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As-Was & Repairs

From 1974 Ford Bronco “BlueSky GONE”, documented by Steve83.

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1974 Ford Bronco - It has a 20-foot paint job, and it runs & drives (sort of), but it needs a lot of work. 1974 Ford Bronco - It has a 20-foot paint job, and it runs & drives (sort of), but it needs a lot of work. 1974 Ford Bronco - It has a 20-foot paint job, and it runs & drives (sort of), but it needs a lot of work. 1974 Ford Bronco - We can't figure out the logic behind the overbuilt front & rear receivers. They aren't attached well-enough to pull as hard as they look, s… 1974 Ford Bronco - One rusty bolt in each frame rail is all that's holding the rear receiver on. There's a hole close to the lower bumper bolt hole, but no bo… 1974 Ford Bronco - One rusty bolt in each frame rail is all that's holding the rear receiver on. There\\'s a hole close to the lower bumper bolt hole, but no… 1974 Ford Bronco - Yes: the frame, underbody, axle, and tailpipes are bedlined. So are the wiring, shocks, fuel lines, springs, interior... I don't want to kn… 1974 Ford Bronco - Yes: the frame, underbody, axle, and tailpipes are bedlined. So are the wiring, shocks, fuel lines, springs, interior... The add-a-leafs ar… 1974 Ford Bronco - The 9" & its driveshaft seem to be OK (despite the exploded muffler rubbing on the shaft). I haven't attempted to use the e-brake. 1974 Ford Bronco - Yes, the exhaust is loud - not just because of the rusted mufflers, but because the Right one exploded for a previous owner. The metal drag… 1974 Ford Bronco - We still haven't figured out how the frame got dented here, under the RHF seat. Apparently, many of the holes in the floor were taped befor… 1974 Ford Bronco - The body mounts are severely collapsed. 1974 Ford Bronco - The body mounts are severely collapsed. 1974 Ford Bronco - The radius arm bushings are severely degraded. They're at the top of the list of repairs, so the front end can be aligned before buying new… 1974 Ford Bronco - The hub lock knobs are seized, and seem to have been so for quite some time. 1974 Ford Bronco - One of the transmission cooler lines is lightly touching the RHS engine perch. 1974 Ford Bronco - I guess a blowout or road debris caused this damage to the RHF wheelwell. 1974 Ford Bronco - I guess a blowout or road debris caused this damage to the RHF wheelwell. The battery tray is barely holding up the oversized battery, so i… 1974 Ford Bronco - The radiator is mounted in a hot-rolled steel channel welded to the frame & lined with a thin rubber sheet. The engine has surprisingly-few… 1974 Ford Bronco - The radiator is mounted in a hot-rolled steel channel welded to the frame & lined with a thin rubber sheet. The front receiver is welded to… 1974 Ford Bronco - The C-bushings are almost gone, and it shows in the handling. They'll be replaced at the same time as the radius arm bushings - SOON. [url=… 1974 Ford Bronco - The C-bushings are almost gone, and it shows in the handling. They'll be replaced at the same time as the radius arm bushings - SOON. [url=… 1974 Ford Bronco - The C-bushings are almost gone, and it shows in the handling. They'll be replaced at the same time as the radius arm bushings - SOON. [url=… 1974 Ford Bronco - The steering damper has been gouged by its own U-bolts on the drag link. The front receiver is welded to the frame. [url=https://www.superm… 1974 Ford Bronco - The engine has surprisingly-few leaks, but the transmission pan is damp. The metal dragging against the driveshaft is relatively silent. We… 1974 Ford Bronco - The front receiver is welded to the frame, but removing them is a priority; both to get rid of all that weight & underhanging metal, and to… 1974 Ford Bronco - The front receiver is welded to the frame, but removing them is a priority; both to get rid of all that weight & underhanging metal, and to… 1974 Ford Bronco - This body perch has been damaged somehow, but not badly enough to require repair. 1974 Ford Bronco - The hub lock knobs are seized, and seem to have been so for quite some time. I haven't checked the date codes on the tires yet, but the fir… 1974 Ford Bronco - Both differential vent tubes are broken off. The track bar & drag link are angled sharply causing odd handling, but at least they're parall… 1974 Ford Bronco - The radius arm bushings are severely degraded. They're at the top of the list of repairs, so the front end can be aligned before buying new… 1974 Ford Bronco - Apparently, many of the holes in the floor were taped before being flooded with Bondo. Then, more steel was screwed, welded, & seam-sealed… 1974 Ford Bronco - The Left side of the transmission is wet, but I haven't pinpointed any leak on it. UPDATE: Later it became apparent that the main leak is f… 1974 Ford Bronco - The transmission mounts are just as bad as the rest of the rubber bushings, but they're not a priority right now. Oddly, the transfer case… 1974 Ford Bronco - Both transmission crossmember bolts are finger-loose. All the U-joints seem to be OK, but the exhaust system is dead weight. 1974 Ford Bronco - Apparently, many of the holes in the floor were taped before being flooded with Bondo. Then, more steel was screwed, welded, & seam-sealed… 1974 Ford Bronco - Years ago, the vapor lines were carefully wrapped with duct tape. When the tank is full, they drip. And any slosh causes a foul odor in the… 1974 Ford Bronco - It's amazing that any of the taillights work. One rusty bolt in each frame rail is all that's holding the rear receiver on. There's a hole… 1974 Ford Bronco - It's amazing that any of the taillights work. One rusty bolt in each frame rail is all that\\'s holding the rear receiver on. There\\'s a h… 1974 Ford Bronco - Both differential vent tubes are broken off. UPDATE: They've been replaced with silicone tubing. 