Expat - that's a sweet bronco in your avatar

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-04-2006, 07:35 AM

that's a sweet bronco in your avatar

**Expat** · 04-04-2006, 07:47 AM

Thanks!, I just ripped the fiberglass top off (bolted on and it had been sprayed black rhinoline)and looking for a steel replacement. The rollbar had to go too, it came to me that way and was not functional. It had been placed there as decoration only.So now I am driving around topless.It is fun to drive, and I appreciate vehicles that are not so vanilla.I also have a '68' Volkswagen Bug.

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-04-2006, 08:34 AM

i've got two broncos.....a 79 and a 93........i could be considered to be obsessed with them, they're my babies.

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55

i've got two broncos.....a 79 and a 93........i could be considered to be obsessed with them, they're my babies.

Yeah, I think I am definitely obsessed with the 1/2 cabs. I guess guys in my area are not used to seeing a chick driving a Ford Bronco 1/2 cab (especially with the top ripped off and I drove it almost all winter)as they are constantly complementing me on the truck and giving me thumbs up. My freinds have noticed the attention we get when we are driving it and like using it as a guy magnet. I love to listen to the engine when I am driving it, it amazes me that something so old can sound so good><the engine just hums. Sounds weird, I know. I just have a keen appreciation for vehicles that were manufactured from the early 60's-mid 70's

**Warrior** · 04-05-2006, 09:51 AM

Discus Broncos here - the other thread was started by fitguy about Egypt... nothing to do with these posts...

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Expat

Yeah, I think I am definitely obsessed with the 1/2 cabs. I guess guys in my area are not used to seeing a chick driving a Ford Bronco 1/2 cab (especially with the top ripped off and I drove it almost all winter)as they are constantly complementing me on the truck and giving me thumbs up. My freinds have noticed the attention we get when we are driving it and like using it as a guy magnet. I love to listen to the engine when I am driving it, it amazes me that something so old can sound so good><the engine just hums. Sounds weird, I know. I just have a keen appreciation for vehicles that were manufactured from the early 60's-mid 70's

sweet.....does it have a 302 in it?.......i've always liked the half cabs a bit, but my love of cubic inches kinda over rode that so i got the big ones. I love listening to both mine too, on my 93 i have flowmasters and the 400 in the 79 doesn't have exhaust so it sounds amazing

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by Warrior

Discus Broncos here - the other thread was started by fitguy about Egypt... nothing to do with these posts...

hmmmm, well someone got rid of the general thread, some things are too small to start a whole thread about

**Myka** · 04-05-2006, 11:52 AM

Why was my thread deleted?

**Warrior** · 04-05-2006, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by NewKid

Why was my thread deleted?

What thread?

**Myka** · 04-05-2006, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Warrior

What thread?

I started one last night in the lounge called "my thread" talking about how I couldnt sleep and messin around...then this morning I find it locked...maybe some rules were being broken that were deleted before I saw?

**Warrior** · 04-05-2006, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by NewKid

I started one last night in the lounge called "my thread" talking about how I couldnt sleep and messin around...then this morning I find it locked...maybe some rules were being broken that were deleted before I saw?

No idea... I'm just cleaning up some that run off into left field... to keep the original thread maker's intentions alive...

**Myka** · 04-05-2006, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Warrior

No idea... I'm just cleaning up some that run off into left field... to keep the original thread maker's intentions alive...

I know...I just thought I would jump into this one and ask hehe...

SVTMuscle* · 04-05-2006, 12:19 PM

you damn rednecks and your Bronco's haha

SVTMuscle* · 04-05-2006, 12:21 PM

0-60 in 4.5 seconds > driving in mud!

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Warrior

Discus Broncos here - the other thread was started by fitguy about Egypt... nothing to do with these posts...

I'm sorry...

**Myka** · 04-05-2006, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by Expat

I'm sorry...

haha j/k

actually it would be ban her

broncos have tires

**cfiler** · 04-05-2006, 01:07 PM

What motors in that Bronco? 302, 300ci inline, ect?

That's a really sweet looking Bronco. I like the OJ Simpson white.

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by SVTMuscle

0-60 in 4.5 seconds > driving in mud!

First of all I don't drive in the mud

And you do have a nice ride, but to me the lines of your car look like everybody elses (no offense meant) I just have to drive something that speaks to me

I buy what I buy because I enjoy looking at it while I drive (especially thru the side view mirror),and to make a statement~~Kiss my butt (not saying this to you) I guess I am a bit eccentric

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by SVTMuscle

you damn rednecks and your Bronco's haha

is that yer girlfreind in yer avatar?

**Myka** · 04-05-2006, 01:41 PM

some guys like to make alittle effort dear...

hmm I wonder who that was directed to?

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by SVTMuscle

0-60 in 4.5 seconds > driving in mud!

well i wont diss any ford.....but driving in the mud is sssssssooooooooo much better than going fast!

