79 Ford Bronco
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Q: How much would it cost to fully restore a 1973-79 Ford Bronco to perfect running condition.?
I have a 1976 Bronco and would like to replace everything so it won’t break down and leave me stranded as I have difficulty walking long distances. This includes new/rebuilt V 6/V8, new/rebuilt auto transmission, complete braking system, lights and wiring, electrical system, exhaust system, anything and everything to make it so it appears as is was manufactured last year.
A: Initial condition of yours is a large factor.
“new/rebuilt V 6/V8″ (V6 was not an option) 4000 to 6000 installed.
“new/rebuilt auto transmission” 2500 to 3500 installed.
“complete braking system” at least 1500.
“electrical system” another 1000 minimum.
“exhaust system,” cheap one here, 800 (more for stainless though!)
“anything and everything to make it so it appears as is was manufactured last year” Now you are talking! Paint, Upholstery, body work, window/body seals etc. all shouldn’t be any more than 12 to 15 grand!
Restorations are expensive. I have made a lot of money in this field!
Q: I need help with wiring a stereo for a 79 ford bronco that never had a radio any ideas?
i need info reguarding how to hook up the wires, cuz there has never been a radio in the vehicle
A: the truck should have been wired from the factory they just never installed the radio or speakers. I had a toyota that came the same way and it was already wired but no radio. so you might check and see if it was wired. IF not then you will need to do some wiring. if by chance it was wired all you will need is an adapter and wire it to your radio and hook it up and throw in some speakers in the factory spots and you are jamming. Hope this helps
Q: What are the best things that I can do to make my 79 bronco an off-roading truck?
I have a 79 ford bronco and i was wondering what suspension lift and size of tires I should get for the best off-roading experience. I want to be able to do this for a reasonable price too.
A: 4″ lift and 33″ tires
Q: Will the doors from a 78-79 Ford Bronco fit a 78 F-100?
Hi guys,
I’m hoping you guys can help out. I’m in the middle of rebuilding a 1978 F-100, but I want to replace the original doors with ones that have power windows. I was looking into the 78 -79 Broncos because someone told me they would fit the F-100 body style. Has anyone done this before? Does anyone know if the doors of a 78-79 Bronco fit on a 78 F-100? If they do, does anyone know where I can find a pair? I already hit up all the local junk yards but no luck! Any suggestions or advice would definitely help!
Thanks!
A: yes the doors from a 78-79 bronco will fit your f-100. and i just did this with my 79 f150.and your actually better off with used ones(if they are ford) because taiwan aftermarket doors never line up right,and sometimes u have to shave them down.in a nutshell,they are junk!!..if u are looking for a used set,email me and ill give u a place u can go and get a decent set of doors….
Q: Ignition problems on a 79 ford bronco?
Have changed the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. still missing on the two middle cylinders on the passenger side. Could it be the distributor itself ?
A: I had the same problem once in a bronco… it wasn’t firing and replaced all the things you said.
There is this part just under the rotor inside the distributor cap. I bought it at the parts store and replaced it myself. It’s about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide… a box thing. Car cranked right up after that.
Btw, I had the same part go back a few years later in a different Bronco. That was a Bronco II. It seems to be a common problem for the Broncos.
Q: I have a ‘79 ford bronco, how do i take off my front disc brake rotor?
A: Does your truck have full time or part time 4WD?
Q: what do you think of the 66-77 or 78-79 ford bronco?
A: The older you talk about the more expensive the parts are getting to be. Also more scarce to find. Keep that in mind wheather money is an issue or not…
Q: ‘79 Ford Bronco rear end help?
ok well i was going down the highway and got on the gas a bit heard a loud popping sound and now when i put it into drive the driveline spins but i dont go anywhere so… is it my axle? my ring gear? or my detroit locker? or something else? (its a ford 9inch)
A: WELL on mine it was the slip yoke on the drive shaft! If you have the BRONCO bounce it’s a good place to start.
Q: Will an 80’s Ford Bronco Front bake hub and rotor fit on a 79 Bronco?
A: No. they changed in 1980.
Q: How much horsepower does a 1979 ford bronco have?
