What's Been Going On?

I've finally sold the Element, and have two different vehicles in its place.  I picked up two ponies; one old one, and, well, two old ones, actually.  The first pony is a 1991 Mustang GT.  I had a 1993 GT in the late 90's that I absolutely loved.  I parted ways with her in 2000, and have never really been the same since.  A part of me has been missing, so I had to fill the void.

1993 Mustang GT

1991 Mustang GT

The second pony, and love at first site, is a 1977 Ford Bronco.  My introduction to the Ford Bronco (I) was through a good friend who restores them.  We spoke a few times in the past about me getting one, but never really sealed the deal until recently.  I absolutely LOVE this piece of equipment.  I don't really know why, but I do.  Maybe it's the nostalgia.  Maybe it's the rugged engineering.  Whatever it is....I like it.  

1977 Ford Bronco

Like any other project, it's a work in progress.  This beauty is a daily driver though.  It drives very well for a vehicle of this age.  It's equipped with all the niceties you can get on a 32 year old automobile; power steering, power brakes, and an automatic transmission being pushed by a 302 V8 engine.  Recent upgrades before I got it were freshly covered seats, new exhaust, front to back, new tires, paint, and some engine work.

Since I've had it, it's had stock painted bumpers installed, a James Duff hitch, painted dash, new marker & tail lenses, and a few other things.  Future upgrades/updates will include a new headliner, dynamat, wheels, chrome bumpers, and an assortment of other chrome trimmings.  Last but not least, it'll have a vintage air AC unit installed so I can continue to drive it in the summer.  This thing generates some serious heat!

My Mustang will be driven less than the Bronco in order to keep the mileage down.  Did I mention the 1991 Mustang has 37,000 original miles?  I would like to keep that as low as possible for a while to come.  We'll see, though.  Anyway, that's what's been occupying most of my time lately, along with family stuff (Cary rolling her eyes at this point).  I have an ongoing flickr set if you're interested in following along with the progress of the Bronco.