From Barn to Beach: Early Ford Bronco Restoration

Don't let the patina fool you on this classic Bronco. I put in a new engine, added power disc brakes, rebuilt the transmission and about everything else you could mechanically to make this a beach going machine.

[@larrystandifer1620]

I would have never cut that factory radio location. NEVER! Nice Bronco!

[@DIYSCOTT]

It was already cut for a different aftermarket radio. If it was original i would have left it alone. I just cut it bigger. Always can weld it back up

[@earlybroncoadventures5384]

Great find. I looks forward to following your progress. Early broncos are fun to own.

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks! Yeah I've been surprised how fun it is to drive

[@oxmrtz]

Yes this is killer

[@ronkrauter1888]

Awsome looking Bronco restoration in the future.❤❤❤ Looking forward to your video's on your future rebuild.😂🎉🎉🎉😮 love it.

[@jeremyjenks]

I like the currents aesthetic right now....looks like fun....keep it rugged with classy amenities

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yeah I’m holding off on body work for now. I keep it inside so it should be fine 🤷‍♂️

[@jake44575]

awesome project, For the front speakers I put them in the same spot as I wanted front speakers even if I took the doors off, so what I did was 3D print some speaker pods that fit a 5.25 speaker in those kick panels and seals the interior and speaker from the elements. I designed the 3d file myself if ever interested. I ran my bronco for the fist time this last summer after countless hours of work, probably the best summer of my life driving her around.

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks! 3D printing something is a great idea. The passenger side one is hard to fit with the heater ducting. When I get ready to do sheet metal work I will probably try to find a better box or go the 3D printed route

[@jake44575]

@@DIYSCOTT absolutely, I forgot to mention I have a vintage air heater plenum which opens up that space on the passenger side since it no longer pulls from outside air. So that definitely helps if you go that route.

[@ryansearlybronco]

Love your build 👍🏻

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks!

[@JorgeRodriguez-ei2gi]

Continúe outstanding with the bronco,thanks,,already suscribe.say hello jorge

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks!

[@almullowney5230]

So rad. Love it

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks!

[@goodenuffgarage1596]

Cool rig

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks!

[@Philipparteric]

1:29 says it all 🙌

[@jeremyjenks]

the price for all that work you had done seems like a steal of a deal too

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yeah the mechanic is good and cheap just very very slow lol

[@chrisrodriguez1706]

Definitely would have painted that engine compartment prior to dropping in the new engine

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yeah... still had some big rust holes to fill

[@dnovello]

Bronco is awesome!!! You got a lot of value for the money spent on the mechanicals, too!! Still have the Power wagon?

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks! Yeah I feel like it is a decently safe investment for how much people like the old Broncos. Power wagon is alive and well I am just waiting on a backordered driveshaft as I discovered it is pretty bent and think it is causing some of the noise at higher speeds. Hopefully I get to do an update video on it at some point when I have it more road ready

[@troyuno]

Nice find. What brand stereo head unit did you go with?

[@DIYSCOTT]

It's junky: www.amazon.com/Touchscreen-Wireless-Navigation-Bluetooth-Multimedia/dp/B0C2HGDCH4 I couldn't find one with carplay in the single din that was nice

[@Double66U13]

What size Swampers did you go with?

[@DIYSCOTT]

36” they rub a tiny bit when turning all the way

[@garrettdeeds6307]

What radio is that???

[@DIYSCOTT]

It’s kinda crappy but I added an amplifier and it’s better. I wanted one the same size with the CarPlay but that is from a real brand but couldn’t find any. This is what it’s called on Amazon: Single Din Touchscreen Radio Car Stereo Wireless Apple Carplay Android Auto, 6.9 Inch Car Stereo Android 2G+32G with GPS Navigation WiFi FM SWC USB Bluetooth

[@cainefair5000]

Where'd you get your word done in Oceanside?

[@DIYSCOTT]

S & S Advanced Auto Repair

[@jamoy6179]

What head unit did you install?

[@DIYSCOTT]

www.amazon.com/Touchscreen-Wireless-Navigation-Bluetooth-Multimedia/dp/B0C2HGDCH4

[@DIYSCOTT]

It’s a piece of junk but couldn’t find a decent one in the single din with CarPlay

[@jamoy6179]

Thanks mate! Looks clean. I like the slim profile. I ended up using the boss with a magic box to enable wireless Apple car play, but don't like how far it sticks out.

[@thebluep0tat0]

I’m sorry, but this was done wrong in so many ways. Good luck with the cheap seat bolts and brackets in an accident.

[@DIYSCOTT]

Ejection might be a good thing if I’m getting in an accident bad enough to worry about the seat bolts