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Project Buckshot - A 1974 Ford Bronco
A great friend of mine, TJ, has been going on and on for about three years now about getting into the 4-wheel drive sport. He and I have had dozens – if not more – conversations about past trips that we have been on, all of the great expeditions, and the thrill of machine conquering Mother Nature’s best and worst. And, of course, we’ve talked about what type of vehicle would best suit his needs and wants.
His desires were pretty simple; a classic 4-wheel drive that would be capable off-road, would turn lots of heads, and something he could drive comfortably back and forth from work on occasion.
After several months of scouring the want ads, eBay and Craigslist, we finally landed on a 1974 Ford Bronco located in Southern Florida. It arrived at our shop HQ in Dallas, TX after a one and a half week car-hauler trip, in all of its deep-orange glory, replete with a freshly built C4 transmission and 302 c.i. V8 engine, a modest lift, and 31” all-terrain tires.
The frame is straight, it has plenty of power, every gauge and switch works perfectly, 4-wheel drive engages. While there is one rust spot on the passenger’s side rocker panel, and the right-rear quarter panel has a few scuffs and dents in it, this early Bronco is a sound platform to build a serious trail machine upon.
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Mild to Wild Index - 50%: Project Buckshot wont be the baddest, most wicked rig on the trail, but it will be built to tackle classic, tough trails, such as the Rubicon. It will have a particularly solid drivetrain, a good lift, lockers front and rear and much more. |
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Cost Index - 88% - While cost is always a factor (we're not made of money, you know), we wont be skimping on this project. Great, high-quality parts and a new, custom paint job will adorn this rig. |
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Latest Project Updates
 Interior Upgrades - A complete interior makeover. Dashboard, steering column, gauges, security consoles, seats, stereo system, carpet and more.
Dana 44 Rebuild - New gears, air locker, seals, bearings and more
Power Steering - Upgraded, converted and enhanced
Dominator Engine and Holley Fuel Injection - Part 1, a power plant transplant
Rock Sliders - White Knuckle Off Road trail armor
Hushmat - The sound of silence with Hushmat sound/heat reduction panels
Body work & Paint - tear down, body work, primer, base coat and clear coat
Ford 9" Rebuild - Locker, axle shafts, gears... making a 9" even stronger
Auto Meter Gauges - MCX Series gauges are pure outlaw... perfect.
8-Point Family Rollcage - Tom's Bronco Parts' roll cage installed
Power Disc Brake Conversion - A solution for our deceleration dilemma
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R's on Raceline Monster Beadlocks -Making the tire and wheel selection wasn't too tough.
Skyjacker 5" Suspension System - We lift Project Buckshot to clear bigger tires and enhance the suspension for on and off-road driving
Bushwacker - Fitting Flares to our Ford, and clearing 35" tires
Project Buckshot Before Photos - Over 30 photos of this uncut '75 Bronco, before we dismantle this rig.
Project Buckshot Unveiled - We acquired an un-cut, semi-virgin 1975 Ford Bronco and will turn this into a serious off-road machine.
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