74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust

[Strike2]

Looks awesome Chris! it sure was a nice weekend in CO for working this weekend I also took full advantage.

[landshark]

A few more things checked off and wiring has started

[Rox Crusher]

I realize it’s not a rock crawler but I have a set of LED rock lights I am willing to donate to this project.

Let me know.

[landshark]

I realize it’s not a rock crawler but I have a set of LED rock lights I am willing to donate to this project.

Let me know.

I’ll take em! I have one set but would love another to spread them out.

[Jesus_man]

You might need to be working on it at night, so they could come in handy!

This rig is looking sexy!!!

[landshark]

Doesn’t look like much has been done but we have officially turned the corner on electrical and plumbing. Just missing a few connections for each, electrical is about 95% done and tested. I will go out on a limb and say we are two weeks away from firing it up. Maybe a run around the block.

As always when you fabricate or customize everything we are having to install - tweak - then re-install to get things where we need them. Very time consuming but worth it.

[Jesus_man]

I am nearly as excited as you are!

Does the spare tire clear the cooling fan ok?

[hockeydad4-22]

Amazing work this far Chris!

[landshark]

I am nearly as excited as you are!

Does the spare tire clear the cooling fan ok?

Yes, clears fine - should be some photos previously of it mounted

[Kinder]

Your killing it!

[Digger]

Looking great!

Almost too nice to race.

[Rox Crusher]

When is the fire up party ?

Looking great !

[landshark]

When is the fire up party ?

Looking great !

Soon

[Strike2]

The Bronco is looking Awesome Chris, nice work!

[landshark]

The Bronco is looking Awesome Chris, nice work!

Thanks!

I have your calendar. Do you want me to mail it to you? If so pm me your address.

[landshark]

#35 is ALIVE! Started right up with the help of some fuel priming. Have a few gremlins but overall pretty solid so far. Should be ready to do a lap this weekend and then start buttoning things up for shake down and paint.

[Strike2]

Motor sounds terrific and is rock solid!! congrats on a huge milestone.

[Jesus_man]

Wow, I'll bet that feels amazing!! Great work! Can't wait to see some laps!

[Moab Mike]

Nice work Chris!!!!!!

[BroncoRaider]

Sweet coolant reservoir.

[pgilbeau]

That's awesome!

[Rox Crusher]

Dreams becoming reality !

[D&D72]

Nice!

[landshark]

Last major fabrication is done, Front suspension and steering is complete just needs some paint and a few details tidied up to be 100% up front. Somehow we got air bumps stuffed into the motor mounts, they are not at an ideal angle (8-9 degrees off vertical) but for the wheel travel and lift we are running its pretty damn impressive that they fit at all and allow full up travel. i will probably add some shortened poly bumps on the frame as emergency stops as the first thing that would hit if an air bump fails is the trac bar and diff case with oil pan.. Hopefully get the brakes bled this week and take a run around the block before the next round of snow hits. 60 days left!!!!

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[Digger]

Looking sick!

[Rox Crusher]

Great progress guys, keep up the momentum.

[Jesus_man]

60 days??? Wow! Do you know if there will be any streaming support for this event? I would love to try and watch or even just listen in.

[landshark]

60 days??? Wow! Do you know if there will be any streaming support for this event? I would love to try and watch or even just listen in.

We will have satellite trackers in the Bronco and if they are functioning you will be able to track us along the course. In addition, last year NORRA had a live stream every day at the start, finish and few places around the course. Every year the coverage gets a bit better so hopefully they continue that. I will post up info as it gets closer or you can visit the NORRA website as they will post links up there eventually.

[landshark]

45 days.







It’s now out of paint and back home for “final” assembly.

Paint teaser :)

[mickphatmac]

Hmmmmmm.....