MikeBoyle
Observer
This will be a ongoing record of the build up of my 95 Bronco and the adventures I take it on.
Background: Three years ago I set out to find a new daily driver that was destined to become a multipurpose vehicle. First it had to be a decent daily driver. Second it had to be a full size capable of towing my Toyota rock crawler and last but certainly not least, it had to be a 4wd that I could convert into an expedition/camping rig. I have always been a fan of the '92-'96 Ford F series trucks so I set out in search of one that would fulfill my wish list. After a two year search I finally found a clean rust free '95 Bronco locally that was equipped how I wanted and fit my price range. I already had the money set aside to purchase the truck, but unfortunately during the search I made some major changes in my life and took a major hit in income in exchange for more freedom to travel. While this hasn't stopped the build up of the Bronco, it has slowed it considerably. Enough of this, on to what you're here for.
My starting point. 1995 Ford Bronco XLT. 5.8L, auto, manual t-case. At 218000 miles it isn't a spring chicken, but it is a solid, rust free Arizona truck.
The day I brought it home.
It originally belonged to a rural fire department and was still equipped with all the hidden lights (poorly wired). I wasn't a fan of the brush guard or nerf bars, so the first step was to remove them and disable the shoddy wiring.
Next I dropped in an Optmia Red top and installed a set of military battery terminals.
Being bored one day (and not having any money to buy parts) I decided to mount a 7" LED bar I had into the front bumper.
Its not the cleanest cut in the bumper as it was just to see how well it would work. The bar is a cheapo Chinese LED and while it puts out decent light it isn't that great (will make a decent work light). The bumper is eventually going to get replaced with a custom winch bumper and a better light.
Background: Three years ago I set out to find a new daily driver that was destined to become a multipurpose vehicle. First it had to be a decent daily driver. Second it had to be a full size capable of towing my Toyota rock crawler and last but certainly not least, it had to be a 4wd that I could convert into an expedition/camping rig. I have always been a fan of the '92-'96 Ford F series trucks so I set out in search of one that would fulfill my wish list. After a two year search I finally found a clean rust free '95 Bronco locally that was equipped how I wanted and fit my price range. I already had the money set aside to purchase the truck, but unfortunately during the search I made some major changes in my life and took a major hit in income in exchange for more freedom to travel. While this hasn't stopped the build up of the Bronco, it has slowed it considerably. Enough of this, on to what you're here for.
My starting point. 1995 Ford Bronco XLT. 5.8L, auto, manual t-case. At 218000 miles it isn't a spring chicken, but it is a solid, rust free Arizona truck.
The day I brought it home.
It originally belonged to a rural fire department and was still equipped with all the hidden lights (poorly wired). I wasn't a fan of the brush guard or nerf bars, so the first step was to remove them and disable the shoddy wiring.
Next I dropped in an Optmia Red top and installed a set of military battery terminals.
Being bored one day (and not having any money to buy parts) I decided to mount a 7" LED bar I had into the front bumper.
Its not the cleanest cut in the bumper as it was just to see how well it would work. The bar is a cheapo Chinese LED and while it puts out decent light it isn't that great (will make a decent work light). The bumper is eventually going to get replaced with a custom winch bumper and a better light.
