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

[Moab Mike]

Tried to start it but the battery is dead.

[landshark]

I marked the corners and drilled a 1/4" hole. Then I just used a grinder to cut. It cut really easy and fast. The problem was trying not to cut beyond the marks with the wheel. It was also tough to measure how high the receiver was going to be. I made 3 different cuts to get it right.

I thought you cut it with your good looks.

[Moab Mike]

I marked the corners and drilled a 1/4" hole. Then I just used a grinder to cut. It cut really easy and fast. The problem was trying not to cut beyond the marks with the wheel. It was also tough to measure how high the receiver was going to be. I made 3 different cuts to get it right.

I thought you cut it with your good looks.

That definitely doesn't cut it.

[Kinder]

I marked the corners and drilled a 1/4" hole. Then I just used a grinder to cut. It cut really easy and fast. The problem was trying not to cut beyond the marks with the wheel. It was also tough to measure how high the receiver was going to be. I made 3 different cuts to get it right.

I thought you cut it with your good looks.

That definitely doesn't cut it.

I bet it was his quick wit that cut it.

[Gregg]

No, not with my good looks or my wit. I cut it like I cut the cheese...smooth and steady with a slight touch of pressure. I do prefer the smell of metal though. My blend is just a tad rich.

[Lobobronco]

I finished modifying an older hitch to give me a higher pivot (lobo) point. I had to notch the bumper a bit but I like where it sits. Since the front hooks are done and the rear is finished, I can be pulled out, up, or back.

Here's a link over at ACB with the "before" pics.
http://alpineclassicbroncos.com/viewtop ... tch#p10867

Looks great! Although, you will miss the pivot point...only way I looked like I knew what I was doing! Not to mention that kept my bumper in near new condition. Now...just the fact that Lucy sits keep is keeping it looking quite nice !

Well done and I may have to steal the idea (assuming she hits the road again ) as I still want a hitch for the bike rack.

Nice work and great idea!

Matt

[akaFrankCastle]

Brought it home a new friend to play with.

[Moab Mike]

Nice! What are your plans with it?

[akaFrankCastle]

Uber LUBR of course. So many guys with sweet uncut Broncos, I just couldn't help myself when a solid builder came along.

[landshark]

Uber LUBR of course. So many guys with sweet uncut Broncos, I just couldn't help myself when a solid builder came along.

that the one from up here near wash park?

[akaFrankCastle]

Uber LUBR of course. So many guys with sweet uncut Broncos, I just couldn't help myself when a solid builder came along.

that the one from up here near wash park?

Suppose so. Don't know Denver neighborhoods that well. 6th/Speer-ish.

[landshark]

ya thats it, met the guy a few years ago at the auto parts store.. he was trying to replace the rear driveshaft

[akaFrankCastle]

He's a member on here. Turns out he used to work at the same place I work now.

[akaFrankCastle]

Terrible One got some new brake fluid, brake cylinders adjusted, turn signal flasher, and plates. Tomorrow, it goes to work.

[Peter Werlin]

Tell me what LUBR means again... I'm glad you got another one! Peter

[Gunnibronco]

Peter LUBR is shorthand for a Lifted Uncut BRonco.

Today, I had my "new" welder delivered. I'll need a 50 amp circuit to drive it. Its physically large, but it does have a 60% duty cycle @ 225amps. So I'll be able to melt about anything I want. This isn't mine, but its the same model, mine is clean and not heavily used:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAYTON-225-AMP- ... 7675.l2557

I just ordered two of these fuel tank vent/roll over valves:
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ ... /prd98.htm

I haven't had any troubles since I upgraded tanks and replaced the gas caps with new (Gates #31702). The caps I got are listed as having a vac/pressure relief valve. But when I pull my caps off after running for a while, I hear air being sucked in, it is also pulling fuel from my aux tank when the main tank is emptied. Also, if I fill the main tank from the aux tank, there is air pressure released from the tank when the cap is removed. So whatever relief valve is built in is not big enough to allow enough venting to keep up with the tank draining/filling. I don't want to find out where/when/why this might be a problem, and I'll just add the vent valves. My truck isn't parked in a garage, so I don't think the smell will be a problem.

I'm starting a list of upgrades/repairs I need to make to feel good about going to Utah at the end of April.

I also passed my electrical rough in and framing home inspections, today. So I can add outlets, lights, switches, etc and also drywall. Closing in on "finishing" my remodel = more time for my Bronco.

[Jesus_man]

Chad - maybe you could make that siphoning from the aux tank work for ya?? It probably makes the pump work harder tho...

Glad to hear your remodel is moving onto the next step!

[Gunnibronco]

Chad - maybe you could make that siphoning from the aux tank work for ya?? It probably makes the pump work harder tho...!

Who do I look like? Mr Wizard? I've got a LP pump to do the job when I want to push gas from the aux to the main. LOL. Science is cool, but I'll stick with 12v to move my gas around. The pressure difference is pulling the gas past the transfer pump into the main.

I'm sure its tougher on the pumps pushing/pulling against a sealed system. I don't want to find out in Moab that vapor lock is the end result of situation.

[Jesus_man]

I hear ya! But if you put that vent upstream of the aux tank, that would put less strain on the pump sucking the fuel into the main tank. Just sayin'...

But it's nice to know you always have that extra fuel in the aux tank.

[Gunnibronco]

I'm going to put a vent on each tank. Both are developing strong vacuum when drained, and the main tank is positively pressurized when its filled from the aux tank.

[D&D72]

Got all the glass reinstalled with help, Guidance and most of the labor from Hockeydad. Thanks Greg!

[Justin]

Finished rewiring the garage. New subpanel for the win. Many thanks to Mike for his help!

[Rox Crusher]

Finally went ice racing.

I'm so good at it that I managed to take 94th place in a field of 15 cars.

[Gregg]

AWESOME. Looks likes greet weather too. Those tires make your truck look huge.

[Moab Mike]

AWESOME. Looks likes greet weather too. Those tires make your truck look huge.

That throws off his speedometer too, it probably showed him doing a 100 MPH with them on.

[Kinder]

Too much fun!

[Rox Crusher]

Scored me some 4:88 gears.

Let's see if I can scrounge up dinero for ARBs before Moab.

[Gunnibronco]

Scored me some 4:88 gears.

Let's see if I can scrounge up dinero for ARBs before Moab.

Nice! Finally getting the most out of that 4R70W.

[Viperwolf1]

Scored me some 4:88 gears.

Let's see if I can scrounge up dinero for ARBs before Moab.

Nice. That'll give you a 35:1 crawler ratio and OD should work a lot better.

[Jesus_man]

Finally went ice racing.

I'm so good at it that I managed to take 94th place in a field of 15 cars.

Sounds like my first experience! Although I was on 33x14.50 SSR's, which we all know suck for slick conditions. But I'll bet it was fun with the studs!

This comes to mind: