Alice in wonderland

[tw205]

This is Alice

My 85 Bronco II, 2.8 V6, A4LD trans, manual 4x4 and 3.73 LS stock axles. She had 4.10s from the factory but they’re on a different BII now. I posted on a thread earlier this year wondering about larger tires without lifting. Only fender trimming. She ain’t got nutin better to do so we gonna find out. My goal will be 33 to 35” 12.50 tires. I found a set of axles from a 91 Explorer. Complete hub to hub and drum to drum for $200 for both. (I know right) My 89 BII recently retired her engine but the transmission is a M50D and I’ve got an old 85 parts Ranger with my clutch pedal stuff. In the back of the barn is a set of Yukon 5.13s for a Dana 35 and an 8.8. I think I got all I need except the fender trimming tools. I’ve done a bit of work to this truck already. She was a $600 farm field find in northern Indiana 12 years ago. I put a rebuilt engine in her and a duraspark ignition. She runs fantastic for the lil 2.8 she is. Solid and dependable. So imma start a new project, like I really need one. I enjoy the build more than driving the damn things. A bit of work and to slow it down it’s crazy cold out there now. Hoping for late spring complete. I’ll keep my progress posted here. Stay tuned fellers

 

[RobbieD]

Nice one!

What color blue is that? It really pops.

 

[gaz]

@tw205 ,
Why is it that some of the coolest looking BroncoII's ever, are in Michigan???

 

[tw205]

Nice one!

What color blue is that? It really pops.

It’s a repaint from PO. Factory was a dark blue. I think it’s Ford Grabber Blue. With the same type satin black stripes as the mustangs back in the day.

 

[tw205]

@tw205 ,
Why is it that some of the coolest looking BroncoII's ever, are in Michigan???

You would think with all the salt they would be reduced to basic elements. She has some rust but limited to old side steps. The fender trim should get 95% of it.

 

[RobbieD]

It’s a repaint from PO. Factory was a dark blue. I think it’s Ford Grabber Blue. With the same type satin black stripes as the mustangs back in the day.

Yes, that sounds right. The stripes are cool, too. I like that color and the stripes.

 

[superj]

Me too

 

[tw205]

Braved the blizzard this morning to go pick up the axles I’m gonna need to run them big tires. Found a feller on the marketplace selling a set from an explorer for $200 for both. He said 91 but grease pencil marking says 94. Moot point. Tag still on the 8.8 says 3.73 LS. I will put in new clutches when I put the 5.13s in it. Both are complete.