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“Thing 1”1985 Ford Bronco

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The story

Current status: Well I traded her years ago. No longer have this one. Turns out she had electrical issues. It would randomly shut down. And randomly work. Who knew. So I traded her off. The issue was a


I got the Bronco with a trade for a laptop from another trade from something that I got for free. I paid for it in the end though. It needed MUCH work, including, full smog system so I could license it, stereo, fuel pumps (yes two, what a pain), new wheels and tired (swampers of course). Now it has also had added a huge winch bumper, a secondary battery, isolator, Painless Wiring seperate circut for accessories, It has 3 sets of offroad lights (KC competition), HiLift Jack mounted inside, CB (Cobra), 102" whip antenna, full gagues (sunpro in a custom mount into the dash), and more that I'm sure I missed here. Soon to come will be either a lift or a solid front axle conversion. Dunno, have to debate and decide on that one.

Update: I isntalled a 2" lift, all new shocks (6 of em), steering stabilizer, and a locker in the 9" rear end. ALong with finishing the high power Alternator (140 amp) project, and completing the dual battery setup (one in the rear) — Tim Bevers

Photos

1985 Ford Bronco - First day when I got the Bronco. Much cleaning was needed ot get it ready to work on, or to even be usable. Previous owner was kind of a sl… 1985 Ford Bronco - Moer view of the crap, but the interior isn't that bad as far as the seats go... 1985 Ford Bronco - This dark SUV, likely from the 1980s, is parked outdoors with its hood open. 1985 Ford Bronco - This blue SUV is heavily covered in mud, with its hood open to reveal the engine. 1985 Ford Bronco - Engine bay of a 1985 Ford Bronco shows the V8 engine and associated components. 1985 Ford Bronco - This older model Ford Bronco is seen parked outdoors with its hood open. 1985 Ford Bronco - Various vehicle suspension parts are laid out in the cargo area of a vehicle. 1985 Ford Bronco - Interior view of a blue truck, showing the dashboard, steering wheel, and seats. 1985 Ford Bronco - Interior view of a 1985 Ford Bronco dashboard, showing gauges and steering wheel. 1985 Ford Bronco - The dashboard of a vehicle shows exposed wiring where the radio used to be, with visible air vents and controls. 1985 Ford Bronco - Interior view of a vehicle, with another white SUV visible through the rear window. 1985 Ford Bronco - This vehicle identification label indicates a manufacturing date of 06/85. 1985 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of an engine bay, focusing on the air intake system and drive belts. 1985 Ford Bronco - The engine compartment contains a battery and various hoses and wiring, with a visible "SUPERMOTORS.NET" watermark. 1985 Ford Bronco - A dirt-covered dark blue Ford Bronco is parked on a street, viewed from the front three-quarter angle. 1985 Ford Bronco - This 1985 Ford Bronco is seen from the front three-quarter angle, showing a flat front tire. 1985 Ford Bronco - This 1980s Ford Bronco shows its front end, a prominent grille and bumper. 1985 Ford Bronco - This Ford Bronco is parked in a residential area, showing its front three-quarter view. 1985 Ford Bronco - This SUV's body style suggests an earlier model year than claimed, with a visible bike rack and license plate. 1985 Ford Bronco - Washed it and then got some new tires and wheels, black steel for the wheels, and got some Swampers 33-12.5-15's to wrap them with. Mmmm. 1985 Ford Bronco - Full size spare with the matching wheel. ot the same tread, but just something to drive home on that was the same size. 1985 Ford Bronco - Nose shot. 1985 Ford Bronco - Yep, that did it. It needs a lift. Expensive though they are. 1985 Ford Bronco - Mmmmm, swampers... 1985 Ford Bronco - I bought this bumper used, its way heavy, and looks stout enough to be military. Needs refinished though. 1985 Ford Bronco - Mucb better... Lots of sanding and a few coats of black paint. 1985 Ford Bronco - Custom winch bumper with diamond plate accents, displayed on sawhorses. 1985 Ford Bronco - Homemade ramp or stand made of wood and diamond plate metal. 1985 Ford Bronco - Had to have the local Les Schwab cut off the old bumper and the bolts, they were so rusted on that even after a full day of soaking in PB B… 1985 Ford Bronco - A dark Ford Bronco is parked outside at night with fallen leaves on the ground. Another vehicle is visible behind it. 1985 Ford Bronco - This is a Warn X3000 winch, not a 1985 Ford Bronco. 1985 Ford Bronco - Ahhh, mud = good. 1985 Ford Bronco - Custom K&N filter cool air setup. 1985 Ford Bronco - 5.0 EFI. You can just see the MSD6 OffRoad here. 1985 Ford Bronco - The engine bay of a vehicle, showing the battery and various hoses and components. Another vehicle is partially visible in the background. 1985 Ford Bronco - Engine bay of a 1985 Ford Bronco with an aftermarket air intake system installed. 1985 Ford Bronco - You can see the MSD good here. towards the front of the Bronc there a coil from MSD too. 1985 Ford Bronco - The engine bay of a vehicle, focusing on the battery and electrical connections. A second vehicle's headlight is visible in the background. 1985 Ford Bronco - Found a loading ramp in the snow. Not too challenging, but fun non-theless. 1985 Ford Bronco - Rear bumper dragging a bit here. Starting to think its not going to be around much longer.

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