1970 Ford Bronco – Frame-Off Refurbishment – Fuel Injected – California Bronco
Offered for sale is my 1970 Ford Bronco that underwent an extensive frame-off refurbishment after I purchased it in California in 2024. The body was removed from the frame and the truck was rebuilt with an emphasis on reliability while maintaining the classic Bronco appearance. It is finished in blue with a black soft top and has a clean California title in my name.
The replacement 302 V8 was previously bored .060” over and was refreshed during the build with numerous new components. It starts easily, runs strong, and benefits from a FiTech electronic fuel injection system, making it much more dependable than the original carburetor.
The Bronco retains the desirable 3-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter, twin-stick transfer case shifters, and limited-slip front and rear differentials. The Ford 9-inch rear axle was rebuilt, and the suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, and interior were extensively renewed.
Highlights
- Frame-off refurbishment
- Replacement 302 V8 (.060” over)
- FiTech electronic fuel injection
- 3-speed manual transmission
- Twin-stick transfer case
- Limited-slip front and rear differentials
- Rebuilt Ford 9-inch rear axle
- American Autowire complete wiring harness
- New aluminum 3-core radiator
- Dual exhaust with chrome tips
- Lifted suspension with Wild Horses springs and shocks
- 16-inch Ion Alloy wheels with Toyo Open Country A/T tires
- San Felipe roll bar
- Hurst floor shifter
- Hood tachometer
- Aftermarket stereo
- Black bimini-style soft top
Mechanical Work
The following components were replaced or rebuilt during the restoration:
- Rebuilt Ford 9-inch rear axle
- New clutch and pressure plate
- New transmission mounts
- New engine mounts
- New Atlas heavy-duty transfer case output assembly
- New transmission and transfer case gaskets
- New starter
- New alternator
- New solenoid
- New water pump
- New aluminum 3-core radiator
- New fan
- New radiator, heater hoses, and reservoir
- New throttle linkage
- Roller rockers
- New pushrods
- New valve covers and gaskets
- New oil pan gasket
- New pulleys and V-belt
- New temperature and oil pressure sending units
- New fuel filter
- New battery, tray, and cables
- New speedometer cable
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
- New Wild Horses shocks
- New coil springs
- New bump stops
- New adjustable steering linkage
- Rebuilt drum brakes
- New vacuum brake booster
- Stainless steel brake lines
- Stainless brake brackets
- New parking brake cables and linkage
- Fuel tank skid plate
Body & Exterior
The body was removed from the frame during the restoration. Replacement sheet metal and numerous exterior components were installed including:
- New hood
- New front fenders
- New inner aprons
- New core support
- New uncut rear quarter panels
- New chrome bumpers and hardware
- New body mounts
- New door seals
- New door limiting straps
- New tailgate hinges
- New tailgate support cables
- New tailgate latches
- New glass
- New vent window gaskets
- New window felt
- New wiper motor
- New wiper blades
- New wiper cover
- New soft top
The underside of the body and engine compartment were coated with bedliner material for added durability and corrosion protection.
Interior
The interior was extensively refreshed with many new components including:
- Rebuilt front seats
- New seat belts
- New carpet
- Racket Jacket insulation under the carpet and inside the doors
- New aluminum door panels
- New armrests
- Refurbished gauge cluster
- New steering wheel
- New dash switches
- New glove box
- Rebuilt heater box
- New defroster components
- San Felipe roll bar
- Hurst shifter
Included
- Deluxe Marti Report
- Restoration photos
- Clean California title
Condition
The Bronco presents very well and is an excellent driver that attracts attention everywhere it goes. As with many vintage small-block Fords, there is a minor oil seepage from the rear of the engine that appears to be from the rear main seal. It has not affected drivability, but I want to disclose it so there are no surprises.
This is a solid, extensively refurbished early Bronco that is ready to be driven and enjoyed while still leaving room for the next owner to personalize it if desired.
