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Yeah, I don't use them....
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I've been wondering how I was going to haul mine out of the Deer Lease this coming fall. Now I know.
The 1G broncos had a swing out spare tire holder to allow for the tailgate to open. The mounting base was near the right brake light and it hinged outward to allow the gate to drop. I have a 1G and removed the entire assembly from it because it doesn't look good and is awkward to use. I also have a 6G and the current system is better in my opinion.
That is one sweet looking 1G.... A little confused.... wasn't the last year for the 289 1967? 302 came out in 68....The 1G broncos had a swing out spare tire holder to allow for the tailgate to open. The mounting base was near the right brake light and it hinged outward to allow the gate to drop. I have a 1G and removed the entire assembly from it because it doesn't look good and is awkward to use. I also have a 6G and the current system is better in my opinion.
But you have the amber side markers that came out in 68.... No side markers in 67 I think???
Oh yea.... back to topic... I agree with your comment about being awkward when you had to swing out the spare and then drop down the gate. I think the designers tried to take that into account and that is why we have the design we have now.....The 1G broncos had a swing out spare tire holder to allow for the tailgate to open. The mounting base was near the right brake light and it hinged outward to allow the gate to drop. I have a 1G and removed the entire assembly from it because it doesn't look good and is awkward to use. I also have a 6G and the current system is better in my opinion.
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Lucky man to have a stable like that.... NICE!The 1G broncos had a swing out spare tire holder to allow for the tailgate to open. The mounting base was near the right brake light and it hinged outward to allow the gate to drop. I have a 1G and removed the entire assembly from it because it doesn't look good and is awkward to use. I also have a 6G and the current system is better in my opinion.
Thank you. Mine is a 77' which was the last year of the 1G but I was trying to explain how they overcame the spare tire/ tailgate combo on the 1G's. I wish I had a picture of the spare tire swing mechanism installed but I removed mine. I'm sure Googe has pix though.
Fortunately I bought it before prices went nuts. I could never afford it now
Well done.... It is always good to buy before the price goes up. I am guessing the engine marker actually says 302.... the more I stare at it. (It is hard not to stare).... For some reason I thought I read 289.... 77 explains the size of those side markers.... They were much smaller when they first appeared.
That is a beautiful rig. They both are!
thank you. Yes it's a 302. Easier to see the emblem on this pic.
I didn't mean to hijack this thread. Love the 1G and the video the OP posted.
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No doors, roll bar, hell these dudes weren’t even wearing seat belts. Even the white water rafting dude wasn’t wearing a helmet. The 60’s were great, but they were no match for vehicle appearances of 70’s. Exhibit A.
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My first car I owned was a 1970 Bronco that was passed down from my dad. He bought it fully loaded w/302 and had AC added immediately after purchase. $4,000 was the MSRP back then. It came with 4 wheel drum brakes, no power brakes or steering and the 3 on the tree manual transmission. I had the rear swing away spare tire carrier that started rattling as the Bronco aged, but still worked very well. Unlike the street oriented looking tires it came equipped with G78-15 off road tires that lasted only 15,000 mi. To save money, my dad had those tires recapped. Those skinny tires made for handling problems that made the Bronco follow any ruts and imperfections in the pavement. You physically had to actively drive this vehicle. 60 mph was the Pfd maximum speed in this configuration. I added bigger and wider tires which cured this. I also had a Hurst 3 sp floor shifter added to eliminate the long throws of the column mounted lever. As the OEM configuration was unsafe by todays standards, I also added a roll bar for rollover protection. As I owned this vehicle I discovered it was built with a combination of Falcon, Mustang, and F-100 parts, which made for easy location of replacement parts in the junkyards.Such a miss excluding a tailgate from Bronco 6G. Swing gate is terrible for daily use and you need to buy a $1200 accessory to do tailgate things.
Also funny seeing the OG Bronco with OEM tires. All the restomods people gush over are lifted with oversize tires!
I loved that vehicle and wish I had it back.
They actually drive pretty good, but I am glad I went new vice building another classic one part at a time.
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I imagine it is the same on the Bronco, but on the Mustang the 302 came out mid year 68, so there is both 289 and 302 68 Mustangs.
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Does that count as a double rainbow?No doors, roll bar, hell these dudes weren’t even wearing seat belts. Even the white water rafting dude wasn’t wearing a helmet. The 60’s were great, but they were no match for vehicle appearances of 70’s. Exhibit A.
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Awesome video! The guy driving the yellow bronco had no chill. He was in a rush. 
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