HERITAGE EDITION Bronco Club

[Brsox]

Ok. Took the top off for the first time this morning, with my new top lift pro. Took out all the bolts and then just lifted the front two corners by hand and placed my styrofoam brick under each bolt plate. I wrapped 4 brick sized styrofoam pieces in duct tape. Then positioned the top lift into the Bronco and lifted the back end a few inches. Then placed another brick under each side of the top, near the rear quarters, forward of the back locator pin. Then lowered the top so it was resting on all four bricks. That gave enough space to open the two support arms and clear the gunner's hatch hardware. Then, simply lift and roll away. The modular top seems pretty heavy. No way my wife would be comfortable helping me lift this top. As you can see in the pics, the top is mostly being supported in the back and on the heavy frame that surrounds the gunner's hatch. I'm not letting it put too much pressure on the hatch itself. I have the leveling tips touching the hatch but just gently.

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[Brsox]

Looking for thoughts on this....look at my two pics. In one pic, I have the supports, on the ends of the arms, retracted, and the weight of the top is on the rear of the top and the frame surrounding the gunner's hatch. In the other pic, I extended the support arm tips. This levels the top a little on the top lift but then the weight of the top is on the rear of the top and the gunner's hatch itself. It lifts it off of the frame of the hatch. I'm thinking it's probably better to support it with the frame instead of pushing out on the hatch itself. Thoughts?

 

[BigFootie]

Looking for thoughts on this....look at my two pics. In one pic, I have the supports, on the ends of the arms, retracted, and the weight of the top is on the rear of the top and the frame surrounding the gunner's hatch. In the other pic, I extended the support arm tips. This levels the top a little on the top lift but then the weight of the top is on the rear of the top and the gunner's hatch itself. It lifts it off of the frame of the hatch. I'm thinking it's probably better to support it with the frame instead of pushing out on the hatch itself. Thoughts?

I think I'd rather have it on the frame but I'll take a closer look tonight to give you a better answer.

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

So with the announcement of the 60th anniversary Mustang who thinks we'll get a 60th anniversary Bronco?

I will say I'm really liking it and Ford has proven that they still have some Wimbledon White hanging around that they could have used for us HEs.

https://media.ford.com/content/ford...p-section-60th-Anniversary-Package-nibU5H2o5a

 

[RedWagon]

@Lowcountry Bronco , maybe a Heritage 5.0 ?

 

[BigFootie]

So with the announcement of the 60th anniversary Mustang who thinks we'll get a 60th anniversary Bronco?

I will say I'm really liking it and Ford has proven that they still have some Wimbledon White hanging around that they could have used for us HEs.

https://media.ford.com/content/ford...p-section-60th-Anniversary-Package-nibU5H2o5a

I feel like I’m getting old. I remember when my grandfather got his and gave my dad his 57 retractable hardtop. I wish that white Mustang was still in the family!

 

[Triaxlemike]

Awesome, 1st confirmed Factory 2dr HE Owner in the region!!! We got many 4dr HE’s ‘round here….Welcome!!!

Thanks look forward to meeting up with locals

 

[Bschurr]

So with the announcement of the 60th anniversary Mustang who thinks we'll get a 60th anniversary Bronco?

I will say I'm really liking it and Ford has proven that they still have some Wimbledon White hanging around that they could have used for us HEs.

https://media.ford.com/content/ford...p-section-60th-Anniversary-Package-nibU5H2o5a

I submitted my application for the GTD today!

 

[mjcutri]

Took this yesterday morning. Thought the reflection of the sunrise looked pretty.

 

[Red Squatch]

I feel like I’m getting old. I remember when my grandfather got his and gave my dad his 57 retractable hardtop. I wish that white Mustang was still in the family!

never understood why the old Fairlanes weren't more popular, they look so much better than the Bel Airs (they sold better but never became that classic that the Chevys are)

 

[BigFootie]

never understood why the old Fairlanes weren't more popular, they look so much better than the Bel Airs (they sold better but never became that classic that the Chevys are)

It’s a pretty cool car. They made very few of them. It was a survivor until recently when my brother upgraded to disc brakes and had to loose the 14 inch wheels and covers. A raccoon happened to get inside when the roof quit working and made a mess out of the interior. Fortunately, he was in the glass business and knows everybody in the body shop world.

