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Builder Notes
- Paint: Custom-mixed Brittany Blue Metallic, color-sand and buffed to show quality.
- Top finish: Parchment-tone headliner (#2245) paired to body color for vintage contrast.
- Door Hardware: Electric actuators were integrated into the doors.
- Fuel Neck Removed and replaced with a flush stainless steel fuel cap.
- Full custom tan/cashew leather upholstery with matching seat belts.
- Front seats modeled after early-generation buckets (no headrests); rear bench added with fold function.
- Dash and trim wrapped in Alcantara — dash pad, door caps, visors, and console.
- Carpet: Square-weave custom cut and bound.
- Audio: Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX 10″ touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration; 6.5″ Kicker speakers in custom pods with matching grilles and covers.
- Center console: Custom-built housing for start button, wireless charger, USB ports, HVAC controls.
- Steering wheel: Billet aluminum wrapped in matching tan leather.
- Engine: Ford Racing Coyote 5.0 L V8 crate motor with custom mounts and cooling integration.
- Transmission: 10R80 automatic swap kit installed with P/S conversion.
- Driveshafts: Custom front and rear driveshafts fabricated to match the new powertrain geometry.
- Axles: Dana 44 front / Ford 9-inch rear (#YAFBRONCO231 axle set + #YDAF9456SVO31 diff carrier).
- Exhaust: 2.5″ stainless dual system with Flowmaster mufflers, custom tips tucked flush beneath rear valence.
- Brake system: New brake lines and fittings and brake cable with red painted calipers.
- Lift setup: 3.5″ suspension lift with T-Rex radius arms (front) and 4-link rear; 2″ body lift for stance balance.
- Wheels: Rebel Wheels with BF Goodrich KO2 tires.
- Audio / Infotainment: Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX receiver w/ Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and Android Auto integration
- Lighting: LED headlamps and taillights.
- Power accessories: Door lock actuators (#DLA), one-touch window switches, push-button start system.
- Instrumentation: Dakota Digital retro-modern cluster w/ tach and Bluetooth integration to ECU.
- HVAC controls: Billet aluminum knobs, blue LED accent lighting in dash and console.
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The Story of This Bronco
A Legacy Revived
Some cars tell a story; this Bronco lives one. From the moment we laid eyes on it, we knew it was more than metal and wheels — it was a chapter of Americana waiting to be re-written. This isn’t just a restoration. It’s a tribute, a rebirth, a bridge connecting decades of Bronco heritage to the roads of today.
Rooted in Heritage
The Bronco’s legend didn’t start with us. Introduced in the mid-1960s, its rugged simplicity, utility, and ability to be a blank canvas made it beloved by adventurers and tinkerers alike. Over time, it evolved, inspired countless builds, and became an icon among offroad and classic-car circles. That spirit—the spirit of possibility—that’s what we wanted to preserve.
When we decided to bring this 1971 model back to life, we weren’t chasing a perfect replica. We were chasing soul — the kind of soul built by decades of road stories, weather, patience, and dreams.
Craftsmanship in Every Inch
From day one, we tore it down to the bones and rebuilt it the right way—every plate, bracket, and bolt inspected, repaired, or replaced. Worn panels gave way to freshly fabricated steel, welded and hand-smoothed to perfection. We shaved the door handles and fuel neck, integrating flush modern details that keep the lines clean and intentional.
When it came to color, we chose Brittany Blue—a soft metallic tone that bridges past and present, classic yet contemporary. Inside, the craftsmanship deepens with hand-selected leather, Alcantara accents, and vintage-inspired seats. Every stitch and surface was considered, blending heritage design with modern comfort and refinement.
Decades of Expertise Behind Every Decision
We didn’t learn this overnight. Our team brings decades of automotive, restoration, and fabrication experience. When you see custom suspension engineered for modern ride comfort, or a perfectly balanced chassis that can stand up offroad abuse and cruise highways with ease—that’s not luck. That’s hundreds of hours of design, testing, iteration, and hands-on know-how.
We married vintage style with modern systems: upgraded AC, digital HVAC, flush wiring, modern gauges with classic faces, but loaded with smart features. Under the hood sits a Ford Racing 5.0L Coyote drivetrain married to a 10R80 transmission. Powerful, reliable, tuned for today’s drive — but balanced to feel at home in this classic shell.
Our Builders
Chad Roberts
The Visionary
The visionary behind the Bronco build, Chad guided the creative direction and ensured every detail aligned with our vision. His leadership set the tone for the entire project.
Tom Luebbert
The Master Builder
A true artisan with decades of experience, Tom’s precision and creativity bring every detail to life. One of his past builds was even immortalized as a Hot Wheels car — a testament to his skill and legacy in custom automotive design.
Jason Magill
The Leader
The backbone of our operation, Jason oversees every stage of the build with precision and care. His expertise in wiring and operations management keeps the build running smoothly and every Bronco detail dialed in to perfection.
JT Dershala
The Doctor
Known around the shop as “the Doctor,” JT has a knack for making parts work together that were never meant to. His inventive approach and problem-solving mindset turn impossible combinations into seamless integrations — the kind of ingenuity that keeps our custom builds running flawlessly.
Jimmy Phelan
The Perfectionist
A true perfectionist, Jimmy spends countless hours refining every curve and panel until it’s flawless. His mastery in sanding, buffing, and polishing brings the bodywork to a mirror finish — the final touch that turns craftsmanship into art.
A Heritage Reborn, Ready for Tomorrow
This Bronco is more than a classic — it’s a living canvas of heritage and craft. It carries the weight of its past while embracing the future with modern drivability, performance, and comfort.
When you climb in, you’ll feel it: the connection between what once was and what can be. The pauses between acceleration, the tightness of the steering, the echo of the engine — they all whisper, this was made with purpose.
That’s what this build is about. And we can’t wait to see where its next chapter leads.
