1977 Ford Bronco - Jay Leno's Garage

[@dhruvmerai]

One of the better guests on the show you could tell this guy is geniunely happy and excited to be talking about the truck

[@natrone23]

You are on the wrong channel bud, this channel is about the Automobiles not some reality show with a bunch goofballs throwing wrenches around.

[@MrDeritamichael]

And, he's a giant.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

you can tell it's a good guest when Jay doesn't interrupt them and tell more about the vehicle than the guest does, does Jay already knows what the guest would say and is not surprised.

[@15scale]

And he talks mighty fast!!

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Yep, @ 8:50 Listen for the *SNORT*

[@robertvermouth193]

Love how this guy knows so much about this Bronco and is so enthusiastic about it. Very infectious. Thanks for bringing this to us Jay.

[@Nudnik1]

My grandpa had a 1969 Bronco...he gave it to me when he passed away in' 82.. Wish I saved it. All stock with a snow plow 302 . Excellent little truck. Never broke down . We drove on ocean beaches alot.

[@kimberlywright5761]

My Grandfather’s. Today is his heavenly birthday. I hope his favorite Bronco is being well taken care of. Yes, we took that baby off road a lot! Hunting runs in the Wright blood!

[@Chris-adams-rc-journey]

What a great guest. This guy has such a positive demeanor.

[@UNITGJ]

Absolutely love the sound of old car doors closing. Such a raw honest sound.

[@jeffmattel7867]

There is something so satisfying about it.

[@phil4986]

The Brono is the very definition of a vehicle a manufacturuer should have done frame baths in anticorrosion liquid before assembling them. Every Bronco I have ever seen has been attacked by rust all over it. This one looks pristine. Just kind of breaks your heart to see all the great old vehicles that are now just getting eaten by rust at extremely fast rates and wiull be worthless to repair soon. Beautiful RARE condition Bronco. Nice to see it pretty stock too. Most get hacked up and off road modded because they are already falling apart due to massive rust. Great Video as usual,Mr.Leno.

[@mattdonna9677]

That is a very corrosive comment.

[@tuckermoreland147]

in 76 i ordered one for $5000. drove it for 10 years until the doors fell off due to rust. mechanically it was as good as when new, but the body was shot. good clearance, plenty of power. and unbelievably short turning capability. it would idle up the steepest incline in low gear, and idle down without using the brakes. best vehicle i ever owned.

[@timinla64]

Too bad you couldn't hold on to it. They make the entire bodies now

[@jif.6821]

Thank you for NOT cutting the rear fenders.

[@keithkemper]

Ji F. the

[@JeepCherokeeful]

What?! For $250k a modded one always has that option!

[@jeffreeves3367]

I would cut it!

[@user-zm7de9fc9x]

On this beauty I prefer the OG tires or those tires not the hideous “I got a small wiener” oversized junk.

[@alisajadieh6635]

I made that mistake on mine and I regret every time I see it or drive it everytime

[@bobbygray2038]

I was watching this when I heard who he got this from. "George Wright" that was my uncle. Restored many of these Broncos he was known as the "Bronco Man" he never cut the rear fender if I remember correctly. When he died I know my Dad and George's son Jim each got one. My dad's is as original as they come and Jim's is just a cool. Both are beautiful one of kind Bronco's. I've been in that Bronco a few times when he took us hunting. "Never drive it on the asphalt in four wheel drive" I remember the day, being told as I road in the back of that Bronco back when you could hunt in the hills of Valencia, Ca. Circa 1979-80? Bouquet Canyon I believe.

[@davekunz6359]

If you talk to Jim, give him my best. I met him and his mother at Jim's house in Newhall when I bought the Bronco in July 2005. Jim eventually restored the Bronco half-cab (pickup) that George never got around to before his passing, and he was kind enough to send me pictures of it.

[@thebrokecyclest2136]

I love people who are this into their car. People like this are the ones who drive the hobby. They keep the history of the vehicle. It doesn’t matter if it’s a mx5, mustang, 911, corvette, AMG or any model. These guys love there cars and love to share the experience.

[@nicholas_scott]

The seatbelt exemption was due to the removable top. There was no b-pillar to mount the shoulder belt, so convertibles and jeeps has until 83 to get front shoulder belts

[@KsKaylor]

Love how enthusiastic and knowledgeable the owner is, he seems very deserving of such a beautiful vehicle.