 

[Mammal]

Got to wheel the Bronco Heritage for the first time on Saturday. The wife did a great job spotting.

We also Came Upon a herd of bighorn sheep that are our deer of the dessert.
So impressed with the Bronco Powertrain suspension Etc.

The RokBlokz mud flaps did a fantastic job protecting the paint work five star review to them and the no drill bolt on existing hard points and quick removable design.

Where did you get the spare cover? Really like it!

 

[66RedHotRetro]

Where did you get the spare cover? Really like it!

Hi Mammal, I picked that up from Boomerang Auto Accessories. Their website is Boomco.com Not exactly cheap; over $300 smackerroos but they custom paint it to any Bronco color code you want, mine is Oxford White to match the HE color. This is a case of getting what you pay for; top quality and fast shipping.

The Gloss black vinyl Bronco Horsey decal is from Etsy.com $21.00. You can get it made to just about any size you want, mine is 20" tall. I applied it with the credit card squeegee "dry method" and didn't get any air bubbles in the finish. The Camera Bezel is removable for installation of the decal. Super happy with the end result.

Chris.

 

[66RedHotRetro]

Ok. Took the top off for the first time this morning, with my new top lift pro. Took out all the bolts and then just lifted the front two corners by hand and placed my styrofoam brick under each bolt plate. I wrapped 4 brick sized styrofoam pieces in duct tape. Then positioned the top lift into the Bronco and lifted the back end a few inches. Then placed another brick under each side of the top, near the rear quarters, forward of the back locator pin. Then lowered the top so it was resting on all four bricks. That gave enough space to open the two support arms and clear the gunner's hatch hardware. Then, simply lift and roll away. The modular top seems pretty heavy. No way my wife would be comfortable helping me lift this top. As you can see in the pics, the top is mostly being supported in the back and on the heavy frame that surrounds the gunner's hatch. I'm not letting it put too much pressure on the hatch itself. I have the leveling tips touching the hatch but just gently.

Ok. Took the top off for the first time this morning, with my new top lift pro. Took out all the bolts and then just lifted the front two corners by hand and placed my styrofoam brick under each bolt plate. I wrapped 4 brick sized styrofoam pieces in duct tape. Then positioned the top lift into the Bronco and lifted the back end a few inches. Then placed another brick under each side of the top, near the rear quarters, forward of the back locator pin. Then lowered the top so it was resting on all four bricks. That gave enough space to open the two support arms and clear the gunner's hatch hardware. Then, simply lift and roll away. The modular top seems pretty heavy. No way my wife would be comfortable helping me lift this top. As you can see in the pics, the top is mostly being supported in the back and on the heavy frame that surrounds the gunner's hatch. I'm not letting it put too much pressure on the hatch itself. I have the leveling tips touching the hatch but just gently.

Man is it just me or does that roller base frame look like it could use some quick flip out wheelie bars that could prevent that whole unit from doing a header?

 

[Mammal]

Hi Mammal, I picked that up from Boomerang Auto Accessories. Their website is Boomco.com Not exactly cheap; over $300 smackerroos but they custom paint it to any Bronco color code you want, mine is Oxford White to match the HE color. This is a case of getting what you pay for; top quality and fast shipping.

The Gloss black vinyl Bronco Horsey decal is from Etsy.com $21.00. You can get it made to just about any size you want, mine is 20" tall. I applied it with the credit card squeegee "dry method" and didn't get any air bubbles in the finish. The Camera Bezel is removable for installation of the decal. Super happy with the end result.

Chris.

Thanks so much for the reply! We’re seriously considering this option!

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