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1978 Ford Bronco “RANGER XLT”
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“RANGER XLT”1978 Ford Bronco

documented by 4XPepe 263 photos documented since 11 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

This one belongs to the Little Lady I Love.
Plan to restore it as much as I am able too. Not a stock resto, but tasteful, capable, clean and overbuilt whenever possible.

She's got a little money, I've got a lot of time. — 4XPepe

Day one vs. today

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1978 Ford Bronco in 2025
1978 Ford Bronco in 2014
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Photo history

263 photos across 6 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.

2014

171 photos added — showing 8

1978 Ford Bronco - This blue 1978 Ford Bronco features a white removable top and a chrome front bumper, parked outdoors. 1978 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco is parked in front of a garage, with another vehicle in the background. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of a vehicle's engine compartment, showing various components and wiring. 1978 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco is shown from the rear three-quarter angle, with a blue body and white hardtop. 1978 Ford Bronco - Underside view of vehicle suspension parts, showing rust and wear on the leaf spring and bracket. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the suspension system's leaf spring and frame components. 1978 Ford Bronco - View of vehicle undercarriage components with a motorcycle and propane tanks visible in the background. 1978 Ford Bronco - Red suspension bushing visible on a heavily rusted vehicle frame.

4 photos added

1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the undercarriage, focusing on the rear axle and suspension system. 1978 Ford Bronco - 1978 Ford Bronco parked inside a garage with the door open to a sunny outdoor scene. 1978 Ford Bronco - 1978 Ford Bronco in a garage, with a second vehicle visible outside. 1978 Ford Bronco - Close-up of the rear axle assembly, focusing on the brake lines and suspension components.

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1978 Ford Bronco - Wild Horses Four Wheel Drive Saginaw/Delphi steering pump kit sheet with labeled parts and step-by-step installation instructions. 1978 Ford Bronco - A new power steering pump kit for a 1978-1979 Ford Bronco is laid out on a workbench, including the pump, bracket, hose, and hardware. An i… 1978 Ford Bronco - A power steering pump kit for a 1978-79 Bronco is laid out on a workbench, including the pump, mounting bracket, hoses, and hardware. A pro… 1978 Ford Bronco - A power steering pump kit is laid out on a workbench, including the pump, mounting bracket, hoses, bolts, and instructions. A toolbox is vi… 1978 Ford Bronco - A collection of motorcycle or ATV parts, including linkage rods, bolts, washers, and a brake line, are laid out on a metal surface. A label… 1978 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of a power steering pump with a pulley attached, mounted on a shiny metal reservoir. The pump assembly is situated on a woo… 1978 Ford Bronco - A close-up side view shows a pulley attached to a metal component, likely part of an engine or accessory. The pulley is black and appears t… 1978 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of a black pulley attached to a silver metal bracket, likely part of a vehicle's engine or accessory system. A blue cap is…

2 photos added

1978 Ford Bronco - Custom wooden supports are installed inside this vehicle's cabin, suggesting a non-standard modification. 1978 Ford Bronco - View through the side window of a blue and white vehicle, with another vehicle visible in the background.

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1978 Ford Bronco - Comparison of a worn off-road tire next to a new one. 1978 Ford Bronco - A close-up of a Cooper Evolution M/T tire mounted on a shiny chrome wheel. 1978 Ford Bronco - A close-up of a Cooper Evolution M/T tire mounted on a chrome wheel. 1978 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco is shown in profile, its distinctive body style and off-road tires. 1978 Ford Bronco - Rear view of a 1978 Ford Bronco, showing its tailgate and taillights. 1978 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco is shown from the side with a blue body and white top. 1978 Ford Bronco - A blue 1978 Ford Bronco sits on a dirt lot, equipped with large off-road tires and a front grille guard. 1978 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco, seen from the side, features a two-tone blue and white paint scheme and off-road tires.

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1978 Ford Bronco - A brake master cylinder and reservoir kit is laid out on a workbench with various fittings and clamps. 1978 Ford Bronco - This kit contains a Super Duty Hydroboost system for 1967-79 Ford Trucks, along with all necessary hoses, brackets, and hardware for instal… 1978 Ford Bronco - New brake booster and master cylinder kit with all associated hardware and instructions. 1978 Ford Bronco - A brake booster and master cylinder assembly sits on a workbench, surrounded by tools and parts. 1978 Ford Bronco - Install instruction title page for a Battle Born Super Duty hydroboost kit for 1967-79 Ford trucks, listing included parts. 1978 Ford Bronco - Service instruction page detailing booster stud cutting, brake pedal bushing and booster bracket installation. 1978 Ford Bronco - Service instruction page covering booster output rod adjustment and 3/16-inch brake line plumbing for a hydroboost install. 1978 Ford Bronco - Battle Born Brakes hydroboost install page with plumbing diagram: super duty gear boxes use 18mm input and 16mm output, OEM boxes 1/2in inp…
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