So, yeah, I bought another Bronco. Well, kind of a Bronco. It's a body, a frame, most of the wiring, some steering stuff, some brake stuff, and a butt load of exoskeleton. For now, this will be called Project X. X is either for the 5 tons of exoskeleton on the truck. Or maybe because the purchase and build will lead to my having an ex-wife. We'll see. Here's a couple of pics from the ad that lead me to it.
The truck formerly rode on Rockwell 2.5 ton axles, was powered by a 351W with an Edelbrock EFI system, and had a C6 with Atlas behind it. Leaf spring ellipticals served as the suspension with nearly every piece of the stock suspension hardware removed from the frame.
Right now, the plan is for this to be a 100% budget minded build. If I can't get it for free, trade for it with other parts, or pull it from the junk yard, well, it doesn't go in the Bronco.
Immediate plans are to move it to Penrose where my friend graciously allows me to keep all the things that don't fit in my garage/would lead to my living in a studio apartment. After that, focus will be on hanging some suspension off the rear, procuring a rear axle, then moving my way forward.
Currently, I am thinking: 1970's Ford 3/4-1ton axles, small block Ford engine, maybe a ZF 5 speed, NP 205 transfer. But I dunno. All depends on what pops up on the market and how much it is!
Ultimately this will be my trail beater so emphasis will lie heavily on functionality over form, but with cost also at the forefront.
another one on, and be back on the road is appealing. Plus not having to carry an actual spare wheel is a bonus too. And I just like the look of the 24 bolt H1s. I know they are a bitch to balance and all, but this thing is just an ugly ass trail truck.