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1973 Ford Bronco “Bronc”
About the 1966–1977 Ford Bronco
from the generation archive
The first-generation Ford Bronco, built for the 1966 through 1977 model years, was a compact body-on-frame four-wheel-drive on a 92-inch wheelbase, sold in three body codes: the U13 open roadster with no doors or top, the U14 half-cab pickup, and the U15 wagon. Ford launched it with a 170-cubic-inch inline-six and added the 289-cubic-inch V8 during 1966. The 302 V8 replaced the 289 for 1969, and the base six grew from 170 to 200 cubic inches for 1973. Suspension used coil springs at the front Dana 30 axle and leaf springs at the Ford 9-inch rear, a combination Ford kept for the whole generation. The Dana 30 front axle was replaced by the heavier-duty Dana 44 for 1971. Front drum brakes carried through 1975 before power front disc brakes arrived for 1976. The open U13 roadster was dropped after 1968, and the U14 half-cab pickup continued through 1972; the U15 wagon became the only body style for 1973 and carried the model to its 1977 finish.
The story
Purchased this vehicle in 2005 from a friend. He had two Early Broncos and sold me the one without an engine. He wanted to keep this Bronco on the road since rust is very minimal.
I have installed a new 23gal gas tank with in tank fuel pump and. This was a great addition since the stock tank only held 12gal.
I also got the new tank since I was adding Fuel injection and needed to run a return line.
I purchased a Besttop Bikin top for running around in summer. This is a great top since the mountin hardware clears the wiper moter. I did not need to buy a drop bracket so I saved money and time. — Bronco1973
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