The struggle is real "ITS NOT A JEEP"

[Cortez]

This is on my rig.

Yes, thank you!

 

[1sicbronconut]

Seems to be mostly the JK crowd to me, a good friend has one of the nicest CJ7 Jeeps around great trail rig with a built 401 when he was in Moab this year for the Jeep safari a JK owner actually asked him what type of Jeep his was

 

[Skiddy]

one of the helper electricians working on my garage needed to move it, called my bronco a "jeep thing"%) wife looked at the owner and said "I'll let you move it"

 

[1971lubr]

Got the jeep wave from 2 jks this morning.

 

[Nothing Special]

Got the jeep wave from 2 jks this morning.

The Jeep Wave had all but disappeared by the time I sold my CJ5 in 2006 (I had replaced it with my Bronco). Earlier I'd get and give waves to all Jeep brand vehicles, but by the early 2000s Jeeps were so mainstream that most people driving them had no clue about the "fraternity." So when I waved it was rarely returned, and I pretty much gave it up too.

However, there was always a fraternity off off-road / trail vehicles, and I never saw that change. From my CJ5 I always exchanged waves with CJs, Wranglers and Cherokees that were built for real trail use. But Broncos, Scouts and Land Cruisers were always included in that as well, again assuming they were built for trail use.

Now in my Bronco that fraternity continues (and JKs fit in as well). But I also exchange waves with other classic trucks and even cars. Everyone who keeps old iron on the road shares some kinship, whether they agree with each others choices in vehicles or not. Heck, I've even exchanged waves with someone in a cherry Chevette!

 

[sprdv1]

Everyone who keeps old iron on the road shares some kinship, whether they agree with each others choices in vehicles or not. Heck, I've even exchanged waves with someone in a cherry Chevette!

True true..

 

[sprdv1]

I got a "nice scout" compliment last week. Thanked him for not calling it a jeep.

No doubt.. scout is somewhat of a compliment..

 

[sprdv1]

Come to think of it..........no. Now my mind is blown

that made me laugh.. Bronco 2 -- Toooo... ;D

 

[sprdv1]

This is on my rig.

mine says in the ass... haha

 

[1971lubr]

The Jeep Wave had all but disappeared by the time I sold my CJ5 in 2006 (I had replaced it with my Bronco). Earlier I'd get and give waves to all Jeep brand vehicles, but by the early 2000s Jeeps were so mainstream that most people driving them had no clue about the "fraternity." So when I waved it was rarely returned, and I pretty much gave it up too.

However, there was always a fraternity off off-road / trail vehicles, and I never saw that change. From my CJ5 I always exchanged waves with CJs, Wranglers and Cherokees that were built for real trail use. But Broncos, Scouts and Land Cruisers were always included in that as well, again assuming they were built for trail use.

Now in my Bronco that fraternity continues (and JKs fit in as well). But I also exchange waves with other classic trucks and even cars. Everyone who keeps old iron on the road shares some kinship, whether they agree with each others choices in vehicles or not. Heck, I've even exchanged waves with someone in a cherry Chevette!

While I completely agree with this, these 2 jks had soccer moms driving and just thought they were doing what they were supposed to do, wave at other jeeps. I'm a Jeep guy myself, have been for 15 years. I had to find something to fill the void while I built this bronco.

 

[BluebroncoNC]

Last time I corrected a guy about it not being a jeep, I got the follow up, "Oh, like OJ Simpson drove". 《Heavy sigh》

 

[Nothing Special]

For decades Jeepers have waved at each other as they drive past. No big deal, except that it became one. I've even seen stories on the Jeep Wave on the evening news!

It used to be that everyone driving a Jeep knew that they were driving a Jeep, and knew what every other Jeep looked like, so it was pretty universal. But Patriots and Liberties, and really even TJs and JKs became so popular with people who just wanted a car, that as far as I saw, the Jeep Wave, as a universal Jeep thing, died.

 

[DuneBuster]

I think it's time for a sequel to The Little Bronco Goes To The Parts Store. Like a little kids book with thick cardboard pages. Simple words. It would have a pic of an Early Bronco & other pics so we can point out the differences. Then when we run into confusion, we could point out the differences...


The Little Bronco's Name ;D
(None of these are mine)

Hi, I am a Fullsize Bronco. I was built between 1978 & 1996. I am not an Early Bronco.

Hi, I am a Bronco 2. I was built between 1983 & 1990. I am not an Early Bronco.

Hi, I am a Bronco horse. I do not like this cowboy. I am not an Early Bronco.

Hi, I am a Denver Bronco. I do not like this Cowboy. I am not an Early Bronco.

Hi, I am a Nice Jeep.
Do you see how close together my headlights are?
Can you count the tall slots in my grill?
Do you see the shape of my hood & fenders?
I am not an Early Bronco.

Hi, I am an Early Bronco. I was built by Ford between 1966 & 1977.
I am not a Fullsize Bronco.
I am not a Bronco 2.
I am not a horse.
I am not a Denver Bronco.
I am not a Nice Jeep.
I am not the same as those guys. Do not call me those names.
Call me a Classic Bronco, or an Early Bronco, or just a Bronco.

Well, I'd call that a Beautiful Bronco!!

 

[Calibronc66]

I get this all the time from jeep drivers... I just nod head say thanks and you have a nice bronco. Made me this shirt today maybe it will eliminate some of the problem.

http://i.cubeupload.com/33lwvZ.jpg

 

[kat]

^^LOL

Last weekend I pull in my local grocery store with my Bronco and a kid is out there gathering up buggies. Just as soon as I turned off the engine, he spoke up, "What do got there sir??" I was confused what he meant. Im still sitting in the drivers seat and I say "This?" as I pointed to my ride. He said 'yes sir, Ive never seen one of those" So I gave him a quick 10 min History lesson. At the end of it all, he said "I never knew those things existed". I emphasized to him its not a Jeep, and showed him all the FORD symbols on it. So there is one less young person out there that knows about the good ol Bronco.

 

[stout22]

It's sad but there is a generation that has never known of a new from the factory Bronco. Hopefully that will change soon and hopefully Ford doesn't mess it up.