Project Pepe' Bronco [Archive]

buffaloroams

12-19-2007, 03:44 AM

Ok folks, This is what you said you wanted.
I have $542.90 to put towards the Project Pepe' Bronco.
So where do we go from here? :shrug

Before we start looking for parts donations we need to:

1) Find a good build platform (preferably donated).

2) Find someone willing who is knowledgeable enough to run the build.

3) Find a place where we could hold the build.
(preferably dry and heated with the required tools and enough room to spare that we will have the time we need to collect the parts and perform the work).

It might be nice to have some place close to Spokane but It's not required.
I am sure we could find enough folks that could shuttle it along one leg of it's journey home.

Now we need some inspiration and donation options. HELP! :whiteflag
:beer

buffaloroams

12-19-2007, 06:29 AM

Help anyone?:drinkbud

SSgtTEX

12-19-2007, 07:17 AM

friday I will help with a donation...i just need a paypal addy

NAMELESS

12-19-2007, 11:09 AM

I will donate a 79 FSB D44 to the build.....:popc1:

I do not have space to host a build but will help out wherever it is.

Shane C.

12-19-2007, 11:20 AM

Hey Buffaloroams.... GREAT WORK on getting Pepe away on a trip AND having some $$ left over to start a build.

Couple of questions....

1. Has anyone been able to contact his dad to see if he would be willing to either donate his truck, sell it to us or allow us to trade him for something else?

2. What about the idea of storing a Bronco (whatever one that may be) then collecting the parts it needs, then having a designated build weekend (or weekends) so that maybe we can have a crew or two drive/fly in to help.

I know that would take a fairly large area to store the Bronco and parts but for the build itself, it may pay off in having a couple groups of us there to help. I know I would fly up there to help out.... The amount of people and weekends needed of course depends to on how much needs to be done to it.

Just a couple thoughts.

Also, I will have some more loot to throw your way in the next week or so....

Ranger429

12-19-2007, 11:21 AM

Thought the vehicle was his dads Bronco when it became his?

Ptack1

12-19-2007, 11:44 AM

IF its around here I can help out. Ill try to add some funds as well. Other then that, i dont have much, a spare 8.8 rear axle with 4.10's thats about it. Id love to donate my 90 to the cause, but its not the best platform and being a college student with a project bronco, i need the cash. Ill help out in whatever ways I can though.

edit:

Are we sure Pepe wants this. Im all for doing great things for great people, but from the other thread it seemed he wasnt too keen on the idea of a project bronco.

jackhart

12-19-2007, 12:24 PM

being as this seems like a west coast project, it would be tough for us northeast guys to participate other than financially, which i have already done. i would note, however, that the ne crew owns the record for doing a solid axle swap in less than one day. :beer

NAMELESS

12-19-2007, 12:43 PM

the ne crew owns the record for doing a solid axle swap in less than one day. :beer

We will have to see about that:toothless

:popc1:

Crazed

12-19-2007, 12:59 PM

PNW has done one in a day as well, ask Shadowfax.

buffaloroams

12-19-2007, 03:11 PM

friday I will help with a donation...i just need a paypal addy

Sig line Bottom of first post. :doh0715: :toothless

buffaloroams@yahoo.com :beer

buffaloroams

12-19-2007, 03:21 PM

I will donate a 79 FSB D44 to the build.....:popc1:

I do not have space to host a build but will help out wherever it is.

Thanks Man, I will start keeping a list of who has what to donate.
First thing we need to do is find a good build platform someone is willing to donate. :beer

83bronco5.0

12-19-2007, 04:40 PM

I dont have any parts or space that I can contribute, but I will send some $$ to help cover the costs.

If needed, I have a pretty much full gasket set for a SBF if it'll help (one pc rear seal, I think its only missing a thermostat gasket). Let me know if it'll help.

Edit: I also have a voltage reg., starter solenoid, and a starter for a 78-86 Bronco.

93Beast

12-19-2007, 04:44 PM

Thanks Man, I will start keeping a list of who has what to donate.
First thing we need to do is find a good build platform someone is willing to donate. :beer

Someone in one of the original threads volunteered to donate a rig if we had a plan on how to fix it. Too lazy to look it up right now.

Bronco Rob

12-19-2007, 04:47 PM

I still got the donor 92 in the back. It's a mess though. Front Clip is gone, motor is blown, interior has become storage for parts , drivetrain is gone.

it's just waiting to get towed to scrap. The frame and axles and the tub are still there, but it's a giant mess like i said.

Monster 351 4X4

12-19-2007, 05:01 PM

I got an extra TB and intake manifold for a 351w if that helps any

buffaloroams

12-19-2007, 05:10 PM

I appreciate all the offers of parts donations but we are getting ahead of ourselves.

We have to decide on a build site and a donor platform.
Then we need to develop a build sheet.

Otherwise we will be collecting a myriad of parts that won't fit together. :doh0715:

93Beast

12-19-2007, 05:16 PM

My .02 is to get a 78/79 starting point, pepe stated in one of the other threads, that that is his favorite bodystyle. As rust free as possible. I have no idea on a build site.

Ranger429

12-19-2007, 05:19 PM

Thought the vehicle was his dads Bronco when it became his?

:scratchhe

BikerPepe`

12-19-2007, 06:44 PM

OK... let me address a few things here, for the record.

1. Dads Bronco is his baby until he takes the great dirt nap. I'm obviously hoping that will be a loooong time from now, so let's leave that one on the side.

