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My dad is turning 60-years old on the 30th so I and my sibling have decided to modify his 1985 Ford Bronco as a surprise. This pick-up has been his favorite vehicle and for him, it holds sentimental value. What are the best upgrades that I should focus on to upgrade the performance of this truck?1985 Ford Bronco
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1985 Ford Bronco
My dad is turning 60-years old on the 30th so I and my sibling have decided to modify his 1985 Ford Bronco as a surprise. This pick-up has been his favorite vehicle and for him, it holds sentimental value. What are the best upgrades that I should focus on to upgrade the performance of this truck?
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Re: 1985 Ford Bronco
Being a 60+ Ford man driving an '87 F150, and wishing I had kids like you , here's what I would like. I'm not a 4x4 guy, and don't know specifics, but I would want an upgraded suspension with steering stabilizers and sway bars, and if it's in the budget some extra horses under the hood. Also some interior upgrades like seat foam/upholstery and a quality sound system to listen to my classic rock favorites. A/C would be nice but definitely upgrade the cooling system with an aluminum radiator, electric fans and a performance water pump. Upgrade the alternator and battery to handle the extra amps needed. High volume oil pump and good gauges. Nothing worse than driving a vintage truck and having to constantly worry about overheating, oil pressure and charging system. And the stock gauges don't tell you much so a new cluster with some detail in the gauges. Not just cold/hot but 200*, 59 psi oil pressure and charging at 13.45v. Give her a good detail job and make her shine. From the looks of her he doesn't want a trailer queen, he wants a truck to be a truck. So don't worry about making her pretty, make her run and be fun to drive.
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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Re: 1985 Ford Bronco
Thank you for the suggestions, my brother just started looking for the auto parts and accessories that we'll need. I am so excited about how it will turn out. I just hope that we'll be able to finish it within 10 days.sargentrs wrote:Being a 60+ Ford man driving an '87 F150, and wishing I had kids like you , here's what I would like. I'm not a 4x4 guy, and don't know specifics, but I would want an upgraded suspension with steering stabilizers and sway bars, and if it's in the budget some extra horses under the hood. Also some interior upgrades like seat foam/upholstery and a quality sound system to listen to my classic rock favorites. A/C would be nice but definitely upgrade the cooling system with an aluminum radiator, electric fans and a performance water pump. Upgrade the alternator and battery to handle the extra amps needed. High volume oil pump and good gauges. Nothing worse than driving a vintage truck and having to constantly worry about overheating, oil pressure and charging system. And the stock gauges don't tell you much so a new cluster with some detail in the gauges. Not just cold/hot but 200*, 59 psi oil pressure and charging at 13.45v. Give her a good detail job and make her shine. From the looks of her he doesn't want a trailer queen, he wants a truck to be a truck. So don't worry about making her pretty, make her run and be fun to drive.
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Re: 1985 Ford Bronco
Be sure and let us know how it turned out!
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.