[@johnnymossville]

Did he just say his wife suggested the Bronco? Wow, now that is impressive. Dave Kunz, she's a keeper!!!!

[@fireantsarestrange]

I grew up with one... my dad had a 67'... used to deer hunt with the hard top off and windshield down. 3 on the tree was funky. Learned how to drive with it. I was 7 years old and 4 wheeling in the mountains. Awesome. good times

[@touring03able]

As a past Ford 4 wheel drive owner, it was always recommended not to run the 4 wheel drive on asphalt but to a least lock the hubs so the differentials spun and splashed oil over all the front end seals for about 50 miles every month or so.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I'd prefer this any day over the current so-called "crossover" utility vehicles sold today.

[@4orrcountry]

You would, but families and women with children prefer crossovers.

[@ericalbertson6621]

Unless you want a good chance of living in a serious accident 😂

[@barrybend7189]

How to piss off Crossover drivers put a panther body on a 4x4 ranger chassis.

[@mingonmongo1]

@@ericalbertson6621 'Fer sure... light weight, high CG, short wheelbase, and crappy suspension... what could go wrong?!

[@scarhart53]

No point mentioning both in the same sentence.

[@bobc.5698]

My 15 year old son was given a 1984 Ford F250 with the 6.9 diesel. It had been in a wreck and he got the engine going and running smooth, fixed some front suspension, some rear suspension and just has to replace the drivers door and fender, bumper etc. The engine only has 120,000 on it so....but the big thing is that the 6.9 was made by International Harvested and his Great and Great Great Grandfathers retired there. Kinda cool. My son graduated from a 2 year welding program at 15 and has already bought 2 cars of his own......and works part time for a body shop.

[@Standard291]

My grandparents have an 81 bronco. They've been driving it for 30 years

[@wyattoneable]

I enjoy the history lessons on each vehicle that's featured. Nice example of an early Bronco. Pretty cool.

[@donrush5690]

He knows his Broncos pretty well and did a good job of not making Jay feel silly.

[@Timinator62]

My buddies and I had these "old" 4x4's, I had a '72 Toyota Landcruiser, another buddy had '71 K5 Blazer, another had the '62 International Scout....they were hardcore trucks, all metal interiors, easy to work on and "Cheap" to buy. The last time I look at a new Jeep "similar" to the CJ...it was $57,000...there no way I would EVER take that off road like we did, My LandCruiser had been on it's side 3 times and we've driven across rivers so deep we rolled up the windows to keep from flooding the interior while we crossed.

[@pauldigga5419]

Timinator62 id kill for a decent k5

[@gangstagarf]

Sounds like some great friends.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I like the honest enthusiasm in this interview. Plus, the vehicle really does epitomize its era.

[@IvoPoblete]

Love Dave's passion and knowledge of his truck! Keep this old car vids coming, Jay. Old cars, that's where your channel is at!

[@savagehenry4694]

has to be one of my favourite guests ever!

[@karlhenry9031]

Is this guy a car enthusiast or what? Great to see a person in love with his vehicle and not just the value of it,a real car guy.. This guy has a great voice and knowledge for his own car show on television..

[@bobwhite3777]

There's an old man who has one of these in my town. Owned a ford dealership and he got one of these and I swear it's never been on a dirt road sooo nice looking. Reminds me so much of him loved this vid thanks jay

[@jV-xz6su]

It's awesome how the people Jay has on Jay's garage have so much knowledge about their cars. It shows how much they love their cars

[@stevenswm9844]

I absolutely love these old Bronco's! I kinda preferred the pickup style with the small bed. For once, this seemed like a vehicle that Jay wasn't such an expert on! lol

[@luisvillalta2722]

StevenSWM jay has never been into the 4wd stuff

[@frankdenardo8684]

Luis Villalta Jay likes to cover everything automotive.

[@pensive69]

I haven't seen many of the Bronco pickups but that is a very useful body option...good farm or work vehicle .....I'll have to Google the original version load ratings .....

[@sarahgaynor4125]

My Dad bought a 66 half cab in 1980. It was his daily driver and now is his farm truck. Around 2000 he got a 69 half cab that used to be a gas company truck. Huge front bumper with a winch. He completely restored it as stock as he could and it's been his daily driver for the past 15 or so years. I love the half cabs so so much. Feel as though it's in my blood.

