Any early bronco expo rigs?

[CJW]

Are there any early bronco expo rigs on here? I've always dreamed of owning one and would love to have one to drive all over with.

[Broncology]

I have owned a few myself, but have never traveled far with one. If you check out classicbroncos.com there is an early bronco being built by "NY-Bronco" with the new Coyote Motor, 6r80, atlas, and possibly portal axles. There have also been a few 4BT diesels installed in early broncos on that site as well. I would love to have an overland bronco someday!

[ttravis5446]

I just started thinking about building an early Bronco the other day. I am having trouble finding a decent FJ40 cruiser at a reasonable price, so I started thinking about other trucks. I am going to look at one later this week with a 289 cu in and 3 speed tranny.

[toddz69]

Are there any early bronco expo rigs on here? I've always dreamed of owning one and would love to have one to drive all over with.

Depends on how "expo" you want them to be I've used mine for week-plus trips in remote locations but it definitely has its limitations. I have several friends with early Broncos with Four Wheel Campers on them that would be better suited for longer adventures.

Todd Z.

[BurbanAZ]

we have a pretty nice 95 bronco with a 351, but we havent used it for many trips yet since we usually go with the suburban. I think it would do great though we plan on taking it when we plan a route that is for a more agressive vehicle

[Jimmeh]

I just started thinking about building an early Bronco the other day. I am having trouble finding a decent FJ40 cruiser at a reasonable price, so I started thinking about other trucks. I am going to look at one later this week with a 289 cu in and 3 speed tranny.

3 on the tree? My dad and I had a 72 with a built 302 and 3 on the tree. Really miss that truck, but we traded it for a car for my mom.

[ttravis5446]

3 on the tree? My dad and I had a 72 with a built 302 and 3 on the tree. Really miss that truck, but we traded it for a car for my mom.

Yeah, it was a 3 on the tree. Unfortunately some one else got it before I got a chance to look at it.

[toddz69]

Yeah, it was a 3 on the tree. Unfortunately some one else got it before I got a chance to look at it.

Depending on what you want to do with it, I'd recommend finding one that has at leasta few modern, reliable upgrades done to it. It will make the driving much more enjoyable. I cut my driving teeth in mine when it had a 3 on the three in it. There are plenty of trucks available now with disc brakes, Ford factory fuel injection, power steering, and either automatic or 4/5 speed transmissions that will heighten your experience.

For long trips, the lack of space is the biggest challenge. The longest trip I've done in mine is 9-10 days with 2 guys and all their gear (including a fridge). It helps if you come from a minimalist camping/backpacking background and have efficiently-sized acoutrements.

If you're traveling off-pavement (as I'm assuming you are), dust intrusion can be a real nuisance. I'm still working at trying to close up all the obvious nooks and crannies in my rig.

Todd Z.

[Mountainhound]

I just started thinking about building an early Bronco the other day. I am having trouble finding a decent FJ40 cruiser at a reasonable price, so I started thinking about other trucks. I am going to look at one later this week with a 289 cu in and 3 speed tranny.

Not on your side of the country but it looks like a good candidate http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/3079316287.html

[CJW]

Depends on how "expo" you want them to be I've used mine for week-plus trips in remote locations but it definitely has its limitations. I have several friends with early Broncos with Four Wheel Campers on them that would be better suited for longer adventures.

Todd Z.

I realize that a FSB or larger vehicle would be better suited but I like to think that I could make a baby bronco work.