When Race meets Road and Details have been Dialed in, Broncos become a lot more Fun and “Funcutt” is one of the Baddest of them all. Custom built by Elite Broncos of El Cajon, CA Chassis #008 is quite unique, special and truly a masterpiece of engineering.
Any Changes to the look or design, including paint, back seats, wagon conversion, AC, or overall custom personal touches can be performed by Elite Broncos or Precious Metals Fine Motor Cars of San Diego. Please call to discuss you needs...
John Cole owner of Elite Broncos and his team of master builders
and fabricators are just that a Team of Masters. John has immersed
himself in everything off-road for close to 30 years, as a
proprietor of Elite Auto Service his talents are geared to
automotive and his passion is driven by the Early Bronco. He quotes
himself saying “whenever I was at a race Id see a Bronco and just
have to go look at it” This Full Custom and Fab Off road shop
of Professional enthusiast puts out some of the finest Broncos on
the market, One of a Kind and One at a Time These are hand built,
special design and catered to client needs, some of
these Broncos John has personally raced at various events such as
the Norra 1000, Baja 1000 and whole slew of Bronco round ups and
Off Road events. John personally has tackled some of the toughest
trails that this Country and Mexico has to offer and has
masterfully infused that experience and knowledge into every Elite
Broncos build.
Elite has been a small shop in small town outside of San Diego, Ca
but NOW THE WORD IS OUT!!!! over the past few years and after 21
Custom Engineered Trucks his builds have caught the eye many
publications, off-road enthusiast and SEMA.
In 2016 “FunCutt” was displayed at SEMA Show and took place #21 of
277 vehicles for Battle of the Builders, it was the top 7 for a
specially Off-road builds for the 2016 SEMA, the vehicle is
featured in Bronco Driver Magazine, Off road action magazine, and
was a feature build on Racedezert.com. Simply Put I tell people ,
this Bronco will actually Do What You Think You Will Do With That
Other Bronco You’re Looking at!!!!
#8 of 21 This Bronco is known as 'Funcutt' with it's unique body.
The all steel fenders and bed sides were bowedout by hand and
done in authentic fashion utilizing an English wheel this was
made to clear it's long travel suspension, while still
looking uncut. The lightweight fiberglass roof is removeable. With
only 2,000 miles on it, it's new with no bugs to "work out". The
front end of the body is "slope-nosed" 1" like a Porsche for better
visibility.
Engine- Fuel injected 5.0 ported Cobra with aluminum heads, long
tube headers, serpentine belt, 75mm throttle body and MAF, 24lb
fuel injectors for improved fuel injection, MSD ignition, dual
Odyssey batteries with built in battery tender. Just plug your
Bronco in while parked. Fuel and trans cooler hoses are either
steel braided or puch lock, and covered in flame proof
sleeving.
Drivetrain- a built C4 auto transmission, custom driveshafts with
safety hoop, huge big bearing RuffStuff Specialties 9" rear end,
Dana 44 front, both with Yukon chromoly axles, locking
differentials for traction, custom Elite trac bar setup in the
rear. Pinion guard, twin stick and gated shifters.
Suspension- 2.5" coils, 2.5" Deaver springs on Elite shackles, long travel arms in front and Elite hanger brackets, 2.5" triple by-pass Bilstein shocks on each corner for complete ride adjustability, adjustable limit straps on each corner.
Brakes- 4 wheel disk brakes with adjustable proportioning valve to
adjust the brakes the way you like them. Lokar had brake mounted in
custom center console.
Steering- Power steering with the rare to find Bronco original box
that’s been completely built and updated, chromoly steering links
with heim joints.
Interior- D.O.M. roll cage that’s attached to the frame,
Mastercraft seats and harnesses, Kenwood Bluetooth stereo,
satellite tweeters, custom powder coated in Candy Blue-silver vein
to match cage, center console, lower console, etc. Flush mounted
Lowrance GPS, 2 way radio, Dakota Digital gauges, aluminum inner
roof, tilt steering column, LeCarra leather wrapped steering wheel,
tinted power windows, custom carpet, many layers of heat and sound
deadening material on the floor, doors, roof and under the
vehicle.
Exterior- Fiberglass hood with flush mount billet hood pins, Elite
tube bumpers, 50" and 30" Baja Designs USA made LED light bars, 4
BD cornering lights, misc. other BD lights throughout under the
hood, in bed, and under the Bronco on the frame. Aluminum floor
jack. LED headlights. spare tire rack and cooler container are
easily removeable for a rear seat.
Other Notes- Steel-it stainless coated reinforced frame, 33" BFG
tires on polished US Mags wheels, 23 gallon fuel tank, on board air
compressor for tire inflation, etc, Painless Performance wiring
throughout, custom rear sliding window, all brackets and hardware
throughout the Bronco have all been powder coated for a cleaner and
more durable finish.
Special Credits top the Truck
in the 2016 SEMA show in Vegas,
the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition where it won top 7 off
road and top 21 overall out of 270 vehicles.
also a 9 page feature in Bronco Driver magazine,
it's featured in Car Buff Network online,
a 50 picture feature in online Off Road Action,
and it's build can be seen on RaceDezert.com.
It's been in countless car shows,
'16 NorthWest Bronco Roundup in Florence Oregon.
It also appeared in a booth in 2015 and 2016 at the Off Road Expo
in Pomona Ca.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DkvkXEI3hM
