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Gnsteam
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:20 pm Posts: 22
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Good Morning
Hello and good morning to all,
I'm a newbie to the CCB forum, I signed up a few days ago and now I have a minute or two to post a quick hello. My name is Fred and I call Lincoln, Nebraska my home. I'm not new to Bronco ownership, I've owned five over the years dating back to my first one, a 77 Ranger in 1978. I currently own a stock 76, Cyan Red, Special Decor with PS, PB and automatic. This bronco originated in Colorado, I'll save more information on that for a later post. I'm also a forum member at Classic Broncos .com, joining in 2010 and using the same user name Gnsteam. Anyway, just thought I would say a quick hello as I start my day at work.
Fred
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Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:35 am |
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Strike2
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:34 am Posts: 808
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Re: Good Morning
Welcome to CCB Fred! Very nice looking Bronco cant wait for more info/pictures
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Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:41 am |
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mickphatmac
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Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: Good Morning
Howdy Fred! Great looking Bronco!!!
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:15 am |
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cpldavis37
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Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:45 pm Posts: 357 Location: Thornton, Co
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Re: Good Morning
Nice Bronco! Welcome
_________________ TJ "Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people I have ever known." F. Scott Fitzgerald 1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:23 am |
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Gnsteam
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:20 pm Posts: 22
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Re: Good Morning
Thank you for the warm welcome.
As promised, here is a little more information about the history of my Bronco. The Bronco came with a good amount of original documentation. The original window sticker, owner manual and sales receipts from the first three owners were included. The Bronco originated at Dale Russell Motors in Canon City Colorado. Sold to a gentleman in Colorado Spring at an original price of $6824.85. He later sold or traded it in at Faricy Truck & Equipment Co. in Pueblo CO.
The Bronco was then sold in July of 1979 to the seconded owner living in Trinidad CO for $5238.07, with the Bronco having 30128 miles on it. This owner held on to the Bronco and at some point, moved to Omaha NE. Sometime in 2009, resident of Omaha NE, and CB. Com forum member, Ranger345 bought it from the second owner. At that time the Bronco had around 73000 miles on it. Around 2009, the yearning to own another Bronco hit me hard. So, I began casually looking nationwide for the best condition, and driving Bronco that I could find, within my budget of 10K. After several missed opportunities and a post, I made on CB. Com venting my frustrations. I was contacted by Ranger345, and he offered to sell me this 76 Bronco. So, we made the deal and I purchased the Bronco in July of 2011 for 10.5K and the Bronco had only 75527 miles on it. The Bronco now has 91500 miles on it and is a true survivor. The Bronco has been well maintained throughout it 42 years of existence. Although the paint and a few other things, like weather stripping, seals, upholstery and so forth are showing their age. It’s a great solid almost rust-free Bronco. Enough for now, more and pictures to follow as time permits.
Fred
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Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:05 pm |
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ScottBarnes
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Joined: Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:34 am Posts: 415 Location: Breckenridge and Franktown, CO
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Re: Good Morning
Hi Fred - sweet Bronco! Welcome to the site. Scott
_________________ Go Hard or Go Home
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Fri Aug 03, 2018 3:54 pm |
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landshark
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Joined: Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:16 am Posts: 3942 Location: Denver, Wash Park Area
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Re: Good Morning
Welcome! Great looking bronco.
_________________ 1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:40 pm |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Good Morning
Hello Fred and welcome to the site
Having a special decor myself, I remember yours from seeing it in CB.com
Nice looking truck for sure
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:41 am |
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Gnsteam
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:20 pm Posts: 22
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Re: Good Morning
Thanks gentlemen,
I dug up a few pictures from the test drive of the Bronco and a couple pic's with the top on it that Ranger 345 provided. As you can see I removed and sold the Warn 8274 and scraped the home built winch bumper, replacing it with a new chrome one from TBPs. To facilitate purchasing the Bronco, I had to sacrifice and sell my 2008 F150. So the Bronco became my daily driver for two years. No, heavy off road antics, so no need for such a big heavy winch.
Enjoy the pic's,
Fred
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Sat Aug 04, 2018 1:10 pm |
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Gnsteam
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:20 pm Posts: 22
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Re: Good Morning
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D&D72
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Joined: Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:49 pm Posts: 988 Location: Henderson, Co. Grand Lake, Co
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Re: Good Morning
Welcome, sweet Bronco!
_________________ That guy John.... whatta Jerk.
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Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:46 pm |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Good Morning
Really nice rig and welcome to the board! See many others around your area?
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Mon Aug 06, 2018 6:14 am |
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Gnsteam
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:20 pm Posts: 22
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Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:23 am |
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jgrow
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Joined: Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:16 pm Posts: 85 Images: 0
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Re: Good Morning
I dig that paint job. Welcome to Colorado!
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Gnsteam
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:20 pm Posts: 22
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