RetroMod Bronco Build

[ITLRUN]

Can you share the plan for the top? I’m also interested in how the shops are going to pull off the paint on the B-pillar, with the different angles and different materials, because the goal looks amazing. The Advanced Fiberglass tops have the correct angle on the back, but those are months out. Nice job and good luck!

We will be using an unmodified (shape wise) stock hard top. The rear will remain vertical. The portion of the top between the roof and the door will take some creative redneck engineering. I'm the redneck with the idea, we will see if my paint and body guys can make it happen without smoke and mirrors. A small portion of the front of the rear window will be covered with paint.

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[JCAntimatter]

We’ve all seen HodRods, RatRods, RestoMods, but…. ever seen mention of a RetroMod? This is what happens during a 20+ hour ride with your bride over a weekend. We have several amazing companies contributing to this to make it all happen. Lets see if they can turn our vision into a reality. A few have tried, I don’t think anyone has pulled this off yet to the degree we are shooting for.

RetroMod

/‘ret rō mäd/

adverb / noun The art of modifying a newer automobile that is imitative of a style, fashion, or design from the recent past with a modern flare: fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned.

Lets RetroMod a new Bronco.

That’s a cool RetroMod.

This will be the build journal for my wife’s 2021 BadSquatch. We finally received this truck 2/2/22. We went straight from the dealer to our favorite trail system in the North Ga mountains. You couldn’t imagine the butt hurt we created on FB with an “aggressive creek crossing”. Hey, if we cant do Bronco stuff in our Bronco with our Bronco friends, we don’t want it.

She drove it for a few days before we sent it off to the folks at Glasslife Atlanta to work their magic. We found this inspiration photo long before we even ordered the Bronco. This is what we are trying to duplicate.

From this to this in just over an hour.

We are going all in and painting the panels. I’ve heard that “Wraps are for people with commitment issues”. Let’s hope we don’t have regret issues! LOL

While waiting on the body shop, we have installed King 2.5” Coil Overs w/Adjustable Compression. We also added Baja Kits Billet Upper A-Arms. This was followed by adding polished Method Wheels with General Grabber 35” tires. Sure, 37’s would fit but we will get more articulation from the 35’s. This will NOT be a pavement princess. We intended to use this truck the way Ford intended us to use it.

Here is a sneak peak of the body panels in the paint booth. This is Wimbledon White and Antimatter Blue.

I will do my best to keep this post updated with progress reports and pictures.

We are currently waiting on several parts. Hopefully we will have the Baja Kits Billet Rear Control Arms real soon. Plus we have several pieces coming from the guys at JCR Offroad. Future updates will include auxiliary lighting, winch install and a rear seat delete. Plus the painted surfaces will be covered in xPel Stealth Paint Protection Film and a ceramic coating.

God Speed!

 

[Toccoa]

Are you respraying the Antimatter Blue as well? Ford paint being what it is.

 

[ITLRUN]

Officially registered just to comment on this...what an awesome build, I can't wait to see the final product!

That is so awesome! Your comment just made my day. Welcome to the cool kids club. LOL

 

[DalTXBtonco]

Love it! Takes me back to my '86 bronco

 

[kbBronco]

Yes. YES. yes. Pumped to see this come to life!

 

[ITLRUN]

Are you respraying the Antimatter Blue as well? Ford paint being what it is.

All the panels with white paint were scuffed / sanded and will be recleared without adding any additional AMB paint. The entire truck will be paint corrected, PPF'd and ceramic coated.

 

[Toccoa]

All the panels with white paint were scuffed / sanded and will be recleared without adding any additional AMB paint. The entire truck will be paint corrected, PPF'd and ceramic coated.

I guess you can’t do much more than that. Pretty bulletproof. What’s your plan for the inevitable scrape and dent while off-roading? Backup panels?

 

[djvd98]

Love it!! Excited to see it done.
Also completely approve of aggressive creek crossings lol what's the point of a vehicle like this if you aren't gonna have a little fun with it eh.

 

[ITLRUN]

I guess you can’t do much more than that. Pretty bulletproof. What’s your plan for the inevitable scrape and dent while off-roading? Backup panels?

Is my wife crying a good plan? LOL I hate the saying, but it is what it is. We will do our best to take care of it, but I'm sure she will get scratched at some point in time.

 

[maricard]

following

 

[Tech Tim]

Very cool, looking forward to seeing it finished.

 

[stormshadow3800]

Hell yeah. Following this shit.

 

[JLendo18]

We’ve all seen HodRods, RatRods, RestoMods, but…. ever seen mention of a RetroMod? This is what happens during a 20+ hour ride with your bride over a weekend. We have several amazing companies contributing to this to make it all happen. Lets see if they can turn our vision into a reality. A few have tried, I don’t think anyone has pulled this off yet to the degree we are shooting for.

RetroMod

/‘ret rō mäd/

adverb / noun The art of modifying a newer automobile that is imitative of a style, fashion, or design from the recent past with a modern flare: fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned.

Lets RetroMod a new Bronco.

That’s a cool RetroMod.

This will be the build journal for my wife’s 2021 BadSquatch. We finally received this truck 2/2/22. We went straight from the dealer to our favorite trail system in the North Ga mountains. You couldn’t imagine the butt hurt we created on FB with an “aggressive creek crossing”. Hey, if we cant do Bronco stuff in our Bronco with our Bronco friends, we don’t want it.

She drove it for a few days before we sent it off to the folks at Glasslife Atlanta to work their magic. We found this inspiration photo long before we even ordered the Bronco. This is what we are trying to duplicate.

From this to this in just over an hour.

We are going all in and painting the panels. I’ve heard that “Wraps are for people with commitment issues”. Let’s hope we don’t have regret issues! LOL

While waiting on the body shop, we have installed King 2.5” Coil Overs w/Adjustable Compression. We also added Baja Kits Billet Upper A-Arms. This was followed by adding polished Method Wheels with General Grabber 35” tires. Sure, 37’s would fit but we will get more articulation from the 35’s. This will NOT be a pavement princess. We intended to use this truck the way Ford intended us to use it.

Here is a sneak peak of the body panels in the paint booth. This is Wimbledon White and Antimatter Blue.

I will do my best to keep this post updated with progress reports and pictures.

We are currently waiting on several parts. Hopefully we will have the Baja Kits Billet Rear Control Arms real soon. Plus we have several pieces coming from the guys at JCR Offroad. Future updates will include auxiliary lighting, winch install and a rear seat delete. Plus the painted surfaces will be covered in xPel Stealth Paint Protection Film and a ceramic coating.

Loving this idea. Way cooler than just adding vintage decals and pin striping.

 

[The Memedalorian]

Damn. The look of that top is perfect.

This is exactly what they should look like coming off the factory line.

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