I have a 1979 ford bronco 400 big block in it and yes its a 400 big block cause ‘78 and ‘79 are the only years ford made 400’s and i was wonderign how much horsepower it had under the hood?
well if its a 400 big blco kshouldnt it have 400 hp or what is that number for?
A: The 400M was rated at 169 HP. Stock the 400M is pretty weak, but they be can built up into serious torque monsters.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_F-250#Sixth_generation_.281973.E2.80.931979.29
The Bronco and the F-Series had the same engines from 1978-1996
Q: what gear ratio would be best for my 79′ bronco?
i am the proud owner of a 1979 ford bronco with a built 429 c.i
the current gearing im running in front and rear end are 3.50
i was thinking about 4.10 – 4.56’s
the reason being is that i have 35×12.50 tires and a 4inch lift
i just wanted the proper gear ratios to get better acceleration but i still want some top end
A: You’ll need 4:56 gears to maintain the amount of acceleration you would have with stock sized tires. We had a Jeep a few years ago with 35’s on it and the 4:56 gears made it livable on the highway.
Keep in mind though especially with big ole 35 inch big lugged tires that you’re gonna be replacing u-joints, axles and driveshafts with that much torque. I’m certainly not trying to talk you out of it, jus get ready, That much torque, with the added leverage the 35’s will cause will make things snap a lot if the tires won’t slip a little.
My son is running Rockwells with I think 6:73’s in them and it accelerates those big 44’s like they were on a race car.
Q: Frame to fit my ‘79 Bronco XLT?
I know the ‘73-79 Ford F series trucks were the footprint to the second gen Broncos (‘78-79), however there aren’t nearly enough Broncos out there to salvage so I was wondering what other frame of Fords that will be an exact match (no mods needed) to do a frame up rebuild.
My current frame is swiss cheese on the rear driver side. As well as it’s bowed out, tailgate is tied shut. The truck took some abuse from the previous owners. There is no salvaging this frame in it’s current state, I got a 24″ish piece of rear driver frame I was going to weld into it but was looking at other options before going ahead with it, see if I cannot find a proper frame to build up from.
A: If I’m not mistaken, the first poster was correct. The only totally matching frame will be a 1978-79 Bronco. You cannot use the early Bronco frame because it’s too small and none of the body mounting points will match up. As far as I know, you cannot use the 1980 and later Bronco frame because the design is different. What’s the deal there? Ford went to the Twin Traction Beam (TTB) front suspension. Is it possible to modify a 1980 or later Bronco frame to work? Sure, if you put enough effort into it but the modifications needed might prove to be more than modifying a 1973-79 Ford truck frame would. If that’s the case, obviously, it would be wiser to locate and use a truck frame instead of a 1980 or later Bronco frame. You might want to double check that however, just to be sure.
What is boils down to IMHO is whether or not you really need to replace your current frame. What’s wrong with it? Was your Bronco hit so hard in an accident that the frame is warped way out of shape? Normally, if that’s the case the entire vehicle isn’t worth restoring or repairing. If your rig was in a serious accident, my best advice is to seriously look at whether or not the rig is worth putting back together. Why? It might be wiser, less problematic and far less costly to simply find another Bronco to restore and you can use yours for parts. If you’re not sure… enlist the help of a bodyshop or two to get some estimations of costs. Guys in a Bronco club may also be a great help here because many of them will be able to tell you about their rigs and how much they spent on them.
Is your Bronco rusting away due to salted Winter roads? There has to be some reason you want to replace it… but I have to say, I don’t see too many frames that are in such bad shape I think they need to be replaced unless the rest of the rig needs to be replaced as well. Usually, the body gets eaten up long before the frame is. Why? The frames for the Bronco and Ford trucks for 1978/79 are made from stout, beefy steel plate. Body panels are made from much thinner sheet metal. Most of the time, all the frames need to be restored is be stripped of all parts, sandblasted and repainted or powder coated after which new or rebuilt suspension components are bolted back on. If there is one section that’s bad, often a donor section of frame can be welded in to facilitate a lasting repair but even that is rare. Why? Welding in reinforcing plates or boxing the frame is the common sense repair. Bottom line here? Make sure your frame is truly unusable… for whatever reason. Remember, just because it looks ugly doesn’t mean that it cannot be used. Ugly means zippo in the world of automobilia. Actual condition is what counts.
