Airmapper
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Bowling Green, KY
Well with a newish X and no mods to speak of, here is some of what I was working on before the X came along, and will still be working on, so the X has to share. (I mod anything I own, don't worry, the X will see some action in time.)
I have 2 Bronco's, the first one (now green) was and is a member of the family. It was purchased new by my Aunt and Uncle, sold to my Dad, I learned to drive in it, three-on-the-tree, first lessons starting at 6 years old. (still driving manuals)
It is an early production half cab, made in the 3rd month of manufacturing, and it has many unique features to early 1966 units. With that in mind, my plans to make myself a trail rig were put aside and I've done what I can to preserve it and keep it moving under it's own power. It is waiting for me to build an adequately sized shop for a complete body off restoration.
It has an I6, 170cid engine, 4.56 axle gearing, and a rear limited slip. This was all factory options.
Photos of it are here: LINK
Since I didn't want to go all nuts on the family heirloom, and a significantly rare vehicle, I got a '70 Bronco Wagon (blue), of which lots were made. It was also hacked on by the previous owner, so I have no guilt modding this as I see fit.
It has the prevalent Ford 302 Windsor V8, but unfortunately higher 3.50 gearing, and open diffs. (Well i think there is a non-working LS in the front) It's on 33" BFG KM2's now, and it has about 2.5" of lift, however I'm debating a 3.5" lift one day. I have lots of plans, but for now it is pretty drivable and I take it on short trips. It will be putting in a NP-435 4 speed transmission, better know as a "Bulldog" or "granny gear" trans, that will give me a lowest gearing of 58:1, even with the high axle gears. It is my hopeful trail rig and most of it's future mods will be with wheeling in mind.
Photos of the '70 are here: LINK
Thanks for looking. Many of us in the Bronco community also have Xterra's. A few regard the X as the SUV Ford should have built using the Bronco name. It is very much what the legacy of the Bronco should have refined itself into as a modern vehicle. Nissan caught on, Ford has turned a blind eye to off road capable vehicles. (Except for the Raptor, and only the wealthy can afford it.)
I have 2 Bronco's, the first one (now green) was and is a member of the family. It was purchased new by my Aunt and Uncle, sold to my Dad, I learned to drive in it, three-on-the-tree, first lessons starting at 6 years old. (still driving manuals)
It is an early production half cab, made in the 3rd month of manufacturing, and it has many unique features to early 1966 units. With that in mind, my plans to make myself a trail rig were put aside and I've done what I can to preserve it and keep it moving under it's own power. It is waiting for me to build an adequately sized shop for a complete body off restoration.
It has an I6, 170cid engine, 4.56 axle gearing, and a rear limited slip. This was all factory options.
Photos of it are here: LINK
Since I didn't want to go all nuts on the family heirloom, and a significantly rare vehicle, I got a '70 Bronco Wagon (blue), of which lots were made. It was also hacked on by the previous owner, so I have no guilt modding this as I see fit.
It has the prevalent Ford 302 Windsor V8, but unfortunately higher 3.50 gearing, and open diffs. (Well i think there is a non-working LS in the front) It's on 33" BFG KM2's now, and it has about 2.5" of lift, however I'm debating a 3.5" lift one day. I have lots of plans, but for now it is pretty drivable and I take it on short trips. It will be putting in a NP-435 4 speed transmission, better know as a "Bulldog" or "granny gear" trans, that will give me a lowest gearing of 58:1, even with the high axle gears. It is my hopeful trail rig and most of it's future mods will be with wheeling in mind.
Photos of the '70 are here: LINK
Thanks for looking. Many of us in the Bronco community also have Xterra's. A few regard the X as the SUV Ford should have built using the Bronco name. It is very much what the legacy of the Bronco should have refined itself into as a modern vehicle. Nissan caught on, Ford has turned a blind eye to off road capable vehicles. (Except for the Raptor, and only the wealthy can afford it.)
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