Ben Sullivan's 1979 Bronco Ranger XLT, Johnstown, Pennsylvania (The Beast)

Ben picked up this Bronco Jan of 2000 from a fellow Marine who was changing stations. The previous owner didn't want to take it to Texas from to Pennsylvania so Ben bought it for just $2000.00! Ben purchased the truck thinking it was a 351 because that's what the owner told him, however, he didn't know what he had as it actually has a 400. It has been partially restored, including new paint, some carpet touch ups and a lot of additional lights installed. Many parts are still factory Ford Motorcraft, including the carb. The seats are original and are in good shape especially the bench seat. It still has the original center console, steering wheel, instrument cluster, and carpet. It only has 115,000  original miles on the engine, but Ben does not know if it has been rebuilt yet. There is no lift on the truck but it thrashes on 33" Pirelli Scorpion AT tires. Since Ben has owned it he has rewired the lights, replaced the calipers and just about all of the ignition components including the distributor. 

Ben's future plans include a lot more restoration work. Ben has fallen in love with this Bronco, which is the first Ford he's ever owned. He says there's nothing like driving and watching people get out of your way. He bought the truck for all the snow they get in PA and his fellow Marines coined the truck "THE BEAST" as it can plow it's way through the snow if needed.

Ken Hennig's 1979 Bronco Ranger XLT, Hampshire, Illinois.

Ken bought his Bronco with just 60,000 original miles, but has since racked up another 75,000 miles on the odometer. At 135K Ken rebuilt the Bronco from the frame up. The motor is a 351M that has been reworked with new internals and bored .20 over. The intake, carb, and cam are all Edelbrock and work very well together. The rest of the engine bay is decked out with chrome valve covers, chrome alternate, K&N filter and a 5 row H/E radiator that cools it with no problem. The transmission was built by Russ Moore Trans. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Russ Moore builds transmissions for race cars to monster trucks. The transfer case is a NP203 that has been converted from full-time to part-time. The rear end is a 9 inch with 4:88 ring and pinion and a Detroit locker. The front axle is a Dana 44 with 4:88 ring and pinion. The Suspension is a 6" Trialmaster with a dual front shock kit, dual steering stabilizers and a 3 inch body lift. The Grille guard is made by Hooker and has two KC lights mounted to it. The rear bumper is a Wolverine with a 10 inch

drop. The Tires are 38x14.5x16.5 radials with CCI custom wheels. The custom paint and graphics were done by a local body shop. 

The removable soft top is made by Skyler. The interior is basic but Ken has  added Autometer gauges, a grant steering wheel and Sony sound system. Kens next project on his Bronco is to redo the interior, but he points out the has many future plans for his Bronco.

Bill Garren's 1978 Bronco Ranger XLT Trailer Special, Pocatello, Idaho.

Bill's '78 Ford Bronco Trailer Special has been garaged it's whole life and needless to say it shows. It has the

original paint, seats, and 400 engine. The Bronco has just a little over 59,000 miles on it. Factory options include cruise control, tilt steering, A/C, and a factory CB radio! It came with a lot of neat features such as a tow bar so it could be towed behind an RV and multiple receiver hitches, front and back to accommodate an electric wench and motorcycle rack. Bill and his wife bought this Bronco a little over a year ago from a gentleman who bought it straight from the factory. Though it has not seen any off road use, this Bronco is definitely equipped to tackle any kind of rugged terrain. The only modifications made to the Bronco are the dual Flowmaster exhaust and the new 650 CFM Edelbrock carburetor with and Edelbrock Performer intake manifold. All service records have been saved including oil changes, maintenance, and tire rotation. This is a rare beauty. 

Bill's Bronco was just featured in LMC Truck's catalog and they have offered to do a complete photo shoot on it in Kansas City. Bill doesn't see that happening any time soon, but you never know how things may work out. Bill has also installed a snow plow he can clear his own drive way in the winter. Needless to say, Bill's neighbors are jealous when they see him out there pushing mounds of snow around. Being the guy that he is, it doesn't take him long before he's plowing their drive ways too. Bill has fallen in love with his Bronco. He wasn't to sure at first about not having a truck with a bed but things seem to be working out.