[@Epik-hm8ws]

Great guest, great car. No pro touring, no 50 year old tires and hoses 10 mile original. Just a beautiful nice driving car. More of a Jeep or Blazer guy but appreciate this episode so much.

[@voodoowhammy]

Dave Kunz knows his Broncos! Good commentary from the guy, maybe have him on here more?

[@mattcurry29]

I drove a 70's bronco courtesy of a old friend Dan. He loaned me his Bronco for a summer around the mid 90's in Bremerton, WA. The best summer I ever had. Thank You. Dan H. Matt C.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome FORD. It just radiates fun!

[@GB3770]

This is a great car - I've always thought so - high priced cars out of reach for average joe does not mean that good cars do not exist and this is def one of them!

[@unknown81360]

@@GB3770 these in this condition are really expensive now

[@gilbertjuarez7064]

As a proud owner of a 92 bronco for 14 years this video was awesome

[@P46345]

The mention of which war always makes me think of a line from the movie Space Cowboys "You were all in the military, North or South?" - Jay Leno ;-)

[@shadquirk607]

'It's not slow, it's just not fast.' I love it, that's where the magic is, right there in the middle. It doesn't need to be crazy fast, what you really want is to not be slow.

[@metalmover]

Sunday night at the machine shop...and I get a new video...Thanks JAY...these video do your legacy more justice than the Tonight show (not that it wasn't a bad gig)

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Guest Dave Kunz is really cool. When I lived in L.A., he was a Reporter on ABC news, and is considered to be the foremost authority on the 1968 Mustang 'Bullitt.'

[@michaelblum4968]

In the 1960s and 1970s there was also the International Harvester Scout. A neighbor of ours had one in the very early 1970s, I dunno the model year ... but it was very, very spartan. Removable top, removable doors, folding windshield, and (in their case) no interior upholstery (just metal painted the same as the exterior). Two jeep-ish front seats, and a jeep-type rear set, plus a couple of wheel wells to sit on if you like falling over the side. With the top off and the windshield folded, it was almost exactly shaped like a brick with wheels.

[@christophermay4998]

My dad's uncle had a 70......he towed it with a bus motor home......that thing went everywhere......I was too young to have bought it......it was pea green.....all metal......memories

[@moparedtn]

Another interesting vehicle and personable owner. Car guy stuff without the six figure price tag. Lots of enthusiasm without egos. That's the magic of the way Jay's always done this channel, I think.

[@michaelhofer9149]

Watching this piece made me look up Dave Kunz on ABC 7. Dude is a television photographer and AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALIST for KABC. His gregarious nature is addictive!

[@iot1452]

Wonderful little truck. Would definitely daily. Simple, a timeless silhouette and tiny overhangs...my favourite bits of design. This is the right size for a vehicle. Modern vehicles are unnecessarily bloated, not just for safety regulations, but because of the 'bigger is better' attitude.

[@davesracingchannel9261]

®ioT Would you please give my racing channel a Subscribe I have plenty of videos for you to enjoy

[@dwightducker9891]

Wow. Sorry 4 years late but I just watched this video. Brings back so many memories from back in the day. Loved my '77 Bronco. 302, automatic, power disc, lock in/ lock out hubs, power steering, A/C, rear tire carrier. Sure was fun to drive. For some reason can't add a photo.

[@oliverrojas7117]

i grew up in the 70s and i remember the days when gm automobiles were the predominant automobiles on the roads.

[@matthewhelton1725]

My dad bought one of these (Orange) in 1978; Automatic, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning during a hunting trip we were on... this was our second Bronco (1973... Manual, No Power Anything), five years later, we bought another one, outfitted almost exactly like this one (no rollbar)... When we got it home, my mother commandeered it because she loved the good visibility. This was the first "truck" I drove on the road... Good Times.

[@Zelomeisterdude]

Oddly enough, for the last bunch of years this is one of the 'classic' autos I've actually wanted when I think about getting one, this or a Ranchero or El Camino or a any big old station wagon made between the 1960s through the 1980s .

[@SootHead]

I knew George well! When I saw this Bronco it looked so familiar and then Dave mentioned it's heritage and AHA! Glad to see George's Bronco found a good home.

