Steel & Stirrups Traveling Lamp Tour!

TechnicalDisaster
Aug 05, 2022

I can't catch a break.

Aug 05, 2022

Steel & Stirrups Traveling Lamp

Hello Bronco Nation! Welcome to the Steel & Stirrups Traveling Lamp tour. This is your opportunity to participate in Bronco Nation history and be part of a member-driven coast-to-coast social event.

The Backstory:

Jerry @14U refurbished a 1976 Coleman Lamp as the grand prize in the Bronco Nation Member Steel & Stirrups virtual game. You can read about it here: https://thebronconation.com/forums/threads/steel-stirrups-est-2022.12929/

I ( @TechnicalDisaster ) won the prize, but I’m so lucky that I already own one of @14U’s awesome lamps (and mine was specialty painted to match my Velocity Blue Bronco). Rather than accept the prize, an idea was hatched to spread the joy and use the grand prize lamp as a traveling treasure to be passed from one member to another.

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The Goal:

We want to collectively guide the lamp across the country. We would like to get the lamp in all 50 states, each of the Bronco Off-roadeos, important Ford & Bronco locations, landmarks, events, and more. We would like volunteers (YOU!) to help us move the lamp across the nation while creating images, new friendships, and memories along the way.

How the Lamp Tour Works:

Bronco Nation Members who want to participate in the lamp tour need to agree to the terms and conditions below and then post their home state. @Bluestreak57 will maintain a travel calendar and help ensure the lamp continues to move around the country to complete the tour. While the lamp is in your possession, take pics of the lamp with your Bronco, some state landmarks, at a Bronco Nation meetup, or any other places that have special meaning to you. This lamp will be a journey to “Enlighten “ the spirit & social network of the entire Bronco culture.

Post your images to this thread so they can be shared with Bronco Nation and collected by the Steel & Stirrups team. Images will also be posted to the SteelandStirrups Facebook account!

Terms and Conditions:

Your voluntary participation in this program requires your effort, commitment, and a nominal financial expense to ship the lamp to the next Bronco Nation member as directed by @Bluestreak57. To participate, you agree to:

  • Be a Bronco Nation member.
  • Pay for shipping to send the lamp to another Bronco Nation member.
  • Provide your shipping address to @Bluestreak57 as well as the member who is shipping the lamp to you. @Bluestreak57 only collects this information to track the location of the lamp and will not use it for any other purpose and not provide this information to anyone else.
  • Maintain the lamp in its original refurbished state. Do not alter the lamp in any way. Do not affix any stickers, logos, advertising, or other signage of any medium to the lamp.
  • Replace the shipping box if it can no longer be used to safely ship the lamp.
  • Follow the shipping instructions in the travel log. (NOTE: do not ship the lamp with bulbs in the lamp… don’t ask how I know not to do this).
  • Not hold possession of the lamp for longer than two weeks (unless arrangements have been made). Every effort will be made to schedule your time with the lamp around important events (like a scheduled OffRoadeo event), but we don’t want the lamp staying with one person for too long.
  • Allow images you post here on this public thread to be used by the SteelandStirrups team to post to the Facebook group and Instagram page.

If you would like to have a turn with the lamp:

Please make a post with saying that you agree to the terms and conditions and name your state. Your BN# and BN User name will be added to the list. Note: A state can have more than one volunteer listed, but you may not be selected in the first trip around the US. First to post gets priority.

Tracking is done by Google Sheets:

There are two tabs; Tracking and Journal. The Tracking tab has a list members who have volunteered to carry the lamp to their state. The Journel tab has a history of where it's been and points of interest.

Meetups
While you have the lamp, we encourage you to host a Bronco Nation meetup in your area so other BN members can take pictures with the lamp and post them here.

Let’s Get The Tour on the Road!
Once again, if you want to participate, please post “I agree to the terms and conditions” and your state in order to be added to the list.

NOTE: We realize the lamp has been stationary for awhile, and want to get it on the road again… IF you have a special event involving numerous BN members coming up, direct message @Bluestreak57 and I will see if we can’t connect you with the lamp… Those on the spreadsheet who have not had the lamp yet will be contacted to determine continued interest.

Thanks for your patience!

We can’t wait to see you all (virtually) on the tour!

