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of the text on this page.This Early Bronco Webring site owned by BroncoHQ.The Ford Bronco was a SUV produced from 1966 through 1996, with five distinct generations.Series truck in 1978 brought a larger Bronco to compete with the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, Jeep Cherokee, and Dodge Ramcharger.However, no matter which year it was built, four wheel drive and low range was standard on every Bronco built through its thirty year run.The only two wheel drive Broncos were due to modification for street use as after market by their owners.Series pickup truck frame, many of which were two wheel drive with no low range.Broncos and the successor Expedition were produced at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan.The Bronco permanently entered popular culture on June 17, 1994, as the vehicle in which O.It was a white 1993 model owned by Al Cowlings.Road Vehicle), intended to compete primarily with Jeep CJ models and the International Harvester Scout.The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N.Frey, who also conceived of the Ford Mustang; and similarly, Lee Iacocca pushed the idea through into production.In many ways, the Bronco was a more original concept than the Mustang; whereas the Mustang was based upon the Ford Falcon, the Bronco had a frame, suspension, and body that were not shared with any other vehicle.The Bronco was designed under engineer Paul G.The rear suspension was more conventional, with leaf springs in a typical Hotchkiss design.Aftermarket accessories included campers, overdrive units, and the usual array of wheels, tires, chassis, and engine parts for increased performance.Chevrolet Blazer in 1969.The Blazer was a much larger and more powerful vehicle which could offer greater luxury, comfort, space, and a longer option list including an automatic transmission and power steering, and thus had broader appeal.In 1973, power steering and automatic transmissions were made optional and sales spiked to 26,300, but by then, Blazer sales were double those of the Bronco, and International Harvester had seen the light and come out with the Scout II that was more in the Blazer class.Production of the original model fell (14,546 units) in its last year, 1977.Moody (SHM) Broncos proceeded to dominate the Mint 400, Baja 500, and Mexican 1000 (which was later named the Baja 1000).In 1969 SHM again entered a team of six Broncos in the Baja 1000.Gates Commando tires, a roll bar, reinforced bumpers, a padded steering wheel, and distinctive red, white, blue, and black paint.In 1966, a Bronco dragster built by Doug Nash ran the quarter mile in 9.Plymouth Trailduster), American Motors (Jeep Grand Wagoneer), and Toyota (Toyota Land Cruiser).The new Bronco was shorter, and had cosmetic changes along with powertrain, suspension and other odds and ends.Most notably, the Ford Bronco had a TTB (twin traction beam) setup in the front end for an independent front suspension.With a smaller Bronco and fuel economy in mind, Ford offered a 300 cubic inch straight six as the base engine.Electronic emissions equipment added in 1984 further restricted the power of the inline six."High Output" version of the 351W became an option in 1984 and continued into the 1987 model year.Eddie Bauer edition Bronco was offered, with a tan interior and tan outside trim.Classic square mirrors were dropped in 1986.The new aero body style reflected a larger redesign of many Ford vehicles for the new model year.By 1988, all Broncos were being sold with electronic fuel injection (first introduced in 1986 with the 302).In 1991, a special Silver 25th Anniversary Edition was sold featuring a gray leather interior.Series, was updated for 1992.Cosmetic exterior and interior changes included a sweeping front end and a new dash.Power mirrors were also offered for the first time, and in 1996 the Bronco became the first vehicle to incorporate turn signal lights in the mirrors.Broncos were converted by Centurion Vehicles of White Pigeon, Michigan.Series 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