[@billthompson5644]

I love the rims, slot mags are so cool they will always be cool. Maybe it's because I'm old, but I had slot mags on a ton of cars and trucks. ENKEI, CENTERLINE,

[@camerongsx9122]

We call them Jelly Bean wheels in Australia. They came on alot of our Australian Muscle cars. Check out SLR5000 Torana online. Beautiful machines.

[@eghty8fox780]

bill thompson wheels

[@Aearonjer]

Cameron GSX think the torana slr came with hot wire wheels standard.

[@camerongsx9122]

Aearonjer Circumstance some did. Though most dealerships put them on.

[@The2fiddyridah]

Aungar Triden/Hotwire 4X4 mag

[@charleshollingsworth1583]

Dad bought one new in 74 at local dealer here in alabama, got it home lowered tailgate threw 3 bales of hay on tailgate, backed it up to fence and let the cows eat out of it. Jay love that sho gun i remember reading bout the sho gun wayy back, wishing i had my 1990 sho back.

[@nferraro222]

Got a Scout II painted this same color - but I've also got the optional PLAID seats. Thinking of removing the overhead light and adding a disco ball.

[@williamr3840]

Do it!

[@usmcvet0313]

Sounds legit

[@warrenbruhn5888]

Love Scouts!

[@MrMenefrego1]

*This was my very first car in 1979, only mine was a '74 Bronco, they didn't change much at all. I saved up for a year to buy that Bronco. Mine was the same crazy 'Circus Orange' as we use to call it, with a 302-cid and a wonderful AM radio lol. I had that thing for almost a decade then the transmission died at 135,000 miles so I sold her for $900,00.*

[@mcbridecreek]

My first car was a 1974 Bronco in 1980. It cost me $3000. It only had 42000 miles. It was red & white just like the sample Bronco. 302 with a C-4 automatic. I drove all over the desert of Owyhee county Idaho. Deer and Chukar hunting. Such good times. Sold it foolishly for a mustang 2 that got better gas mileage. I still miss that old rust free Bronco.

[@MrCbschnell]

Amazing truck. Defiantly old school. Built like a tank. One of my employees broke his wrist with a hole saw attempting to install door speakers. lol

[@gordonsumner2085]

What a great truck! It’s great that they didn’t change it for 12 years. This is one of the best 4x4s ever.

[@toyfreaks]

I had a 1984 Bronco II and loved it! In Minnesota winters, we lose a lot of parking lot space to big piles left by the plows clearing heavy snows. With my Bronco II, I could just climb one of those for the win!

[@pointingdog7235]

I have a friend who had a 67 or 68 Bronco that he put a 351 in his Bronco. LMAO I forgot about this I had a plastic toy Ford Bronco that came with a travel trailer. I love the wheels I had aluminum slot wheels on my 74 F-100. The steering wheel is cool. Brings me back to a better time. Take a 3 on the tree and convert to a Hurst floor shift.

[@luckyjuly67]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful bronco. Great episode as always Jay.

[@MrJeffOve]

This video is one of my Top-Ten (10) favoriteJay Leno Garage video's because you can see and hear the Love and Passion that's Dave has for his Bronco and the knowledge that he has for it is unbelievable.!!!

[@Xynudu]

The windscreen wipers look like something off of an early VW beetle. A nice compact 4x4. Much better than the monsters being sold these days. Yep. I'd be happy with an old Bronco.

[@matthewfoltz5351]

Happy all day long!

[@thejunkman]

A vehicle like this really can't exist today as a new model. You can thank federal safety regulations centered around crash protection.

[@wildbill23c]

Me too...well I have the next best thing an 88 Ford Bronco 2, just a little smaller than the 60's and 70's Bronco's, basically a Ford Ranger with a back seat and permanent top.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

So would I. This is my idea of what an SUV should be.

[@JUMBOs-RC]

*factory unsynchronized for your entertainment too*

[@jeff1586er]

I had '78 Bronco. It was great with the top off. I made a vinyl cover I could put on for the rain. I drove it to work on night shift and my wife used it in the daytime. It was great.

[@marcscordato4385]

There is something about old SUVs. Land cruisers, International Scouts, Grand Wagoners and Broncos. Technically new ones are better but old ones are much more desirable. The market agrees as resale values continue to climb on these classic trucks .

