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1979 Ford Bronco “Blue Thunder”
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“Blue Thunder”1979 Ford Bronco

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The story

In the near future, I plan on doing a frame off restoration to her. In the more immediate future tho, I have to get her through my province's Out of Province Inspection because I just moved here from British Columbia. That will include a new fuel tank and pump/sender unit, new EFI fuel lines, plane the exhaust manifolds down to get rid of the leaks (common on the newer 460's) replace both front and rear sway bar bushings and swaybar links. and a little bit of re-wiring.

other than that I hope to upgrade the engine a bit, RV cam, 30# injectors, Mass Air Conversion (from a 89-93 Mustang), Ported and Polished Heads and intake w/ 2.19 and 1.76 int/exh valves, Hope to get about 400 hp out of her when I'm done and still be able to use a remote start to start her in the winter monthes, also Long Tube Headers w/ 2 1/2 inch dual exhaust running 40 series Deltaflow Flowmasters. — Thomas Nelson

Photos

1979 Ford Bronco - This 1979 Ford Bronco is shown in a three-quarter front view, off-road lights and a contrasting white top. 1979 Ford Bronco - Engine bay view of a V8 engine with various hoses and components visible. 1979 Ford Bronco - This Ford Bronco is parked on a suburban street, showing its rear profile and off-road tires. 1979 Ford Bronco - This Marti Auto Works report details a 1979 Ford Bronco, including its production date and features. 1979 Ford Bronco - This 1978 Ford Bronco is parked in a grassy field next to a trailer. 1979 Ford Bronco - This Ford Bronco is parked in a grassy field next to a building and a swing set. 1979 Ford Bronco - The interior of a 1979 Ford Bronco shows a disassembled dashboard with exposed wires and aftermarket gauges. 1979 Ford Bronco - Significant rust damage is visible on the rear wheel well of this 1979 Ford Bronco. 1979 Ford Bronco - Rear view of a 1978 Ford Bronco, showing its boxy body and removable hardtop. 1979 Ford Bronco - This Bronco has a two-tone paint scheme and a prominent 4x4 decal on the rear quarter panel. 1979 Ford Bronco - The engine bay of a 1979 Ford Bronco is visible with the hood raised, revealing the V8 engine and associated components. 1979 Ford Bronco - A dark blue 1979 Ford Bronco is parked with its hood open, revealing the engine compartment. 1979 Ford Bronco - Ford Bronco parked in a snowy landscape with a man standing beside it. 1979 Ford Bronco - A dark gray Ford Bronco is loaded onto a trailer, being towed by a black truck through a snowy landscape. 1979 Ford Bronco - A dark gray 1978 Ford Bronco, partially covered in snow, is transported on a trailer towed by a black SUV through a wintery scene. 1979 Ford Bronco - This 1979 Ford Bronco is parked in a garage, showing its distinctive body style and dark paint with a white top. 1979 Ford Bronco - Interior view of a 1979 Ford Bronco, showing the seats and dashboard. 1979 Ford Bronco - This Ford Bronco is parked in a garage, possibly undergoing maintenance, with a green oil drain pan visible underneath. 1979 Ford Bronco - This 1979 Ford Bronco is parked inside a garage with its front end facing the camera. 1979 Ford Bronco - The interior of a 1979 Ford Bronco features blue upholstery and a dashboard with aftermarket gauges. 1979 Ford Bronco - Interior view of a 1979 Ford Bronco's dashboard, showing various gauges. 1979 Ford Bronco - The dashboard shows a speedometer with a maximum reading of 130 mph and an odometer displaying 04944 km/h. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of a car's dashboard, focusing on the aftermarket stereo and original climate controls. 1979 Ford Bronco - The engine bay of a 1979 Ford Bronco, showing the V8 engine and associated components. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of an engine bay, showing various mechanical parts and wiring. 1979 Ford Bronco - Significant rust damage is visible around the wheel arch and on the vehicle's frame. 1979 Ford Bronco - Detail of a vehicle's lower body panel and step, revealing significant rust damage. 1979 Ford Bronco - Detail of heavily rusted vehicle frame, showing significant corrosion and damage. 1979 Ford Bronco - Severe rust has eaten away at the wheel well of this vehicle, showing significant deterioration. 1979 Ford Bronco - The rocker panel of this vehicle shows significant rust damage, indicating potential structural issues. 1979 Ford Bronco - This image shows significant rust and damage to a vehicle's metal components, with a red wire visible. 1979 Ford Bronco - Severe rust damage is visible on the vehicle's floor pan, with a large hole exposing the undercarriage. 1979 Ford Bronco - Front bumper and brush guard assembly, likely for an older truck or SUV. 1979 Ford Bronco - A close-up view of a detached front bumper guard, showing its metal construction and mounting points. 1979 Ford Bronco - The front grille and winch of a vehicle are visible, with a label on the winch reading 'M10000'. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of the interior steering column and turn signal lever in a 1979 Ford Bronco. 1979 Ford Bronco - Removed dashboard trim pieces from a Ford vehicle, possibly a 1979 Bronco. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up of the brake release lever and ignition switch assembly under the dashboard. 1979 Ford Bronco - Close-up view of the complex wiring and fuse box within a vehicle's interior. 1979 Ford Bronco - A steering column and wheel are shown resting on a blue seat, with a Supermotors.net watermark visible.

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