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1976 Early Ford Bronco 4 X 4 on 2040-cars

Year:1976 Mileage:2800 Color: Custom Made
Location:

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Sugar Land, Texas, United States
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Below is a detailed description of what you are buying should you choose to participate in this auction:

1976 Ford Bronco

This is a fine example of a fully restored frame off restoration.  This restoration was completed December 2012.  There are 2800 miles on the vehicle since restoration.  I do paint an body for a living but this is a personal build.  I have over 800 hours logged into this restoration over a 3 year period.  The paint and body materials used in this build are some of the best products that 3M and PPG have to offer. This Bronco has been blocked and primed several times as well as color sanded and buffed.  It is extremely detailed from top to bottom.  I am selling it in this auction because I have another restoration project (1965 Mustang Fastback) and I need the space.  I previously listed this Bronco on eBay but did not end up selling it.  Please do NOT bid on this Bronco if you do not have intentions on following through with the process.  

I do reserve the right to end this auction at any time.  This Bronco will be for sale at local car shows.

Body
Complete Body - Stripped to Bare Metal
Complete Body and Coated w/ PPG DP Epoxy Primer
All Panel Blocked and Primed w/ PPG K36 Primer
Refinished w/ PPG Envirobase 3 Stage Pearl White w/ Grey Accents

Frame
Frame Stripped and Refinished w/ Por 15 Silver and Clear Coated
All Chassis & Differentials are Painted in Por 15 Satin Black
Inside and Outside of Tub Sprayed in 3M Bed Liner and Painted (Inside - Pearl White, Outside - Satin Black)

Drive Train
Rebuilt Ford ZF 5 Speed Transmission w/ Luk Clutch
Twin Stick Shifters w/ Rebuilt Dana 20 Transfer Case (WH)
4:11 Gear Ratio
31 Spline Axles (WH)
Hydra Boost w/ 4 Wheel Disc Brakes (WH)
Heavy Duty Drive Shafts w/ Heavy Duty Universal Joints (WH)
Heavy Duty Tie Rod Kit w/ Heim Joints (BC)
Dual Bilstein Steering Dampners
Moog Ball Joints
23 Gallon Fuel Tank w/ Internal Food Pumps (BC)
Dick Cepek DC-2 17x9 Wheels
35" Nitto Grapplers

Suspension
1" Body Lift (BC)
4.5" Suspension Lift (BC)
5165 Bilstein w/ Reservoir Shocks
Extended Radius Arms (WH)

Engine
347 Stroker (BP3474CT) - Remaining 10 Month Transferrable Warranty
MSD Atomic Fuel Injection
MSD Ignition
Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers (BC)
Custom 2.5" 304 Stainless Mandrel Bent Exhaust w/ Heat Shields
18" Stainless Magnaflow Muffler 
4 Core Radiator w/ Triple Flow (WH)
17" High Output Dual Speed Electric Fan (BC)

Interior
Custom Dash
Vintage Air A/C w/ Gen II Streamline Control Panel (BC)
Media Console (plays off of your smart phone) (BC)
New Centech Wiring Harness
3 Point Retractable Seat Belts (WH)
Ididit Tilt Steering Column (TB) (Painted Pearl White)
Custom Steering Wheel (TB)
Custom Mastercraft Seats (WH)
6 Point Roll Bar w/ Grab Handles (Painted Pearl White)
3M Bed Liner (Painted Pearl White)
Custom Interior Quarter Trim Panels (Painted Accent Grey)
Custom 1 of a Kind Console (Doubles as a Ice Cooler w/ Drain)
Custom Passenger Floor Board w/ Lockable Storage Drawer (Matches Drivers Floor Board Height)

Exterior
Custom Made 1 of a Kind 1/4" Steel Bumpers
8000 lb Warn Winch
Bushwacker Flares (Painted Grey)
Bikini Top (WH)
Custom Hydraulic Hood Shocks
Custom Gas Fill w/ Electric Fuel Door Opener
Custom HiddenTailgate Shock (Allows Tailgate to Open Slowly and Smoothly)
Custom 1 of a Kind Nerf Bars w/ Steps
Custom 1 of a Kind Wheel Liners (Hides the Gap Between Flares and Body)
Custom Fit FJ Cruiser Side Mirrors



I welcome and encourage any and all inspections.  Please contact me if you have any additional questions or would like to request specific photos.  Gene 832.407.2450





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