Project: 1979
Ford
Bronco
Status: Reassembly
ESC
Progress on this 1979 Ford Bronco
Ford 400 Modified Motor
NP 435 Transmission (Factory 4 speed)
NP 205 Atlas Twin Stick Transfer Case
American Autowire Classic Update Harness
Vintage Air Surefit A/C Kit
Custom Built and Integrated AMP Powersteps All the metal work, alignment, and gapping were done in-house, firewall has been filled and smoothed.
Along with building out custom mounts to run AMP power-steps.
Custom interior for the rear that will house a hybrid subwoofer box, JL Audio speakers and subwoofer, and a hidden amp rack.
Sent out for paint (x2)
Vehicle is now in final assembly
History
and Facts
Here are some facts about the 1979 Ford Bronco:
Body style
The second-generation Bronco was a three-door wagon with a lift-off rear hardtop.
Chassis
The Bronco was based on the 1973–1979 Ford F-100 pickup truck chassis, but was about a foot shorter and had a 104-inch wheelbase.
Off-road features
The Bronco had optional dual shocks for the front suspension, heavy-duty rear shocks, and front and rear sway bars.
Engines
The Bronco had two standard V8 engines, a 5.8-liter (351-cid) and a 6.6-liter (400-cid).
In 1979, the 351 gained 2 horsepower to 158 and the 400 lost 2 horsepower to 156.
Both engines had low horsepower output and poor acceleration for the size of the vehicle, and they consumed a lot of fuel.
Transmission
The Bronco had a three-speed automatic transmission and two four-speed manual transmissions.
Drive system
The Bronco had a part-time and full-time 4x4 system.
Interior
The front seats came in several configurations, including low-back bucket seats, a bench seat, high-back buckets, and captain's chairs.
The rear seat was flip/fold and could accommodate three people, and there was a footwell for added comfort.
Other interior options included sliding rear windows and a padded “GT” bar.
Other features
The Bronco had a power tailgate glass that could be operated from the driver's seat or liftgate area, and it offered five radio options.
