I have been building up my Bronco since July 2004, I researched the web last winter for like 3 mos and looked at all kinds of sites and started by getting as many catalogs as I could. I have bought parts and had no problems from Broncograveyard, AJUSA, Summit, Jegs, 4WheelParts, NPD (national parts depot), and LMC. I have spent enough money on Edelbrock parts that they should give me some stock options or something.
It all comes down to what you want do with your ride - I started with engine upgrades, then the brakes, next for me is the transmission and then the exhaust, soft top and then the interior (I don't even have a stereo yet - Thank God for MP3 players!!) and finally some body work - paint job, etc. I basically built it up to with towing my boat and camper in mind and some hill climbing/mudding/trail riding and pulling out stuck chevy's.
Speaking of that top hold down topic..have anyone ever seen those hood hold down latches on 60-ish Jeeps? What would it look like to use like three of those on each side to hold a top down?
Good luck with your Bronc!
Later,
BNT