Vehicle Description
The first Ford Broncos pretty much created the modern SUV craze.
There were others before the Bronco, but few combined utility,
rugged good looks, and go-anywhere abilities as well as the Ford.
This 1970 Bronco is an excellent example of the breed, and it's set
up properly with a lot of upgrades that make it a pleasure to
drive, on-road or off.
Part of the Bronco's appeal is most definitely the look. Not too
big, not too small, but just right to be comfortable yet
maneuverable. Then there's the classic upright profile that's
instantly identifiable from a mile away. Of course, this one has
been augmented and features wide fender flares to cover the
oversized Mickey Thompson rubber and that roll bar has gone from
safety feature to styling statement in this truck's case. The
bright blue paint job is right for the application, not so nice
that you'll be afraid to use it as intended and it does show a few
bumps and bruises that show it has definitely been exercised
properly. There's a giant brush guard/bumper up front that's pretty
extreme, but it looks right at home on the squared-off Bronco.
There's also a set of hood pins, some off-road lights above the
windshield, and a tubular rear bumper that looks clean. These
trucks were notorious for rusting in the most demonic ways
possible, but this one appears to have been clean from the get-go
and today exhibits no obvious signs of trouble, then or now. It's
not ornate or showy, but it's definitely functional and fun.
The interior has been tastefully modified without diminishing any
of the truck's legendary functionality. Spray-in bedliner material
protects the floors, there are simple door panels, and a steel dash
are still the primary elements, but upgrades like the high-back
buckets, a custom shifter, and a Grant GT steering wheel add a
whole new dimension. There's also a full array of white-faced Auto
Meter gauges to monitor the truck's vitals, a bunch of lighted
toggle switches for auxiliary functions, a beefy roll bar, and a
matching back seat, so you can take the party with you wherever you
go. This truck also includes a snug-fitting top, so there's always
the option of open-air motoring, and it is pre-wired for the stereo
of your choice with speakers already in place.
Early Broncos were saddled with a slight inline-six, but this one
is powered by a thumping 351 cubic inch Windsor V8, which is built
to have fun in the dirt. Clearly upgraded from its stock
configuration, it includes goodies like a Holley carb and Edelbrock
intake manifold, all new accessories, and an upgraded Mallory
ignition that will probably even fire underwater. Dressed up with
aluminum accents and gold engine enamel, the engine bay has a
functional look that's only a little flashy, and power steering
makes it easy to wheel around the underbrush. There's also a giant
radiator up front that means slow-going in the rough isn't a
problem. Underneath, it's fully equipped with a C4 3-speed
automatic transmission with a Wild Horses twin stick shifter,
freshly rebuilt Dana 20 2-speed transfer case, fresh Dana 44 axles,
and a James Duff 3.5-inch lift kit that allows the use of giant
315/70/15 Mickey Thompson off-road tires that look like they could
climb a wall.
If you're looking for a trail-ready early Bronco, this one is ready
to roll and built for fun. You can leave the show fields to the
other guys and just get busy having fun in the dirt thanks to this
truck's awesome build. Call today!