[@gnrrailroad1531]

K5 Blazers

[@oldnepalihippie]

So glad to see this one Jay! My dad died in this same exact model, color and all. He had bought new from dealer during his "I am a cowboy" years, that I know a lot of WWII vets went thru as well. That was '79, and I was in the US Army in Germany, and always thought I would inherit this classic vehicle. As a driver posted in the motor pool, I was already in love with small off-roads. Alas, dad had his final heart attack on the NY Thruway in the middle of a snow storm, rolled it, totaled it. I saw a pic of the crash, and it wasn't pretty. The one time I drove it, I thought about how it would hold up in a roll, and as I had just come off learning to drive APCs, the Bronco felt light and cheap. Ha!

[@Chuck59ish]

Finally! A vehicle Jay doesn't have to squeeze himself into. Those smog pump equipped engines were real gas hogs, but they were fairly easy to work on and fun to take off road. I worked for a Mercury dealer in 1972 and we used a 68 or 69 as a shop truck, complete with snow plow. They were a lot of fun.

[@pensive69]

Charles Damery ....as snow plows!......that was also commo. in our area.

[@joerichards2616]

My dad had a 76 Bronco that was all black (top as well) with a white stripe across the hood and down the side. It came with just a driver seat, dual gas tanks, 302 with automatic, manual hubs and transfer case. I lusted after that thing and just before I turned 16 he traded it for a VW bus - holy crap was I heart broken. I would love to have that Bronco right now.

[@kellykonoske91]

One of my favorite vehicles in the world. Wish they were still affordable here

[@spito68]

I had a 72..3 on the tree. 302 4wd. It had 3 gas tanks. Small plow on it. Love that little truck

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

Pretty sure this one was my Dads, He sold it to a Cop in 83/84 in Seal Beach. Nice to see it again! Thanks!

[@Anth230]

Huntington Beach Sasquatch His exact one??

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

There's always a chance it's not, But could be, .....It's a Small World!

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

Watch the Vlog again Mr. Cairo, The first owner was in the L.A. Basin in 67. .....and no it wasn't a "1 guy"? Owner.

[@hapskie]

That was one lucky guy, owning a 77 Bronco in 67

[@huntingtonbeachsasquatch]

I don't think it's "Luck" to buy next years model. Anybody can do it. HAHAHA LMFAO!!! Nice try to look Cool, ....hapklaar

[@gingerd2098]

I have many fond memories of riding in my Grandpa's old 70's Bronco he restored. Everything from road trips, to a quick to go for ice cream in the summer. What a beautiful truck.

[@BillRalens]

funny to see Jay looking small

[@matrox]

Jays only 5'5".

[@Three_Random_Words]

for what it's worth, Google says Leno is 5′ 11″. That guest must be 6' 6" or so.

[@BigBoyz33]

Three Random Words 5'11" is such an awkward height. An inch above average but you still look short as hell.

[@BillRalens]

5'11 is perfect. Walk through most doorways without ducking, laugh at ceiling fans, no knees knocking on steering wheels or center consoles...

[@CooterCoy]

Yeah Jesse I'm 5'11". Leave us five-elevens alone.

[@dudestuff3352]

Had a 74 (3 on the tree, 302) live in Florida and drove it to Riverside CA to watch a race in the summer of 76. Sold it while in college to continue my education. Dream of buying another now that I've retired.

[@iantownsend500]

Finally the only reason I like Monday’s. Thanks for uploading Jay

[@alexnicoles5575]

I want a Bronco so badly but I didn’t know much about the technical pieces so I learned a lot from this video! Great for information!

[@1183newman]

I wasn't impressed when i looked for the new jay leno video and found it was of an old bronco. However after watching this now i want an old bronco.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

America's Land Rover. The only difference being that it would actually start every morning. Love these things. Truly one of the great icons.

[@jimcambron1328]

Not unlike the classic Suzuki Samurai, only bigger. Yes, this Bronco it came with PART-TIME 4-wheel drive. You could destroy the transfer case if you drove the vehicle on dry, good traction surfaces with four-wheel drive engaged. Thus, it was (and still is) important to lock the front hubs ONLY when driving in snow or on loose surfaces as found when driving off road. They were not equipped with a viscous coupling system like modern all wheel drive vehicles have. Excellent video !

