Modified 1977 Ford Bronco

Description

Modified 1977 Ford Bronco

92,000 Miles (currently shows 91,950)

The first-generation Ford Bronco became a legend in its own time thanks to its unmistakable style and its performance—especially when equipped with the available 302ci small-block V8.

This 1977 Ford Bronco carries a particularly personal history. It was reportedly the third Bronco chosen by the seller’s father—selected after months of searching, comparing, and eliminating anything less than exactly what he wanted. Found in Mississippi and said to have been driven home to the Florida Panhandle, it became his “final” Bronco and was reportedly garage‑kept and refurbished over time.

Finished in blue over black and blue vinyl with a black bikini top, this Bronco is powered by a 302ci V8 paired with a C4 3-speed automatic transmission. Rather than restoring it into a static showpiece, it is said to have been treated as a long-term, evolving project focused on drivability, reliability, comfort, and practicality. Upgrades to steering, braking, suspension, lighting, cooling, security, and interior storage were performed gradually over nearly a decade, supported in part by over $18,000 in parts and service receipts.

This thoughtfully modified 1977 Ford Bronco is now offered with an unrestored hard top, spare parts, service records from current ownership, owner’s and service manuals, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Final-year, first‑generation Bronco

• Powered by a 302ci V8 paired with a C4 3‑speed automatic transmission

• Finished in blue with a black bikini top over a black and blue vinyl interior

• Many modifications

• $18,000+ in parts and service receipts included

Factory Equipment

• 96" wheelbase with steel bodywork and boxed ladder frame

• Dual‑range transfer case with manual locking front hubs

• Dana 44 front axle and Ford 9" rear axle

• Removable doors and top

• Front disc and rear drum brakes

• The chassis number (U15GL086073) decodes as:

  • U15 – Wagon body style

  • G – 302ci V8

  • L – Michigan Truck Plant, Wayne, Michigan

  • 086073 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• James Duff heim/saddle steering kit, track bar kit, and steering wheel kit

• Urethane spring and shackle bushings

• 2.5" 11‑pack leaf spring kit with additional leaves

• Bilstein 5100 shocks

• SBF power steering kit with upgraded hoses and adapters

• WARN locking front hubs

• IDIDIT tilt steering column

• OE‑style radiator overflow tank

• Silicone radiator and heater hoses

• Custom under‑hood ammo‑can toolbox

• Wild Horses “Z‑Box” under‑hood storage compartment

• Warn 8274 winch

• Quick‑remove door hinges

• WH Revolution 7" LED headlights

• Bikini top with windshield channel

• RetroSound Huntington radio with vintage‑look Ford‑licensed dial

• Tuffy locking center console (Deluxe)

• Tuffy under‑seat lockbox

• Servicing & Documentation

Refurbishment and maintenance work is said to include the following, with some of the associated parts receipts and service records shown in the "Service Records” PDF attached in the "Additional documents" section.

• December 2023:

  • Fuel System:

    • Fuel tank adjusted, installed, and plumbed

    • Fuel tank straps and sending unit replaced

    • Carburetor rebuilt

  • Braking System:

    • Hard lines repaired/replaced as needed

    • Brake lines replaced and bled

    • Brake‑clean kit installed

• April 2019:

  • Installed new speedometer cable and firewall grommet

  • Installed silicone heater and radiator hose kits

• April 2019:

  • Installed 9mm Ford Racing ignition wire set

• October 2018:

  • Installed Bilstein 5100 shocks

  • Installed OE‑style radiator overflow tank

  • Installed Bestop Bikini Top Kit & windshield channel

• February 2018:

  • New radiator hoses (upper, lower, and bypass)

  • Urethane bushings, hardware, and U‑bolts

  • 2.5" 11‑pack leaf spring kit

• July 2018:

  • Drivetrain:

    • James Duff steering/track bar components

    • Wheel bearings, spindle bearings, seals

    • IDIDIT tilt steering column

    • Camber/caster bushings

    • SBF power steering kit

    • WARN locking hubs

    • New steering box

  • Fuel System:

    • Fuel filter and carb gaskets

    • New carburetor

  • Braking System:

    • Brake seals and hardware

    • Anti‑rattle components

    • Rear brake hose kit

Known Imperfections

• General cosmetic wear including aging trim and some interior marks

• Parking brake inoperable; rear disc/parking brake parts reportedly included, but not installed

• Prior light green paint layer visible in chipped areas

• Repainted prior to current ownership; localized chips and touch‑ups

• Occasional stumble/stall reported on aggressive takeoff

• Leak from transmission pan (see photo gallery)

Ownership History

This Bronco was reportedly purchased by the seller’s late father after an extensive search for the “right” Bronco and kept as his long-term project. It was subsequently‑term project. It was subsequently refurbished and modified as described above. After his passing, the Bronco reportedly remained garaged and maintained by the family, while being driven occasionally. The seller wishes the Bronco to go to someone who will continue using and enjoying it as intended.

Included Items

• Spare hardware, original take‑offs, and miscellaneous parts

• Documentation file with receipts and service notes

• Owner’s and service manuals

• Unrestored original hard top

• Full size spare tire

• Brush guard

• Bikini top