Chris, Jerry, and Al
Wood J, PSUTE

Rank V

Oct 10, 2022

#80
If West Virginia isn't spoken for, I'd love to represent. And of course, I agree to the terms and conditions
sprucecaboose, Deano Bronc

I can't catch a break.

Oct 10, 2022

#81
If West Virginia isn't spoken for, I'd love to represent. And of course, I agree to the terms and conditions
I will update the list tomorrow.
Sven, 14U

Game on mofos! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Oct 10, 2022

#82
Keep those photos coming. Make that fella see some more of this great country!
I have 20 days left to get the Lamp and my Bronco to Old Faithful in 2022 and if not I'm happy to wait till spring (May-ish) when the park reopens for automobile travel.
21 Badlands, 2 dr, four banger, slushbox, SAS. PERFECT!
Ditchrunner, sprucecaboose

Yea… I’m a bit OBSESSED

Oct 17, 2022

#83
Still tryin to get used to the web based forum… just making sure I’m still on the list. Got my ‘70’s vintage Coleman cooler ready to join the lamp when it’s my turn!!
Keep me posted
Ditchrunner, sprucecaboose

Game on mofos! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Oct 21, 2022

#84
The Daryl's and I finally got to sneak out for a moment. This last ten days have been brutal....news at eleven. Until then here is a teaser of tonight's mad dash.....

Attachments

21 Badlands, 2 dr, four banger, slushbox, SAS. PERFECT!
Ditchrunner, sprucecaboose

Member 2541 Jerry

Oct 21, 2022

#85
The Daryl's and I finally got to sneak out for a moment. This last ten days have been brutal....news at eleven. Until then here is a teaser of tonight's mad dash.....
Where was this location?
2022 -2door Black Diamond
Mid Package
2.7. Velocity Blue.

Game on mofos! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Oct 21, 2022

#86
Where was this location?

That is the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone Park.
21 Badlands, 2 dr, four banger, slushbox, SAS. PERFECT!
Ditchrunner, sprucecaboose

Trusted and Carefree

Oct 21, 2022

#87
That is the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone Park.
Kinda looks like the Overlook... Just in time to get snowed in. 😀
2023 Wildtrak. "Sometimes you got to get lost, to get found" -J Bronco
BuckYeah, Deano Bronc

Game on mofos! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Oct 22, 2022

#88
Daryl and Mrs. Daryl patiently waiting for the show.

Attachments

21 Badlands, 2 dr, four banger, slushbox, SAS. PERFECT!
Ditchrunner, sprucecaboose

Game on mofos! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Oct 25, 2022

#89
Just dropping a few photos as I wait for family. Has been nuts with a flooded basement and then the passing of my mother. I will send the lamp to the next person when I get back home next week and have the address. Thanks for looking and hug your loved ones a little longer. You never know. Earl the elder aka my 67 wanted in on the fun.

Attachments

21 Badlands, 2 dr, four banger, slushbox, SAS. PERFECT!
Darrel, KennyMac

Member 2541 Jerry

Oct 25, 2022

#90
Just dropping a few photos as I wait for family. Has been nuts with a flooded basement and then the passing of my mother. I will send the lamp to the next person when I get back home next week and have the address. Thanks for looking and hug your loved ones a little longer. You never know. Earl the elder aka my 67 wanted in on the fun.
Earl is Awesome!!!
By the way !
2022 -2door Black Diamond
Mid Package
2.7. Velocity Blue.
Sven

Member 2541 Jerry

Nov 07, 2022

#91
Parts have come in for the Steel & Stirrups holiday giveaway!!!
Courtesy of
@Deano Bronc. !
Stay engaged folks …

Attachments

2022 -2door Black Diamond
Mid Package
2.7. Velocity Blue.
Ditchrunner, KennyMac

Rank V

Nov 07, 2022

#92
Just dropping a few photos as I wait for family. Has been nuts with a flooded basement and then the passing of my mother. I will send the lamp to the next person when I get back home next week and have the address. Thanks for looking and hug your loved ones a little longer. You never know. Earl the elder aka my 67 wanted in on the fun.
Great pictures. Earl looks great!
2023 Bronco,Black Diamond 🏴‍☠️ Velocity Blue 🟦, 4Door, SAS, MIC, Mid, 2.7m, Orig Order: 9/10/21 Blend Date: 11/30/22. Built: 12/02, Shipped 12/4, Arrived at dealer on 12/23, Took possession on 12/30/22!!! 476 Days after ordering.
Goodyear, AZ 🌵🔆
Deano Bronc, 14U

Who's your daddy?

