Hey guys... while it's been nearly a year now that I've been Mopar-less, I like to come back here every now and then to see what's been going on - I finally took delivery of my 2022 Bronco just over a month ago after waiting 814 days from the date I reserved it. Having a blast with it so far, exploring some beautiful places up in the mountains of CA, and meeting some cool people too.

Hope you are all doing well, staying safe, and enjoying the holidays

Nice photography - sounds like you're enjoying things, good deal.

OP is a nice guy but I suspect that when the shine wears off on the Bronco, he will move on to something else the same as he did with the car.
Some people find something that they enjoy and it sticks with them for life.
Others will shift from one interest to another.

Not all of us, Miguel.
I am a lifer. This is what I do and have done since I was crawling. I love cars.

Awesome framing on those shots. Those could easily be in a sales brochure.

I also enjoy cars - I immediately started modifying the Bronco as soon as I got it, and we still have my wife's '66 Mustang - I just don't have any desire to crawl around under an old crusty car any more just to keep it running .. I feel like I've just started down a new tangent of the car culture. I can never keep a vehicle stock, LOL .. I did have the Dart for a long time (18 years), and Moparts was a big part of that journey.

Uhhh....the Mustang is older than the Dart was. Did it somehow avoid getting crusty?

LOL... that's part of why it's just sitting in the garage ... I'm waiting for a shop to get time/room to do an engine swap for me.. it's my wife's dream car - so it's for her, not for me.

Good to hear from you cal. Have fun with the new toy. I'm thinking of moving my old iron along also; like you I've tired of messing with them.

Good to read from you, and glad you are doing well and enjoying the new truck! Looks like you're all having fun! I have to admit, I've been looking at the new Bronco as well... it's offered in a 2door, closest I can get to a new Ramcharger!

You're not too old to learn how to do it yourself.
The biggest risk is taking no risk at all.

We live on some of the best water/weather you could ever ask for as a boat owner and we just sold ours after 25 years. Honestly….. we don’t really miss it. Made a ton of great memories, and it’s kinda nice having some more garage space. I really don’t think I’d miss the race car much anymore either. I haven’t missed a season since 91. Sometimes we put a ton of passes on, sometimes 1-2 events a year. Seems like since 2016 it’s really slowed. Personally I enjoy the people I see at the tracks probably as much as trying to go rounds. We’ve always had to split time between boating, racing, or off roading in the desert with the Jeep or now the RZR we bought a year ago. Interests can definitely change over the years.

You going to do some Overlanding?

Were you here during the buildup of his car? The fireball was EPIC......if I remember correctly, someone made a meme out of it.

To cal_gecko glad you checked in and are doing well.

That was one of the cars I most remember from moparts over the years along with Daves duster. My how time really flies. Good luck in your adventures.

Always loved that car.

We tried to get one but couldn’t afford it after the sticker plus the adjusted add on price upwards of $88000

I took delivery of my Bronco Raptor a couple a couple weeks ago. Unbelievable truck! My two door sasquatch was built two weeks back. Waiting for it to show up at the dealer. I work at the Bronco plant. They are Awesome!
The up and coming heritage editions look really cool! Available in a baby blue which I usually hate, but looks great with the white.
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Has this evolved to a Ford site now? The soft tops make me laugh. Ford (and their supplier) have struggled since pre-release to make something that does not leak in a hardtop....not sure they will ever get it right.

I know that it is good manners to be polite but I find it sad to see people abandon the classics and own only late model stuff.
Old classics can be reliable if you have any skills. If you don't and you have to pay others to do all the work, it gets pricey. I see some of these enthusiasts like I do sports fans that love the sport from the stands but never actually play the sport themselves.