[@quentin3330]

Jim Cambron Good point!! Maybe you know this, but didn't Jeep have the best (most advanced ) 4wd system back then? Just wondering.. or did Ford, Chevy and Jeep's pretty much have the same system ???

[@jimcambron1328]

As far as I know, in the time of the Bronco (and Bronco II) nobody had a true full-time or all wheel drive traction system. I know that Jeep(tm) did eventually offer an all-wheel drive system in (I think) high-end Cherokee models utilizing a viscus coupling system... Perhaps someone will be able to chime in as to what vehicle manufacturer first offered all-wheel drive. My guess is one that also built racing machines like Lotus, BMW or Mercedes Benz.

[@quentin3330]

Jim Cambron Thx for replying. And i think the Audi Quattro was the first AWD system but i could be wrong. I used to have a snow plowing business and man was it ever nice when i finally bought a new pickup and didn't have to get out and turn the hubs in a blizzard. Just push a button.

[@arkhsm]

Wasn't the Range Rover full time 4wd from 1970 !!

[@brusieroutlaw]

@@jimcambron1328 Quadra Trac 4x4. Auto shifted in out of 4x4 via how fast you was traveling. There was a lever right under the drivers seat. And a vaccum activated knob for off road locked in use. j10 trucks and Cherokee Wagoners had em. Wasn't all that great compared to to locking hubs and low high transfer case.

[@dieterjohnson3018]

Jay's video are such a treat. With people who regularly post on KZbin, over time I get bored with their videos, and move on. But there's just something about Jay that keeps me watching!

[@VelocityLabs]

Glad to see the denim shirt back!

[@ncg-fm3dl]

Velocity Labs denim. Allways. -jay lenos slogan

[@erikhertzer8434]

Velocity Labs : he had to do a wash...

[@jasonwb6884]

I like how ford didn't change chassis and parts on these old vehicles much. I had a 7th generation 1983 ford F-100 with a straight six. Was easy to find parts for, ran from 79 to 86. and before that 65 to 79 were pretty much unchanged. I love the straight six engine, not as fast as a V-8 but had very good torque. Had a smog pump on it also and I got rid of it to free up some horses.

[@nathanjones4039]

Such a mint bronco, and he sure knows a lot of the bronco history, thoroughly enjoyed this episode !

[@mattadrev471]

Just bought the wife a '85 Bronco II (108k og miles - non modified out of Santa Barbara) and she LOVES IT! Turns on a dime, starts right up, got the looks of the 1970's and man it beats some Honda CRV. I have to add she lives about 4 miles from work so the gas mileage isn't too much of an issue. Def not for commuting ha.

[@heffyg101]

9:08 now THAT is a solid sounding hood...

[@ForgottenReasons]

My dad and I used to have one. A blue ‘77. Never let me drive it. This video makes me want it back.

[@karlporath8904]

They are going to build the new one down the street and I'm sure it will be MASSIVE. The new Ranger is 7/8 the size of of a f-150. Ford forgot the reason we liked the compact trucks, "they were COMPACT"

[@calevel]

This guest truly knows his subject, I believe he is indeed the new Bronco Guy.

[@rightlanehog3151]

This is such a great reminder of a time when the only people who bought SUVs actually NEEDED a SUV.

[@Victoria3232-j7o]

This was before they were called just sports utility Vehicle SUV then people drove station wagons for there families and soccer moms.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Exactly.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@G Riv True.

[@MrMenefrego1]