Nov 07, 2022

#93
Parts have come in for the Steel & Stirrups holiday giveaway!!!
Courtesy of
@Deano Bronc. !
Stay engaged folks …

Which Holiday?
What day is Coleman Lantern day?
Joined May 29, 2020 Member 546
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Sven, SAVEUP

Rank VI

Nov 07, 2022

#94
I keep flipping back and forth...















I'd like to represent the great state of Misery...I mean Missouri , but I can just hear my wife:







"Why did you order an old lantern?"







"You didn't order it, but someone sent it to you? To take pictures with?"







"Why are you talking to rando's on the internet?







"You can't keep it? This is stupid."







"You have to ship it on? Is this like a chain letter? Is a Nigerian prince involved? You getting more gullible the older you get. "







"OH, so it's BRONCO related? Like the pile of boxes in the garage for the Bronco you dont have? You need to up your meds."































































































































"
Aradmcc, Dirt Dog

Rank VI

Nov 07, 2022

#95
I keep flipping back and forth...
I'd like to represent the great state of Misery...I mean Missouri , but I can just hear my wife:
"Why did you order an old lantern?"
"You didn't order it, but someone sent it to you? To take pictures with?"
"Why are you talking to rando's on the internet?
"You can't keep it? This is stupid."
"You have to ship it on? Is this like a chain letter? Is a Nigerian prince involved? You getting more gullible the older you get. "
"OH, so it's BRONCO related? Like the pile of boxes in the garage for the Bronco you dont have? You need to up your meds."
"
What in the world? What is this site doing to the formatting?
Dirt Dog, Darrel

Member 2541 Jerry

Nov 08, 2022

#96
ILT
I’m sure BN and the staff is all wondering what’s going on ?…

Well,
All but @Laura
She seems to be ahead of the game lately.
2022 -2door Black Diamond
Mid Package
2.7. Velocity Blue.
Ronbo11B4P

Rank V

Nov 08, 2022

#97
I keep flipping back and forth...















I'd like to represent the great state of Misery...I mean Missouri , but I can just hear my wife:







"Why did you order an old lantern?"







"You didn't order it, but someone sent it to you? To take pictures with?"







"Why are you talking to rando's on the internet?







"You can't keep it? This is stupid."







"You have to ship it on? Is this like a chain letter? Is a Nigerian prince involved? You getting more gullible the older you get. "







"OH, so it's BRONCO related? Like the pile of boxes in the garage for the Bronco you dont have? You need to up your meds."































































































































"

Sounds like my wife! Haha
2023 Bronco,Black Diamond 🏴‍☠️ Velocity Blue 🟦, 4Door, SAS, MIC, Mid, 2.7m, Orig Order: 9/10/21 Blend Date: 11/30/22. Built: 12/02, Shipped 12/4, Arrived at dealer on 12/23, Took possession on 12/30/22!!! 476 Days after ordering.
Goodyear, AZ 🌵🔆
14U, Deano Bronc

Dharma Bum

Nov 08, 2022

#98
I love seeing the old lantern making the rounds of the U.S. I hope to represent Washington state when my Bronco gets here unless someone else wants to do the honors. I've already got a few ideas in mind. Hopefully, they'll involve my new Bronco (on its way)...
Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.
Darrel, Ditchrunner

Rank 0

Nov 08, 2022

#99
Just dropping a few photos as I wait for family. Has been nuts with a flooded basement and then the passing of my mother. I will send the lamp to the next person when I get back home next week and have the address. Thanks for looking and hug your loved ones a little longer. You never know. Earl the elder aka my 67 wanted in on the fun.
@Sven So sorry about your mother and your basement. That seems like a lot of hard stuff at once. Love seeing the lamp in Yellowstone, one of our favorite places! And your ‘67 is amazing!
Outer Banks 2D, 2.7L, High (dropped Lux 11/18/22), Oxford White, Reservation 5/17/21, Orders: MY21 5/22/21, MY22 10/19/22, MY23 9/28/22, canceled 1/26/23.
Darrel, Sven

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