Summary

Powered by a diesel International Harvester 7.3-liter V8 engine with overhauls of the fuel-injection pump, steering column and 9-inch rear end. Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a Ford C6 3-speed automatic transmission.

Details

This custom 1976 Ford Bronco is powered by a diesel International Harvester 7.3-liter V8 engine with overhauls of the fuel injection pump, steering column and 9-inch rear end. Power is sent to the rear, or all four wheels, through a Ford C6 3-speed automatic transmission, an NP205 transfer case, a Dana 44 front axle and a refurbished Ford 9-inch rear end. An aftermarket 23-gallon fuel tank was installed, and aluminum panels were mounted to the underside for sound and heat suppression. The suspension was lifted, James Duff shocks were installed, aftermarket power-assisted steering was fitted, and the factory steering column was overhauled. Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes and rear drums. It sits on white-painted 15-inch steel wheels with polished hubcaps wrapped in BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A tires. This Bronco was disassembled and fitted with a Bronco Designs fiberglass tub and an aftermarket steel hood and doors, then refinished in blue. The removable fiberglass hardtop was also repainted in white as part of the refurbishment, the glass and associated seals were replaced, and the stock tailgate was equipped with cables in place of the hinges along with a stainless-steel locking mechanism. Power-operated side steps lead into the cabin that was refreshed with sound-deadening material beneath the replacement blue carpeting and white headliner, and the seating was fitted with new foam before being reupholstered in blue vinyl with striped cloth inserts. The door and rear panels were also replaced. The amenities include a Bailiebilt roll cage, heated front seats, LED interior lighting, a Tuffy high-security glove box, an aftermarket sound system and a dash-mounted LCD color display for the backup camera. Instrumentation consists of a combination gauge with a 100-mph speedometer flanked by readouts for voltage, coolant temperature, oil pressure and fuel level.