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SUV of the Day : April 22, 2013; Hot Wheels '67 Ford Bronco
Topic Started: Apr 21 2013, 10:17 PM (1,067 Views)
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The SUV for today is Hot Wheels 1967 Ford Bronco.

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The Ford Bronco is a sport utility vehicle that was produced from 1966 to 1996, with five distinct generations. Broncos can be divided into two categories: early Broncos (1966–77) and full-size Broncos (1978–96).
The Bronco was introduced in 1966 as a competitor to the small four-wheel-drive compact SUVs such as the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout, and built on its own platform.[1] A major redesign in 1978 moved the Bronco to a larger size, and it was built using a shortened Ford F-Series truck chassis to compete with the similarly adapted Chevrolet K5 Blazer.


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The original Bronco was an ORV (Off-Road Vehicle), intended to compete primarily with Jeep CJ models and the International Harvester Scout. The Bronco's small size riding on a 92-inch (2,337 mm) wheelbase made it popular for off-roading and some other uses, but impractical for such things as towing. The Bronco was Ford's first compact SUV, and Ford's compact and midsize SUV niche would be taken by the compact pickup based Ford Bronco II (1984–1990), Ford Explorer (1991–present) and the Ford Escape (2001–present).
The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N. Frey, who also conceived of the Ford Mustang; and similarly, Lee Iacocca pushed the idea through into production. In many ways, the Bronco was a more original concept than the Mustang; whereas the Mustang was based upon the Ford Falcon, the Bronco had a frame, suspension, and body that were not shared with any other vehicle.
The Bronco was designed under engineer Paul G. Axelrad. Although the axles and brakes were sourced from the Ford F-100 four wheel drive pickup truck, the front axle was located by radius arms (from the frame near the rear of the transmission forward to the axle) and a lateral track bar, allowing the use of coil springs that gave the Bronco a 34-foot (10.4 m) turning circle, long wheel travel, and an anti-dive geometry which was useful for snowplowing. The rear suspension was more conventional, with leaf springs in a typical Hotchkiss design. A shift-on the-fly Dana Corp. transfer case and locking hubs were standard, and heavy-duty suspension was an option.
The initial engine was the Ford 170 cu in (2.8 L) straight-6, modified with solid valve lifters, a 6-US-quart (6 l) oil pan, heavy-duty fuel pump, oil-bath air cleaner, and a carburetor with a float bowl compensated against tilting.
Styling was subordinated to simplicity and economy, so all glass was flat, bumpers were simple C-sections, the frame was a simple box-section ladder, and the basic left and right door skins were identical except for mounting holes.
The early Broncos were offered in wagon, the ever popular halfcab, and less popular roadster configurations. Roadster was dropped early and the sport package, which later became a model line, was added.


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Check out Wikipedia.com to learn more on the Ford Bronco.

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The limits of classic SUVS and trucks seems to be gathering steam in the collector car markets within the last few years. As such, we've seen small scale makers hit the design books and we've been treated to a whole host of great new castings. Johnny Lightning has recently done the '65 Ih Pickup, Scout II and '81 Jeep Wagoneer. Matchbox also has their own Ih Scout, Toyota FJ 40 and '75 Chevy pickup. Not to be left out, HWs has done the '67 Dodge Pickup, '71 Chevy Blazer and this '67 Bronco which debuted in the 'Garage' line from 2011. It has the typical lifted look that's somewhat expected from HWs.

Let's hope with the success of the previously mentioned models listed that toy makers make more of these unique appearing items in small scale.

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Edited by craftymore, Apr 21 2013, 10:19 PM.
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Dean-o-mite
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I like this casting. A lot. Even the Hit Wheels lift kit and big wheels are moderately appealing.
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daniel60
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Nice Brute!
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juantoo3
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Nice!
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I like this one, but I haven't bought it (yet).
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

Only mishap by HWs is the bottom section of the windshield frame isn't flat. Everything else is the good you expect from their premium line castings.
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:02: I pick this up at the Keystone carnivalon saturday,It is very nice indeed.
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