Ford Bronco back by 2020

[Diamondpilot]

So it sounds like the Bronco will be a U.S. version of the Ford Everest. 4 doors only. Built to compete with Jeep. Getting back to Ford's roots, since they designed the famous Jeep grill and headlights during the government contracts in the beginning.

That thing looks like a warmed over Escape. No thanks. Make the one that the concept was based on.

 

[AGRIMAN]

A few more

 

[ovrszd]

Sorry ovrszd, but I do not have any pictures of it to share. There's really not much to take a picture at this time, but here is a few pictures of some of the other projects that we have worked on.

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You have plenty of pics!!! Anxious to see more!!! Thanks for posting!!!

 

[ovrszd]

AGRIMAN, is that an Atlas T-case?

I believe you are what us Rednecks here in Missouri call "Rock Bouncers". Love it!!!

 

[ovrszd]

That thing looks like a warmed over Escape. No thanks. Make the one that the concept was based on.

I'm not sure there is a "Concept", only some artist's dream.

 

[AGRIMAN]

AGRIMAN, is that an Atlas T-case?

I believe you are what us Rednecks here in Missouri call "Rock Bouncers". Love it!!!

I'm not famillar with the Atlas T, but the SCS seems to be a different animal. They are built for high HP
and torgue loads. They are also changeable gear and dang near indestructible. They are use in monster trucks, pullers and mud trucks. I'm sure someone has a crawler with a SCS case.

Check out their site. I'm going to read up on the Atlas T. It's a nice looking case. Do you much experience with them?

You got me, I have no idea what a Rock Bouncer is... LOL.

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[aczlan]

You got me, I have no idea what a Rock Bouncer is... LOL.

A Rock bouncer is a four wheel drive buggy with a high horsepower engine that drives up a slope that you can't hardly walk up without a rope and they have enough horsepower that the whole buggy bounces up and down as the tires get traction and lose traction.
Often, they will load water into at least the front tires if not all four tires to get the center of gravity down lower so that they are less likely to flip over backwards and go tumbling down the hill. They will also generally run what they call stickies which are a tire with a very soft compound so that it kind of sticks to the rock. They will usually have over built drive trains to handle the shock loads when the tires get traction otherwise they would shred their axles, driveshafts, transfer cases, etc.

Aaron Z

 

[AGRIMAN]

A Rock bouncer is a four wheel drive buggy with a high horsepower engine that drives up a slope that you can't hardly walk up without a rope and they have enough horsepower that the whole buggy bounces up and down as the tires get traction and lose traction.
Often, they will load water into at least the front tires if not all four tires to get the center of gravity down lower so that they are less likely to flip over backwards and go tumbling down the hill. They will also generally run what they call stickies which are a tire with a very soft compound so that it kind of sticks to the rock. They will usually have over built drive trains to handle the shock loads when the tires get traction otherwise they would shred their axles, driveshafts, transfer cases, etc.

Aaron Z

Oh, ok sorry. I have never heard them called bouncers. I have always heard them called crawlers.

 

[aczlan]

Oh, ok sorry. I have never heard them called bouncers. I have always heard them called crawlers.

A rock crawler is usually driven at a lower speed, it is usually somebody driving down the trail and crawling over rocks with friends (and winching up if they can't make it) vs an event where the drivers take turns going up a particular or course (often racing against the clock).
In other words with rock bouncing your sponsor is paying for your broken parts and with rock crawling you're paying for your broken parts.
Rock bouncing:

Aaron Z

 

[aczlan]

Rock crawling:

Aaron Z

 

[ovrszd]

Aaron nailed it.

Our budget makes us "crawlers". Bouncers have more dollars in their engines than we have in our buggies.

 

[ovrszd]

To get back on "subject". Here's a 1st edition Bronco.

And a Jeep Cherokee.

 

[fordmantpw]

Ha! I don't see a Bronco nor a Cherokee in those pics!

Man, I would love to come ride along with you guys some day. Maybe I could ride my ATV as I don't have anything else to tackle those trails with!

 

[ovrszd]

Ha! I don't see a Bronco nor a Cherokee in those pics!

Man, I would love to come ride along with you guys some day. Maybe I could ride my ATV as I don't have anything else to tackle those trails with!

Yeah I know. The longer the modifications, the less original material left. The Bronco saved the grill. The Cherokee, you gotta get inside, dash and firewall are original.

Anytime you want to come play with us, let me know. Everywhere on my farm has easy bypass trails. We have rigs of all shapes and sizes that wheel there.

 

[dickfoster]

To get back on "subject". Here's a 1st edition Bronco.

And a Jeep Cherokee.





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None of those buggies looks like an Early Bronco to me. I suppose you have to use your imagination a lot if the fabricator bent some tube into a shape that resembles the front grill of one to some extent. Maybe the orange one is attempting to roughly mimic the EB grill. They all bear a closer resemblance to a jungle gym.

 

[ovrszd]

None of those buggies looks like an Early Bronco to me. I suppose you have to use your imagination a lot if the fabricator bent some tube into a shape that resembles the front grill of one to some extent. Maybe the orange one is attempting to roughly mimic the EB grill. They all bear a closer resemblance to a jungle gym.

Jim, the owner of the orange buggy would be highly offended......

It started life as an early Bronco. Still runs the original small block V8 with a Holley Injection system added. Also still uses the original stick tranny. That grill is original equipment. No mimic there. He was invited to the National "Tough Truck" competition in Hollister California a few years ago. Placed 3rd. Got on his side in the Tank Trap and timed out. :thumbsup:

 

[Code54]

To get back on "subject". Here's a 1st edition Bronco.

And a Jeep Cherokee.





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Man that looks like fun!!! Been on SxS's and ATV's for many years but nothing like that. Looks like a great way to spend a day outside!

 

[ovrszd]

Man that looks like fun!!! Been on SxS's and ATV's for many years but nothing like that. Looks like a great way to spend a day outside!

I'm very Blessed. My two Sons love doing it. Now my grandkids love it too. Brings the family together. Several other families in the community have joined in. We have a great time.

We don't have any money. So the build is always the fun part. Trying to cut corners and do it cheaper. I bought a very good electric over hydraulic pipe bender several years ago. Give a young man a pile of pipe and a good bender and you get a view into his Soul. Just look at the black Cherokee.

 

[Code54]

Thats awesome! We used to go a lot more in the SxS when the kids were smaller and it is great family time. Now its mostly the wife and I and we both enjoy going for a ride and just getting to be outside and enjoy the time together. Having everyone helping to build the buggy is a great pastime and think it is great you can get family and friend involved. Some of my most enjoyable jobs every year are the ones with my neighbor and our families!

 

[dickfoster]

Jim, the owner of the orange buggy would be highly offended......

It started life as an early Bronco. Still runs the original small block V8 with a Holley Injection system added. Also still uses the original stick tranny. That grill is original equipment. No mimic there. He was invited to the National "Tough Truck" competition in Hollister California a few years ago. Placed 3rd. Got on his side in the Tank Trap and timed out. :thumbsup:

The tank trap gets most of em. If you've ever been on it you'd know why. It's a muddy gully that narrows so you typically end up on your side and trying to crawl with your roof digging the side of the gully.
I started off roading at Hollister but moved on to rock crawling in the Sierra mostly. That is I started wheeling for fun at Hollister. I did a lot of off road wheeling back when I was in the AF but I didn't know I was supposed to be having fun back then.