Hello, I am Steve

Steve_Uzi · #1 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 07:14 AM

Hello All,

I wanted to introduce myself, so here goes:

35 year old guy who works in Boston as an Engineer and Lives in Somerville.

I currently own 3 Ford Trucks

Pride and Joy: 1984 Bronco XLT, 160K miles - Truck came from Cali back in 2000 and has seen 2 new england winters and still has NO RUST!. It has a mildly built 460 in there etc. C-6 auto w/aod 1st/2nd gear set. 2.5" dual exhaust etc...

Beater: 1986 Bronco Eddie Bauer - 200k miles - RUST BUCKET! (spent its whole life in newengland) 351W-HO, Mini-spooled 9" rear w/3.50's. The truck has been gutted, doors off, no tail gate, no interior - except front seats and steering wheel

. Plans to top mount the gas tank, bob the rear end 6", add 33" Swamper TSL's, 12 point roll cage, etc

Oldie: 1970 F-100 Sport Custom LWB 2wd pickup - I AM PARTING THIS TRUCK OUT! I has 1 year old front end ( new bushings and new kingpins - bushed bronze not that plastic crap), 1 year old Power steering gear box! ($100 and it is yours!) Factory sliding rear window, C-6 Automatic (behind a 360), 360/390 edelbrock aluminum intake, Good Radiator and custom sheet metal fan shroud. etc.

-Steve

Chas1234 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 01:57 PM

HEy Steve welcome to FTE !
You have a nice selection of trucks -hopefully we will have a new england meet shortly!

Steve_Uzi · #3 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 02:02 PM

Hey John,

Thanks, though I have been around FTE for a few years now... just found this section

A meet sounds fun!

bigblue250 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 09:06 PM

Hey Steve, John here I worked in boston for a while as an Ironworker Local#7. What kind of shape is the engine in the 70 in??? I am interestred thanks.

Steve_Uzi · #5 (**permalink**) 05-23-2003, 06:16 AM

Well, the 360 engine is a bit tired, but luckily enough for you.. I have a 390 which I bought a year ago that has only 30,000 on it after being rebuilt. The engine is for sale as well! It has a factory 4 bbl intake on it. The guy I bought it from "told" me it ran fine, It has good compression (I did it manuallly!), I also have some new parts for that like a new Truck oil pan, new pump, timing chain set, and the gaskets.

Let me know if you are interested in that....

email me directly at snowwma

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Ernie'47 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-03-2003, 09:42 PM

Hi Guys, I'm Ernie. I live in Billerica. I'm a firefighter in Chelsea and have been driving fords since 1969.

My first Ford was a '57 Country Sedan Station Wagon which was a blast throughout high-school till I totaled it.

My next one was a '62 Falcon with 2 speed auto and a 160ci 6cyl engine (wish I had that one now $$$)

My first brand new Ford was a '73 Gran Torino

My first Ford truck was a '90 F-150

I now drive a 94 Explorer Sport with a 5 speed stick

And I just bought a 1947 Ford 3/4 ton Pickup that my son and I will be restoring over the next few months, so if any of you guys see a '42-'47 pickup being parted out I'd appreciate a shout. I especially need a new bed, tailgate, rear fenders and running boards.

Guess I agree with your philosophy Steve... real trucks ARE built!

Hope we can have it finished in time for the meet.

hillson · #7 (**permalink**) 06-21-2003, 05:51 AM

Hidey-ho!

My name is also Steve, and I'm a paramedic in Boston. I've got a stock

1996 Bronco XLT 302, which I've just decided to keep, rather than trade in for a Ranger.

I'm also beginning to think about...upgrading the thing. This is the first forum I've found that actually has useful info for late model Broncos. Woohoo!

-me

Chas1234 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-22-2003, 07:04 PM

Welcome aboard Steve - there is pleanty of information on this site about your bronco and its 302 !
I hope you are able to find / get all the help you need .
Once again welcome!