rdanford's rides

[rdanford]

My name is Royce and I live in Windsor.
Married to a beautiful wife and have 2 amazing kiddos. We enjoy the outdoors, golfing, tennis, and camping.
My '77 EB has been in the family since new and I started driving it in college and after 5 yrs of sitting on the side of the house or in the garage it’s time for it to be restored. Other rides include an '87 Porsche 951 (sold), an ‘98 4Runner and '06 V8 4Runner.

1977 Bronco (Ranger)
Mustang Roller EFI, Viper Built C4, PS, PB, cut with 33's and frame-off coming soon

2006 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition V8...all stock for now

1987 Porsche 944 Turbo (951)
LS1 swap (300+ rwhp), 993 wheels and very rare summer yellow factory paint

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1998 4Runner (333k miles as a DD)

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[casadejohnson]

Hey, I've seen your Bronco. I'm a UPS driver in Greeley and if I'm not mistaken you live about a mile from me and you have a neighbor with a green Bronco.

[Shawns Fords]

Man thats a beautiful Bronco. nice porsche too. Havent seen a 944, 928 or 924 in ages

[rdanford]

Yes, another 77 across the street...If you ever see me outside and you have time, stop and say hey.

[rdanford]

A few updates on the rides....
The Bronco with new shoes (33x12.50 DuraTracs) which have been great so far


The Porsche engine bay ready for he LS1 (2001 with 39k miles)

[Lobobronco]

Drove by that great looking machine again today (as always)! Does it ever get dirty?

I'll stop in one of these days on my way home.

Matt

[rdanford]

Actually just washed it today at lunch ;o)

[Moab Mike]

Nice rides Royce!

[Entourage]

That will be awesome to have a V8 in a Porsche. I cannot think of any Porsche with an 8 cylinder - I think they are all 6's. Excited to see pics!

[rdanford]

The 928's had a V8 from the factory....but upgrading from the 2.5 turbo that had 270 hp to the LS1 with the last two build out of the shop pushing 346 & 372 rwhp...its going to be sweet! Custom headers are being built this week, motor is installed, electric brake booster installed and tranny upgraded...I'll bring it to a meeting this summer for sure!

[rdanford]

Here are some pics.....I'll try to get a photo up this weekend
Engine complete

Headers and exhaust work

[Rox Crusher]

looks like a fun project.............

can't wait to see it at a breakfast event

[Jesus_man]

Wow, if yours need a frame-off, mine is ready to be chewed up into little pieces and made into a miata!! Looks great from what I can see. Awesome that it's been in the family so long!!

The porsche is cool! How's it run with the LS in it?

J.D.

[rdanford]

The Bronco's new roller gt motor is being built currently and should be in by May 1st...its going to be sweet!

The Porsche was fast with the stock 250hp turbo motor....its a entirely different animal with the LS1 (app 325rwhp now) as it only 3100lbs

[rdanford]

Addicted Off-Road Cage complete...Scotty did a great job!



Mustang GT EFI motor going in next week...been waiting for Sherman tank, has been on backorder.

[Entourage]

Looks like you have been a busy guy!

[Justin]

That cage is sick. I'll be talking to Addicted for sure when it comes time for a cage.

[rdanford]

Dyno run today....357.2 rwhp @ 5450 RPM



And a picture of a 2005 Saleen S281 Mustang that has been modded some...452 rwhp

[Entourage]

Your license plate is the coolest! Car turned out great and 350 HP is something to be proud of - nice job! Now where does the line start to drive it?

[Jesus_man]

Wow! some good numbers! How to make a Porsche better? Slap a corvette motor in it!!

The plates are funny, but it's a giveaway. I guess I am more of a sleeper guy.

J.D.

[rdanford]

Completed Mustang GT EFI swap

[rdanford]

Phil dropped off the rebuilt "Viper Built" C4 today...Thanks again Phil, can't wait to get it installed early next week!

[Entourage]

R - How is the new motor and trans upgrade going?

[rdanford]

Both are going well...fine tuning still remaining but daily driving and running well.

Need to get a few final pieces for the suspension and a free weekend...gotta love tax season.

[rdanford]

Pulled the top for the remaining summer months...

[rdanford]

Well, I've sold the Porsche to fund the build of the Bronco. Just completed a 1" body lift to help with alignment of doors (original pucks were shot). I am needing to either re-seal or rebuild the D20 which is the only remaining drive-train item not touched. I know there is rust on DS cowl and tailgate needs replaced and have both lower quarters in case from BH before they left moved to OK. Have been stockpiling parts over the last several years...looking forward to getting somewhat involved again.

Good to be back working on the Bronco.