2. Of course... I'd love to have another Bronco and have been planning on it since I had to let the Stoned Bronco go. The priority for me... was my son, not another Bronco. Now that everything is covered regarding this trip for Christmas, I think an FSB Built Project Bronco would be exceptionally cool and very meaningful to me. I have had to learn how to be gracious with everyones generosity both this year and last. It's not something I come by naturally and I just felt bad about folks putting in their hard earned money for something I would love, but don't really need.
I kinda feel like the FSB charity case... but after talking with Buff a bit, I'm more at ease with the whole thing and regardless of whatever happens... you folks are the best and I'll never be able to show my full appreciation for everything you have all done, from kind words, good thoughts to cash and parts donations!

3. I'm going to start another thread in the members area about some recent Bronco developments I want to share, but can't share with the whole internet. Sorry to those who aren't members, but if your curious PM me and I can relay the original posting to you privately. Thanks for understanding.

BTW... great to see you back around NAMELESS & CRAZED! :thumbup
Thanks for checkin' in on this one guys!

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 12:01 AM

NAMELESS

12-20-2007, 03:38 AM

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 04:25 AM

Okay here is the latest on the Build.

I talked to Pepe' to talk about preferences.
He likes the 78/79's but I have not found any in my area that are cheap enough for me to buy on our current budget. And his Dad is pretty partial to his so I don't want to ask a Man to give up something he loves. It would be the same as asking him to choose between his Boy and his Bronco. How could he say no, but it wouldn't be right.

It should be an Automatic for obvious reasons.
It wouldn't need to be a daily driver so gas mileage is not a concern.
It would only be used for four wheeling and when the snows get so bad his little beater would be snowbound.

So as I see it we could go radical four wheeler or reliable fairly stock play toy.
The advantage of keeping it fairly stock is reliability, mileage, parts availability and ease of repairs.

We do have some 1980's possibilities that would fit in our budget though that look like they could be good build platforms.

Just for the record Pepe' has stated that whatever it is he would be grateful as hell and whatever floats our boat and we enjoy building he would be proud to own. I guess in his shoes I would feel the same way. How can you get any more sentimentally attached to a Bronco than that? :beer

Thoughts anyone? :shrug

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 04:52 AM

Possible build platforms.
These are some I found that were anywhere near our budget.
I actually think without seeing them in person that the 87, 88 and the 1979 may be the most for the money.

1987 Bronco $975 (http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/510002925.html)

1988 Bronco $600 (http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/511370597.html)

1984 Bronco $800 (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/513114731.html)

1982 Bronco $400 (http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/510371679.html)

1980 Bronco $550
(http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/511394008.html) On advice from counsel 80 is eliminated from consideration

1979 Bronco $1000 (http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/508830457.html)
SOLD :cry

1978 Bronco $700 (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/514786232.html)

NAMELESS

12-20-2007, 05:02 AM

I think the 79 would be the best bet.

The 78 would be a good project also, I have a bunch of body parts and little stuff to throw in for 78/79 Broncos.

The 80 would be ok, I have a D44 for SAS.

:popc1:

BikerPepe`

12-20-2007, 07:08 AM

Good to see ya post up. Anything I can do to help you out let me know. PM me the the "members only" post if you think I am worthy:toothless

Done deal! :thumbup

Some good options there Buff! That '79 looks awesome but a bit over budget.
The '78 &/or '80 look to be a bit more realistic... but I think you put it well above.... I'll be as happy as a pig in shit, whatever happens! :drinkbud

NAMELESS

12-20-2007, 10:58 AM

.
The '78 &/or '80 look to be a bit more realistic...

Lets go with the 78, put it to a vote.

:popc1:

Crazed

12-20-2007, 11:07 AM

I saw that '78 on craigslist as well, looks like a good candidate.

Ptack1

12-20-2007, 12:13 PM

Alright after hearing that, id be glad to help. Good luck on finding the right platform, broncoboy23 has a 79 parts bronco that needs to be gettin gone so any parts needed PM him.

jackhart

12-20-2007, 12:29 PM

the 78 looks good to me too.

Ranger429

12-20-2007, 03:22 PM

Fawk the 78 get the 79.

The 78 claims to have a :uke:390 in it and the 79 is a 460. The 79 looks to be a little better cared for than the 78.

mda

12-20-2007, 03:42 PM

Fawk the 78 get the 79.

The 78 claims to have a :uke:390 in it and the 79 is a 460. The 79 looks to be a little better cared for than the 78.

x2

I've got a Qjet that I can donate to the cause.

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 03:53 PM

I agree the 79 looks better cared for but we would need to raise another $400 or so to get it unless I can talk the owner down because of our project.

Maybe if I get a chance I will call him today and see how he feels about it.

Ranger429

12-20-2007, 04:02 PM

Talk him down. The 460 over 390 motor is worth the difference. Send the guy a link or 2 to Pepe's threads, maybe HE has Christmas spirit unlike the dyke.

natesbronco

12-20-2007, 04:27 PM

Not to drop the Ball but im pretty sure someone has already bought up that 78 that is on this board.

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 04:53 PM

I called on the 79 and it was already sold. :cry

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 05:27 PM

1978 Bronco $700 (http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/514786232.html)

I called the young man who owns this and he said he would be willing to take $550 from us if we wanted it.

it has a mild build 390 in it. it needs a few things like back window, hubs fixed, steering colum fixed, door locks, ignition key, will trade for stuff let me know what you have? trade for car audio stuff + cash? i would really like to trade it for a 2.9 bronco 2 motor + cash?

