Rod Hall's BRONCO

[Belugawrx]

I saw this kit in Micheals craft store and it reminded me of

This

I remember seeing this shot in Hot Rod magazine way way back in the day and thinking ,..ya that looks like fun.
Did some research on Bill Stroppe and it turns out he made a bunch of these Broncos for off road racing, and this guy, Rod Hall

Raced 50 of the Baja 500s from 1967 to 2017 in various Stroppe Broncos, collecting 25 class wins and 18 overall wins...wow! ...sadly he passed in 2019 from Parkinsons. This then is a tribute build to Rod Hall.
This is what I am trying to replicate, his last ride...

Starting with the family 4x4 camper ...


Everything marked needs to be removed or filled including the rear gate.

Joseph at fireballmodelworks.com makes the resin cast fender flares, roll cage, 5 slot mags and 33" BFGoodrich T/As, and the 3.5" lift kit.
I added a scratch built fuel cell to the rear, and an air induction scoop (heavily modified) from a '71 Cuda to the hood.
More to come as it happens..
Comments, critiques and questions always welcome.
Cheers

 

[BarleyBop]

Dedication builds are the best in my book, no matter how they turn, out they have something most other builds don't: heart.

 

[Belugawrx]

This is the box stock suspension temp. install...

Yep,, need to swap that out

Perfect

 

[Belugawrx]

Onward and upward...here is the kit grille

I soaked it in Easy-Off oven cleaner to remove the chrome and knocked a couple teeth out to resemble this...


Painted it white and bare metal foiled (BMF) the headlight buckets



Lens installed with Tamiya clear gloss

I was amazed that the BMF was able to stretch all the way down into the bucket without cracking open in the bottom...Happy !
Back soon

 

[BarleyBop]

BMF was able to stretch

Thanks for the walkthrough, first time I see that!