What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)

[airbur]

Didn't do anything per se, but I did go and pickup a '98 Explorer 4R70W tranny in Sedalia for a steal:)

What do you guys use to hold these things while you rebuild them?

[Rox Crusher]

Finished cleaning and painting my 5.0 short block.

Next is to clean (and polish?) the intakes and then reseal and reassemble it.

[socofn]

Got the cooling system completed with the addition of an aux temp gauge. I also replaced the radiator cap, which turned out to be a big mistake as I pissed fluid out all the way to work this evening. I will pick up a new on before the drive home in the am. Not sure why this happened but I went back on with a stant cap!! Jayson

[66and70Broncos]

Drove it...changed oil in transfer case...checked rear dif fluid...still a loud squealing while I drive. Any ideas...I noticed a couple grease fittings missing on u-joints. Also thought maybe the wheel bearings...I do know it's not the brakes.

[socofn]

On further inspection I found a pin hole in the radiator . Now to get it home and the damn thing off. Jayson

[TIM]

Spent about 4 hours trying to get the doors to hang perfectly, got close, then got my grinder cut off wheel out and took off the door pillars when i checked out how much brand new door pillars are online.

[airbur]

Spent about 4 hours trying to get the doors to hang perfectly, got close, then got my grinder cut off wheel out and took off the door pillars when i checked out how much brand new door pillars are online.

I spent 8 hours on mine....then I said screw this and took it to the Bronco Hut:)

[Viperwolf1]

Did some interior mods today.

[airbur]

Is that a gear you used as the knob? Looks cool....is it soft? Is that a light you installed overhead?

Phil....did you happen to get my email on the 4r70w?

[Rox Crusher]

Did some interior mods today.

that window crank looks awesome

[Gunnibronco]

Ch*** underhood light. I won't tell anyone.

[Viperwolf1]

Is that a gear you used as the knob? Looks cool....is it soft? Is that a light you installed overhead?

Phil....did you happen to get my email on the 4r70w?

No, the gear is not soft. It's actually from a C4 planet assembly. I've been wanting to make these for years. The light is really cool. It has a 20 foot retractable cord and a magnetic base on the bulb. I can reel it out and stick it to anywhere on or under the Bronco.

[Jesus_man]

Nice work Viper! My grandma gave me an old light like that. I think I still have it in my truck! Totally different design, but same principle. I like the gear design for the window crank!

J.D.

[airbur]

I "accidentally" found a new can of black DupliColor undercarriage coating in the garage yesterday and like any good Bronco owner, instantly thought about the wheel wells. 10 minutes later both the rears were perfectly black:) Completely changes the look. Attempted to do the fronts and realized I'd have to remove the tires. That got me to thinking about the rake my Bronco has....so called Melissa at the Hut and inquired on some 3.5" coils to correct it. Dana will bring them up tomorrow:)

[socofn]

Got the radiator back in again. Need to run it for a while longer and see if anymore leaks apear. I also got my tires on and the rims polished. I am also going to finish the install of the rampage soft top since the weather is changing. Jayson

[Rox Crusher]

went to the pull and pay hunting for an steel oil pan from a 5.0 Explorer..............no luck.

Did score a steel clutch fan assy though. What a bugger to get off though.

[Dukietown]

Put the new trans filter w/stock pickup tube from WH in, new gasket and fluids and so far no more leaks! Drove it around the block a few times and it was great. First time I've been able to drive it in months. Got the door latches put back in and the doors all put back together. Really nice to finally have working locks, latches and handles on both sides! Started looking into the next issues that I need to tackle but it was a really great feeling to at least have it back on the road again.

[Jesus_man]

Resealed the 9" and the D44. Had to weld on some new metal on the front GLO cover as it'd been wore down from the rocks. Also found a problem with my rear brakes (started a thread), but I think I have the one resolved. Now all I lack to get it back going is a little more gear oil and a new driveshaft u-joint strap (what's a good source for those?). It was nice to work on the bronco for a change. Just hard to make the time these days.

J.D.

[socofn]

Found a broken window pillar on the drivers side up front, and my neighbor welded it up which took care of an annoying rattle. It was real pain getting the front window out, and then back in. I have been driving it to work on a regular basis. Jayson

[Gunnibronco]

I had to reinforce my driver's side, exterior door latch rod. It keeps bending above & below the reinforcement sleeve. Nothing exciting there, just welded some 1/4-20 all thread across the weak spots. Sorry no pics.

Then I thought (never a good thing), while I'm in there. I might as well get rid of the parchment arm rests & metal door panels. They clash with my new seats. I must say, I am a bit jealous of the speaker pods. But continuing my "Summer of doing anything & everything cheap or free", I used what I had around.

First I cleaned & shot my inside door handle cups & arm rests with adhesion promoter. Then painted the arm rests with some vinyl spray paint we had at the shop & the cups with trim black.

Then cut some foam to match the panel (we get GM bumpers packed in this stuff):

And glued it to the door panel:

Then used some 3M #77 spray adhesive & glued on some speaker cabinet carpet I've had for years. I added Q-pads to help quiet the doors as well.


I also made a new panel liner out of the same foam sheet & spray glued it to the door before installing the newly, cheaply, refreshed door panels:


Really didn't do all this today, but got the door panels installed. My new seats may inspire me to fix up my interior finally.

[hockeydad4-22]

Finally installed the correct GREEN insulator module, turned the key and fired her right up!

Yeah

[TIM]

Spent the last 3 hours putting in an inner fender apron. Not fun, should be shooting epoxy primer in a few weeks.

[Jesus_man]

Finally installed the correct GREEN insulator module, turned the key and fired her right up!

Yeah

Congrats man!! That is great news!! It's always the simple things!!

[Jesus_man]

Then cut some foam to match the panel (we get GM bumpers packed in this stuff)

Hey Chad, I am looking into lining my ammo can with some foam to cushion the plastic oil and antifreeze containers and hopefully keep them from splitting. Would this foam work well for that?

J.D.

[Brianut]

yesterday/ finished tacking my front bumpertogether then welded welded and welded. next is bending some tube and then grinding.

[Jesus_man]

No pics Brian?

[Gunnibronco]

Then cut some foam to match the panel (we get GM bumpers packed in this stuff)

Hey Chad, I am looking into lining my ammo can with some foam to cushion the plastic oil and antifreeze containers and hopefully keep them from splitting. Would this foam work well for that?

J.D.

Probably, its about 1/8"+ thick. Its nothing special, we get other brands of bumpers in other types of padding that would work too, heavy duty bubble wrap or other kinds of foam. Stop by any bodyshop and there is probably tons of it in the garbage.

Chad

[Brianut]

No pics Brian?

I am trying to hold out til the 9th but its turnin out nice.

I didnt take pics last night but will tonight and I will post up a build thread.
wanted to make sure it was turning out ok before letting anyone see it, you know QA on the fab work. Don't want folks laughing at it

"hey did you see that bumper that Brianut guy built? "

[Jesus_man]

Sorry to hear about your turbo. Next time I have my air filter off, I need to see what condition mine is in. If you have to replace, no time like the present to upgrade...

Today's menu on my bronco is to install new caliper, finish filling front diff with oil, and see if I can find a subject to help me bleed brakes. Then she'll be driveable again! Then I need to look at wheel bearings on my tow rig...

[Jesus_man]

I want to keep it as Cheap as possible to save money for a New TowRig hopefully soon. Turbos can get spendy. I would love a new 6.7 Powerstroke.

hear lots of good from the new engine. I would love one too, but school loans say I have to keep the truck that's paid off.

J.D.