Dan's '68 Bronco Project: Ten Years+ After!

June 2005 Update

They say 90% of the work consumes 90% of your time, and the remain 10% consumes... the other 90% of the time. Since getting the Bronco in our garage, this is what's been done. Time, of course, is not a factor when it comes to labors of love.

I'm getting close!

I've also been able to put almost 1,000 miles on the truck. In a recent 200+ mile excursion that included interstate driving, I was pleasantly surprised to see the old Bronc got 20+ miles per gallon. Yes, this is NOT a typo. I was impressed. Not too shabby!

All I'd really like to do right now is replace the lower seal on the steering box as well as the transfer case's inspection cover gasket. In terms of maintenance, this is it—the truck needs nothing and has been a really fun rig.

The best part about this truck is that it is so unique, you NEVER pass yourself on the street. And the mountain of inquiries and compliments I get every time I take it out make the painful journey that's taken the truck from winter driver in 1990 to what it is today all worthwhile.

I'd have to say "mission accomplished" on this project!

-Dan

RECENT PHOTOS:

COMPLETED since last summer:

• Door handles—Under control!
• Oil pressure gauge—Fixed!
• Speedometer cable—Installed!
• Seat belts/harnesses—Fitted & adjusted!
• Vapor locking problem (installed fuel pressure regulator, gauge, and high-temp wrap over fuel lines.
• Tune-up—COMPLETED!
• Cherokee rear windshield wipers—shortened, painted, and installed!
• Interior lighting—DONE!
• Radiator overflow hose—Done!
• Rear view mirror—Installed!
• Brakes—Adjusted & ready to roll!

TO DO (not in any particular order):

• Complete sound system (install speakers & connect electric antenna).
• Build sill plates (I have the templates; just need to get them cut.)
• Finish exhaust (includes headers).
• Add nerf bars.
• Install tailgate carpet.
• Improve the wet weather sealing of the soft top's doors.

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