Forest find Bronco

[Jsouder53]

That is looking great! Glad you got it running [emoji106]

Have you come up with a name yet?

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[Pezhead1]

Nice find

I love those old Broncos. Congratulations on an amazing find.

 

[AZ Explorer]

Had a 71 a long time ago. So much fun!

 

[RockingK]

Sorry for the random updates, been busy with other projects. It took a while but did get it running and driving. It was a host of issues, starter solenoid, coil (probably not necessary ), ignition components but finally the one I believe was the culprit was the ignition module. After I got it running and on the trailer, home and in the barn safely, I had to move it a few time and smelled electrical smoke. Seems the rats enjoyed the wiring harness and it shorted out. I guess I will just start a new painless system.

 

[AZ Explorer]

Painless is the way to go. Really good instructions and quality stuff.

 

[RockingK]

Painless is the way to go. Really good instructions and quality stuff.

Thank you, I’m looking into it.:thumb:

 

[Mocs123]

I will just say that is a really cool find and a nice looking old Bronco. Congratulations!

 

[Gbint]

Awesome project. Hours of enjoyment to come.


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[crashman]

That’s an awesome find! Great project!


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[Jsouder53]

Any updates on this forest find? And how is the M37?

 

[RockingK]

Any updates on this forest find? And how is the M37?

Thanks for checking in. I have done the cooling system, new radiator, water pump, timing chain, PerTronix ignition, fuel tank clean out and fuel lines, intake, carb, power steering with GM pump, GM single wire alternator, master cylinder, brake lines, all brake components, rebuilt what was there until I decide what the heck I’m going to do with this rig. It runs and drives amazingly well in both two and four wheel drive and I put the 33’s on procomp wheels that were on the CJ7 and put the original white wagon wheels back on it. Also cleaned out the inside and are putting the best top seats from the CJ7 in it and am putting the old low back seats back in it. I have not even started the M37, but am now moving it to the barn to make room in the shop to work more on the Bronco because it’s heated and it got fricken cold up here. Next is a wiring harness, tranny and transfer case re-seal/rebuild as needed with clutch, it functions but chatters a bit.

I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Ken

 

[Brute]

Man...that's looking good!

 

[RockingK]

Man...that's looking good!

Thanks Ed,

That is quite a complement coming from the man himself! It’s not worthy, but may be someday.
How’s are you liking your Beautiful Bronco?

Thanks again .....for setting the bar so frickin high:rock:

 

[Brute]

Whenever I get the chance to drive it, I love it.

 

[Jsouder53]

That is awesome! I’m glad it’s turning out so good!!! Luckily you have a heated shop lol

Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving as well! And a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!

 

[AZ Explorer]

That's a bunch of good progress!!:thumb:

 

[catahoula]

Rig's looking sweet!