This custom one-of-a-kind widebody four-door 1977 Ford Bronco is
known as "Darth Vader" is an all-steel Alchemy Series Resto-Mod
collaboratively built by Alchemy Resto and Paradise Customs and is
powered by a Ford Performance 7.3-liter Megazilla V8 engine
producing 612hp and 670 ft/lbs of torque, paired to a 10R80
10-speed automatic transmission. It features a Hi-Lock transfer
case providing 2-speed four-wheel-drive capability with automated
4-Auto operation, along with mechanical lockup in 4-High and 4-Low,
and it includes a manual shift mode for driver-controlled
operation. Exhaust and chassis systems are supported by a
custom-spec Kincer Engineering Adventure Series chassis designed
specifically for the stretched configuration, utilizing full-width
6-lug axles equipped with Truetrac limited-slip differentials. The
124-inch wheelbase stretch, 74.8-inch track width, and custom
heavy-duty bumpers integrate with a Tractive semi-active suspension
system offering in-cabin adjustability for damping control.
Stopping power is provided by Wilwood disc brakes, while traction
comes from 35x12.5R18 Nitto Recon Grappler A/T tires mounted on
Forgeline TR31 18x10 forged three-piece wheels. Exterior components
include an all-steel body constructed from Dennis Carpenter
Ford-licensed steel, custom-formed widebody steel panels and a
steel four-door conversion integrated into the original U14
architecture. A full-steel removable hardtop designed specifically
for this build operates with a proprietary hoisting system for
tool-less removal, and the exterior incorporates custom steel
fender flares, a custom front grille, Ringbrothers billet side
mirrors, a reinforced rear spare carrier, a backup camera and a
custom steel cowl cover for the upgraded dual-motor wiper system.
Interior features consist of full custom leather upholstery, a
full-length leather-wrapped steel center console with integrated
induction charging, accent lighting, power windows, power door
locks, push-button start and a full family-style custom roll cage.
Cabin technology includes Gen 5 Vintage Air with digital climate
control, a Focal premium sound system, a Dakota Digital gauge
cluster and AMP retractable steps that deploy automatically.
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