I haven't seen it yet but he did say it runs now but needs new front hubs.
Someone "Stole/took?" the front hub knobs off of it but he said it still drives. Just can't lock it into 4x4. Is it safe to drive like that?

He won't hold it for us unless I commit to buy, I did tell him it may take a day or two to get a decision from the group.

Should we go with this one or wait and see?
I don't think we have to rush to buy a build platform and I don't know enough about the 78/79's to know if this would be a good start for a build. :shrug

Help!:whiteflag someone who is knowledgeable about 78/79's.
:beer

Ranger429

12-20-2007, 06:03 PM

79F150

12-20-2007, 06:12 PM

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 10:11 PM

How bad is the rust? Is he sure it is a 390 motor? They were not put in 78/79 Bronco's, only 351M/400, so it is a swap.

I would think if he comes down to 550 and it is not rusted out the motor can always be yanked and tossed in a river. The stuff he mentions is all small piddly crap that is an easy fix.

I agree but we would have to get another motor donated.
I don't know about rust yet, I'll ask again but it is something you kinda need to see to really be sure.

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 10:18 PM

Stay away from the 80 model they have the swiss cheese frames. One of Fords great ideas to try and shed weight off the Bronco. That is why they offer no lifts for an 80 model. If you look all lift companies start at 81 for TTB lifts and I would never SAS an 80.

Thanks for the Info, I'm partial to the EFI O/D AT late models so I know virtually nothing about pre 86's. :uhoh3

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 10:24 PM

I know some of you guys are crazy about the 78/79's but what about this 88?

1988 Bronco $600 (http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/511370597.html)

It looks pretty clean and rust free, Tranny should be good and it would only take some motor work to be a reliable toy. It's almost the same model as Pepe's old Stone Pony. :shrug

jackhart

12-20-2007, 10:35 PM

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 10:39 PM

Just got off the phone with Justin, the young man with the 1978.

He says there is no rust on the Bronco and the only damage is a 1' x 6" patch on the passenger rear quarter just forward of the rear tail light.

Personally I think the 1988 is a better build platform for the price but before I get too crazy and get a Bronco I need a place to work on it and someone smart enough to run the build.

:beer

buffaloroams

12-20-2007, 10:43 PM

define "some"

Well I assume rebuilt but that's no worse than throwing the 390 out of the 78 in the river and starting over with a 460. :thumbup

I'm just trying to be realistic since I don't know what kind of parts and materials donations we could get yet. :shrug

buffaloroams

12-21-2007, 12:28 AM

Where's all the donors who wanted the Pepe' project at? :scratchhe

NAMELESS

12-21-2007, 03:52 AM

buffaloroams

12-21-2007, 04:03 AM

I prefer the 78 only because I can donate a shit load of parts and I know more about them. I think the kid dosent know his motors its most likely a
351M. See if he can get you some pics of the motor and more of the Bronco.

I can ask him for some.
Did you see the picture in the ad?
Don't know if you can tell by that.

Ranger429

12-21-2007, 08:12 AM

I can't. Tell him to count the valve cover bolts and post up, that will narrow it down a bit.

Personally I don't care what platform you go for. That 88 is a 302 with TTB, the 78 is a ? with a solid axle. I know which one I would take.

Wheel wells, floorboards, door jambs and of course the tailgate are the known problem areas on 78/79's. If it is a solid Bronco with minimal rust issues it is worth every bit of 550. Ask Justin about the interior, IE door panels in good shape, is the dash pad cracked, seats all ripped up. Also find out if it is a Ranger XLT or a Custom.

79F150

12-21-2007, 11:08 AM

blackbronco92

12-21-2007, 03:21 PM

Here is what needs to be asked. What is Pepe going to do with it?

If Pepe is going to DD the rig with nothing larger than a 35" tire. Then the 88 will do fine. One thing to watch for on the 88 is flange hubs. One good point with the amount of SAS's going on you maybe able to plea for some one to donate a lift.:toothless

The 78/79 is dear to many hearts including myself but the 78 generally has small u-joints and has problems with higher horse power motors. The only draw back is carbed engines. It will not be as comfortable a ride as the 88 as a DD.;)

Sounds like no matter which one you get your gonna need a motor so that shouldn't really effect the decision. :shrug

These are just my observations...:thumbup

Agreed.

That '88 looks like a pretty clean rig. That 302 will be easy enough to replace/fix/rebuild whatever.

I think the cleaner the rig, the better the deal will be. Swapping a trans, axle, or engine is very doable by alot of guys here.. but patch panels, primer, and paint is a whole nother story.

I vote we look for the cleanest - rust free as possible rig we can find, and build it mechanically.

That '88 would definently be worth looking at, IMO.

buffaloroams

12-21-2007, 04:10 PM

Personally I don't care what platform you go for. That 88 is a 302 with TTB, the 78 is a ? with a solid axle. I know which one I would take.

Why does that not surprise me. :thumbup

I can't. Tell him to count the valve cover bolts and post up, that will narrow it down a bit.

Wheel wells, floorboards, door jambs and of course the tailgate are the known problem areas on 78/79's. If it is a solid Bronco with minimal rust issues it is worth every bit of 550. Ask Justin about the interior, IE door panels in good shape, is the dash pad cracked, seats all ripped up. Also find out if it is a Ranger XLT or a Custom.

Thanks I appreciate all the input I can get on the 78/79's.
I feel pretty confident I could decide on a late model without getting hosed but the 78/79's worry me as I know so little about them.
:beer

buffaloroams

12-21-2007, 04:13 PM

Agreed.

