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New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:18 am
by Geologist
Just moved here from NC. I am a 31 year old former Ford Technician turned geophysicist. I have owned my Bronco for about 5 years now. I have been waiting for a garage to work on it and now I have it. It has been a daily driver until about a year ago when the transmission (T18) and transfer case (Dana 20) began leaking so bad I was refilling them once a week. I have already began removing them. They should be out tomorrow and then I rebuild them both.

While it was sitting for about a year, cracks appeared on both quarter panels between the upper and lower (at the seam). I bought it from a guy who did the body work and I guess he used a lot of BONDO. spank

Both door window frames just recently broke (near the windshield), so I have to re-weld those.

My to do list is large, but my wallet is small. So for now, I will be fixing what needs to be fixed. A few things I want to do:
1) Coyote motor or 4bt (can't decide)
2) 5 inch lift and 38" tires
3) Cowl hood and repair the body
4) Better seats.


I look forward to meeting fellow Bronco nuts. If you would like to see a closer look of the bronco you can see them here :

http://s366.photobucket.com/user/JFulle ... t=3&page=1

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:20 am
by Geologist
I forgot to add that I have not been able to come up with a name for my Bronco. Any suggestions?

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 5:07 pm
by Justin
Nice rig! No name suggestions, sorry.

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 5:15 pm
by Kinder
Looks great, I saw your post on ACB so I know folks have pointed you in the right direction. If you'd like a hand with anything just ask, I'd love to help with the trans.

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:28 pm
by Geologist
Thanks Kinder and Justin.

Kinder, I noticed many people belong to both ACB and CCB. Feel free to drop by tomorrow after lunch anytime if you like. I am picking up a transmission jack in the morning to make things a little easier.

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 7:30 pm
by Colorado75bronc
That's awesome, look forward to seeing it in person, I have one suggestion, Mean Green :) otherwise I've got nothing

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:16 pm
by Geologist
I like Mean Green!! Best I have heard yet. PM me if you need my address and plan on dropping by.

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:23 am
by Geologist
Just scored a parts washer and transmission jack for $100. Time to drop the tranny and transfer case

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:12 pm
by B.O.B.
go with Kermit.....Mean I=green is so over used, ;-)

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 9:03 pm
by Colorado75bronc
We already have a Kermit, don Alison's hunting bronco is Kermit

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 9:42 pm
by Kinder
Nice score

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 5:12 am
by B.O.B.
well if Kermit is taken, you can call it slimmer until all the leaks are fixed

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:02 am
by Jesus_man
Nice ride!! Welcome to the club. You are in the right place.

What brought you to CO?

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:55 am
by Geologist
Jesus_man wrote:Nice ride!! Welcome to the club. You are in the right place.

What brought you to CO?


Thanks! So far my wife and I have really enjoyed it. The weather here is amazing! We relocated because of work. We lived in a very small town in the Mountains of NC. Not much there other then Walmart and fast food. Kind of a culture shock here but most people seem to be real nice.

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 9:29 pm
by Colorado75bronc
I live in colorado springs, but I hope to see you at one of the events

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 5:51 am
by Geologist
Colorado75bronc wrote:We already have a Kermit, don Alison's hunting bronco is Kermit


Mean green is out, no Kermit either..Now you see why it has been tough to name.

B.O.B. wrote:well if Kermit is taken, you can call it slimmer until all the leaks are fixed


Slimmer, from a classic film.

Colorado75bronc wrote:I live in colorado springs, but I hope to see you at one of the events


Colorado Springs is a nice place too! I will do my best to be at the next event. Trying to make the one at Bronco Hut this month.

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:04 am
by Colorado75bronc
I'm planning on going to the meet this month, hope to see ya there

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:24 pm
by casadejohnson
"Kato" would be my suggestion.

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:36 am
by D&D72
I'm with Casa, "Kato" would be an excellent name!

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 9:47 am
by Geologist
D&D72 wrote:I'm with Casa, "Kato" would be an excellent name!


"Kato", is that from The Green Hornet?

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 11:41 am
by Viperwolf1
Geologist wrote:
D&D72 wrote:I'm with Casa, "Kato" would be an excellent name!


"Kato", is that from The Green Hornet?


Green Hornet or OJ Simpson trial.

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 2:51 pm
by Geologist
Viperwolf1 wrote:
Geologist wrote:
D&D72 wrote:I'm with Casa, "Kato" would be an excellent name!


"Kato", is that from The Green Hornet?


Green Hornet or OJ Simpson trial.


LOL...forgot about the OJ Simpson trial! lmao

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:21 pm
by Eck
I think you should go with Slimer. Image

Re: New to Colorado.

PostPosted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 10:00 am
by Geologist
Have you seen what the car looks like now? Sad!

Here is the article...
http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/mo ... 6739825502