This is totally cool! Congrats of starting the journey
I’ll be following the build for sure
,the horseshoe is a great sign and needs to be kept with the Bronco imo
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| Author: | landshark [ Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
So some of you know that I have decided to race in the 2019 NORRA Mexican 1000 and now that i have decided a direction and Bronco to build I thought I woudl start this thread to document my progress and hopefully garner some interest to help out, be apart of the chase team and more. I don't have all the fine details sorted just yet, as it took me a few months to figure out exactly the way forward for the build. Essentially after discussing with several members of this forum and family it seemed a bit short sighted to tear my running and driving 72 apart - literally, instead of passing it on to the next person to enjoy as a daily driver or a great starter for a build. In place of it, buy a roller and build that into my baja rig.. so that's what I did.. or at least the buy a roller part so far. This is the 72 that I will be selling - IMG_5019.jpg IMG_5025.jpg and here is the 74 that followed me home today - no running gear, Dana44 front. Yes of course there is some rust - will repair most of it. IMG_5124.jpg IMG_5128.jpg IMG_5151.jpg IMG_5168.jpg found a horseshoe under the seat IMG_5167.jpg |
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| Author: | landshark [ Sat Jul 07, 2018 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
progress tonight, rust looks worse than it is... lots of surface, lots of fred flinstone IMG_5158.jpg IMG_5164.jpg tomorrow I will continue to strip stuff off and have a good look at what needs to be repaired! |
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| Author: | phyler [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Oh, this should be a great thread. I was very jealous over the Baja trip. This will be great to follow. Happy to lend a hand when needed. Sent from my Venue 8 7840 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Kinder [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
I’d like to donate some parts if you are interested, let’s talk over the phone then meet at my storage. Also, do you have a pit crew together? |
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| Author: | Strike2 [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
This is totally cool! Congrats of starting the journey I’ll be following the build for sure ,the horseshoe is a great sign and needs to be kept with the Bronco imo
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 5:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Oh man, this is going to be great!! So what are your overview plans? Suspension, power etc?? |
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| Author: | pgilbeau [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Definitely interested to follow this build as I have thought about the NORRA thing after seeing Brad and Roger Lovell run their Bronco. Any idea on what class your going to run? |
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| Author: | landshark [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
| Author: | landshark [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:17 pm ] |
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| Author: | landshark [ Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Finished stripping the inside and engine bay, will move on to removing the fuel tanks, ebrake and all the other stuff I won't need or needs replaced. No big surprises as far as rust repair is concerned, a little disappointed in the amount of rot in the drivers side cowl, not an easy patch but I have done it before. I think i can salvage enough of the door post to replace just the back cover, will know when i cut stuff away. IMG_5184.jpg Engine bay is straight forward, both side skirts, I am thinking i will just replace the entire driver side kick panel as i already have it. IMG_5185.jpg Both floor pans are long long gone, matter of fact the floor mat was resting on top of the aux fuel tank, you could fred flinstone this thing easy. Will also be doing some quick patching to the rear bed in the corners and along the wheel well. This will never be restored so not going to be anal retentive about the patches or welds - must resist! IMG_5189.jpg Checked the fuel cell fitment - ready to roll! IMG_5191.jpg and of course my helper for the day, always there for encouragement and advice. I think he's telling me i have a better chance of being a quarterback than getting this thing ready in time! IMG_5182.jpg |
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| Author: | Gunnibronco [ Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Good luck with this Chris! Looking forward to seeing this all come together. |
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| Author: | landshark [ Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
I will be working on this junk all weekend. If any of you want to swing by please do. Most of you have my details and locations. Will be cutting and welding. |
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| Author: | landshark [ Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Did some work this weekend. Should have the front passenger side floor pans and other patches welded in by tue night. Will then move to the drivers side which is going to be a bear.    
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| Author: | Mr. Lav [ Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Looking good. |
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| Author: | pgilbeau [ Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Looks like your making some good progress, keep it up. |
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| Author: | Rox Crusher [ Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Will this rig be capable of a run up pikes peak against Aaron Kaufman next year ? |
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| Author: | landshark [ Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:34 pm ] |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Wed Jul 18, 2018 7:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
I so wish I could come help and learn some body work from you!! |
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| Author: | landshark [ Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Things are starting to show up, better get my butt in gear!  Reverse gate will replace the standard pattern, it’s on the way. 
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| Author: | Viperwolf1 [ Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Lots of things appearing. 
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Time to turn some wrenches! |
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| Author: | cravenbronco [ Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Sweet Can't wait to see the end result |
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| Author: | landshark [ Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Driver floor pan in. Kick panel and door post will be in tomorrow. Need to repair cowl a little then moving to the bed area repair.    
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| Author: | landshark [ Sun Aug 26, 2018 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Body panel Replacements done, will tackle more body work later. on to the fun stuff. Will pull the body off this week and start reinforcing the frame and building suspension.      
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
That is a lot of coolness!! I've always wanted one of those pinion guards. |
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| Author: | Justin [ Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Ruffstuff currently has them on sale. |
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| Author: | landshark [ Fri Aug 31, 2018 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Sprayed primer and seam sealed most of the repairs, built a rolling stand for the body. Rear disk brake kit came in.  
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| Author: | cw72 [ Sat Sep 01, 2018 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
Nice looking disc kit. I have a similar style on my 14b, but I’ve been having problems with those calipers seizing up after what seems a season of use. Going to be swapping in these next go around, hopefully better luck and more stopping power while I’m at it. https://www.wilwood.com/calipers/Calipe ... l%20Piston Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | crawlercreations [ Sat Sep 01, 2018 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
| Author: | landshark [ Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust |
We will see how this kit does, it’s the ruff stuff early bronco kit. I didn’t want bolt on and this one seems decently built and priced better than most. |
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