Brand New 1966 Ford Bronco Bodies Debuting At SEMA

[Jon Cole]

Now if we could get one in scale to go along with the 1:1?

From Jalopnik:

Did you know Ford announced around Father's Day they'd be selling complete reproduction 1966 Ford Bronco bodies? Neither did we, but now we know they're headed for a public debut at this year's SEMA show.

The all-steel bodies are being produced under license from Ford Component Sales and sold through the California-based Dynacorn, which has been working with Ford on vintage Mustangs for the last few years. The '66 Bronco is one of the company's most iconic vehicles and a darling of the off-roading community — meaning the trucks get bashed up and twisted into pretzels with an unpleasant regularity.

These steel bodies will be built off original Ford tooling used in production so everything will be exactly as it was when it came off the production line. Builders will be able to swap all the parts off their old truck onto their new body then move the VIN plates over for a road legal vehicle. Remember, it's just another part number so that's legal. The other option is to buy a body without a VIN handy and just build an off-road-only truck,

The new body will debut at this year's SEMA show, hoisted above the Ford stand, the automotive equivalent of looking a race horse in the mouth.

[MikeMc]

Now if we could get one in scale to go along with the 1:1?

From Jalopnik:

Did you know Ford announced around Father's Day they'd be selling complete reproduction 1966 Ford Bronco bodies? Neither did we, but now we know they're headed for a public debut at this year's SEMA show.

The all-steel bodies are being produced under license from Ford Component Sales and sold through the California-based Dynacorn, which has been working with Ford on vintage Mustangs for the last few years. The '66 Bronco is one of the company's most iconic vehicles and a darling of the off-roading community meaning the trucks get bashed up and twisted into pretzels with an unpleasant regularity.

These steel bodies will be built off original Ford tooling used in production so everything will be exactly as it was when it came off the production line. Builders will be able to swap all the parts off their old truck onto their new body then move the VIN plates over for a road legal vehicle. Remember, it's just another part number so that's legal. The other option is to buy a body without a VIN handy and just build an off-road-only truck,

The new body will debut at this year's SEMA show, hoisted above the Ford stand, the automotive equivalent of looking a race horse in the mouth.

The rock and desert guys will go nuts over this one...If the quality is up to dynacorns norm, these will be a huge WOW!!!

Dynacorns camaro and mustang bodys are better than factory!!!

Edited August 10, 2010 by MikeMc

[charlie8575]

If you do a non-VIN body, most states will assign a VIN which will allow it for title, etc. That should also clear it for road use.

I might look into one of those for myself. A 300/auto and 4x4 system out of an F-150 should go with a little jiggery-poke.

Charlie Larkin

[coopdad]

I had heard they had gotten Ford's approval but they never would say anything on their website for some reason. Guess they wanted to announce it in a major venue like SEMA.

So I guess it is official.... a person could build a brand new Bronco, not using a single old part. The Body from Dynacorn, frame from Matkins, crate motor, etc, etc, etc.

The only thing left missing is a BRONCO MODEL KIT!!!! Come on already!

John

Edited August 10, 2010 by coopdad

[Tradeshowjoe]

If anybody would like any specific info or photos from SEMA, let me know. I will be working the SEMA show and in all probability I will be working the Ford booth again. We still have a couple of months.

[Guest Johnny]

Replacement panels have been available for quite some time!

There are a couple guys that have them locally and they beat them up pretty regular!

The whole body opens up a whole new world in the Brinco though!

I know where there a couple rust buckets that would be good frame and drivetrain donors!

[RyanSilva]

I would love to own a early bronco. Hands down one of my favorite trucks. Watching True blood on HBO and seeing Sam Merlot's blue bronco..makes me want one even more.