FULL SIZE BRONCO
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M/T just tested a Raptor, it weighs 6,268 lbs. It's just as porky as the F150 Lariat 2WD in my sig, cuz it's basically the same truck.
The 2009/11 F150 short bed Crew Cab has a wheelbase of 148" and is 232" long. Parks EZ .. in a city block.
Prior to murdering two peeps, OJ was a spokesman for Hertz. The Bronco's he drove (had several over the years) belonged to Hertz, not to him.
OJ took delivery of these Bronco's via "courtesy deliveries" thru the Ford Dealer in West LA, at that time Walker-Buerge Ford. Today, it's just Buerge.
Early Bonco's: 1966/77. The anemic 170 I-6 was the standard equipment engine originally, the 289 was optional. The 302 was first offered as an option in 1969, replacing the 289.
These Bronco's were outsold by as much as 10 to 1 by the Chevy Blazer. That changed in 1978, when Bronco's were first built off the F150 4WD platform.
The 2009/11 F150 short bed Crew Cab has a wheelbase of 148" and is 232" long. Parks EZ .. in a city block.
Prior to murdering two peeps, OJ was a spokesman for Hertz. The Bronco's he drove (had several over the years) belonged to Hertz, not to him.
OJ took delivery of these Bronco's via "courtesy deliveries" thru the Ford Dealer in West LA, at that time Walker-Buerge Ford. Today, it's just Buerge.
Early Bonco's: 1966/77. The anemic 170 I-6 was the standard equipment engine originally, the 289 was optional. The 302 was first offered as an option in 1969, replacing the 289.
These Bronco's were outsold by as much as 10 to 1 by the Chevy Blazer. That changed in 1978, when Bronco's were first built off the F150 4WD platform.
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One of the really cool things about the Wrangler is it's simplicity and it's capability.
If Ford ever attempted such a vehicle, they would likely screw it up like Toyota did with the FJ. This vehicle does NOT have to be luxurious and tow 9000 lbs. Like the Jeep, it needs to be simple, capable and fun. I don't think that fits well into Ford's business model.
If Ford ever attempted such a vehicle, they would likely screw it up like Toyota did with the FJ. This vehicle does NOT have to be luxurious and tow 9000 lbs. Like the Jeep, it needs to be simple, capable and fun. I don't think that fits well into Ford's business model.
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The 78-79 models were my favorite I am also a little toward the earlier jeep style bronco early to mid 70's.My dad had an early one with a 3 speed on the column and a v-8 dont know what motor was in it I was to young and then he stepped up to the 79 model v-8 4 speed am/fm radiowith an EQ mounted under the dash with an 8 track player just beside the EQ.
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From: Running Springs CA
Great 1978-9 article:
Curbside Classic: 1978 Ford Bronco – Free Wheelin’!
Personally, I dislike that generation Bronco, in fact the whole 1973-9 F-series in general. That goes against the grain here, but I greatly prefer GM styling and Mopar powertrains in that generally depressing era for gearheads.
Curbside Classic: 1978 Ford Bronco – Free Wheelin’!
Personally, I dislike that generation Bronco, in fact the whole 1973-9 F-series in general. That goes against the grain here, but I greatly prefer GM styling and Mopar powertrains in that generally depressing era for gearheads.
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