Summary

Powered by an upgraded custom-built 351W V8 engine and a C6 3-speed automatic transmission. Has Free Wheeling chromatic graphic package, leather seats, front disc brakes, MBM 8-inch dual-diaphragm power brake booster and Katzkin waterproof leather seats.

Details

This custom Four-wheel-drive 1979 Ford Bronco is upgraded but kept in its original appearance with a frame-up restoration and high-horsepower engine rebuild, including a complete mechanical and aesthetic restoration. This Bronco boasts all-new interior and exterior finishings, including paint and a Freewheelin' trim kit. It is powered by an upgraded custom-built 351W V8 engine paired with a 3-speed C6 automatic transmission, an NP205 transfer case, Dana 44 front axle and a Ford 9-inch rear end that features upgraded differential gears. The engine rebuild was completed in 2023 and underwent a comprehensive machining process that included boring, honing, decking and balancing. The engine is also equipped with a Holley Off-Road Truck Avenger 4-barrel 670cfm carburetor, .020-over flat-top pistons, heads milled .010, Stage 2 EPW camshaft 204/215 at .50 and a 484/510 lift, all connected to a C6 transmission with a 2,600-rpm stall Summit torque converter. The exhaust exits through Hooker long-tube headers into single 2.5-inch exhaust with a Flowmaster 40 muffler. The 3.50-ratio front Dana 44 had its seals, bearings and axle shafts with outer axles, hubs and bearings replaced. Additional enhancements include new front disc brakes and an MBM 8-inch dual diaphragm power brake booster. It rides on 33x13.50x15 Toyo Open Country mud tires wrapped on Weld Racing Stone Crusher II wheels. The exterior was finished in the summer of 2024 in Ford color code 2K (1979) Candy Apple Red with Freewheeling Package multicolored reflective decals and has new chrome finishings from bumper to bumper and everywhere in between. The exterior also features new sideview and rearview mirrors replaced with new reproductions of the originals. The glass felt, rubber and weatherstripping were replaced with new. The removeable top has been refurbished with the coveted sliding side windows. The rear glass functions from either the dash switch or manually with the key in the tailgate. The interior is finished with custom Katzkin waterproof leather front and rear bench seats with diamond-pattern red center accents with black borders and black stitching. A new Dakota Digital dash insert replicating the original Ford gauges was installed. The sound system was upgraded with a RetroSound retro-style digital stereo, including built-in Bluetooth and built-in 275-watt Mosfet amplifier and upgraded speakers in the factory locations. Every part of the interior has been replaced with new factory-style OEM equipment, including all-new seatbelts throughout, new dash, door panels, door handles, window handles, chrome door locks, lights, wiper, new ignition and keys, and lighter.