That '88 looks like a pretty clean rig. That 302 will be easy enough to replace/fix/rebuild whatever.

I think the cleaner the rig, the better the deal will be. Swapping a trans, axle, or engine is very doable by alot of guys here.. but patch panels, primer, and paint is a whole nother story.

I vote we look for the cleanest - rust free as possible rig we can find, and build it mechanically.

That '88 would definently be worth looking at, IMO.

I agree, but it also depends on the kind of expertise we have volunteering to help. I too would stay away from one needing any body work unless we had a volunteer who knew their stuff with paint and body.:beer

buffaloroams

12-21-2007, 04:44 PM

Those are all good observations and here's my take on them.

Here is what needs to be asked. What is Pepe going to do with it?

Pepe' would use it as a toy for the most part, and probably to travel when conditions were bad enough to seriously require 4 wheel drive. Since he can't afford the gas to use it in any regular fashion.

If Pepe is going to DD the rig with nothing larger than a 35" tire. Then the 88 will do fine. One thing to watch for on the 88 is flange hubs. One good point with the amount of SAS's going on you maybe able to plea for some one to donate a lift.:toothless

I don't think that Pepe' would probably ever go much larger than a 4" lift and a 35" tire as climbing in and out of the thing would start to become a chore. Same reason it really needs to be an Automatic. If something were to happen with his prostethic we don't want to leave him out on the trail trying to climb into King Kong and having to use a stick to push the clutch in. :doh0715: ;)
In fact since I just now am thinking about it maybe some Grab Handles would be a good idea.

The 78/79 is dear to many hearts including myself but the 78 generally has small u-joints and has problems with higher horse power motors. The only draw back is carbed engines. It will not be as comfortable a ride as the 88 as a DD.;)

I don't think comfort is a big issue as I doubt he would drive it very often or very far but Comfort is always nice. I do think reliability should be a factor as I don't want to give him something that will need constant repair. I think that could be achieved with either platform but without knowing too much about the 78 it appears that might be easier to achieve with the 88.

Sounds like no matter which one you get your gonna need a motor so that shouldn't really effect the decision. :shrug

These are just my observations...:thumbup

That is true but I do believe that it would be easier/cheaper to buy/find/build a 302 over a 460. But that is why we are having this discussion.

Good thoughts and observations by everyone, let's keep the input rolling. :beer
We still need to find a place and a GOOD mechanic to run the build, trust me, y'all don't want me doing it. :whiteflag :thumbup

BikerPepe`

12-21-2007, 10:58 PM

OK... Buff's got the basics with me down, we've talked over the phone about it.

Not trying to swing this one way or the other, I'm not the builder... :toothless
The only hesitation I have with the over 78/79's is we seem to have a better parts available option with the older rigs.

BUT... if we don't figure out who and where, we're going to have a whole lot of nothing going on anyway. If I had more FSBers local, I'd take care of it local... but without that, it's not an "FSB Project" and that's what it should be if it's going to be at all.

Thoughts... opinions... offers... piss off? :shrug
:goodfinge

Uh... even though everyone is being so nice to me, I can still be a smart-ass right? ;)

buffaloroams

12-21-2007, 11:05 PM

Thoughts... opinions... offers... piss off? :shrug
:goodfinge

Uh... even though everyone is being so nice to me, I can still be a smart-ass right? ;)

If we said no would it make you nicer? :goodfinge

Kinda reminds me of that story about the Scorpion hitching a ride across the river on the Frogs back. He stings the Frog about halfway across the river.

The Frog says "Mr. Scorpion why'd you go and do that? now we are both going to die!"

The Scorpion says "Well Frog, a Mans' got to be true to his nature."

Pepe' you just have to be true to your nature. :beer

NAMELESS

12-22-2007, 11:33 PM

buffaloroams

12-23-2007, 02:32 AM

1. Figure out where the build will be located

2. Who will be involved

3. Best parts available locally for the year Bronco (Free and Cheap)

4. Based on the above that should choose the Bronco.

Discuss :popc1:

I agree.

If the build is near Spokane it sounds like Pepe' has access in the spring to 78/79 donor rigs for parts.

Just generally speaking I think late model parts are easier to get although we will have a better idea of parts availability and donation once a location and platform are decided.

If the build is not too far I will donate some of my time.

Gillamonster

12-23-2007, 03:04 AM

i am down to help as much as possible, let me know

buffaloroams

12-23-2007, 03:28 AM

i am down to help as much as possible, let me know

Thanks Bigman. :beer

So far it's Bigman and Buffaloroams. :drinkbud

Anyone else willing to volunteer?

NAMELESS

12-24-2007, 07:42 AM

Thanks Bigman. :beer

So far it's Bigman and Buffaloroams. :drinkbud

Anyone else willing to volunteer?

I will put some time in and donate parts.:beer

bronc_17113

12-24-2007, 08:24 AM

depending on what is needed I have some parts and depending on when I would prolly be down to help with something on the build or at least a personal delivery of parts

blackbronco92

12-24-2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks Bigman. :beer

So far it's Bigman and Buffaloroams. :drinkbud

Anyone else willing to volunteer?

I would love to volunteer labor time. Unfortunately Im on the other side of the country!

However, I will definently donate the equivalent of my time in money and parts.