*My (seemingly) Never Ending FORD, BRONCO Story!... Back In The Day, after graduating from high school, in Ye Ole Year of Our Lord, Nineteen-Hundred-&-Seventy-Nine: when I was a lad of 17, I found a job (which was no mean feat in that recession era; as factories were closing-up shop and relocating, en masse to Asia) as a 'Full Service Gas Station Attendant & Grease Monkey', (AKA: "A Petroleum Transfer Engineer" lol.) I was the guy to whom you said, "Fill er' up and check the oil." Then, as a Full Service Attendant, cleaned all exterior windows, even the head and tail lights, checked tire pressure, transmission and brake fluid, etc. Also doing oil and filter changes, lube-jobs, tire repairs, and the other Old Timey horseless carriage maintenance items. And, of course, meeting, and dating some of the prettiest girls or, "Foxes", in Northern Illinois! The cost of automobile related items were still relatively inexpensive... A quart of 'Pennzoil' was $.75-80 cents! A pack of smokes was just $.35 cents! Gas was $.63-68 cents per gallon, 'Ethel', or, Premium was a bit more expensive, and even had a better aroma. But, prices quickly rose to $1.50+ a year or so later; (Via the man-made, "Energy Crisis") The gas pump price registers only went as high as $.99 cents! We had lines of cars for entire city blocks, just waiting their turn to be ripped off. Anyway, I saved every penny from my, $186.50 paycheck, (That's approximately, $355 bucks in 2020) so that I could buy my very first automobile, a tough lil '74 Ford Bronco. (Saved every penny, with the exception of the $65.00 bucks a week rent, which my father charged me for the privilege of sleeping on an old U.S. Army cot, which was crammed into a walk-in closet lol!) $65.00 a week may not seem like much today, but, that same $65.00 bucks is equivalent to nearly $280.00 a week in 2020! And Yes, I was well aware that I was HIGHLY OVERPAID! To this very day I still don't know why the gas station owner, Dave Johnson (of "Dave's Phillips 66") paid me so much money! When, he could've just hired some poor slob for just about half of that! Like this example in Jay's video, mine was also a very 'GROOVY' orange.. ('Burnt Orange', I believe it was called) or, as my friends so cleverly named it, "The Orange Circus Clown Mobile" lol! I had some of the best times of my life with and IN that old 4-WD Ford! Besides, that ole girl got me out of some pretty tough situations! I ALWAYS had a case of Heineken in an ice-filled cooler, which I placed on the backseat for, 'Easy Access', (just try that in the 21st century!) so I could reach back n-grab a 'Cold One', (or 10) for the long drive home. I didn't even hide the fact that I was gulping down ''Brewskies" from the other drivers. In fact, I once had a Police Cruiser right behind me, I didn't even notice him until looking in my rear-view mirror! I thought for sure I was heading for a ride to the county jail! But, all he did was pull-up beside me and yelled out his window, "Hey, you've got good taste in beer, kid!" and drove away! lol. And, another guy, who was driving a beautiful new 'Land Yacht', a massive Lincoln Town Car, roll his window down and ask me, "Hey buddy, got an extra brew for a poor old thirsty guy?" And I tossed him one too! That poor old Bronco was beat half to death by the time I got Her, but, She ran perfectly! The famous Ford 302-CI was bulletproof! She had well over 200-K on her when I sold Her to a local farmer. (I never did any repairs on Her other than replacing the original factory installed water pump) The dealer, (It was a Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealer called, 'Meyers-U-Drive', in Freeport, Illinois) filled the rust holes with the poor mans body repair kit, 'Bondo' , and painted Her the original 'Circus Orange' color. But, within a few months the rust was bleeding right back through Her tank-like sheet metal. Once, as I was 'a-toolin' down the road, in good ole Rockford, Illinois, when I suddenly heard this CRASH, CLANK, BANG, BOOM, BOINK, BOINK, BOINK!... When I looked back, I saw the thick steel cage that protected the transfer case, laying in the middle of the road... of course it happened just as a Police Cruiser rolled-up behind me, shining his spotlight on it! I ran back and explained the situation to the Officer, he just laughed and said, "That old thing has seen better days, aye boy!" And he just drove away. That poor old Bronco was so full of rust that She was leaving pieces of Herself everywhere! Plus, when the air hit the undercarriage on a windy day, it would blow rusted chunks of metal and rust-dust right into the cab! I drove, (beat) Her for over 7 years until the transmission began to fail. I actually got $900.00 for the, now pile-O-crap Bronco too! Which is the equivalent to $3,180 bucks in 2020! I'd give my left gonad to have another tough little Bronco! The End, FINALLY! lol.*

[@HellHoundTSO]

The coolest version of the Bronco in my opinion

[@triumphiztation]

I Love this THING better than the other thing.

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Love the original Broncos. I have a 1975 and love it. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@T4nkcommander]

Nashville Early Bronco I drove my dad's 89 Bronco II throughout high school. Was fun, but I like my Raptor better I must admit!

