'82 Bronco (The Blue Beater)

[Felix]

I couldn't pass this deal by. So now I have a work truck / parts runner truck. Here is a pic of my new Blue Beater.

1982 Bronco
Power Stearing
NP435 (4speed manual trans)
NP208 (transfer case)
9" rear axle
D44 TTB front axle
300ci I-6 engine

 

[james t]

wow, a friend of mine had one EXACTLY like that. same color, same running gear, and same year model. tuff SOB. the 300 isnt really a hp monster, but its got torque like an old diesel and will last forever. good beater.

 

[RangerX]

You should put the solid axle on THAT, then swap the body for an Ex or Ranger!

 

[james t]

im bored, so i trimmed it for 38.5's with no lift.

 

[bipolarbob]

I need a beater....Let's see it with some trail induced body mods!

 

[Felix]

Today I am going to strip the interior. So as to herculine the complete floorboard. I picked up some 15x10 rims for $10 from a buddy that used to have a Bronco. I need to strip them also. They are the crome type that someone spraypainted white?

The front fenders are in good shape except on the passenger side right above the tire. So those are going to get opened up a little. The rear fenders are a different story. They need to be replaced comepletely. This truck came from Colorodo, and the salt has done its toll on the rear quarterpanels.

 

[Robb]

Originally posted by Felix
I So now I have a work truck / parts runner truck.

I give it less than a year before it sees the trail!

Congrats on the deal!!

 

[RangerX]

Originally posted by james t
im bored, so i trimmed it for 38.5's with no lift.

james, you weren't bored enough to put the 38's ON?!? Finish the pic!

 

[boominXplorer]

Originally posted by Felix
The rear fenders are a different story. They need to be replaced comepletely. This truck came from Colorodo, and the salt has done its toll on the rear quarterpanels.

I take it you haven't herd of the term weight reduction???

 

[james t]

Originally posted by RangerX
james, you weren't bored enough to put the 38's ON?!? Finish the pic!

you dont want to see my version. MSPaint is uh.... well, lets just say it aint Pshop.

 

[Felix]

Well I made a little progress on the beater today. I took the top off and striped the matting out of the back. Then started stripping the paint and rust from the years of abuse. After I got tired of doing this I primered the section that is complete. Then got started at triming the finders. Anyways here are two pictures of what is complete. Tomorrow will consist of trimming the rest of the finders.

Untrimed fender, replacement door with window regulator that actualy works.

Trimed fender, need a door that has a working window regulator for this side.

 

[Stic-o]

Good find....

Tow Rig after you throw the 351 in