1968 Bronco high end restoration, uncut, frame off rotisserie, no expenses spared, professionally done with no rust or cover ups.
This is my 5th Bronco restoration that I have done in the last 7 years and by far this is the best one. It was to be my personal Bronco that I planned on driving for a long time so a lot of special details and money went into it. This was a 2-year project. Unfortunately I had to have multiple surgeries and the last one this year was a shoulder replacement so it doesn't allow me to enjoy the vehicle as I had planned. It has less than 500 miles since it was built.
I have been building cars for 50 years and it is my passion. My team consisted of 2 other guys with extreme automotive experience who worked with me on all my Bronco builds. We thought about putting a Coyote motor in but after talking to friends who have purchased classics with Coyote motors and realized the problems that come with the modification that most people do not talk about in a vehicle this size. Some of our acquaintances have rolled the vehicle due to excessive power and short wheel base and height as well as some twists in the frame so this made me decide to put in the 289, which is reliable, with the upgrades giving it approximately the same horsepower as a 302. With the 5 speed it is super fun and very responsive, all the power that an older classic Bronco needs to enjoy this truck to the maximum (these motors were very reliable). The crate motor I put in was a long block with a RV cam and had only 6,000 miles on it. It came to me painted red and I repainted it in the Ford blue and replaced all the outer components as listed below. Out of all the Broncos I had this one drives, steers and handles as well as my new Ford pickup. I wanted it to have a good clean look, no side markers, no side trim and extra insulated for it to be very quiet when driving, not a rattlebox. The smaller tire size that it is photographed in is so that the wheels stay inside the fender wells which is one of the reasons why it steers and handles well. There is plenty of fender clearance for these wheels as well as the extra set of larger wheels that come with it which will protrude 1 1/2 inches outside the fenders (see details below). You will not find another one that looks like this, clean, simple, retro inside, custom engine bay and totally restored bumper to bumper.
Has always been in a heated garage. I have all the photos and receipts on the build from start to finish. I have the original side glass for the top and 2 brand new chrome side mirrors for the doors if desired.
If you are seriously interested please contact me with any questions and I will send you videos of it running and driving.
Shipping transport should be enclosed and from Missoula, MT.
The following parts are all new unless stated rebuilt:
Body:
front fenders, hood, grill, door skins, rear tail light housing (welded in no seams for a cleaner look), tailgate, inner fenders, complete glass, window hardware upgraded kit no wing windows no noise, 3 coats of 3M rubber undercoating including fenders, custom rock guards inside fenders, fuel tanks, fill necks, stainless steel gas lines, skid plate, bumpers front and rear, stainless steel step bar and rock guards, Bimini half top, custom side windows tinted with flush mount slide vent, chrome license plate holder, chrome exterior door handles, tailgate (all new internal workings with cable rods) and inside handles, weatherstripping, keys and locks door jams, floor pans, approximately $2,000 stainless steel bolts, hydraulic hood and rear window lifts, new red Hi Jack spare tire jack.
Tub was replaced with a newer refurbished tub.
Paint:
2 coats of primer sealer, 4 coats of color - wet sanded after each coat, 3 coats of clear, cut and buffed. All work was done in my shop. High end paints were purchased including hardener, reducer, seam sealers and skim coats, all top brands.
Drivetrain/Suspension:
AX1500 five speed transmission with Hurst shifters and new custom CMS driveshafts, TBP 2 ½ lift suspension front and back, dual shocks all four wheels, Wilwood hydraulic clutch, high performance clutch pressure plate and flywheel, Dana 40 stainless steel 1 inch axles, TBP disc brake kit with new hubs, steering box, power steering pump, brake lines with braided lines to the wheels, emergency brake assembly and cable, sway bar and adjustable linkage, Rebuilt Dana 20 transfer case, Ford 9-inch rear end and Dana front gears 3.51 ratio
Interior:
Idit tilt steering column, custom black interior, dash cover, center console, shifter boot, headliner, sun visors, complete carpet kit with 1/4-inch rubber backing, Line-X cab floor, Vintage Air A/C and Heater system, custom steering wheel, custom rear view mirror, foot petals and covers, shift knobs.
Motor/Transmission/Exhaust:
289 high performance crate motor with a few changes I did (Speedmaster electronic ignition system, Edelbrock intake manifold, Holley 650 carburetor), Billet pulleys, high capacity electric fan, all hoses rubber and metal, Billet air cleaner and valve covers, 3 core aluminum radiator, water pump, gas pump, ceramic coated long headers, James Duff exhaust system, chrome overflow tank, power steering pump,
Tires & Wheels:
BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 (LT255/70R16), Raceline chrome custom wheels and spare. Comes with an extra set of new BFGoodrich All Terrain KO2 33X10x15 with old school vintage Mickey Thompson aluminum polished rims for off road adventures and fits vehicle.
Electrical:
Painless wiring system, LED lights front and rear, Intellitronix digital gauges, 800 Amp Ford battery, marine windshield wiper motors, high amp output alternator 1 wire, ignition, all dash switches, stereo (Bluetooth/Airplay) and speakers, chrome bad boy train horn.