1974 Ford Bronco - It looks like the body was painted blue, then these slots were taped up from the outside, and the underside of the hood was bedlined. 1974 Ford Bronco - There are no wiper arms, but the linkage isn't installed correctly inside, and the cover isn't attached to anything but the visor rods & ma… 1974 Ford Bronco - Bedliner is visible at the top of the firewall, between the hood & w/s frame. The window gaskets are shot, but so are the few other body se… 1974 Ford Bronco - There is no horn button, antenna, column bezel, cigar lighter, radio, speaker, glove box, door seals, door panels or other interior. Both t… 1974 Ford Bronco - The front headliner is missing, and the rear is sagging badly. The wiper linkage isn't installed correctly inside, and the wiper cover isn'… 1974 Ford Bronco - The front headliner is missing, and the rear is sagging badly. But the chairs have REALLY-nice original-looking upholstery. The liftgate is… 1974 Ford Bronco - There are several open holes in the firewall & floors, like this one for a missing roll bar bolt. There are no seat belts (and AFAIK, they… 1974 Ford Bronco - I think at least one of the door limit strap bars needs to be turned around so the door doesn't swing as far. 1974 Ford Bronco - The upper switch at this end of the dash does nothing. A lot of dash problems were simply painted over, including at least one piece of mas… 1974 Ford Bronco - A lot of dash problems were simply painted over, including at least one piece of tape over the wiper knob. I think at least one of the door… 1974 Ford Bronco - I think at least one of the door limit strap bars needs to be turned around so the door doesn't swing as far. But the chairs have REALLY-ni… 1974 Ford Bronco - I think at least one of the door limit strap bars needs to be turned around so the door doesn't swing as far. We haven't attempted to apply… 1974 Ford Bronco - We haven't attempted to switch the tank valve yet. 1974 Ford Bronco - The window gaskets are shot, but so are the few other body seals that are installed. There's a box full of new seals. The front headliner i… 1974 Ford Bronco - The window gaskets are shot, but so arethe few other body seals that are installed. There's a box full of new seals. The front headliner is… 1974 Ford Bronco - All the handles are heavily pitted. I haven't attempted to use the locks - I don't even know if there's a key for them. 1974 Ford Bronco - The VIN plate indicates Medium Orange Yellow was the original color; the 4500# wagon was built January '74 with a 302ci & C4 for the Phoeni… 1974 Ford Bronco - The VIN plate indicates Medium Orange Yellow was the original color; the 4500# wagon was built January '74 with a 302ci & C4 transmission f… 1974 Ford Bronco - A lot of dash problems were simply painted over, including at least one piece of tape over the wiper knob. I think at least one of the door… 1974 Ford Bronco - The passenger seat has been re-mounted on this heavy plate. 1974 Ford Bronco - The window gaskets are shot, and most of the door & body seals have large leaks. 1974 Ford Bronco - The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the Right headlight is loose in its bucket; the bumper is bent & mi… 1974 Ford Bronco - The hood looks OK, but the bedliner goes out to the surface of the paint on the vent louvers. The prop rod is mangled. 1974 Ford Bronco - The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the coolant overflow hose is split & loose; the PS was very low. [u… 1974 Ford Bronco - The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the coolant overflow hose is split & loose; the PS was very low. [u… 1974 Ford Bronco - The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the coolant overflow hose is split & loose; the PS was very low. [u… 1974 Ford Bronco - The core support is bowed forward; and the hood pins are not installed well, or in good condition. 1974 Ford Bronco - More reasons NOT to have true-duals in an eB: the t-case can't be drained, and the e-brake can't be adjusted. [url=https://www.supermotors.… 1974 Ford Bronco - This purple/violet wire should be on the ignition switch, but its only purpose is to test the BRAKE warning bulb (which isn't working, and… 1974 Ford Bronco - The steering column lower bearing is essentially gone, but it doesn't affect alignment or handling. I just allows the steering wheel to wob… 1974 Ford Bronco - After a few months of driving, the coolant leak from the thermostat cover became too severe to ignore. This is just one more reason to hate… 1974 Ford Bronco - Fortunately, the intake manifold isn't damaged. I also chased the threads. I've ordered a new cast Iron cover (Four Seasons 84831) and I'll… 1974 Ford Bronco - This crappy imported t-stat cover required a LOT of grinding & filing of the nipples so the hoses would seal. Then it was painted DupliColo… 1974 Ford Bronco - The driver's vent window pivot bolt has always been broken, so I pulled the door apart and disassembled the frame. The L-bolt's spring is r… 1974 Ford Bronco - Using vise grips to keep the pieces tight, I set the rivets for the L-bolt & latch; then flattened them. This glass tape is too thin to hol… 1974 Ford Bronco - The vent window assembly goes into the door with only the door latch, window regulator, & (loose) glass. Then the upper/rear glass run goes… 1974 Ford Bronco - The starter engages regardless of shifter position, and the reverse lights don't work, so I tested the NSS. Big surprise - it failed. So I… 1974 Ford Bronco - The cobbled-together engine & brackets resulted in the alternator pulley being about a half inch behind the water pump pulley, making the b…