The Duck
The Duck - Lick Creek Restorations test bed, which has been used over the years to showcase LCR's craftsmanship and unique features that they incorporate in their customer's builds. This 1973 Ford Bronco started off to be built as a daily driver. No screw was left unturned. This was a 4 year build.
Vehicle: 1973 Ford Bronco
Lift: 1" Body Lift / 2.5" Suspension Lift
Tire: 35x12.50" BFG KM3
Wheels: Method Racing Standard, 17"x9"
Engine: 347
Transmission: AOD
Transfercase: Dana20
The Duck's frame has been hot dipped galvanized, the body features a custom color we call Boxwood Green Poly. It also features a one of a kind Special Decor Ghost Stripe in Silver Pearl. The top and accents are all Ford Argent.
This Bronco also features a recycled leather interior, custom dash configuration, AC, power windows, locks and power fold steps. It has a Retro Sounds Huntington head unit, Infinity amplifier and 5 speaker sound system.
For the drivetrain; axles were rebuilt with 4.88 gearing and Detroit true tracks installed. Custom driveshafts built by Virginia driveline. The engine was built in house using the original block that was bored 0.030 over and stroked to 347cid. It sports a Ford racing E303 cam, Pro Maxx aluminum heads, custom stainless valves and top end upgrades to pull to 6500 rpms.
Shifting is handled by the AOD is anything but stock. It features 4R70W internals, M500 hardened input shaft, a 2500 stall torque converter and a custom built and tuned valve body by Lentech. The Dana 20 was completely rebuilt and it retained the stock internals.
The wheels are Method Racing Standard in 17x9x4.5 backspace. The suspension was developed in conjunction with James Duff to provide the best on and off road characteristics for its intended use to be able to drive to the trail in comfort and then go play hard all day and after the fun, drive home again.
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