New member from Kansas

[BigBlue 94]

New member here, from fullsizebronco.com

Been using the bullnose bible since I got my 85 a few years ago. Its fantastic!

Background:
Started with a 94 bronco with a 351. Drove it for years until it burned in a fire. Also had a 90 f150, 95 f250, two 96 f350s, a 78 f150, a 99 e250, and some other Fords. Still have the 351 powered f350 and the 78.

I currently have a 1985 bronco. I'm the second owner, and bought it in 2015. It's got a 309ci inline six, np435, np208 transfer case, 4.56 gears, and lockers. It rides on a 4" lift with 37" tires. I recently had the 300 rebuilt at 9.75:1 compression. It has a Schneider 140H cam, 351w sportsman N pistons, Clifford intake and headers, and a quickfuel 450 4bbl. Powering it is a Davis HEI.

Inside is all bedliner and automotive paint. Zero carpet and the only fabric is on the seats. A tuffy console rides between the seats.

I've also set it up with a full set of Autometer gauges, including a GPS speedometer and wideband air/fuel ratio gauge. All of the mounting is custom, by yours truly.

Excited to share my knowledge and learn some too

[Gary Lewis]

Welcome!  My home state, Kansas.  What part of it are you in?  We have a member's map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and I'd love to add you.

And, if you are close come down for the show tomorrow in Skiatook.  I'll put the flier below.

Nice truck!  I really would like to do a Bronco, and especially do it much like you have.  Glad you joined.  

[BigBlue 94]

Thanks Gary, we've spoke over on FSB before. I'm from a little town north of Topeka called Hoyt.

I had plans to come down to the show, but the clutch master went out in the bronco, which I wanted to show off. And I just had some family matters come up so I cant make it this year. Best of luck for the show and swap meet!

I cant take all the credit for my bronco as I bought it with the 'restoration' and lift and such already done. I'd done the suspension and engine on my 94 and was about to tear the fenders off due to rust. Then the dang fire happened. Lost my 96 crewcab powerstroke 4x4 in it too.

I'll be posting some info on a rare accessory, once I get some more info on it. Found a picture in a 1985 accessories brochure yesterday at the junkyard showing a rear auxiliary HVAC unit for Broncos (and econolines). I'd never even heard of it in Broncos. I did snag the brochure. It's got some neat stuff in it

[Gary Lewis]

Hoyt.  Think I had a fraternity brother at KSU from there, but don't remember who that was.

I don't have a copy of the '85 Accessories catalog on the site, but do have the '86: Documentation/Literature/1986 Literature/1986 Accessories Catalog.

[BigBlue 94]

It really is a small world lol!

I looked through that 86 catalog and it seemed to include everything from the 85, plus some more.

I also got a 85 owners manual and maintenance log. I dont have one for the bronco so it was a nice find.

[grumpin]

Welcome!

[Randy]

Welcome

[1986F150Six]

Glad you joined!