BikerPepe`

12-25-2007, 06:16 PM

So very cool! Thanks everyone!

broncomania

12-25-2007, 11:49 PM

well if we were building a 78/79 and it were near me , i'd be glad to do all the work on it. or even build it here at my house. wherever the build starts out, we could deliver it to him one state at a time. there are enough members here with tow rigs and trailers that we could get it to pepe . or for that matter you could find a 78/79 anywhere and haul it to the build site as i just stated. in other words if we found one in nc , i could pick it up and deliver it to say georgia. then a member there could take it to another member and so on. whatever it takes , right ?????

NAMELESS

12-26-2007, 07:40 AM

unixdude

12-26-2007, 09:18 AM

I would love to volunteer labor time. Unfortunately Im on the other side of the country!

However, I will definently donate the equivalent of my time in money and parts.

I'm sure you're not the only one who feels this way. See below.

well if we were building a 78/79 and it were near me , i'd be glad to do all the work on it. or even build it here at my house. wherever the build starts out, we could deliver it to him one state at a time. there are enough members here with tow rigs and trailers that we could get it to pepe . or for that matter you could find a 78/79 anywhere and haul it to the build site as i just stated. in other words if we found one in nc , i could pick it up and deliver it to say georgia. then a member there could take it to another member and so on. whatever it takes , right ?????

I think I may have a solution for that. See below.

Thats a good idea, I like it. If we could get people to commit to it I am sure it can happen. I would trailer it to Spokane from Everett after I put some NAMELESS touches on it.

If we can arrange a schedule for FSB'ers to both trailer a project bronco to several designated "build sites" across the country where we can leverage parts and the vast knowledge/skill sets of members along the way, that would be awesome. This also allows people not close to the PNW be able to contribute more then cash, especially if they don't have the cash to contribute. See below.

I have chatted with Buffaloroams about this. I have a '79 (351m, C6) that I'm willing to donate - but it's in NJ. I do not have a trailer or a place to work on it since I live in a condo. Since it's a east coast bronco, it does have rust issues (rear passenger floor pan, rear wheel wells - but the tailgate is newer and the rear window works). It needs some work before I would try to drive it to Spokane. At a minimum, the brakes need attention (front rotors - not sure what else), trackbar bushings need to be replaced and fresh fluids. It does have A/C, but it's not working now - haven't had the perfect combination of time and money to investigate. It also could use replacing the front fenders, which I have and I am willing to donate as well. I have a Lincoln Mark VIII efan and controller kit from "stuckby" that I'm also willing to donate. It runs - so it does not need to be trailered, although that might be a easiest way to get it from the east coast to the PNW. I do not have the time or cash to drive it out there myself.

If FSB becomes serious about using my '79, I'll post up some pictures as it currently sits. Also, if this is going to work, someone needs to step up to the plate and "manage" this project, like figuring out exactly where each build site will be, what will be done at each build site, what parts will be needed at each build site and how/when it's going to be transported to/from each build site. There are about 1000+ questions to be answered as well as about 1,000,000+ opinions.

Let's think about this, discuss it, then come up with a organized plan on how to make this work. First thought that comes to mind, is selecting a "team lead" from each local chapter, starting a thread within their chapter to first, identify a work site, then coordinate on transporting it from one group to the next, until it ends up in Pepe's hands. Also, the "team leads" can work together to come up with a plan as to what work will be done at each build site. It would be cool to have a "Meet, Greet and work on Pepe' s Bronco" gathering at each chapter. Just thinking out loud as to how to make this all work - providing this is the direction we want to go.

I want to take a minute to publically say thank you to BUFFALOROAMS for all the work he has already done to try to make this happen. :thumbup Good job!!!

NAMELESS

12-26-2007, 09:40 AM

I say lets do it, post up pics of the 79.

I like the idea of having everyone at FSB be apart of the build if they are able/willing.

bronc_17113

12-26-2007, 09:55 AM

That hasto be the best idea that I have heard yet

Ptack1

12-26-2007, 12:53 PM

if you guys want a 90 project im trying to sell. unfortunatly im not in the position to donate it, but ill let it go for a decent price depending on how much you want to spend. Ive got a guy coming today to look at it for 800, but if its for this id let it go for a bit cheaper if he doesnt get it.

its a 90 w/ a leaky tranny and 164K miles, scratched up a bit but the 302 is running strong.

I know its probably not as cheap as you guys want, and the tranny may be on its way out, but its got a 3G, warn premiums, and a remote trans filter, and in CA. I gotta get the thing gone to, parents want their parking spot back.

79F150

12-26-2007, 03:58 PM

Keep us informed. I am not to far from Broncomania and have some parts for 78/79's..:thumbup

Audra

12-26-2007, 06:45 PM

Thats a good idea, I like it. If we could get people to commit to it I am sure it can happen. I would trailer it to Spokane from Everett after I put some NAMELESS touches on it.

Several times a year it is possible for me to trailer something like this from Georgia, or somewhere along the way, out to Iowa. Thereby completing 1100 miles of the trip. Food for thought. :beer

broncomania

12-26-2007, 11:01 PM

each person helping should look on craigslist through their area and find a deal on a 79. if thats his favorite then thats what he should get. even if its got a 4 speed in it , ive got an automatic pedal, steering column ,trans tunnel cover and 4wd c6 that will bolt in. just need a driveshaft and thats not a problem either.

