Project 85 B2
Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 8:52 pm
Last month my dad informed me that he knew a guy who was getting rid of his 4x4, that it needed work but was driveable, and was willing to let it go for cheap. "How much, whats wrong with it, and what kind of 4x4 are we talking about?", I asked. "What can you afford, who cares and who cares?", my dad replied. Two weeks later, I am the (somewhat) proud owner of a 1985 Ford Bronco 2.
It took awhile to get the paperwork in my name, mainly because of smog related issues. The PO didn't want to put money into it to sell, so my dad did me a favor and took it to a buddy who got it to pass. How it passed, I have no idea. Anyways, it's in my mom's garage until I sort out all the issues with the Bronco. I'm still not sure if I like my Bronco 2 yet, but it's growing on me. After I figure out where all the leaks are coming from, I'll feel comfortable driving it around town some. My last 4x4 was a Tj, so naturally am still somewhat partial to jeeps.
The Bronco's body is straight, with some of the paint chipped or peeling in sections. I plan to just touch up areas with spray paint for now. All of the glass is good, but the doors need new window channel felt because they rattle a bit. Also, I had to remove the headliner because it was completely unglued from the plastic board, and it was raining glue/foam dandruff down on me every time I drove it. I kinda like it without the head liner though. It gives me a place to stick decals on. Other than the headliner, the interior was in great shape, with just a minor rip on the drivers seat, which I'll sew shut. The rear cargo area carpet was also pulled, but I plan to rhino line that area.
Under the hood is a jumbled mess of hoses and wires, but the engine seems to work fine. I'm in the middle of cleaning it up a bit, and I might even re-paint some of the parts. Last weekend I finished the brakes, this weekend was concentrated on fixing the overheating problem. (Thermostat was stuck in closed position) Still have to locate that pesky engine oil leak.
It took awhile to get the paperwork in my name, mainly because of smog related issues. The PO didn't want to put money into it to sell, so my dad did me a favor and took it to a buddy who got it to pass. How it passed, I have no idea. Anyways, it's in my mom's garage until I sort out all the issues with the Bronco. I'm still not sure if I like my Bronco 2 yet, but it's growing on me. After I figure out where all the leaks are coming from, I'll feel comfortable driving it around town some. My last 4x4 was a Tj, so naturally am still somewhat partial to jeeps.
The Bronco's body is straight, with some of the paint chipped or peeling in sections. I plan to just touch up areas with spray paint for now. All of the glass is good, but the doors need new window channel felt because they rattle a bit. Also, I had to remove the headliner because it was completely unglued from the plastic board, and it was raining glue/foam dandruff down on me every time I drove it. I kinda like it without the head liner though. It gives me a place to stick decals on. Other than the headliner, the interior was in great shape, with just a minor rip on the drivers seat, which I'll sew shut. The rear cargo area carpet was also pulled, but I plan to rhino line that area.
Under the hood is a jumbled mess of hoses and wires, but the engine seems to work fine. I'm in the middle of cleaning it up a bit, and I might even re-paint some of the parts. Last weekend I finished the brakes, this weekend was concentrated on fixing the overheating problem. (Thermostat was stuck in closed position) Still have to locate that pesky engine oil leak.