Xxxyank
Member
Hey everybody! I got a few questions for the Bronco Gurus... If you didn't see my add on the other topic forum.
I totaled (or should say someone totaled me) my 1995 Bronco a few weeks a go, not a straight panel left on her. But she is an XL with an almost new 5.0 & 5spd in her.
I was wondering what years i should look at, if i want to swap the drive train, into another Bronco. I highly doubt by searching craigslist, I'm not going to come up with a 95 xl with the same powerplant. I'm taking into account that if i want to keep my 5speed, I probably will have to change the trans tunnel, along with all the brackets for the clutch & engine harness, maybe even the dash harness. For a 92-95 5th generation...
Could i go back as far 87-91 4th generation and swap everything? I've noticed they are a dime a dozen. some of them are extremely straight and almost rust free. Except they in my humble opinion, they have a horrible looking dash and interior, is it possible to swap the dashes along with the drive-train? I'm sure all the Harnesses would have to be swapped out as well. But is it possible without having to make up a bunch of brackets for everything to fit?
I know it seems to be a lot of trouble but i was wondering if anybody has done it before or at least thought about it. I got a lot of money ******* in my old bronco, even though they claim they will pay me back, I hate to see it all go to waste, so i plan just to buy it back after the adjustment. Of course the main thing was my girl friend and me was fine. I just don't know if i have it in me, to go buy some cherry Bronco for 4+ grand and start over. When i know, i can salvage what i got into something and make it just as nice.
I would greatly appreciate any and all advise on the matter, as I'm huntin' for broncos daily...
I totaled (or should say someone totaled me) my 1995 Bronco a few weeks a go, not a straight panel left on her. But she is an XL with an almost new 5.0 & 5spd in her.
I was wondering what years i should look at, if i want to swap the drive train, into another Bronco. I highly doubt by searching craigslist, I'm not going to come up with a 95 xl with the same powerplant. I'm taking into account that if i want to keep my 5speed, I probably will have to change the trans tunnel, along with all the brackets for the clutch & engine harness, maybe even the dash harness. For a 92-95 5th generation...
Could i go back as far 87-91 4th generation and swap everything? I've noticed they are a dime a dozen. some of them are extremely straight and almost rust free. Except they in my humble opinion, they have a horrible looking dash and interior, is it possible to swap the dashes along with the drive-train? I'm sure all the Harnesses would have to be swapped out as well. But is it possible without having to make up a bunch of brackets for everything to fit?
I know it seems to be a lot of trouble but i was wondering if anybody has done it before or at least thought about it. I got a lot of money ******* in my old bronco, even though they claim they will pay me back, I hate to see it all go to waste, so i plan just to buy it back after the adjustment. Of course the main thing was my girl friend and me was fine. I just don't know if i have it in me, to go buy some cherry Bronco for 4+ grand and start over. When i know, i can salvage what i got into something and make it just as nice.
I would greatly appreciate any and all advise on the matter, as I'm huntin' for broncos daily...