SVTMuscle* · 04-05-2006, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Expat

First of all I don't drive in the mud

And you do have a nice ride, but to me the lines of your car look like everybody elses (no offense meant) I just have to drive something that speaks to me

I buy what I buy because I enjoy looking at it while I drive (especially thru the side view mirror),and to make a statement~~Kiss my butt (not saying this to you) I guess I am a bit eccentric

400hp sure speaks to me haha

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 02:15 PM

well my bronco will have upwards of 450 hp when i rebuild the engine

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 02:15 PM

and when i put a 460 in the other one it will have something like 600 hp not to mention almost 700 ft pounds of torque

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55

sweet.....does it have a 302 in it?.......i've always liked the half cabs a bit, but my love of cubic inches kinda over rode that so i got the big ones. I love listening to both mine too, on my 93 i have flowmasters and the 400 in the 79 doesn't have exhaust so it sounds amazing

It has a 289 V8 4 Barrel, and I just tool around in it. I am not sure about the exhaust, I know it is not on the loud side.

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by NewKid

some guys like to make alittle effort dear...

hmm I wonder who that was directed to?

SVTmuscle knows I am just pickin...

SVTMuscle* · 04-05-2006, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55

well my bronco will have upwards of 450 hp when i rebuild the engine

yeah but a Bronco weighs 4x that of a mustang

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by SVTMuscle

yeah but a Bronco weighs 4x that of a mustang

true...........that's the point of the 460.......maybe i'll put a blower on it too

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Expat

It has a 289 V8 4 Barrel, and I just tool around in it. I am not sure about the exhaust, I know it is not on the loud side.

289.......does it actually have the original engine then?

SVTMuscle* · 04-05-2006, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55

true...........that's the point of the 460.......maybe i'll put a blower on it too

does Ford make a 460 or is it a diff company?

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55

and when i put a 460 in the other one it will have something like 600 hp not to mention almost 700 ft pounds of torque

I am not all that familiar with engines ,but that sounds way fast, and if I understand more torque makes it strong? Taking off power? (as in front end power)

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 02:33 PM

yeah that much torque would be able to peel 44 inch boggers on concrete i think

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by SVTMuscle

does Ford make a 460 or is it a diff company?

Ford 429-460, Boss 429 V8

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by SVTMuscle

does Ford make a 460 or is it a diff company?

no it's a ford engine, the biggest production gas engine they ever made

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55

yeah that much torque would be able to peel 44 inch boggers on concrete i think

I have to say, that sounds like fun!! I used to be into fast automobiles, the last one I owned was a '98' Corvette Convertible/six speed.

**Expat** · 04-05-2006, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55

289.......does it actually have the original engine then?

Yes, and my mechanic hides from me when he sees me pull in, we had to put in a new widshield and ended up having to replace the windshield frame. People are constantly asking him if it's for sale.And I don't know about your part of the country, but you have to keep something like this locked up inside here or it will be stolen. Same thing with the Bug, I am in a quandry as to which one to put in the garage, I figure I can sorta hide what is under a cover with the Ford, but it is obvious what is under there with the Bug

**squatdaddy** · 04-05-2006, 02:54 PM

had a 79, loved it.... bitch to find parts for it though... once ripped the brackets off the tranfer case... took my mechanic a month to find replacements

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-05-2006, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Expat

Yes, and my mechanic hides from me when he sees me pull in, we had to put in a new widshield and ended up having to replace the windshield frame. People are constantly asking him if it's for sale.And I don't know about your part of the country, but you have to keep something like this locked up inside here or it will be stolen. Same thing with the Bug, I am in a quandry as to which one to put in the garage, I figure I can sorta hide what is under a cover with the Ford, but it is obvious what is under there with the Bug

yeah if they weren't so damn expensive i might have one by now

**Expat** · 04-06-2006, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by RuhlFreak55

yeah if they weren't so damn expensive i might have one by now

RuhlFreak55, they are not that expensive if you live in the states?

If you are interested I will help you find one, (Also a lot better for you as it sounds like you do your own mechanic work) I love looking for them, also when you are driving out in rural areas (get someone else to drive, it is a lot easier to look) watch the side of the road and you would be amazed at what you see parked behind these older farms/homes. I was out with a girlfreind (she is a Bounty Hunter/Fugitive Recovery Agent) and in a four hour period of driving around, I spotted 21 antique autos. I actually saw a an old Ford Bronco 1/2 cab shell on the ground (pink of all colors). And also spotted behind an older farmhouse a vintage VW Bug sticking out of a small shed.(door just happened to be up).

**RuhlFreak55** · 04-06-2006, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by Expat

RuhlFreak55, they are not that expensive if you live in the states?

If you are interested I will help you find one, (Also a lot better for you as it sounds like you do your own mechanic work) I love looking for them, also when you are driving out in rural areas (get someone else to drive, it is a lot easier to look) watch the side of the road and you would be amazed at what you see parked behind these older farms/homes. I was out with a girlfreind (she is a Bounty Hunter/Fugitive Recovery Agent) and in a four hour period of driving around, I spotted 21 antique autos. I actually saw a an old Ford Bronco 1/2 cab shell on the ground (pink of all colors). And also spotted behind an older farmhouse a vintage VW Bug sticking out of a small shed.(door just happened to be up).

haha.......yeah you can find pretty cool stuff in the country, but the broncos prior to 78 are getting pretty rare, and rather expensive regardless of their condition it seems