Suprise Bronco Reveal Update, Tires and wheels mounted and Balanced!

VT802Bronco
Jul 27, 2021

Rank III

Jul 27, 2021

For those who hadn't seen my original posts:

I mentioned in a different thread, the backstory of my Bronco purchase. My wife of 24 years is a breast cancer survivor. It was a brutal fight, she is 6 years out and is doing mostly OK. If you are married to any cancer survivor, you know the battle. When they announced the Bronco build my wife fell in love with the truck. We looked it over online and after some discussion we decided it was too impractical and too expensive. What I didn't tell her was that I made a reservation on day two for a two door Outer Banks in Antimatter Blue. The 2.7 and a few other extras including a roof rack for her Stand Up paddle boards and Kayaks. She works in the ski industry and spends the summer paddling with girlfriends, some who are in cancer treatment, some who are cancer survivors. A lot of them look up to her for all she's been through, for advice and support. She's been driving minivans for the last 20 years hauling our kids around and she thinks she is getting a used Honda CRV in the fall. If the truck arrives in time I'm giving it to her on our anniversary in August. She deserves to drive something cool, something to make her feel young again. I'm making arrangements to do the reveal at the top of our ski mountain after a chairlift ride to the top. If you know us, mums the word. I'll be sure to video the event and share it here. All this waiting is so brutal, thought I'd share something fun with others who are also looking forward to the day their new ride arrives.

Update! Fingers crossed as far as I can tell she doesn't know its coming. The ski mountain gave me permission to drive it to the top to do the reveal there. Our current build week is August 16th, praying. Bought wheels and tires 4 months ago, had them mounted and balanced at our single bay garage in town today. Hoping this blue is the same blue as the flake in Antimatter Blue. Or close. Didn't want to wait and discover they weren't available. I also recieved my thanks for waiting patiently sticker and poster from Ford today. I really hope the schedule stays, this is killing me. Hope you all are well and more are recieving their trucks and build dates, PEACE MichaelTire 1.jpgTire 2.jpg
2021MY (Hopefully) Two Door Outer Banks, AntiMatter Blue, High, 2.7, Roast, Keyless, Roof Rack, Towing. Live every day.
Sdakotabronco, Steve777468
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Rank V

Jul 27, 2021

#1
What a cool story! Those wheels are legit. The blue seems brighter and more saturated than the antimatter blue but It will still look sick. Fingers crossed for your build date.
4 dr Badlands, Black, MIC, Lux, 2.7L, Tow, Leather (2022, Scheduled 2/7/22) Built 3/22/22. Delivered 5/8/22

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Steve777468, Bschurr

Rank III

Jul 27, 2021

#2
What a cool story! Those wheels are legit. The blue seems brighter and more saturated than the antimatter blue but It will still look sick. Fingers crossed for your build date.
Watch this video about the color and tell me if you think you see it in the flakes shown at 1:34. I do.

2021MY (Hopefully) Two Door Outer Banks, AntiMatter Blue, High, 2.7, Roast, Keyless, Roof Rack, Towing. Live every day.
cjduncan, TK1215

Rank Benevolent Dictator

Jul 27, 2021

#3
For those who hadn't seen my original posts:

I mentioned in a different thread, the backstory of my Bronco purchase. My wife of 24 years is a breast cancer survivor. It was a brutal fight, she is 6 years out and is doing mostly OK. If you are married to any cancer survivor, you know the battle. When they announced the Bronco build my wife fell in love with the truck. We looked it over online and after some discussion we decided it was too impractical and too expensive. What I didn't tell her was that I made a reservation on day two for a two door Outer Banks in Antimatter Blue. The 2.7 and a few other extras including a roof rack for her Stand Up paddle boards and Kayaks. She works in the ski industry and spends the summer paddling with girlfriends, some who are in cancer treatment, some who are cancer survivors. A lot of them look up to her for all she's been through, for advice and support. She's been driving minivans for the last 20 years hauling our kids around and she thinks she is getting a used Honda CRV in the fall. If the truck arrives in time I'm giving it to her on our anniversary in August. She deserves to drive something cool, something to make her feel young again. I'm making arrangements to do the reveal at the top of our ski mountain after a chairlift ride to the top. If you know us, mums the word. I'll be sure to video the event and share it here. All this waiting is so brutal, thought I'd share something fun with others who are also looking forward to the day their new ride arrives.

Update! Fingers crossed as far as I can tell she doesn't know its coming. The ski mountain gave me permission to drive it to the top to do the reveal there. Our current build week is August 16th, praying. Bought wheels and tires 4 months ago, had them mounted and balanced at our single bay garage in town today. Hoping this blue is the same blue as the flake in Antimatter Blue. Or close. Didn't want to wait and discover they weren't available. I also recieved my thanks for waiting patiently sticker and poster from Ford today. I really hope the schedule stays, this is killing me. Hope you all are well and more are recieving their trucks and build dates, PEACE MichaelView attachment 16103View attachment 16104
Those are going to look "sick" on your Antimatter Blue bronco! Make sure you post some photos for us from the revel. Your wife is going to be blown away!
Sdakotabronco, Steve777468

Rank III

Jul 27, 2021

#4
@VT802Bronco I mean this is all sincerity. If I could push my Bronco out to make yours come quicker I would do it in a heart beat. What a great story. I'm really excited for you guys. I also love Vermont and own some property up there. Its been in our family for 70+ years. VT is a special place and yours is a special story. I look forward to seeing any videos or updates!
Steve777468, Bschurr

No Ragerts

Jul 28, 2021

#5
@VT802Bronco - you are a good dood and I wish you and your wife all the best.

What ski mountain are you planning the big reveal on? I have a place on Stratton and I am planning to be up there for the Off-Roadeo on 9/11
- 2023 Raptor / Shadow Black / MGV (DOB 8/30/23)
- 2023 Heritage Limited Edition / Robin’s Egg Blue / 4dr / (stolen from my dealer 11/15/23)
VT802Bronco

Rank 0

Jul 28, 2021

#6
Watch this video about the color and tell me if you think you see it in the flakes shown at 1:34. I do.

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Deano Bronc, VT802Bronco

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