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1981 Ford Bronco “Big Red”
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“Big Red”1981 Ford Bronco

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The story

I bought this truck as a winter beater for $1500. She was in pretty good shape minus some serious floor pan rust. I have welded in all new floor pans. I have repainted the dash, door panels, and all interior trim. I have put in a new vinyl floor custom 3-D vinyl flame bed panels. I have installed a Pioneer CD player, along with two 6.5" 3-way speakers. Now for the exterior. I installed new rims off an 86 bronco, along with 32x10.5 Dunlop Mud Radials. I have installed a 4" Rough Country lift with extended stainless brakelines. I also built custom tube bumpers for the front and back, and installed two 6" KC Highlites in the front. — Brian Hodge

Photos

1981 Ford Bronco - This is what $1500 will get you. 1981 Ford Bronco - Red SUV driving through deep snow in a residential area during winter. 1981 Ford Bronco - A red SUV navigates a snow-covered area, creating a large spray of snow. 1981 Ford Bronco - A red SUV drives through deep snow, spraying it up around the tires. 1981 Ford Bronco - This 1981 Ford Bronco tackles a snowy landscape, kicking up a spray of white powder. 1981 Ford Bronco - Red Ford truck parked in a snowy area, front grille partially obscured by snow. 1981 Ford Bronco - A red Jeep Cherokee XJ is driving through deep snow, with one wheel significantly higher than the others. 1981 Ford Bronco - Here she is after a 4"" lift, new 32" Dunlop Mud Radials, chrome rims of an 86 Bronco, and the custom front and rear bumpers I made. 1981 Ford Bronco - This is a custom chopper bike that I built. I started with an old Schwin mountain bike and added pipe until it was big enough. 1981 Ford Bronco - A custom-built chopper bicycle with a unique frame design is displayed outdoors on a grassy lawn. 1981 Ford Bronco - Here is a good shot showing how big the chopper bike is. I parked it in front of my rice killer for effect. 1981 Ford Bronco - Here is a good pick that shows the suicide shifter just in front of the seat. It actually shifts through the front 3 gears! 1981 Ford Bronco - I repainted the dash, door panels, and map pockets. I also put in a new vinyl floor and high bucket seats from an 86 Mazda pickup 1981 Ford Bronco - The interior door panel of a red vehicle shows black trim and a manual window crank. 1981 Ford Bronco - I made new bed panels for the back of the truck out of 1/4" hardboard. Here are the wood panels before the vinyl was added. 1981 Ford Bronco - I used foam to create 3D flames before the vinyl was applied. 1981 Ford Bronco - Here they are covered in black vinyl. 1981 Ford Bronco - This black door panel features an embossed flame design, likely a custom interior modification. 1981 Ford Bronco - Teal flame graphic on wood panel, with an orange speed square visible. 1981 Ford Bronco - This red Ford Bronco is parked on a grassy lawn with a white removable top. 1981 Ford Bronco - This is the front bumper I made. I used 3" schedule 40 pipe and a pipe bender. I also mounted to KC lites to the front. 1981 Ford Bronco - This lifted red Ford Bronco with a white top is parked on a grassy lawn next to a tree, with another vehicle visible in the background. 1981 Ford Bronco - This 1981 Ford Bronco is shown from the rear, a red body, white removable top, and a black aftermarket bumper. 1981 Ford Bronco - Rear view of a lifted 1980 Ford Bronco with a white top parked on grass next to a house. 1981 Ford Bronco - Here is a nice shot of the rear bumber I built. I used 3" schedule 40 pipe. 1981 Ford Bronco - A red Ford Bronco is parked on the grass in front of a small house, with a large tree to its right. 1981 Ford Bronco - This red Ford Bronco has a removable top and aftermarket wheels. 1981 Ford Bronco - This red Ford Bronco, likely from the early 1980s, features a lifted suspension, off-road lights, and chrome wheels, with its top removed. 1981 Ford Bronco - Happy guard dogs! 1981 Ford Bronco - This 1981 Ford Bronco is shown navigating a dirt obstacle. 1981 Ford Bronco - This 1981 Ford Bronco is shown climbing a dirt mound, highlighting its off-road capabilities. 1981 Ford Bronco - This red Ford Bronco with a white top is shown climbing a dirt mound, indicating it is being used for off-road activities. 1981 Ford Bronco - This 1981 Ford Bronco is shown off-roading, climbing a dirt mound with its large tires and suspension. 1981 Ford Bronco - This 1981 Ford Bronco is shown climbing a dirt mound off-road. 1981 Ford Bronco - This red Ford Bronco is shown driving up a dirt incline, with trees in the background. 1981 Ford Bronco - A red Ford Bronco navigates a rocky incline, demonstrating its off-road capabilities. 1981 Ford Bronco - Rear view of a 1981 Ford Bronco with a two-tone red and white paint scheme.

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