Vehicle Description
This unusual little trucklet is a great way to generate a ton of
attention. First-generation Broncos are red-hot right now, so
imagine showing up in this 1971 Ford Bronco with its custom cab and
mini pickup bed! It's also a ton of fun to drive and ready to play
off road with a few smart upgrades like a 302 cubic inch V8,
heavy-duty suspension, and high-visibility paint.
First off, this is a real code U15 half cab pickup, not a
conversion, and for Bronco enthusiasts that's a big plus. Finished
in beautiful bright red, there's no sneaking around in this Bronco.
The paint job is in good order but the goal was to build a truck
that wouldn't mind bouncing around in the dirt, so they weren't
aiming for perfection. The panels are quite straight, which is
critical for a good foundation, and this has never been a rusty
truck that needed major surgery to get back into shape. The top is
steel, not fiberglass, and has been painted white to contrast with
the bodywork, emphasizing the compact dimensions and custom look.
The flanks are simple and unadorned without so much as a set of
rubber fender flares, and in true Bronco fashion, the bumpers are
simple chrome bars. The bed is protected with spray-in bedliner
material, making this is one truck you'll never have to worry about
when you're out having fun.
The snug 2-seat cockpit carries stock bucket seats that may look
like Mustang pieces, but they are actually unique to the Bronco.
Like the exterior, it's simple and basic, but that's how these
trucks were when they were new and how many guys prefer them today.
Gauges are original and a little faded, but they do their job just
fine and the floor is protected by a rubber mat so you can just
hose it out after a day of fun in the dirt. A three-speed manual
transmission hangs on the steering column, with the lever on the
floor controlling the 2-speed transfer case, which you'll probably
use if you want to explore this truck's limits. A modern Grant GT
steering wheel with a fat rim looks right in the '70s truck, and an
AM/FM/cassette stereo has been tucked into the dash but is in need
of an upgrade.
You could get your Bronco from the factory with a 302 cubic inch
V8, which is what lives under the hood today. That V8 translates
into big torque and it's still a neat fit in the Bronco's engine
bay. Rebuilt less than 2500 miles ago, it wears an Edelbrock intake
manifold and 4-barrel carburetor, Ford Racing valve covers and air
cleaner, and a set of long-tube headers. Its off-road heritage is
visible in the big aluminum radiator and you can see that they went
the extra mile to make the engine bay look tidy. Underneath, the
chassis is very clean and solid so you'll have no worries about
plunging into the brush with it, and the 302 sounds great exhaling
through long-tube headers and a dual exhaust system that ends with
chrome tips under the rear bumper. There's a new gas tank hanging
out back and it rolls on custom aluminum wheels with big
33x12.50-15 off-road radials which give it a butch look and plenty
of ground clearance.
Beautifully built and only lightly used since it was completed,
this is a high-quality early Bronco with the right look and lots of
power. Call today!