Driving The 1970 Ford Bronco - 302ci V8 Manual (POV Binaural Audio)

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[@TedwardDrives]

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[@RGMS_]

Love the "You are going something in between 20mph and 70mph" speedometer xD

[@trevorpomroy550]

It's a ford thing.

[@Legotruck82]

I had the same issue on an 80's Toyota. Ended up being an inertia drive issue in the speedo, should be an easy fix for an instrumentation specialist

[@edalder2000]

I was raised to see a big Detroit V8 that burbles as the best sounding thing ever. This Bronco is not far removed from a tractor and it's awesome.

[@K31TH3R]

1:56 "This one has been slightly massaged in terms of making it a little more drivable" After that I proceeded to watch the rest of the video, and my mind kept wondering back to that statement at the realization of what this must've been like _before_ the upgrades, "vague" must barely scratch the surface lol. That 302 sounds absolutely legendary though, binaural audio does the trick _every_ time!

[@TedwardDrives]

😂

[@isveryniceyes]

@@bwofficial1776 early bronco's were basically passenger tractors, like the first jeeps.

[@user-uj5kn6co5q]

I've had my 1970 Bronco for 30 years and mine has dual shocks in the from plus after market springs which help minimize body roll. Going down the freeway at 80 mph is not a problem and the best thing is on off road and the streets of San Francisco when you jump it, it flys evenly through the air so neither the nose or tail drop down.

[@jeffreyhanshawsr4884]

I OWEND A 76 BRONCO MVP, IT WAS, FORD FOREST GREEN, IT HAD, DUAL TANKS, AND DISK, BRAKES,IT WAS, POWERED BY A, 302, AND RAN,LIKE A RAPED, APE, I DROVE IT, ACROSS,COUNTRY, 3 TIMES, AND 4WD IT, ALMOST EVERY, WEEKEND, IT WAS A GREAT, DAILY DRIVER, AND NEVER, BROKE DOWN,OR LEFT ME, STRANDED, GOD, I SURE MISS, HER......

[@jasonr9916]

70 is a great year! Mine is uncut.

[@FadedOxide]

It looks right at home on some fall woodland backroads. Like I imagine theres wild broncos somewhere deep in the forest and at 3 AM you hear that V8 growl for a moment and then it's gone like a ghost.

[@martyorange]

I own a 1977 Bronco done up almost the same way for 39 years. You did a good job describing the experience. You are right that it takes a while to get used to driving them. With 4:11 gears it can be more usable in 3rd. They are a blast to drive.

[@GrindhousePerformance]

I'll just add this to the list of things Tedward's driven that I need to own. 🤣

[@RyanRoadReaper]

This brings back memories. My dad had an 80's Bullnose Bronco (from right before they ruined the styling of them) and I loved going on rides in it as a kid.

[@ElliWoelfin]

It's so interesting to me how different engines sound, like post-'90s vs pre-'90s. There's like this dry airy rasp all older engines have; it's very neat to me, and I wonder why that's the case.

[@MultiParasite]

Is it maybe cause of low vs high compression?

[@dennis885600]

@@MultiParasite compresssion is not really the difference, fuel injection/computers are though. Plus catalytic converters make the engine a lot more muffled and sound less rough

[@R19Robbin]

You don't see a lot of these in Europe, I absolutely love this thing 🔥🔥

[@Zerbey]

Owning an older Bronco is definitely on my wish list, just so much fun to drive an old stick shift.

[@kylechellino2579]

I love when you do these older cars! I can't see them, but the sound is fuckin, amazing!

[@DavesRange]

I have a 2nd gen Bronco and that thing can take corners surprisingly well

[@bkspeed6303]

Would've been absolutely amazing if they put the 5.0 coyote into the new bronco. A brand new 2 door bronco v8 would be an awesome tribute.

[@johannesnorrman1297]

Great video 👍🤛

[@aviandooley3466]

0:44 “this things got 3 speeds, here there and gone, it’s got the power of 350 and beyond”

[@jodyoverdoser]

You should do a review on the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. I own a 2011 SAP. These cars can fool you. They're actually decently fast cars and feel very luxurious on the road. Heck, if you're willing to come to NC, I will let you review mine.

[@peterwhitehead2453]

God I want this car!

[@DanielRundellpnw833]

nice bronco I like it I have the 2ed gen 1978 ford bronco

[@jordanperea6153]

I’ve got a 97 suzuki sidekick and everything you were saying in the beginning about feeling like you could just pop it onto its roof is exactly the same lol

[@Steve1766]

great days

[@RodBeauvex]

An overdrive would really work well for this. 2nd over would be good for around town cruising.

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

The proper H-pattern, LOL.

[@Azonicracing]

Sounds proper!

[@AhmedAli-jj6yl]

Hi

[@Krazy_Shorts]

Haha.. the sheet metal sounds are hilarious over bumps!

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

Such a truly iconic bronco. how was the people looking at this ride.

[@AdamKlingenberger]

In terms of safety, this is just a step above that rusty old Jeep you drove

[@AhmedAli-jj6yl]

Hi

[@ryanlidel6059]

Is double clutching helpful in older vehicles such as the '70 bronco?

[@obilingful]

My 65 mustang has a 3 speed and its the same gearing. The owner manual states to shift to 3rd at 30mph, sometimes I feel I'm driving at 700rpm lol. The power is there, I don't feel any lugging but I get your point. It feels very weird but apparently its normal.

[@carsandcrows9921]

Must be tempting to get this over that Type R you drove at Sonoma

[@TedwardDrives]

It sure does sound good

[@Rubber_N_Smoke]

Yeah I think that steering is a little better than my 48 Willy’s haha

[@nathenmassey8798]

4:11

[@mohiths6453]

OJ Simpson are you watching this?

[@furrysharker]

I first rode in one of these in the early 1990's, out with a friend for a night. I thought it was loud and incredibly uncomfortable, with a punishing ride.

[@TedwardDrives]

in this industry we call that "Charm"

[@niko2002]

Crazy story this is the car that almost killed my father, not once but twice when he was a kid. It's only because these things tip over so easily. They were great vehicles, just be careful with long turns and be gentle with the steering wheel. If you lower the vehicle half of those issues disappear.

[@Porkycheun]

Only half of the issues disappear? So that means it will only try to kill you once? 😅

[@caddiemoon640]

uhh that not i was expecting to think dont have half seat down

[@itsbeaties8902]

you should do more v8 ferraris please

[@user59371]

Let him borrow yours! Oh wait….

[@JedemPoKucama]

Needs a 5spd

[@TedwardDrives]

Needs a 4 speed 😂

[@deannafrazier1062]

🎉😊

[@thegamerozzy3587]

I quite like that for a 52 year old

[@Kaique3516]

PreCaffe

[@kylefenner9077]

Yeah first gear is actually low second gear is actually first gear and third gear it's just overdrive

[@gothops154]

Those wheels are way to small. Icon bronco has the perfect proportions

[@flpanhead]

Young people are so soft. I drove my Bronco every day for years. It was all I had. It would do 75-80 no problem.

[@jledonne8n8f]

I remember these when they were new. The driving experience was more civilized than this video leads you to believe. The Ranger model in particular was quiet with an acceptable ride. You could cruise at highway speed and it didn't feel like the top was about to blow off like it does on this test drive.