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Jim's Project Turq


    tjima1.jpg (4167 bytes)     Project Turq (named for the current color) is a stock 68 Bronco HalfCab. Jim bought it in June of 97 from a guy in the Farmington MN area. Turq has a 170 cubic inch six with a non-working three speed on the column.

tjima2.jpg (4138 bytes)Jim has plans for a full frame off restoration. Upgrades to include a 289 CI V-8, possibly an automatic transmission, and power steering.

     tjima3.jpg (4192 bytes) The body needs floor pans. rocker panels, both door hinge posts, and inner fender walls.

 
    tjima4.jpg (4356 bytes) Jim started removing the body on the 14th of March 1998, and by working on weekends over the summer,     hopes to have the removal completed, and the frame and drivetrain work completed by October so he can work the            bodywork over the long MN winter.

 
   tjima5.jpg (4300 bytes)Check back here for updates and more photos of this work in progress!

 
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