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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Thu May 02, 2019 11:27 am

I decided that I needed to build a bumper. I raised the bumper about 3.5 inches and pulled it in to give me a better approach angle. My welding skills (limited) have been put to the test. Here is what I have so far. This project started with a piece of 4 inch c-channel that was built by the previous owner. I had to bend it a little as it wasn't even on both sides. I think it has turned out pretty cool.
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Thu May 02, 2019 11:30 am

More pics.
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Thu May 02, 2019 11:32 am

Just need to weld in the winch plate.
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Strike2 » Thu May 02, 2019 11:50 am

Front bumper is turning out really nice! Great Work thumbs up
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Jesus_man » Thu May 02, 2019 4:58 pm

Yeah, that looks nice!
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Fri May 03, 2019 6:28 am

Thanks guys. I hope to finish it this weekend.
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Sat May 04, 2019 1:05 pm

Update
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Sat May 04, 2019 6:14 pm

Bedliner
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Gunnibronco » Sat May 04, 2019 6:19 pm

Looks good!
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Sun May 05, 2019 10:29 am

Done!
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby phyler » Sun May 05, 2019 12:03 pm

Wow, looks great!

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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Rox Crusher » Sun May 05, 2019 12:05 pm

Nicely done !
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Gnsteam » Sun May 05, 2019 12:51 pm

That looks really good. Looks like those welding skills aren't so bad.
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Sun May 05, 2019 3:11 pm

Thanks everyone!
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Digger » Sun May 05, 2019 3:26 pm

That's looking nice!
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby D&D72 » Mon May 06, 2019 12:01 pm

Looks great officer!
That guy John.... whatta Jerk.
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Strike2 » Tue May 07, 2019 6:41 am

That bumper turned out sweet! Very nice work
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Tue May 07, 2019 9:15 am

Thanks!
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Thu May 16, 2019 7:32 am

Its time to put some color on this thing. Stay tuned.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:08 am

2 Weeks worth of Sanding, Skim coating and Painting. I think it turned out pretty nice.

FYI, 5 Bottles of Raptor Liner (Tintable), 25 oz of Paint with no binders (Mopar Blue Streak Pearl) , 40 oz of hardener. Raptor Liner "Professional Gun" with adjustable texture settings.
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:10 am

More Prep.
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:14 am

Doneish!
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby phyler » Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:55 pm

Looks awesome!

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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Strike2 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:17 pm

Nice work thumbs up the Bronco looks great!
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Jesus_man » Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:28 pm

Great color choice!!
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby cpldavis37 » Wed Jun 12, 2019 5:33 am

I love it. I have so much time and money into my Bronco, but you would have never known by looking at it. Now it looks as good as it runs.
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1974 Ford Bronco 3 1/2 inch James Duff lift ,2 inch body lift, 351w Explorer EFI, Viper built c4, Viper built Dana 20 with wildhorses twin stick, Kinder built Dana 44 with 4.56 gears disc brakes aussie locker and knuckle over conversion, Kinder built 9 inch with grizzly locker 31 spline axles and 4.56 gear
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Digger » Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:17 am

Looking good!
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Build Thread: http://www.coloradoclassicbroncos.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5420

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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby Booger » Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:21 pm

Great looking rig.
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby BroncoRaider » Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:49 pm

Very nice!
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Re: TJ's 74 Bronco money pit

Postby landshark » Fri Jun 21, 2019 10:37 am

Awesome!
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