There’s just something about a full-sizeĀ Ford BroncoĀ that is irresistible to some folks, and quite a few enthusiasts were not happy about Ford’s decision to base theĀ sixth-gen modelĀ on theĀ RangerĀ – not theĀ F-150, as was the case with the second through the fifth-gen models. Regardless, we can still purchase an older big Bronco and make it cool, or get something like this already-built Bullnose that was recently up for sale atĀ eBay.
![Bullnose Bronco engine](https://images.jazelc.com/uploads/garycrossleyford-m2en/651188-1024x576.jpeg)
Giant Mill
The seller of this 1981 Ford Bronco reportedly spent tens of thousands of dollars on the engine alone, which is a pretty substantial figure. But this is also a substantial motor –Ā an Al Moody Racing built 560 inch Ford V8 with fuel injection and a massive BDS 8-71 blower sticking far higher than the hood, letting everyone in your path know you mean business.
![Bullnose Bronco](https://images.jazelc.com/uploads/garycrossleyford-m2en/651723-1024x576.png)
Maximum Fun
The massive motor is mated to a five-speed manual transmission for maximum fun and breathes through a Flowmaster exhaust. We imagine this thing sounds pretty amazing, but repeatedly giving it the beans probably also results in the gas tank emptying out much quicker than one might expect.Ā
![Bullnose Bronco](https://images.jazelc.com/uploads/garycrossleyford-m2en/651190-1024x576.jpeg)
Crank up the Tunes
If you get tired of listening to the giant motor underhood (not likely to happen), this Bronco also features a number of subwoofers in the rear cargo area to help drown it out with some tunes. Not that we’d ever do such a thing, but it’s nice to know that it’s an option, at least.
![Bullnose Bronco](https://images.jazelc.com/uploads/garycrossleyford-m2en/651191-1024x576.jpeg)
Perfect Stance
Of course, building a Bullnose Bronco with such a substantial powerplant means that you also want to give the suspension some attention, and that has certainly happened in this case. This ’81 model features a six-inch lift andĀ 36Ć14.50/15 Mickey Thompson tires, which gives it the perfect stance to match the big blower sticking out of the hood.
![Bullnose Bronco](https://images.jazelc.com/uploads/garycrossleyford-m2en/651192-1024x576.jpeg)
Stoking the Fires
It’s hard to imagine a more perfect Bullnose Bronco build than this, an SUV that quite literally has it all – menacing looks and copious amounts of power underhood. And if nothing else, it will only stoke the fires of the folks that still dream of owning a brand new full-size Bronco.
Photos:Ā eBay
Source: Ford Truck Enthusiasts