1986 Ford Bronco - Race Truck - Custom Interior

The body had seen some abuse and held many layers of paint. Part of Andrew's history sleuthing was pulling up various layers of the old paint the body had seen over its four decade life. The body work was tackled by Eric at Complete Fabrication in El Cajon, California. The paint was chosen to reflect the look of the Bronco from the early 1970s.
The body had seen some abuse and held many layers of paint. Part of Andrew's history sleut
The layout under the hood is clean and simple. Original carburetion means the electrical wiring is very minimal. The powerplant is a 289 V-8 that was assembled at Chuck's Speed Shop in Phoenix, Arizona. The intake is a period-correct aluminum unit and the fuel is metered by a Holley 670 CFM Truck Avenger carb, replacing more modern units installed by the previous owner. All plumbing was replaced for safety and reliability.
The layout under the hood is clean and simple. Original carburetion means the electrical w
Two Cibie driving lights sit perched on the stock Ford front bumper. A reproduction stainless mesh screen had been affixed to the front grill to keep debris out of the radiator. However, it was lost off the Bronco early in the race. The first evening of the NORRA 2010 race it was replaced in Bahia de Los Angeles with the help of a local race fan who graciously volunteered a portion of his screen door to equip the Bronco for two more days of racing. A fiberglass hood sourced from Wild Horses is used.
Two Cibie driving lights sit perched on the stock Ford front bumper. A reproduction stainl

The original Dana 44 race axle with 4.56 gears is clamped into factory Ford radius arms. Suspension consists of heavy-duty replacement coils and an array of six Pro Comp twin tube shocks. The shocks mount to towers on the frame rails and to tabs mounted on the trailing arms. Original shocks back in the day were made by Gabriel. Brakes were upgraded when the Bronco was built using a Hickey front disc conversion with Dodge calipers. A power Saginaw box handles steering chores and is bolted to the frame with extra bracing.
The original Dana 44 race axle with 4.56 gears is clamped into factory Ford radius arms. S
The Stroppe built cage holds a single amber light at the rear and a flip-up light bar to hoist two Cibie lights overhead when the daylight falls to darkness. Window netting comes from Mastercraft Safety and has been updated to make it race legal again.
The Stroppe built cage holds a single amber light at the rear and a flip-up light bar to h
The list of races and accomplishments that surround this vintage Ford are impressive over its racing history from 1969 to 1975, when it was retired from competition.
The list of races and accomplishments that surround this vintage Ford are impressive over

The low-back seats are original pieces that were partially reupholstered by The Upholstery Guy in Chino Valley, Arizona. They are vintage Bostrom big rig seats that use an internal steel spring suspension to provide some vertical cushion for driver and passenger. The armrests were added by the Stroppe fabricators. They are Ford DeTomaso Pantera headrests that were discarded from the Stroppe shop where they serviced and modified the sports cars 40 years ago. For safety reasons, Mastercraft 3G seats were used during the 2010 race, and both harnesses have been upgraded with new Mastercraft sets.
The low-back seats are original pieces that were partially reupholstered by The Upholstery
As expected, the interior is spartan and laid out for function and visibility. An original B&M floor shifter (with working cigarette lighter) is used to shift the tranny. Next to it sits a large dial Stewart Warner "Police Special" speedometer that was rebuilt by Dick's Speed-O-Tach in Phoenix.
As expected, the interior is spartan and laid out for function and visibility. An original
The plain metal dash houses Autometer gauges to monitor engine vital signs and the original in-dash air intake assembly is mounted to the far passenger side of the dash.
The plain metal dash houses Autometer gauges to monitor engine vital signs and the origina

Exhaust leaves the small-block V-8 through tubular headers, then travels down straight pipes to finally exit at the body rockers just in front of each rear tire.
Exhaust leaves the small-block V-8 through tubular headers, then travels down straight pip
An original trussed Ford 9-Inch axle is hung from Deaver refurbished leaf springs in the rear. Two more Pro Comp shocks per corner dampen the rear axle of the Bronco. Inside spins a Detroit Locker shod with 4.56:1 gears, and the brake drums were angle-drilled by Stroppe to help with cooling. The rear section of the Bronco frame was specially modified by Stroppe and the leaf springs were outboard mounted outside the frame rails to increase stability. These features are unique to this Bronco and help to distinguish it as the original '69 race Bronco.
An original trussed Ford 9-Inch axle is hung from Deaver refurbished leaf springs in the r
Power is split to the axles using a Dana 20 transfer case. It mounts between the frame rails. Forward of this sits an original racing C4 auto tranny with manual valve body that was rebuilt by Steve Culhane.
Power is split to the axles using a Dana 20 transfer case. It mounts between the frame rai

The original 22-gallon fuel cell sits in the bed of the Bronco and has fill spouts routed to both sides of the vehicle. This one was refurbished by the crew at Harmon Racing Cells in Los Angeles, California. Behind and above the fuel cell sits the original Stroppe tire carrier.
The original 22-gallon fuel cell sits in the bed of the Bronco and has fill spouts routed
Modern rubber stock comes in the form of 32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich KM2 Mud-Terrains. Back in the '70s, Firestone tires were typically used for racing. Wheels are 15x7 Indy slotted aluminum pieces. Wheelbase sits at a compact 92 inches.
Modern rubber stock comes in the form of 32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich KM2 Mud-Terrains. Back in