Bronco Adventure in Baja - 60 days from departure

[coachbarnes]

Just thought I would update everyone on a post I created about 6 months ago, looking for people interested in making an on/off road expedition down the Baja Peninsula in Early Broncos. Here's where we are;



- We meet in Yuma, AZ on May 4th to start our journey

- There 13 EB's and a chase truck making the trip

- Much of our journey will travel along Baja 1000 and Mexican 1000 routes

- We will be on dirt about 70% heading South, and about 40% heading North.

- We will cover about 2,500 miles in Baja

- Our first night in Mexico is at the historic HorsePower Ranch, outside of Ensenada

- We will spend nights in Punta San Carlos, Bahia de Los Angeles, San Ignacio, Loreto (multiple nights), La Paz, Guerro Negro and San Felipe.

- We are going to see 7 of the remaining 8 "in tact" 17th century missions still standing in Baja

- We'll slide in some scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, etc.. with some free time on the Sea of Cortez



The itinerary is aggressive, but I think our Herd of Broncos is up for the task. I'm hoping some of the others making the trip will chime in on their thoughts. This should be a blast!!



I've been working hard on prepping my Bronco for the trip... Here's what I've been preparing for the journey...

 

[Jeff10]

Hey Scott.

Looks like a lot of fun. You've sure put together a great trip!

I hope you guys have a ball.

Jeff

 

[coachbarnes]

Hey Scott.

Looks like a lot of fun. You've sure put together a great trip!

I hope you guys have a ball.

Jeff

Wish you and your lovely bride were one of the 13!

 

[markw]

Awesome trip Scott. Keep it going for a few years if you can, it's on my bucket list.

 

[coachbarnes]

Awesome trip Scott. Keep it going for a few years if you can, it's on my bucket list.

You’re another that I was hoping could have made it! We’ll see how this goes with 13 of these old trucks caravanning thru the beast that is Baja! I hope my itinerary isn’t too aggressive - I’m sure we will all learn a lot and have a great time along the way!


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[toddz69]

Everyone grease their driveshafts!! Going to be an epic adventure, I'm sure!

Todd Z.

 

[coachbarnes]

Everyone grease their driveshafts!! Going to be an epic adventure, I'm sure!

Todd Z.

Lol yep! I’ll be looking for some road reports from you since you’ll be there just a couple weeks before us!


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[frenchy]

Are the Peroni"s going?

 

[coachbarnes]

Are the Peroni"s going?

They sure are

 

[HB73]

Everyone grease their driveshafts!! Going to be an epic adventure, I'm sure!

Todd Z.

You mean on the trucks... right?

 

[toddz69]

You mean on the trucks... right?

Yes - no metaphors intended

Todd Z.

 

[HB73]

Glad you started this 6 months ago. Amazing how much there is to do, and how fast time flies.


I've never been South of Ensenada (although I've been to Baja hundreds of times). So stoked to be on this trip.

My rig is in getting a rebuilt 302 and C4 installed. I had put in another rebuilt last year, but it never ran right. Rather than spend time I don't have chasing ghosts, I decided to just bite the bullet and go with a warrantied setup. The next few weeks I'll daily drive it to shake loose the gremlins. Entonces, vamos a la Baja.

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[markw]

Well Scott, I take that as a compliment and I sure wish I could go this time. Sounds like an excellent group and a fun itinerary. Mark

 

[Yeller]

Well Scott, I take that as a compliment and I sure wish I could go this time. Sounds like an excellent group and a fun itinerary. Mark

Could not have said it better myself!

 

[bfoldy]

You guys are definitely going to have a lot of interested folks here following your voyage. Hopefully, there will be periodic updates while you guys are on the trip.


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[bax]

Sounds like an Epic adventure. One of those things you should do in a lifetime. Have fun.

 

[ZOSO]

I am jealous for sure. I'm almost certain I would be going if it didn't fall in my last 2 weeks of school. Whens the next wrench fest? I'll try and show up to lend a hand.

 

[phred]

Looking forward to reading your. Trip reports. Would love to do this one day. So many things on my bronco bucket list.


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[coachbarnes]

I love the group we have! Honestly, I had capped it at 10 but accepted 13 thinking at least 3 would cancel! But no way! They have all been 100% on board since day 1 and never blinked when we adjusted dates, changed routes and had to pre pay for rooms! We’ve got a long journey ahead, and things will go wrong. But this is a great representation of early Bronco owners from all over the country. We will definitely be keeping everyone updated along the way.

 

[sprdv1]

I love the group we have! Honestly, I had capped it at 10 but accepted 13 thinking at least 3 would cancel! But no way! They have all been 100% on board since day 1 and never blinked when we adjusted dates, changed routes and had to pre pay for rooms! We’ve got a long journey ahead, and things will go wrong. But this is a great representation of early Bronco owners from all over the country. We will definitely be keeping everyone updated along the way.

Excited for y'all as well.. Going to be an awesome trip/adventure