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

T4nkc0mm4nd3r haha! I would agree with you there

[@T4nkcommander]

Nashville Early Bronco Got high hopes for the new one? Not that you'd want to part with your 75, but hopefully Ford does it right after all these years

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

T4nkc0mm4nd3r I think it will be a great truck. They seem to be trying to make it right. But yeah, the first gen Broncos will always be the best

[@KsKaylor]

Nashville Early Bronco Did your 75 come equipped with catalytic converters from the factory or was the Bronco exempt?

[@quesochecko]

He’s so knowledgeable about this car it’s crazy impressive I love his passion

[@Daehawk]

Slot mags are the perfect wheel for any old muscle car. My friend had them on a jacked up rear ended 74 Charger. Was sweet. Hard to sit in a jacked up car with freshly armorall'd seats during a braking event hahaha. HAhaha CA smog checks while the rest of us don't even run CATS.

[@mongointown]

Takes me back to the days of road trips, camping, and not being scared of a little dirt/mud or bouncing off a tree and scratching it. I see so many monstrous extremely expensive 4x4's with low profile tires and not a speck of dirt on them. Also, if you break down good luck working on it. I would take one of these oldies but goodies any day. Also, enjoyed the video as it is not some restro/mod, or hot rod. Prefer the old stuff and relevant history lessons.

[@yaviermustang2012]

my father use to have the same bronco 77 3 speed manual with the 302 engine or something like that 30 years ago he paid $700.00 dollars and sold it for $3,000 dollars 2 years later i miss that truck hes was one from the police department from Puerto Rico USA.Good memories i miss that truck .....tell me your history .

[@davesracingchannel9261]

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[@yaviermustang2012]

Daves Racing Channel ok

[@williejohnson3866]

NO

[@shotforshot5983]

I wanted a bobtail so much when I was younger, but couldn't find one that wasn't a rust bucket that I could afford. (I bought an absolutely rust free 78 f150) Now they are ridiculously expensive even in horrible condition... The best alternative today in American market is the jeep LJ. I bought a TJ Rubicon in 03, the first year. Driven it all over the U.S., in all weather. Rescued countless stuck /stranded vehicles and people. Pulled a whole bunch of 10000lb and up vehicles out of the snow. (including one semi). She's still my rig.

[@pensive69]

we need a fairly low key high efficiency engine/hybrid built like this and KISS. had many miles in these boxes. could be a bit bouncy on long highway rides with expansion strips bucking the keesters. and like they said almost anyone could fix almost anything that broke. and very easy to park.

[@regsparkes6507]

This Bronco Ranger bring's back memories of my '75. Mine was a 'top of the line' model and even had air bags inside the front coil springs. I had a lot of drive line problems that the Dealership service manage and I just could NOT correct. That's a whole other story. This one shown here is just wonderful,..in my opinion!

[@radsdad1]

Do not drive on highway in 4 wheel drive with the hubs locked.

[@johnnymossville]

agree, DO NOT do that. hahaha

[@bigredc222]

Yea I was surprised how little Jay knew about four wheel drive, I don't think there was anything back then that had full time four wheel drive. I bet there's a sticker on the back of the visor with instructions on how to operate the four wheel drive, and it says, don't drive over 35 or 45 in four wheel drive.

[@4orrcountry]

@@bigredc222 Also made in the '60's, Jeepster Commando, Jeep Wagoneer both had 4WD with locking hubs like the Bronco. International Scout did also.

[@ericanderson4801]

There were switchable full/part time 4x4 vehicles. Jeep Selec Trac, for example, with a lockable center diff.

[@bigredc222]

Eric Anderson If it's full time it can't be switched off, that's what full time means, all the time, full time 4WD is basically the same as AWD, but not exactly, full time 4WD has low a range like regular 4x4, where as AWD doesn't, that's the only difference as far as I know.

[@brentaudi9354]

These were very popular in New Orleans during the 70s. Everyone in my neighbor hood had them as their second car. I remember riding in quite a few back then.

[@Johnnycdrums]

While I was in the U.S. Navy, my Dad tried talking me into buying a 78' Bronco from him, as he was a Ford salesman and he knew what I liked. He was one of the best salesman regionally, I knew I could get it for only a few hundred over invoice, but I had to tell him, the Bronco was no longer a real Bronco imho.

[@scotforman1894]

Thank you Mr. Jay for doing an old original truck/ sport utility. I really loved this episode