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