El Kabong

12-27-2007, 12:59 AM

Reno Craigslist. Seems high for what it needs, but an offer for half that might take it. If the frame's straight & the body has no rust, it could be a place to start. Is it rough under the doors? It's hard to tell from the pics. Maybe put that C6 of broncomania's in it. Anybody up that way?

http://reno.craigslist.org/car/520114517.html
1979 FORD BRONCO $1000.00 OBO. Two-tone paint black and white. Clean title. Has less than 2 months on new 400m motor with RV2cam, Edelbrock Carb, and performance intake. Has been sitting for a few years. In need of a front driver's side fender, front bumper, battery, interior work, tires, and transmission work.

Call Tony 997 8083
http://images.craigslist.org/01010801021001040920071226238b0eb6e18e180de0005012 .jpg http://images.craigslist.org/0101020102010104032007122609a89ea888adf32e8b00d90f .jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/01010601020601040620071226ed39f57727af041d410087fc .jpg http://images.craigslist.org/0101030104010103072007122608b4cbdf8757e9cf1f006a3e .jpg

79Time

12-27-2007, 01:55 AM

Found this one on Craigslist. The price is $699. I'm not sure where it is located since it's listed under Dallas, TX though the phone number and additional link correspond with a Denver CO seller.

TX
http://images.craigslist.org/01010501021101040720071226a95791afa6c168f8c8006f5b .jpg
http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/520054506.html

bronc_17113

12-27-2007, 02:05 AM

buffaloroams

12-27-2007, 02:10 AM

bronc_17113

12-27-2007, 02:13 AM

would need two rear quarters other than that it is straight underneath no rust

NAMELESS

12-27-2007, 02:29 AM

Several times a year it is possible for me to trailer something like this from Georgia, or somewhere along the way, out to Iowa. Thereby completing 1100 miles of the trip. Food for thought. :beer

You rock:beer

Tjs955.0

12-27-2007, 04:13 AM

1978-$800
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/car/517932578.html

http://images.craigslist.org/01010001021101040620071223cd5a743ab89eeb91710016bb .jpg

I could donate a little bit of time wrenching or what not if its in the Seattle vicinity.

79Time

12-27-2007, 01:34 PM

Here is another one in the right area (WA) and priced a little more $1500. It looks pretty sharp.

http://images.craigslist.org/01010801021101040020071224f081d7442a81346a8600d373 .jpg

http://kpr.craigslist.org/car/518541030.html

79Time

12-27-2007, 01:37 PM

Somebody in MN would have to check this one out. Photos don't show any rust though based upon the location who knows. Price $1500.

http://images.craigslist.org/010102010202010406200711175e17a603a7ec64c76c0021d9 .jpg

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/car/481763445.html

NAMELESS

12-28-2007, 03:32 AM

:popc1:

buffaloroams

12-28-2007, 03:40 AM

Tjs955.0

12-28-2007, 04:43 AM

There's a 78 or 79 down the road from me at NW center auto sales. They do the whole donate your car deal and are basically a charity. They've had this bko there for like 3 weeks now with a tag of 995 on it. It hasnt moved, probably due to the fact it is various colors.Looks straight and rust free. I'll swing by tomorrow and take a closer look at it and see what kind of shape she's in. Its right off of Auburn Way if anyone is local enough.

4drbronko

12-28-2007, 09:42 PM

http://images.craigslist.org/01010801021001040920071226238b0eb6e18e180de0005012 .jpg http://images.craigslist.org/0101020102010104032007122609a89ea888adf32e8b00d90f .jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/01010601020601040620071226ed39f57727af041d410087fc .jpg http://images.craigslist.org/0101030104010103072007122608b4cbdf8757e9cf1f006a3e .jpg
This one has the reverse paint scheme of what I had envisioned, swap the black and the white with Pepe on the hood. :thumbup
Found this one on Craigslist. The price is $699. I'm not sure where it is located since it's listed under Dallas, TX though the phone number and additional link correspond with a Denver CO seller.

TX
http://images.craigslist.org/01010501021101040720071226a95791afa6c168f8c8006f5b .jpg
http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/520054506.html
If it's in Denver I might be able to haul it if I could find a load to haul down to help offset the fuel.
I can haul whatever from around SLC headed West when it comes down to it. :rockon
Pretty sure I can come up with a set of rust free rear panels, but body work around here isn't cheap and I gots no skillzzzz.

bronc_17113

12-28-2007, 10:05 PM

we can cut the panels off my donor rig if we do that one I never got around to doin it when I had it

NAMELESS

01-02-2008, 03:47 AM

Wake me when a decision has been made:crazy

bronc_17113

01-02-2008, 11:29 AM

yeah we seem to be losing momentum now that we have to make decisions

buffaloroams

01-02-2008, 05:33 PM

yeah we seem to be losing momentum now that we have to make decisions

I was a little afraid this might happen.

Chaulk up some of it to the holiday season, people are pretty distracted with other things right now.

While I would have been willing to do the build on his old Stone Pony I don't have the know how to take on a 78/79 build as it seems to be the preferred build platform for a project.

So we have about $500 to start with and need to find a place to build and a platform to build on. :shrug

rcracerx

01-06-2008, 03:48 AM

I found a smokin deal on this one, looks really clean and isn/t too far away...

http://salem.craigslist.org/car/529915392.html

blackbronco92

01-06-2008, 04:03 AM

I found a smokin deal on this one, looks really clean and isn/t too far away...

http://salem.craigslist.org/car/529915392.html

Damn. I wouldn't be surprised if that is sold already. That looks like one of the best deals I've seen in a long time.

