By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

I’m going out to Detroit this weekend to attend the NAIAS press days Sunday through Tuesday. I’m also gonna be hanging out with some Ford folks. I know we have a lot of Ford faithful here, so I thought I’d ask you guys what I should say to them. Here’s what I was thinking:

1. Thanks for keeping the Mustang alive all these years. It’s an awesome car. And we all know that if wasn’t for the Mustang, we wouldn’t have the Challenger or Camaro.
2. Congrats on the awesome mileage figures for the Fusion Hyrbid.
3. The Ranger needs some love. Like, yesterday. Seriously, don’t let the Ranger die!
4. Why the hell haven’t you built the new Bronco yet?

Anything else I should tell them? Anything you want me to ask?

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

It was time for a new body for Todd’s Bronco II. He had access to a 20 ton crane at work, so…

Jaeson’s ’72 Bronco is one of approximately 650 Baja Broncos produced between 1971 and 1975. These were "limited production duplicates" of the Stroppe team vehicles that were so successful racing the Baja 500 and 1000 in the early 70s. Baja Broncos were painted in the distinctive red, white and blue color scheme, and were extensively modified by the Stroppe shop in Long Beach, California, before being shipped to Ford dealers. Those cool slot mags on Jaeson’s Bronco were just one of the many options available. More at BajaBronco.com.

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This Bronco has lived its whole life in Wisconsin—where roads are saltier than garlic dills rolled in Kosher-grade sodium—so getting it to look this picture-perfect took some serious labor. Fortunately, Russ had some great help in the way of his son Rob, who’s going to mechanic’s school. While the young whippersnapper has told Pop to let him take care of the hard stuff, something tells us the old man is hardly green in the garage. Congrats Russ—and study hard Rob!

Ron inherited this Bronco four years ago, which was bought new by his grandfather in 1968 for $3,583 (check out the original window sticker–the limited slip rear axle added a whopping $38!). Ron has been restoring it slowly and carefully, rebuilding the original 289 2v and re-doing the interior with all new stock upholstery. He’s also done a few mods including a James Duff 2" complete suspension lift, 32" x 10.5 BFG All Terrains with 15×8 Eagles, and a custom roll bar. Future plans include fresh paint with new fender flares, a power disc brake conversion and a major stereo upgrade. Be sure to check out his ride page!