What a turnaround from burnt toast to a cream puff! Keep up the great work.
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| Author: | cobshane [ Sat Dec 18, 2010 2:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
This is my 1966 Bronco that have resurrected from getting parted out. While searching over Craigslist a few years back I was looking for a cheap unique 4x4 that everyone else and there mother dosent have, of course refering to a (peej). I ran in to a add for a burn't up bronco for $1560.00 I believe was the price, well after talking to the guy I ended up trading my $600 honda cr 125 dirtbike and gear for the bronco. I realized I could get my money worth by parting this out no problem and then some. well I decided to bring it to working order, which i did not realize how much work it was going to be. The owner before, told me that it was at a service station overnight getting some work done to it when it was proposed that vandiles set the truck on fire. Previous owner and his dad were planning to rebuild it untill his father died. He didn't have the know how or funds to do anything with it. So the bronco sat for six years in its burnt status. Untill I came along redoing the complete interior floor pans, door pillar and kickpanel on drivers side. bringing this thing to its current status has been a huge success with alot of time, money, blood spilled all over this EB. It has turned out to be a great 4x4, my son who is 4 never wants to ride in my wifes or my late model car/trucks he always insisted riding in the Bronco. I feel very priviledged and proud to own this truck. My dad owned a EB when I was 8-10 years old and I loved it and had many great memories in the truck. I want my son to have the same type of experinces I had when I was younger. By the way my mom totaled that EB. Yes very sad, The EB was in prime condition. Trying to get my dad to find some pics of it. Has original drivetrain including 170ci straight six, 4.10 gears Upgrades include power brakes and front disc brakes and custom made diamond plate door panels since you cant find door panels from 66-67 doors by the way hello everyone I joined a month ago but this is my first post. I had no idea that this website existed untill last month. Im so glad I found it and I wish I would have found it sooner. Lots of useful info. I hope to make it to the next breakfast. I missed out this Saturday. Cant wait to talk bronco with you all. were is place to post more pics? I can only post five here. |
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| Author: | ZOSO [ Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Welcome. That looks great. Glad to see another one was saved. |
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| Author: | Kinder [ Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Wow, very nice work, glad you found us. |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
more pics |
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| Author: | Entourage [ Sun Dec 19, 2010 1:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
What a transformation! Thanks for posting up your story and pictures. It is fascinating to resurect a truck like that - quite an accomplishment. I am really happy you found the Club and look forward to meeting up. Welcome to the club - going to be a fun 2011! |
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| Author: | bones [ Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Looking good! How did you have the tub floating like that? Going to your ceiling? I would like to do something like that when I pull my body |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Thu Dec 30, 2010 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
| Author: | bones [ Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Ok maybe I wont go that route then-dont want to bring my garage roof down! I'm really just trying to find a way to keep it out of the way. Only a 2 car garage to work in |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
So I figured since I finally made it to a breakfast that I ought post up since the bronco has change quite a bit since previous postings. Most of have seen the engine thread with the hodge engine and trans. 360cuinch 5.9 liter efi with nv4500 adapted to d20. Dana 70 hd rear Swapped in Dana 44 with Yukon grizzly locker coming this coming week Heavy duty Chevy dom steering Wh springs front 3.5 no lift on rear due to axle size and perch height 33x12.50r15 firestone destination mt's Cherokee wiper conversion, but I don't have a good bracket for my motor. So I use manual wipe mode with the linkage. 78 F-250 steering box |
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| Author: | hockeydad4-22 [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Shane - Really cool meeting you at the breakfast. Nice rig you have there and I must say that I really dig the custom set up. |
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| Author: | Rox Crusher [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
I had forgotten the story of your bronco many, nice job you have done gettin her back on the road |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Thanks guys , it's my most favorite vehicle I have ever owned for sure. |
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| Author: | Rox Crusher [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
what is ironic is that I was looking at your engine and noticed the original radiator overflow bag and thought to myself...............wow, think that thing has lasted all these years. and now to remember that your bronco was the victim of a fire...............and it is still intact WOW ! |
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| Author: | MySweetPony [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
amazing story and good job on the resto. nice rig. |
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| Author: | Moab Mike [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
What a turnaround from burnt toast to a cream puff! Keep up the great work.
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| Author: | totalchaos [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Nice build man did a good job on it hope my 66 looks as good as urs when its done |
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| Author: | PonyCorral [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Great work! Good luck with the rest of the list! |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:21 pm ] |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Made a new trackbar and bracket. Also did some tweaking on a barrier at work. |
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| Author: | Shawns Fords [ Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Shane, thank you for sharing your story and for bringing this beautiful Bronco back to life instead of parting it out. I got mad when I read that it was in a repair shop when this happened. The shop has to have shop keepers insurance for things like this and they should have fixed it that way. It really frustrates me because shops like that stay in business doing that kind of work. Anyway great job rebuilding her and I hope to see it in person someday. |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:40 pm ] |
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| Author: | Shawns Fords [ Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
I need to update my location, im back in Denver. LOL |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:06 pm ] |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
New tire mount gettin setup. |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Still have Some add-ons and reinforcing to do, but it's coming along. |
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| Author: | Entourage [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Looks really nice. Great way to use a cool existing bumper and customize it. I love tube bumpers. |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
I like the.tubes as well, its just to bad the tubing is so thin. Still pretty tough though. The hitch is a new add on as well. Some more progress on the carrier. all this extra weight is putting the toll on my leafs. I think by the.time all the addons are done im gonna have saggy ass syndrome. |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
Getting some more add ons done on the ol tire rack / removable cooler carrier now. Not sure how this design will work out. The more I look at it the more it's growing on me. So the cooler or whatever carrier rides in front of the spare and behind the back seat that way I a can still have cargo behind the seat. I am making it unbolt able, so in the winter I can still use my soft top. What in the world do you need a cooler carrier in the winter anyway, ha. Not sure why decided to do it like this! Daring to be different I guess. 
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| Author: | Entourage [ Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
There is such little cargo room in Broncos that anything to increase the capassity is smart. I like your design and excited to see what you are able to fit up there. I am thinking a Rubbermade Tuff-Box AND a cooler may fit up there. Nice work! |
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| Author: | cobshane [ Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shane's 1966 burn't up bronco |
It's done it's finally done! The completion of tire rack is finished. |
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