Of course it could be one of those situations where it looks good from far back. But I suppose if it runs good like he says, you can't go wrong for $800

Cucamongan

01-14-2008, 04:17 PM

buffaloroams

01-14-2008, 04:21 PM

Hey Guys,
I found this Craigslist ad in my area. I would be willing to check it out. Or someone can call him.

Its a '79 Bronco for $1000, no pictures on the add though....

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/car/526416738.html

Go check it out for us and get some pics and notes.
We could raise a little more and talk him down a little?:shrug

Ranger429

01-14-2008, 10:06 PM

Many extras. $1,000 firm

Talking him down don't look like an option.

Gillamonster

01-15-2008, 02:39 AM

there is a 78-79 sittin in a field bout 10 miles from me. is there any price caps, requrements, worries bout anything, i can go ask the people if they want to part with it.

84Brian

01-15-2008, 02:52 AM

500$ for an 84 here in spokane
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/520856733.html

buffaloroams

01-15-2008, 02:56 AM

there is a 78-79 sittin in a field bout 10 miles from me. is there any price caps, requrements, worries bout anything, i can go ask the people if they want to part with it.

Yeah check it out and get pics. If it's a pretty rust free roller it might work.

buffaloroams

01-15-2008, 02:56 AM

500$ for an 84 here in spokane
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/520856733.html

I think the concensus is we are trying to locate a 78 -79.

Gillamonster

01-16-2008, 01:46 AM

the guy didnt want to get rid of it, using it for parts, oh well, ill nkeep my eyes open.

buffaloroams

01-16-2008, 02:05 AM

the guy didnt want to get rid of it, using it for parts, oh well, ill nkeep my eyes open.

Thanks man, I think we got a few looking.

Let us know if you see something promising in the $500-$1000 range that is relatively rust free. That goes for all you goombas. :thumbup

Gillamonster

01-16-2008, 02:12 AM

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/538323031.html

buffaloroams

01-16-2008, 02:19 AM

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/538323031.html

How did I miss that? :doh0715:

I been watching Craigslist, I better go check it out.
:beer

bronc_17113

01-16-2008, 02:23 AM

got a guy out here that may be able to replicate the old stoned bronco paint job as a favor

buffaloroams

01-16-2008, 02:56 AM

got a guy out here that may be able to replicate the old stoned bronco paint job as a favor

That's cool, we have something in mind though.:beer

NAMELESS

01-16-2008, 03:32 PM

That's cool, we have something in mind though.:beer

We do?

BikerPepe`

01-16-2008, 08:57 PM

I think he's talkin' about the Pepe' LePew style paintjob. Seems appropriate... but if this all comes together either someone along the way need to or I will add a "FULLSIZEBRONCO.COM" on the tailgate. I'm talking FULLSIZE not just some itty bitty sticker! :toothless

bronc_17113

01-16-2008, 09:46 PM

I kind of spaced that lol

NAMELESS

01-17-2008, 03:25 AM

WOOD

01-17-2008, 03:39 AM

Did we get something yet?I've got some new Aeroquip fitting's for a T-Bird Caliper upgrade I'll donate,if we have something!

NAMELESS

01-17-2008, 06:28 AM

Heres one a few miles away from me.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/537732956.html

Tjs955.0

01-17-2008, 06:44 AM

http://www.nwcenterautos.com/tblAutos_Detail.asp?AutoID=234
Thats the one I posted a few weeks ago saying I'd get pics for. I got pics, just not on the comp yet. Website says 995, window says 895. Been sitting there for a month+, and tey cant find the keys. I'll bet you offer them $x as is and very well may take it. Except for the carpet and drivers seat, interior is in pretty good shape. Very little rust, just surface, what is there. Has the 351m/400 sticker on the valve cover. It is leaking every fluid possible. Engine is covered. I'd say not bad for 4-500 bucks, not a whole lot more though. Has 32's with 35-40% tread left...

BikerPepe`

01-18-2008, 07:46 AM

from peteyg? http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113968

unixdude

01-18-2008, 08:35 AM

It would cost more then that in gas to get my '79 out there. I still need to post pictures - if the group is still interested.

Audra

01-18-2008, 09:38 AM

from peteyg? http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113968

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110063

I agree, not a bad choice :beer

buffaloroams

01-18-2008, 04:08 PM

I would front the rest of the money we need if we want to get the one from Petey G. :rockon

PM sent to PeteyG

bronc_17113

01-18-2008, 04:24 PM

right on would be awesome to see this move fwd with a truck

El Kabong

01-18-2008, 10:14 PM

from peteyg? http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113968

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110063

I agree, not a bad choice :beer

Looks like a good one :thumbup. It's a stick, so we'll need to swap it to a C6, but stick to auto is sure easier than the other way around.

How much more do we need to get it?

buffaloroams

01-18-2008, 11:04 PM

Looks like a good one :thumbup. It's a stick, so we'll need to swap it to a C6, but stick to auto is sure easier than the other way around.

How much more do we need to get it?

$200-300 depending on his price to us.

I'm waiting for a reply from PeteyG.

