1975 - First ever build King Ranch Resto-Mod
5 year build – frame off
Custom seat mounts for original OEM King Ranch seats (excellent condition leathers)
Built 351W with aluminum heads and roller rocker and lifters. Very strong motor
NV3550 5 speed transmission and adapter kit. Racing clutch
Frame and axles stripped completely down. Sandblasted and powder coated
Axles rebuilt with all new bearings, seals, gears, fluids etc.
Dana 20 transfer case rebuilt
2 shocks per corner for stability (I have driven 75 mph on the interstate with no problems)
Front and rear disc brakes powered by hydro-boost cylinder (stops on a dime)
Rockcrawler 4x4x2 power steering
New wiring harness and electrical components
New fuel and brake lines
High output fuel pump – mechanical
New Holley 670 carb – tuned
$3,000 on hood alone. Body work included 5 stages of sanding to smooth out fiberglass imperfections.
$2,500 on doors
$11,000 body and paint job performed by 40 year professional hot-rod shop.
Tub was stripped and removed.Bead blasted and bed coated inside and under.
Custom rear seat mounts so seats can fold and tumble individually for access to tub
Bestop soft top
Baja roll bar
Additional New Parts:
Front and Rear custom long travel high-index drive shafts
Clydesdale tie rod/drag link/track bars heavy duty
3 core large diameter high efficiency radiator and shroud
Front rear modular ¼” thick bumpers with D-ring mounts, 2” receiver, bull bar (front) tire rack (rear)
5 - 37” pro-comp tires and wheels (full size spare on matching wheel)
Gorilla war-flare fenderflares
4 point harnesses all 4 seats (front also has ford 3 point tan quick seatbelts)
23 gallon tank and pump
¼” thick rock sliders (hydro-formed) and additional support welded into tub
Ididit polished steering column, wheel, and harness
5.5” James duff suspension with 2” aluminum spacer body lift
New seals and rubbers throughout
130/90 1 wire alternator
HD Delphi power steering pump with bracket
Optima battery and custom tray
Twin stick transfer case shifter
Lights - headlights, tail lights side markers etc.
High visibility rear view and side view with billet aluminum mounts
Dash and bezels
Custom street legal 2 chamber mufflers turn-downs mounted to racing headers.
Additional pics upon request
1165 miles since rebuild. Odometer was reset.
No a/c or heater. These can be added fairly inexpensively if need be.
Serious buyers only. Will negotiatetravel to deliver the bronco tothe right buyer, depending on location and availability to travel.
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