As if I didn't have enough stuff to fix around here.. I went and bought a 1982 Ford Bronco 4x4 with a 351w V8 in it for a 'huntin buggy' LMAO.
I couldn't pass it up. Body is solid, engine runs...not great, but it runs. Needs major interior work. So I paid $300 for it... like I said, I couldn't pass the deal up.
So far I've changed the oii, flushed the radiator, and changed the transmission fluid (which I found out had NEVER been changed.. YIKES..)
Put in new spark plugs, a new accelerator pump diaphragm in the carburetor, and set the timing with a borrowed timing light. It at least fires up and runs without as much hesitation as when I bought it.
I still need to figure out all the vacuum hoses that are missing or disconnected and plugged up, drop the fuel tank and check it for rust (which I should have done BEFORE putting fuel in it..) change the fluids in the transfer case and differentials. Also need to replace ALL the U-Joints and shocks. I hope at that point I will at least be able to drive it around the ranch without worry of breaking down.
After getting it running right and driveable, I'll focus on the interior and other cosmetic and comfort related things..nobody ever said it looked good right now. LOL
It needs a lot... but with some determination, sweat, effort, tears and blood (yes, blood is usually involved when wrenchin' on an old truck) and lots of cuss words I'll have something to bounce around the ranch in without tearing my daily driver up.
Posts will be up as it progresses :)
