This is going to be the building of the Bronco from the start of where it is since I purchased it a couple of weeks ago.
First thing is trying to decide on a name for it, thinking either Piss Willy or Redneck Leprechaun.
We checked it out pretty thoroughly yesterday and made a list of things that need some attention in two categories, immediately and over time. Of course you can probably guess which list was longer for a 35 year old Bronco, the immediate list. Thankfully the body is solid with no rust!
This ride's story starts out that it came from Arkansas and was wheeled down there in the mud and trees. At some point in its life the owner made up grades like 3" body lift, 4" suspension lift, 2x6x1/8" tube front bumper w/winch mount, 4 off road lights,35x12.50-r15s on Amreincan Racing aluminum wheels, Warn locking hubs, Sony Xplode cd player. They added headers and full dual exhaust, Edelbrock intake and 650 cfm carb to the 400M motor to include upgrading the electronic ignition.
On the downside they weren't automotive electrically suave, splicing into all kinds of wires and cutting wires and leaving them hang. Some splices include home electrical wire nuts! So this is where the first major work will start, rather than repair the rats nest I will just do a full on harness replacement.
Also yesterday repaired a couple of small leaking hose clamps tightened up important bolts that were loose like the front drive shafts u joints. Will post pics as soon as I get them transferred from my tablet.