“Rust Bucket”1979 Ford Bronco

Day one vs. today

Drag to compare 2003 against 2007.

2003 2007

Photo history

178 photos across 5 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.

2003

48 photos added — showing 8

Winching it up on the uhaul trailer. Owner A red Ford Bronco is loaded onto a trailer, with a black truck hitched to it, in a wooded area. AI caption Both of my Broncos Pretty nice huh? Owner A gray Ford Bronco tows a red Ford Bronco on a trailer down a suburban street. AI caption A weathered red and white Ford Bronco is loaded onto a U-Haul trailer, ready for transport. AI caption A red and white 1979 Ford Bronco is seen being transported on a trailer, with another vehicle parked alongside. AI caption A red and white Ford Bronco is being transported on a trailer, with another truck nearby. AI caption See the rust Owner

2004

101 photos added — showing 8

Been dong some work but college had kept me busy until now. Owner Here are some of my welds. Owner The steel I am putting in Owner More steel in. Owner When I quit welding. Owner I did a bunch more work this weekend, got the front all back, still some holes but all there, and started towards the rear. Owner Significant rust damage is visible on the vehicle's structural components. AI caption This image shows a heavily rusted interior floor pan of a red vehicle, with visible metal patches and welds indicating repairs. AI caption

2005

11 photos added — showing 8

Pic of Side Owner Pass Side...all body work is finally done Owner My on board air compressor, it is the motor from a dually air ride suspension. Owner Just what the rear looks like nothing special. Owner This lifted Ford Bronco has its hood up, parked in front of a garage. AI caption This lifted Ford Bronco is parked in a driveway with its hood open, revealing the engine bay. AI caption Interior view of a red SUV with an open door, revealing a roll cage and engine bay. AI caption Interior view of a red 1979 Ford Bronco, custom seat covers and a Ford-branded floor mat. AI caption

2006

8 photos added

Close-up view of vehicle undercarriage components, including frame and suspension, supported by wooden blocks. AI caption Close-up view of a vehicle's undercarriage, revealing a blue fuel tank and heavily rusted frame parts. AI caption A metal bracket, likely a car part, is placed on newspapers for painting. AI caption A garage scene a traffic sign, various containers, and a utility sink with cleaning supplies. AI caption A black Mazda pickup truck is parked next to a red Ford Bronco, with tires loaded in the truck bed. AI caption A rusty parking brake assembly, likely from an older vehicle, is shown resting on a white cloth. AI caption A close-up view of a rusted metal lever mechanism, likely a vehicle part, resting on a white cloth. AI caption Technical diagrams illustrate the assembly and parts of a vehicle's transfer case and transmission system. AI caption

2007

10 photos added — showing 8

This 1979 Ford Bronco is shown off-road with a snorkel intake. AI caption This red Ford Bronco is navigating a sandy, off-road trail with trees in the background. AI caption This modified pickup truck navigates a challenging off-road trail with a cooler and spare tire in the bed. AI caption This lifted SUV navigates a steep dirt incline on a wooded trail. AI caption This 1979 Ford Bronco is captured from the rear as it navigates a dusty off-road trail. AI caption Off-road Bronco navigating a sandy incline, captured on 06/10/2007. AI caption This red pickup truck is navigating a challenging dirt path in a wooded area. AI caption A red 1978 Ford Bronco navigates a sandy off-road trail with a driver inside. AI caption

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