Modified 1968 Ford Bronco

Description

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First offered in 1966, Ford touted the Bronco as a vehicle that was ready to do “what you want to do … where you want to do it.” Available in several body styles, the new Bronco was out to prove that it was not only a capable off-road vehicle, but it provided the superior road-going characteristics necessary to navigate the country's improving highway system.  

The most noticeable change for 1968 was the addition of side-marker lights on the front fenders and reflectors on the lower rear quarter panels. Minor revisions were made to the armrest, window crank knobs, and door handles, and free-running front hubs and a dry-type air cleaner were also new. Among the Bronco's standard features were three-speed fully synchronized transmission, a through-drive two-speed transfer case, Mono-Beam front suspension, 11x2-inch front drum brakes, folding windshield, heater, and defroster. 

The owner of this 1968 Ford Bronco Pickup (Model U-140) spent the better part of two years building this truck into a more modern, safe, and reliable summer vehicle. Among the half-cab's many upgrades, it received Corbeau seats and a roll cage. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Gun Metal Gray paint over black interior 

• Restoration/modernization that began in 2022 included: 

  • Ford 5.0-liter/302 cu-in V8 engine (replaced original 170 cu-in inline-six) 

  • Original Ford Bronco made-for-V8 three-speed manual transmission with Duff floor shifter and 4x4 transfer case shifter 

  • New radiator, fan, and battery 

  • New power steering and power disc brakes with all-new brake lines 

  • New shocks

  • New 23-gallon gas tank 

  • New gas lines 

  • New Painless wiring harness 

  • Replaced/rebuilt all body metal, from the B pillars to the core support 

  • Added rear seat and roll cage 

  • Corbeau bucket seats 

  • New Boss Audio touchscreen with rear-camera option (hasn’t been installed) 

  • New interior front/rear and center console by Corbeau 

  • Fresh paint job 

  • Custom rubber floors with Bronco insignia 

• The chassis number (U14FLD45785) decodes as: 

  • U14 – U-100 Bronco 4x4 pickup 

  • F – 170 cu-in I6 

  • L – Michigan Truck Assembly (Wayne, Mich.) plant 

  • D45785 – Serial number 

• Body plate decodes as: 

  • 092 – 92-inch wheelbase 

  • Z – Signal Flare Red paint (Ford #2025-A) 

  • U140 – U-100 Bronco Pickup 3,900 pounds GVW 

  • 1 97 – Parchment vinyl bench seat/utility pickup 

  • C – Three-speed manual transmission 

  • 03 – 4.11 conventional rear axle 

  • 16 – Philadelphia DSO (District Sales Office) 

Features 

• 4x4 utility vehicle 

• 7.35x15 four-ply rated black sidewall tires with mud and snow tread 

• Heavy duty clutch

• Free running front hubs 

• Day/Nite mirror 

• Limited-slip front and rear axles 

• Wood-rimmed, three-spoke steering wheel 

• Wood shift knob on floor shifter and 4x4 transfer case shifter 

• Locking center console 

• Cup holders 

• 100 mph speedometer and five-digit odometer 

• Wheelbase: 92 inches 

• Length: 152.1 inches 

• Width: 68 inches 

   

Known Imperfections 

• Minor rust bubble on the lowest portion of the passenger door, otherwise this Bronco is presented in fine restored condition with no known imperfections 

Included 

• Marti Report 

• Rear camera 

Ownership History 

The owner of this 1968 Ford Bronco bought it two years ago and immediately went to work building it into a more modern, safe, and reliable vehicle. He says the truck has not seen rain or any adverse weather since its restoration, and he believes that the 73,186 miles showing on the Bronco’s five-digit odometer are original.