1988 Ford Bronco

GR Auto Gallery of Traverse City is pleased to present this GR Auto Gallery of Traverse City is pleased to present this beautifully restored 1988 Ford Bronco for your consideration. This vehicle is on a REBUILT Florida title stemming from a 2019 incident per CARFAX. All of this is trivial when you behold the quality and attention to detail on the ground up professional restoration and fully rebuilt drivetrain. This truck was restored with reliability as the primary objective and built to be driven and enjoyed, not simply displayed. This 1988 Ford Bronco has undergone an extensive multi-year restoration with significant investment in mechanical reliability, structural restoration, and interior modernization. This is not a cosmetic restoration. It is a mechanically restored classic that was rebuilt with long-term ownership, reliability, and ease of maintenance in mind. The original 5.8L (351 Windsor) V8 engine was professionally rebuilt at 98,280 original miles. Since completion, the engine has accumulated only approximately 200300 miles and is still in the break-in period. Transmission is a Heavy-duty Ford C6 automatic transmission that has been professionally serviced and shifts smoothly and operates exactly as intended. Numerous supporting components were replaced with new parts, including: New alternator, New water pump, New power steering pump, New A/C compressor, New belts and pulleys, All new cooling system hoses, All new fuel system hoses, New transmission cooler lines, New A/C condenser lines and New engine mounts. The factory EFI system was professionally removed to simplify maintenance and improve long-term reliability. Fuel delivery has been upgraded to an Edelbrock 800 CFM carburetor with fuel pressure regulation system and a simplified vacuum system. All has been professionally tuned for reliable cold starts, smooth idle, and excellent throttle response The factory cooling system was upgraded well beyond factory specifications and boasts a custom handmade aluminum radiator, auxiliary transmission cooler, engine oil cooler and Ford electric cooling fan conversion replacing the factory clutch fan. The chassis received extensive mechanical restoration including: New shock absorbers, Six new suspension stabilizer components, New brake rotors, pads and drums, New master cylinder, New vacuum brake booster and Power steering system refreshed The body was completely separated from the frame during restoration. Full Frame restored and refinished, Body and frame professionally repainted, Extensive corrosion protection, Large number of original fasteners replaced with stainless-steel hardware and bumpers were fully restored and refinished with corrosion-resistant coating. Additional body details and upgrades include: New windshield OEM, LED headlights, LED taillights, Three new mirrors, New front grille, New complete wiper, Window regulators and window motors, Door seals, Window seals, Body seals, and Weather stripping. Inside you will be greeted by a Custom Italian Alcantara interior, Restored seat frames, Refinished dashboard, New dashboard components, New ignition components, New turn signal switch, New door lock components, New HVAC ducting, Restored heater system, Electrical system refreshed with new wiring where required, Full sound deadening installed throughout the cabin The Bronco drives straight, brakes confidently, and performs exactly as expected. This beast rides on New Mickey Thompson wheels & tires (31×12.50R15). Comfort upgrades include: Bluetooth stereo system, Dual amplifier audio system, Two-way radio, TPMS tire pressure monitoring system, Digital monitoring display This Bronco represents hundreds of hours of professional restoration work and a substantial financial investment. Nearly every major mechanical system has been rebuilt, restored, or upgraded to provide dependable performance and straightforward maintenance. The vehicle starts easily, runs exceptionally well, shifts smoothly,