Full Build: Restoring A Classic Bronco With A Modern Twist

With all the hype surrounding the Bronco’s revival by Ford, Music City Trucks felt it was the ideal time to honor its heritage by building a classic of their own. With Sea Foam as a sponsor, the 1974 Bronco will undergo extensive upgrades to restore the truck and take a modern approach on a classic rig.

The objective is to overhaul the Sea Foam Bronco from the ground up and rebuild it all by adding an array of new parts. The upgrades include a new chassis from Throttle Down Kustoms, supercharged Edelbrock Coyote crate engine, transfer case, axles, James Duff suspension, fuel system, sheet metal from Dennis Carpenter, and overhaul the interior with custom parts from TMI.

This Beach Cruiser Bronco is bound to turn heads as it cruises effortlessly down the street with its entirely updated undercarriage and body transformation. It will be a piece of restored history that lives on inspiring others to build projects to replicate its success.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Test Run
00:06:45 - Tear Down
00:20:17 - Body Rebuild
01:19:52 - Prep and Paint
01:59:32 - Adding Power
02:29:48 - Final Assembly
03:05:52 - Heading to SEMA

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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE

Car-O-Liner
CTR9

Cerakote
Ceramic Coating, Glacier Titanium C-7900

Continental Tire
General Grabber X3

Covercraft
Custom Form Fit Cover

Derive Systems
SCT Burst Throttle Booster

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI)
Fire Sleeve

Duralast
Duralast Loaded Strut Assembly

Dustless Blasting
Dustless Blasting DB500 Mobile

EBC Brakes
USR Rotors & Yellow Stuff Brake Pads

Edelbrock
Supercharged 5.0L Coyote Crate Engine

Forney Industries
Forney 220 AC/DC Tig Welder

James Duff
Dual Sport Monster Suspension System

Matco Tools
Vacuum Brake Bleeder

Prismatic Powders
Stone Black PSS-1168

Radiator Hoses, Heater Hoses, Expansion Tank

Sea Foam
SeaFoam Motor Treatment

Sonax USA
Profiline Perfect Finish

Sonax USA
Profiline Ultimate Cut

TMI
Low Back Bucket Seats & Door Panels

Summit Racing
Classic Instruments Gauge Kits & Instrument Clusters

Summit Racing
RetroSound Radio

Summit Racing
SEM Rock-it XC Bedliner

Summit Racing
Vintage Air Air Conditioning

Summit Racing
Vintage Air Air Conditioning Kit

Classic Tube
Stainless Steel Tubing

Custom Wheel Outlet - CWO
Method Wheels

Dennis Carpenter
Bronco Body Parts

Dennis Carpenter
Bronco Body Parts

Dennis Carpenter
Bronco Components

Dennis Carpenter
Bumper, Grill, Lighting, Trim, Fender Emblems

Edelbrock
Supercharged Coyote Crate Engine

James Duff
Spare Tire Carrier

Matco Tools
MATCO Tools are the Official Tool Supplier to Music City Trucks

Power By The Hour
Belt Drive Kit

Sea Foam
SeaFoam Deep Creep

The Industrial Depot
Tools, Hardware, Shop Supplies

[RobColbert]

This is the most amazing thing I've watched happen on YouTube and am otherwise speechless. The professionalism of POWERNATION's teams, production crews, and overall presentation has no peers.

[normanburns-koro]

I can’t begin to tell everyone what a great cause this is. There is so many veterans and first responders living on the streets. I don’t believe people realize what they are going through. Some of them with their entire family, even little kids, are living on the street. If there is any charity worth giving to, this is one of the top.

[Soloist]

These videos are like therapy for some reason, they always make me feel better; I guess it's because I grew up with powerblock TV and this shit feels like "home"

[simonrosenbjerg]

Every time i see this show im reminded how much i love this build ❤🎉❤

[rmalmeida]

My first vehicle was my parent's 1983 Bronco that they purchased new. I was given it when I turned 16 in '92. Loved that truck with it's lethargic 351 WIndsor.

[SOLOLIKETHECUP]

I'm not even a car person, but I love this build, and i think someone will really enjoy this for many years to

[toddgrant]

Brings back memories. I used to hang doors and fenders at GM. 1 every 53 seconds. SUCKED!!

[erickelly]

Restoration portion consists of riveting on vin plate.

[jpmiller]

this is the most beautiful thing i've ever seen. haters gon' hate. well done, and for an amazing cause. I wish we could've seen it run and drive though

[chevyb]

I have a 66 ad of this Torquise Bronco and someday I'd love to have one. I wouldn't mind an international scout sitting next to it too. There great offroaders.

[ThomasMacCreations]

I cannot believe they didn’t show a test drive and let us hear that Edelbrock supercharged Coyote sound.

[banditman]

FANTASTIC Guys. What a great example for teamwork. I live in the UK. This was the best vehicle build on YouTube. It is just amazing.

[doctoribanez]

I used to watch these shows with my father when i wae a teenager. You get one episode on a Sunday and had to wait a week for the next. Always missing one or so lol.
I wish he was still alive to witness the entire series with no commercials lol.

[philippemichelphotography]

You’ve brought tears of joy to this veteran, thank you and all the people involved in this build… it turned out beyond beautiful

[UNBIASEDCOMMENT]

That thing look's like it came out of a factory. Nice!

[jonalvarez]

Can it really be called a restoration if you got all new stuff? I’m just wondering what the point of pulling apart the other one was 😅
Y’all should get the other one and use it as a “build on a budget” off-road rig.
I really enjoy these full build videos, keep them coming!

[craigstark]

I love the Coyote motor, and I'm glad they kept with Ford. That being said, you can see why LS motors are a popular swap for Broncos and Jeeps. The coyote's dual overhead cams take up a lot of real estate. You can get similar supercharged horsepower out of an LS, with more torque. And they likely wouldn't have had to slice anything to make one fit.

[mattodom]

I hope you get a new frame too to so you can put the old one back together.

[Panini]

🔥!!! The coolest and educational show. 👏🏾😎 that build from ground up and color is nuts!

[channell]

Very impressive-although restoration seems a stretch when they basically built an all new truck.