Nathan Doyle of Baltimore Maryland is the owner of this beautiful 1988 Ford Bronco II. Nathan wanted to build something unique, and chose to start with a Bronco II for his platform.
Just about everything on this truck has been shaved or filled in. It features a suspension and body drop, along with a full custom interior and sound system.
Here’s a break down of it features and modifications:
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels: 19×7.5 Falken Torque 5
Tires: Falken Azenis 215/35ZR19
1988 Ford Bronco II Custom Seats
Chassis Modifications:
Suspension Front: Dream Beams, airbags cantilevered on radius arms, 2wd front crossmember
Suspension Rear: Back-half tube frame, four-link with ‘bags cantilevered on lower bars
Valves: Aim Industries block manifold
Gas Tank: Stainless steel 20-gallon built by Jason Doyle
Detail Work: Painted suspension and painted and smoothed frame
Body Modifications:
Shaved: Front and rear bumpers, driprails, cowl, door handles, wipers, antenna, taillights, turn signals, marker lights, valance, front fenders, rocker seams, mirrors, firewall, tailgate handle
Body-dropped: 4-inch traditional
Front End: Molded front grille, bumper, fenders
Back End: Grant Kustoms Ranger roll pan, handmade taillight fillers
Suicide Doors: Thorbecke Brothers hinges
Misc.: Fenderwells capped, inside fenders molded in at doors, radiused door and hood corners, straightened hood and cowl
Paint:
Brand and Colors: PPG Grace Green and Gentry Silver, House of Kolor Marblizer, and other colors from Marty’s Paint Supply
Airbrushing: Custom graphics by Preston Doyle
Misc.: Graphics and paint on dash, center console, and speaker box
Interior:
Seats: Pontiac Fiero seats with headrests cut off wrapped in green and grey tweed
Dash: Custom-built with a 1950 Dodge Desoto, part Bronco II, and the rest handmade
Door Panels: Custom-built with green tweed and grey tweed graphics
Center Console: Custom fiberglass following contour of seats
Headliner: Stock rewrapped in green tweed with grey ribs to match roof ribs
Gauges: Aurora, painted to match
Stereo:
Head Unit: Sony
Subwoofers: 12″ Sony Xplod
Amplifier for Subwoofers: Sony
Custom Fabrication: Fiberglass door panel speaker pods and sub box
Engine/Performance:
Intake: Custom-made intake plenum by Jason Doyle
Rearend Type: 1989 Ford Ranger
Inner Fenders: Tubbed front and rear
Detail work: Painted and detailed
Opinion:
Who says Bronco II’s can’t make cool mini trucks. This is definitely a cool looking truck, and is here to inspire the rest of you Bronco II owners..
About The Author
Jim Oaks is a longtime Ford truck and SUV enthusiast and the founder of The Ranger Station and Bronco II Corral. With decades of hands-on experience, he writes both technical and non-technical articles covering the Ford Bronco II, including mechanical systems, factory engineering, common upgrades, and detailed feature vehicle write-ups.
In addition to technical content, Jim documents Bronco II history, rare factory and aftermarket models, production details, and original Ford marketing materials. His work is based on firsthand experience, original documentation, and long-term involvement in the Ford enthusiast community.
Through his sites, Jim has built comprehensive reference libraries that serve owners, builders, restorers, collectors, and historians, helping preserve the Bronco II’s technical knowledge and historical significance.
