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1978 Ford Bronco Restoration Project

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The Ford Bronco was produced by The Ford Motor Company from 1966 through 1996. It had five generations. Ours is a 1978 full size truck. This redesign was based on the F-150. Ford started the redesign in 1972, codenamed Project Short-Horn, but introduction was delayed by concerns over the mid-1970s fuel crisis.

I acquired this Bronco from my wife's cousin for $400. It was a mess when I got it. So far I have replaced the brakes, exhaust system, cooling system, shocks, electrical and the side body panels. I really enjoy working on this project.

Front of the 1978 Ford Bronco

Body Work

Time has taken its toll on the body of the old Bronco. Both driver and passenger side rear quarter panels where pretty rusted out. Here are before and after pictures of the passenger side rear quarter panel.

Body Work Photo

Side of the Bronco

73 Ford Bronco Body: S21, TMX, EMX, S25,SAVX

7179 '73 Bronco Body Savage/T/E-Maxx

Amazon Price: $27.73 (as of 05/30/2012)
List Price: $36.00

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jasminesphotography Jun 14, 2011 @ 11:41 pm | delete

I love Broncos, great lens.

I am in the middle of making a lens for my fiance's 89 Mustang restoration.

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Momsbusy247 Apr 17, 2011 @ 9:00 pm | delete

Very cool project, smart to document the whole thing

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Pixelhound Mar 26, 2011 @ 9:12 pm | delete

Your doing a great job there on the old Bronco good pictures too!

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kt_glasses Oct 21, 2010 @ 9:04 pm | delete

What a fun lens! Good job!

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utilizinproject Mar 13, 2010 @ 11:08 pm | delete

Wow! Great lens. Most important information you have added. Nice picture are contain on your lens. Thanks for sharing this helpful lens.
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