Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Berg Build - New Guy here
#1
So, I'm a long term lurker, and now, a bronco owner. Figured I'd introduce myself as well as my project.

Me... Grew up as a military brat, moved a dozen of times, finally ended up in Swansboro, NC. Went to college at UNCW, moved to Charlotte, NC for work. Been in CLT for the past 9 years. I have owned ford trucks in the past, never owned a bronco till now. Very excited to say the least.

Truck... 1977 Bronco. Preferred finding a fiberglass body, so I randomly met a guy who was selling 2 Terra Comp bodies and 1 kentrol body. Scheduled time to go meet him. Pull up to a very nice house and a 40x100 shop. Met the guy with the broncos and got a tour of his shop, personal bronco, and all the parts/bodies he has. About 15 minutes into the conversation, I realize he was related to a nascar driver. Come to find out this guy has built, bought, and sold countless broncos over the year. He had quite the collection of broncos and parts and was really kind of in shock over it all. So after a week or so of negotiations and etc, I bought one from him. Can't say enough nice things about the seller. Fantastic guy, wealth of knowledge. Specs are as follows:

Body: New TerraComp tub and hood. New metal fenders, front clip, grill, windshield, and tailgate. '68 doors.

Drivetrain: 302 (needs to be rebuilt), new c4, new transfer. Axles are D44, 4.56, lockers, and completely rebuilt. 4 wheel disk breaks. Steering components made by the PO.

Frame: 3.5 lift, shock hoops, spring rear (no blocks). 2" body lift

Wheels/Tires: NEW 35", Custom aluminum wheels made my JG's dad (1 of 3 sets made).

Interior: Gave me a stock dash, will go custom dash route, Rebuilt seats with new covers (white).

Various: lots of other new parts to complete project.

Plans: Bought this to build with my son. Going to take it nice and slow. Plans for this year will be to finalize the rolling chassis. Next year I'll focus on the engine and possible start body work. Year after, finalize the truck. Any ways, I'm sure I'll have questions as I go through this, so I appreciate your patience, and look forward to the process.

[Image: attachment.php?attachmentid=413720&d=1487532556]
[Image: attachment.php?attachmentid=413721&stc=1...1487532556]
[Image: attachment.php?attachmentid=413722&stc=1...1487532556]
[Image: attachment.php?attachmentid=413723&stc=1...1487532556]
Reply
#2
Nice. Looking forward to seeing the progress. Sorry I haven't been able to meet up with you yet
Reply
#3
That's a pretty sweet project and a cool story to boot!! Can't wait to see the progress!
:xyxthumbs: ROCKNROLL!!
Reply
#4
welcome. get to work
'77 351w- Explorer EFI, 4R70W, 4-link, lockers, 4.56, 35" MT/Rs with a severe rock addiction.Confusedmokin:
Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.

[Image: sig2.jpg]
Reply
#5
Finally some new blood! Welcome to the site. Keep us up to date on your build.
Matt
[SIZE="2"]77 project bronco w/ 5.0 & c4, Sagi PS, 2 hard tops, eyebrow grill [/SIZE]
WANTED: auto column, gas tank, front/ rear seats
Reply
#6
Welcome, keep the pics coming. There is also a tech section if your needing any ideas for your ride.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Reply
#7
Thanks all. Wil be a fun project and looking forward to it.
Reply
#8
Rim Shot

[Image: attachment.php?attachmentid=413964&stc=1...1487768860]
Reply
#9
heck of a nice start! thanks for the introduction and joining. lots of great knowledgeable people her that can help. good luck and keep the pics coming
77 built 306,Trickflow Cam/Alum Heads/dome pistons/10:1comp,nv3550,duff long arms,3.5" lift,family cage,protofab rear bumper,twin sticked, and 35KM2'sG.D.I.
Reply
#10
Thanks guys!

I would post this in the right section but I'm not veteran enough to but I'm looking for a set of fiberglass fenders to match my tub. I'm willing to trade out my new stock metal fenders for them. Please let me know.
Reply


Possibly Related Threads…
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  Tweaking Chucks most excellent build NC-Fordguy 11 3,237 02-26-2017, 01:54 PM
Last Post: snipes243
  Well it is time to build one from scratch... shon 4 2,493 05-25-2015, 04:28 PM
Last Post: Crawdad
  Build threads rtj731 4 1,771 06-11-2014, 11:28 PM
Last Post: broncosbybart
  New guy here (Hickory, NC) jdcascio 8 4,654 04-29-2014, 02:40 PM
Last Post: jdcascio
  Mini build up / fix'em up jollygrngiant 30 5,986 06-04-2013, 12:22 PM
Last Post: blazinchuck
  306 EFI build blazinchuck 137 21,579 02-25-2012, 10:28 PM
Last Post: chuzie
  Bronco build questions AReed 12 2,870 03-23-2011, 04:12 PM
Last Post: AReed
  Josh BERG has a big big surprise coming on FRIDAY!!! Mill Knob 23 3,291 01-25-2011, 12:36 AM
Last Post: Mill Knob
  New guy, 1st time Bronc hankster 17 2,517 11-28-2010, 03:19 PM
Last Post: hankster
  Josh(Berg Bronco) show some pic of the new BUMPERS Mill Knob 33 4,816 01-31-2010, 03:43 AM
Last Post: broncomania

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 2 Guest(s)