The Ford Bronco galloped into our hearts when the beloved SUV debuted with model year 1966.
Ford introduced the Bronco to compete with the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Harvester Scout.
The Early Bronco (the first generation through the 1977 model) was a totally new concept for Ford, and was brought to production through the efforts of Motor City legend Lee Iacocca. The Bronco had a frame, suspension, and body design completely unique within the Ford lineup.
The storyline was simplicity and economy. A minimalist off-road, go-anywhere vehicle. Ford used brakes and axles from the F100 pickups, and the front axle was mounted using radius arms and a lateral tracking bar to center the housing under the frame. The setup allowed Ford to use coil springs and give the Bronco a 34-foot turning radius.
From 1966-1971, the Bronco sported a Dana 30 differential, before being upgraded to a Dana 44. The first Early Broncos were powered by a 170 cubic-inch six-cylinder or 289 cubic-inch V8 engine. In 1969, Ford replaced the 289 with a 302 Windsor V8, which if you haven’t heard, is pretty rad.
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Do you sell a poster of this???
Any posters?
Do you have the chart after 1979 [second generation]? I would like to buy both.
You could sell a lot of those Bronco posters. Let me know if I could purchase one.
I want this as a poster
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That blue 1975 looks just like a 1976 I owned a while ago ! 302 auto .p.s. & p.b. !
Thanks everyone for your responses! We do not currently have a poster for these, but it’s a possibility going forward!
Hello, You have a poster of classic old Ford Bronco’s, is that poster available to buy?
Thank you
I would like a poster as well.
Can I make this into a poster?
For sale yet?
I’m also interested in purchasing this poster.
Has this been made available as a poster yet?
I am very interested.
all of these doors are 1970 and later. the door lock on the 66 is above the body line 2 inches below handle. 1967 to 1969 door locks are 1 inch below handle. and 1970 to 1977 door locks are below body line.
My buddy just gave me a bronco .looking at the picture looks like a 1976, where do find parts for bronco,
Hey Freddie, Summit Racing carries plenty of upgrade parts for the Ford Bronco, regardless of the year. Click here to see them all.
No one ever mentions Bronco 2s.I have one.They are just as good as older Broncos.