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BOBS 2 68S
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Joined: Sun Aug 04, 2013 2:19 pm Posts: 375 Location: Hudson
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Hellow anybody out there?
Nothing has been posted for ever. I can't belive everyone's bronco is done. I could post that I got the shift rods in my transfercase rebuild
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:38 am |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I was thinking something similar. Work has been so busy since September that I'm just happy that mine drives. I wish i had the funds to rebuild the 351 and install it before spring but i doubt that will happen.
What projects do others have going?
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_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:12 am |
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Eck
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Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I’ve got mine somewhat still torn down. I’m putting in Hydroboost and changing my power steering pump situation. I’ve got a couple days off work early next week and hoping for a strong push to get it done. Some of these nice 60 degree days has gotten me itching to drive it.
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_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:44 am |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:56 am |
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Eck
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Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:01 am |
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BroncoRaider
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Joined: Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:47 am Posts: 531 Location: Stapleton
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I need to rebuild my hydroboost unit and install it t some point. I’ve been working on the garage itself recently. Finally got insulation and drywall. My back yard looked very “Sanford & Son” for a few days. It should be much nicer to hang out in going forward.
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_________________ “Buddy” - 1975 Bronco Sport, 302/Viperbuilt 4R70W/D20, Explorer EFI, More Patina than Paint...
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:14 am |
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mickphatmac
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Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:21 am |
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BroncoRaider
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Joined: Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:47 am Posts: 531 Location: Stapleton
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
The garage door came insulated. I'm not sure the R value, but I've been out there reorganizing and it's significantly warmer than outside.
_________________ “Buddy” - 1975 Bronco Sport, 302/Viperbuilt 4R70W/D20, Explorer EFI, More Patina than Paint...
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:25 am |
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B.O.B.
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:31 am Posts: 770
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I’ve never seen Tim’s garage so clean. Have mine torn apart trying to get all the rust situated. Windshield frame off and getting ready to do rear quarters. Not fun!
_________________ 71' bronco, np435 w/trailbanger, 302 efi, 35" KM3 on 17x9 Fuel Anza, warn xd9000i, cage arms, 5" lift
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:54 am |
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BroncoRaider
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Joined: Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:47 am Posts: 531 Location: Stapleton
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
_________________ “Buddy” - 1975 Bronco Sport, 302/Viperbuilt 4R70W/D20, Explorer EFI, More Patina than Paint...
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:02 pm |
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pgilbeau
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Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I wish my garage looked like that right now! I have plans for projects on the Bronco, we will see how far I get, got other things that need to happen first. Currently have my Mercury truck sitting in the space I need to work and need to figure my plan out. Wanted to tear everything down on the Bronco and finally do body work and paint it one color. Also planning to either rebuild the current 302 or possibly the 351W I have sitting, swap fuel tanks, and ditch the Fitech.
_________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 1:16 pm |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 1:42 pm |
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Gunnibronco
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:07 pm Posts: 4074 Location: Gardnerville, NV
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I've been swamped by a new job lately so I haven't had much time for the Bronco.
I'm disappointed in my rear spring set up and performance. I did not do enough research before taking on the project. I've been looking at a few possible fixes: #1. 4 link- but there are so many variables, so much to learn and it would involve another huge project, which is something I'm not interested in. Seems like you can expect to re-do any 4 link a few times to get it right, and the 'out of the box' systems just won't fit in my truck. #2. custom rear springs for where my spring hangers are set #3. moving/adjusting my hangers and shackles to maximize the springs I have. I just watched a good youtube video that I wish I had seen 5 years ago.
This week/weekend, I'm hoping to do some experimenting with shackle length to see how much travel I can get out of my current springs and then decide if I should move things around or just spend the money and order custom springs.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:36 pm |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
Mine is sitting in need of rear brake lines on the axle and gotta figure out how to route the exhaust around the rear 4 link i just spent a week installing.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:23 pm |
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I’m fixing air leak in rear ARB at the moment.
Probably going to replace the heater core over the holiday break as well.
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:05 am |
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Gnsteam
Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:20 pm Posts: 22
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
Not much to post as well. The Bronco is put away for the winter and continues to wait for much needed upgrades. However I’m working hard to finish another project that I have, Which will provide a good amount of cash to spend on the Bronco. I’m restoring my 1” scale Live Steam Locomotive. I’m getting very close to finishing and once finished. I will be selling the locomotive and leaving that hobby, to focus on the Bronco hobby. So upgrades to the 76 are coming soon.
Happy Holidays to all,
Fred
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Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:40 am |
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landshark
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Joined: Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:16 am Posts: 3942 Location: Denver, Wash Park Area
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I am servicing the racer and changing a few things up along the way.
I am having a new engine being built for the red bronco and will be swapping in an entirely new drive train and working on a suspension upgrade path. Have a feeling it will swap spaces with the racer and get pulled apart soon :)
Tim, garage looks great! I need to insulate my roof but too lazy.
_________________ 1976 Bronco "Green, Yellow, whatever", 1969 Bronco "Red", 1972 Bronco Stocker "Kind of Blue/Grayish"
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Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:42 am |
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B.O.B.
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:31 am Posts: 770
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I might have to take you up on that Phyler!
_________________ 71' bronco, np435 w/trailbanger, 302 efi, 35" KM3 on 17x9 Fuel Anza, warn xd9000i, cage arms, 5" lift
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Fri Dec 25, 2020 6:42 am |
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Justin
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
I've got this week off, so hoping to get some Bronco projects done. Currently recovering a rear seat (Rox's old one, I think), and will have that in shortly. Looking to do sliders and extend the cage. Ordered a rear hoop locally instead of trying to bend my own since my cage is 2" and I don't have a die for that size. Sounds like it should be ready Thursday. I'll bend up the cross bars and reinforcement out of 1.75, but liked the little bit of extra protection the 2" will give.
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Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:31 pm |
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D&D72
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Joined: Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:49 pm Posts: 988 Location: Henderson, Co. Grand Lake, Co
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_________________ That guy John.... whatta Jerk.
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Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:17 pm |
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Eck
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Joined: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:33 pm Posts: 2460
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
Big thanks to Phyler coming by to help yesterday. He convinced me to clock the hydroboost 90* so we had to make a bracket. When you do thinks right- it adds time to a project timeline! Spent time today also doing things right and made some new brake lines, tried to clean up routing of things in the engine bay, etc. I think I’m pretty close to bleeding the system and firing it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
_________________ 69 Wagon, 351W, Explorer EFI & Serpentine, ZF5, 35" tires, 3.5 SL, 2 BL, WARN 8274
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Tue Dec 29, 2020 7:51 pm |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Hellow anybody out there?
EFIGuy knows the pain of letting me create more work. . I convinced him to rebuild most of the floors and firewall sheet metal on his. You got off light with just a bracket. Those spark plugs wire holders really look good and everything looks super clean. You're going to love it. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Tue Dec 29, 2020 9:21 pm |
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Kinder
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Hellow anybody out there?
Just driving both of them everyday. BSD has some motor upgrades sitting in cardboard boxes and of course the D60 front axle is gathering dust. Gunni needs the 3 speed shifting to be improved, worn out parts suck for column shifts. Gunni also has a reworked cylinder head sitting in the garage waiting for installation, hardened valve seats and modern valve seals.
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