1978 Ford Bronco Restoration Project
The Ford Bronco was produced by The Ford Motor Company from 1966 through 1996. It had five generations. Ours is a 1978 full size truck. This redesign was based on the F-150. Ford started the redesign in 1972, codenamed Project Short-Horn, but introduction was delayed by concerns over the mid-1970s fuel crisis.I acquired this Bronco from my wife's cousin for $400. It was a mess when I got it. So far I have replaced the brakes, exhaust system, cooling system, shocks, electrical and the side body panels. I really enjoy working on this project.
Front of the 1978 Ford Bronco
Body Work
Time has taken its toll on the body of the old Bronco. Both driver and passenger side rear quarter panels where pretty rusted out. Here are before and after pictures of the passenger side rear quarter panel.
Body Work Photo
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Side
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awesome restoration! Good luck!
I haven't seen a Bronco in years. I remember when I was younger a lot of military guys had them in my area. Your Bronco is amazing. Great lens!
I love Bronco's and yours is looking getting. Have you ever see a Ford Bronco Funny Car before? It's called the Bronco Buster
I love Broncos, great lens.I am in the middle of making a lens for my fiance's 89 Mustang restoration.
Very cool project, smart to document the whole thing
Your doing a great job there on the old Bronco good pictures too!
What a fun lens! Good job!
Wow! Great lens. Most important information you have added. Nice picture are contain on your lens. Thanks for sharing this helpful lens.
Great project and photos! 5 stars and lensrolled to my salvage vehicle lens. :D
Congratulations new Giant!
Wow, what a project! Nice pictures!
Great lens. I have always like the Ford Bronco.
I have always loved the look of these tough Broncos. I would do the restoration too and never get rid of it! Great job!
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Cool! Like the new module.
Project Car! We have two. They are on hold right now. Camero and 1966 Mustang.
Thanks for such an informative article.
Oooh... those heavily-rusted parts surely meant a lot of work. Nice restoration job. You did this yourself? Cool. :)5 stars!-Peter GCo-owner,Classic Cars for Sale
nice work, I now all about restoring cars and trucks.Bumper Therapy
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Hey my husband is a Bronco fanatic and has a '71 Bronco he won't even let you put your hand on the paint. It's pretty cool, but definately a guy thing! Another site you might think about adding to the lens is http://www.wildhorses4x4.com That is where he buys all of his parts.
Great concept - nice work! I'm looking forward to the outcome. Welcome to the Kaleidoscope Group!
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Found you on the Raising Stars Squidoo group. Gave you 5 stars for a cool lens on Broncos--they are more than just OJ's getaway vehicle. :-)
I always wanted a Bronco in high school. Mom and dad didn't think kids needed their own car...Very nice lens! Thanks!
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You earned 5 stars for all of this wonderful information. Congratulations on a well designed site. Best wishes, Karen at KarensKinkade Art Store
Nice Lens!!
This is a cool lens. Can't wait to see the end result!
Nice Bronco. What a big project!
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Good informative lens, indeed a good job, bdkz. Voted 5stars ;) Feel free to visit my lens, if you want.
Hi bdkz, I like your updated lens, It is very informative. Wow your husband has done a lot of work on his Bronco to restore it. Have a nice day
Great Bronco Lens, 5 Star performance
Welcome to the Off-Road Group! A great addition!
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