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Member ID: raindancer42

Location: Small-Town America, NC

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Vehicle Info

1986 Ford Bronco II

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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RainDancer42’s Ford Bronco II
“RIP Mirage”

  • Currently 2.96 /5 Stars.
8 guestbook comments

Page 1 - Journal
Page 2 � Intro to the Project
Page 3 � Interior
Page 4 � The Work (part i)
Page 5 � The Work (part ii)
Page 6 � The Work (part iii)
Page 7 � Post-Work Images
Page 8 � Camouflage (How To & Other Schemes)
Page 9 � Homage to the Original Bronco II
Page 10 � Miscellaneous / Image Hosting

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THE PRESENT:

Project Complete!

raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II

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THE PLAN:
Here's what the car will hopefully look like. This is a very rough rendering, so some lines may be off etc. But it makes the point...

raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II

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THE PAST:
I suppose it's best to start at the beginning.

This is my 1986 Ford Bronco II. We bought it several years ago as you see it now. The current paint job was custom and is paint, not vinyl. However, the car is very dated and is going to recieve some much needed TLC.

I'll document the re-paint and general body work here, on each page.

So, we have to start with the "Before pics".

Don't mind the mess, we just moved in. Also, if you're even slightly curious, the other two cars are...
White 1990 Cadillac Sedan Deville
Caymen Met. 1986 Honda Accord, just got done painting this a few weeks ago. Contrary to the picture, the trim is back on the car.

raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II
raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II

The Plan:
It's an old car and needs some basic body repairs. I just welded on a new handle for the spare tire, so now I can open my tailgate without all the hassle. I'll be replacing and repairing the floor pan in the back (All rusted out).
I'll also yank and repaint the dashboard, somehow.
The spare-tire holder and grille guard will be sandblasted and repainted.

Mirage? What:
The car has already recieved a nick-name prior to the new paint scheme. It will, hopefully by mid-May be Desert Camouflage on the side and tan elsewhere.

The pattern:

raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II

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MISCELLANEOUS:
I have access to a professional shop through my local tech college every Monday and Tuesday night. More than likely, updates for this page will occur every Wednesday afternoon EST. If you care to track my progress at all, that's the best time to look.

This site serves two purposes...
1) For me to get my work online, detail what I've done, and get public opinion and input. Always appreciated.
2) To document, record, and get feedback on my work. This is for a school project neccesary to graduate.

Ruin
raindancer42's 1986 Ford Bronco II

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Page 1 - Journal
Page 2 � Intro to the Project
Page 3 � Interior
Page 4 � The Work (part i)
Page 5 � The Work (part ii)
Page 6 � The Work (part iii)
Page 7 � Post-Work Images
Page 8 � Camouflage (How To & Other Schemes)
Page 9 � Homage to the Original Bronco II
Page 10 � Miscellaneous / Image Hosting

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91myocyteX  

Posted by: 91myocyteX

07/20/2005 07:28PM

WOW...so sad...great page though and nice work...what are the plans for a new one?

Mikesprojectbll  

Posted by: Mikesprojectbll

06/09/2005 12:50PM

Hey man, that sux that u totalled it. Gonna get another one? Thanks for givin me some info im hoping to start work on it within a couple weeks.

Blaze86Vic  

Posted by: Blaze86Vic

03/07/2005 07:47AM

Nice job and great work! Looks cool! Nice job on the photo editing, come check out my photo edits to my 86 Crown Vic. I have an 89 Bronco II on my last page too. These Bronco IIs are the such cool little SUVs. Nice tight turning radius. L8R Blaze

200357  

Posted by: 200357

01/22/2005 07:11PM

Looking good you will get it like you want it in a little time.

197926  

Posted by: 197926

01/17/2005 12:18AM

I think it's a wonderfull suv, however don't let the army get a hold of it. Now you need to put the truck in mud, where they like to be to cool off haha

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Member ID: raindancer42

Location: Small-Town America, NC