82 body. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/79887-4] h… 1983 Ford Bronco - Glad to see the back of THAT! [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/929092] http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/929092/thumbnail/zz… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is as clean as it has been since I flipped it. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/79887-4] http://www.supermotors.net/getfi… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is as clean as it has been since I flipped it. 1983 Ford Bronco - I guess one of the trees I ran down decided to fight back. No wonder my e-brake hasn't been working all that well. 1983 Ford Bronco - Because I specifically told Meineke NOT to torque the U-bolt OR to weld the joint, I was able to separate it with 2 ratchet straps & a litt… 1983 Ford Bronco - The engine/trans is only held in by the 8 bolts for the perches, and the PS hoses. I almost haven't touched the front axle. [url=http://www… 1983 Ford Bronco - I had been dreading removing the rear bumper, and it didn't disappoint, but it came off without blood. The gas tank had a little more in it… 1983 Ford Bronco - This is the first time this bumper has come off since before it was built, so it's the first time I've been able to weigh it: 178 lbs. That… 1983 Ford Bronco - PS gone; engine perch bolts gone; most of the front axle loose... [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/79887-4] http://www.supermo… 1983 Ford Bronco - The bed crane is going in again - this time, engine & trans together. Let's see if it survives! [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/27… 1983 Ford Bronco - It took a few tries to get the rigging right, but it's up & away. [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/79887-4] http://www.supermo… 1983 Ford Bronco - I have to set it down so I can tow the trailer to haul off the frame, and because I have to rebuild the axles (slightly). [url=http://www.s… 1983 Ford Bronco - With the front of the frame on the 2-post, I knocked out the front axle bolts. I'm not looking forward to handling this %&@#($!! [url=http:… 1983 Ford Bronco - After scavenging everything potentially useable off the frame, the rear spring bolts came out. It's amazing how flimsy the frame seems with… 1983 Ford Bronco - I plan to hang this so the pumpkin is straight down, and change the rear cover to a stock finned cast Aluminum one without losing any MORE… 1983 Ford Bronco - With the back counterbalanced by the front axle halves, it was easy to back the trailer under the front of the frame, drop it, & then slide… 1983 Ford Bronco - This disassembled Ford pickup truck is missing its front grille and hood, revealing the engine and radiator. 1983 Ford Bronco - My old bumper has found a new home. 1983 Ford Bronco - I have nothing bad to say about Remington tires. I beat the hell out of these, and even at this point, this tire was smooth & quiet at all…