OK, assuming that you truly need a new frame… what to do? I would try to locate a parts Bronco that’s mostly been stripped or that is a rolling frame. That way you’ll get the frame but not have to pay for a lot of parts you don’t need. You might end up having to do a nationwide search… and that can prove to be time consuming and costly. Costly because traveling around long distances to buy a rig eats up gas, money for lodging and food. Not to mention that you’re not at home working at your job. You also have to have a vehicle suitable for towing AND a trailer. Be sure going that route is cost effective… most of the time it isn’t. Be sure to do the math when considering how far to travel.
What else is there? Find a usable truck frame from 1973-79. Either use it to repair your existing frame or rework it to match the frame of your Bronco. Exactly what has to be removed to convert a truck frame into a Bronco frame I don’t know… but what I’ve been told is that it can be done without too much trouble IF you have the talent and time. If I remember right, there’s a section of the frame behind the cab that needs to be removed… but don’t quote me on that because I just don’t know for sure, I’ve never done it myself. I’ve got loads of time spent on trucks… but never on the frame of a 1978/79 Bronco. However, what I do know is that it will be obvious when you set the frames side by side and plan it out. That much I have been told first hand and I’ve read it in a magazine or two. The only question that remains is… can you accomplish something of this magnitude? If you cannot, you’d be best off sticking with locating another Bronco to restore or another Bronco frame.
Splicing and dicing a frame is something that has to be done 100% correct the first time. It has to be 100% safe and be 100% true so that every part bolts onto it as it would from the factory. It also has to be straight and true so there are no driving problems… such as if it doesn’t track right because it just isn’t square. Bottom line here? You must have the talent, tools and knowledge to pull off a job such as that. That excludes the majority of all shadetree mechanics. In the big picture, you need to get the facts together and make a few decisions. Best wishes!
Q: What in your opinion is the best year of the Ford Bronco and why?
I’m just curious, i’m looking for a 79′ and i’m having a ton of trouble finding one that isn’t a complete piece of shit.
A: the first year 66 was the best, it is a real classic..
Ford Bronco – Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Ford Bronco was a sport-utility vehicle produced from 1966 through 1996, with five distinct generations. The Bronco was initially its own platform introduced as a competitor for …
1966-1977 · 1978-1979 · 1980-1986 · 1987-1991
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Bronco
except for maybe this one:
Bronco Centurion
From the late 1980s through its demise in 1996, the Bronco was also sold at Ford dealerships as a modified 4-door SUV (making it similar to the Excursion or Suburban). These 4-door Broncos were converted by Centurion Vehicles of White Pigeon, Michigan. The conversion involved combining a new crew cab short bed F-Series truck with a Bronco tailgate and fiberglass top. In addition to adding a third row of seats and more room, a Bronco Centurion could be ordered using an F-350 as the donor pickup, allowing the Centurion to have such engines as the 7.3 L (~445 cu in) PowerStroke turbodiesel and the 460 cu in (7.5 L) gasoline V8. Half ton chassis featured the 351 V8 (5.8 EFI) gas engine. This made the Centurion more appealing to people in need of a comfortable tow vehicle, albeit a faster one. Over time the few of these cars that still exist are rare and valuable, except for the certain percentage of Northern cars that suffered from tailgate rust-out due to poor body paint preparation.
Q: 1979 Ford Bronco running hard. any answers?
i have a 400 modified motor in my 79 bronco and at about half throtle it runs really REALLY rough. it spits and sputters. almost sounds out of time. it just started one day out of the blue (ran great before that). anyone have the same/similar problem? or have any idea what this could be???
A: Some of the possibilities are plug wires, plugs, distributor cap/ rotor, coil, a partially plugged main jet in the carb, or a bad power valve.
Q: 1979 ford bronco MPG?
What could i expect gas mileage wise for a 79 bronco, 351 auto with 33 inch tires thats about all i know about it.
Thanks,
Dustin
A: 10-12 on the highway would be a place to start. Could be better is the motor is good, tune is good, etc. Mine sometimes got as high as 14
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