El Kabong

01-19-2008, 04:53 PM

Check your paypal coffee can. (No, :slap it's not $300 :toothless)

buffaloroams

01-19-2008, 04:59 PM

Check your paypal coffee can. (No, :slap it's not $300 :toothless)

Thanks KaBong, I wasn't quite sure who sent that. :beer

We are now closer to his price then I previously thought. :chili:

Audra

01-19-2008, 05:10 PM

Any word from Petey G???
:)

buffaloroams

01-19-2008, 05:13 PM

Any word from Petey G???
:)

Not yet, I called him and left a message. :scratchhe

78 Bronco San Diego Craigslist (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/car/542357048.html)

If I find out one of you clowns undercut us I will send Ken and Johnski to track you down and Roundhouse kick you into last year! :twak
:toothless

Cucamongan

01-19-2008, 05:37 PM

Not yet, I called him and left a message. :scratchhe

78 Bronco San Diego Craigslist (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/car/542357048.html)

If I find out one of you clowns undercut us I will send Ken and Johnski to track you down and Roundhouse kick you into last year! :twak
:toothless

Thats in Temecula, Not San Diego.

Get PeteyG on the horn on that one! he lives in that area

I can get a trailer if needed.

buffaloroams

01-19-2008, 06:02 PM

Thats in Temecula, Not San Diego.

Get PeteyG on the horn on that one! he lives in that area

I can get a trailer if needed.

:rofl: It is Petey G's bronco.

Well I appreciate the offer of a trailer.
If we do buy it that was the next thing I was worried about. :beer

I think I got the right Craigslist listing. :thumbup
I got the impression he lives near Temeculah but listed it in San Diego Craigslist. :shrug

El Kabong

01-19-2008, 06:49 PM

I think I got the right Craigslist listing. :thumbup
I got the impression he lives near Temeculah but listed it in San Diego Craigslist. :shrug

Yeah, that's the same truck. Even the same pics that are posted here. There's nothing really on Craigslist for the Temecula area. It's sort of in between San Diego & Inland Empire.

Cucamongan

01-20-2008, 03:03 AM

:rofl: It is Petey G's bronco.

Well slap me silly.... I got excited over nutin' :duh

buffaloroams

01-20-2008, 03:12 AM

Well slap me silly.... I got excited over nutin' :duh

Pete sent me an email tonight.
We may be in need of your trailer if the offer still holds. :beer

BikerPepe`

01-20-2008, 07:43 AM

Thanks El Kabong & Cucamongan! :thumbup

:popc1:

Audra

01-20-2008, 10:03 AM

Are we short to purchase that bronco?

I think it is awesome that it would be a FSB member's rig.

BikerPepe`

01-20-2008, 01:16 PM

I think it is awesome that it could be a FSB member's rig.
:stupid :thumbup

buffaloroams

01-20-2008, 02:47 PM

Are we short to purchase that bronco?

I think it is awesome that it would be a FSB member's rig.

It depends on what PeteyG would let us have it for but we are probably $100-150 shy but that won't stop us from getting it if a deal can be made.

I just need someone from the San Diego area to act on the Clubs behalf in this transaction.

peteyg

01-20-2008, 06:07 PM

I'm sure we can work something out. I may be wiling to work a deal of some sort.

I also have a trailer...

oh.....and

GO PACKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

peteyg

01-20-2008, 06:11 PM

hey...I noticed you want to change it to auto.

I'll let you have it for what you have if I can keep the tranny. I have a use for the 435....

buffaloroams

01-20-2008, 06:18 PM

hey...I noticed you want to change it to auto.

I'll let you have it for what you have if I can keep the tranny. I have a use for the 435....

Anyone on the West Coast have a C6 we can pick up along the way home?

What all else would we need? Linkage, cables, Automatic steering column??

buffaloroams

01-20-2008, 08:25 PM

hey...I noticed you want to change it to auto.

I'll let you have it for what you have if I can keep the tranny. I have a use for the 435....

Would you be okay with us returning the 435 Transmission to you after we have a chance to do the swap?

broncomania

01-20-2008, 11:38 PM

What all else would we need? Linkage, cables, Automatic steering column??

ive got the linkage for the c6 and auto brake pedal and trans tunnel. i also have a c6 .
and i could eventually come up with a column. i'd trade it for the 4 speed setup.

buffaloroams

01-20-2008, 11:45 PM

ive got the linkage for the c6 and auto brake pedal and trans tunnel. i also have a c6 .
and i could eventually come up with a column. i'd trade it for the 4 speed setup.

I appreciate the offer.

PeteyG was wanting to sell the Bronco for less and keep the 435 Transmission for himself.

If we did buy it with Trans that would be a good deal for us except for having to ship two Trannies a few thousand miles. I'm not sure how we could work that out logistically?

:beer

84Brian

01-21-2008, 01:04 AM

ive noticed a couple c6's on the spokane craigslist. i beleive there a couple hundred bucks a peice though

buffaloroams

01-21-2008, 01:07 AM

ive noticed a couple c6's on the spokane craigslist. i beleive there a couple hundred bucks a peice though

We would have to raise more money to buy one.
I was hoping some FSB folks might have the stuff we need that would be willing to donate or sell very cheap.:beer

peteyg

01-21-2008, 01:10 AM

Would you be okay with us returning the 435 Transmission to you after we have a chance to do the swap?

Yeah, that would be ok.

We could figure out how to get it back here. It'll be heavy, though. Maybe put it on a trailer that's coming down this way sometime. I'm not in a huge hurry to have it.

buffaloroams

01-21-2008, 01:53 AM

Yeah, that would be ok.

We could figure out how to get it back here. It'll be heavy, though. Maybe put it on a trailer that's coming down this way sometime. I'm not in a huge hurry to have it.

Cool! :chili:

We may have a line on a C6 and some swap parts from Broncoboy in Milpitas CA. If we are lucky we can get them on the trailer for the ride up here.

I have a C6, torque convertor, shift linkage, xmember, etc from a 79 FSB. I dont know if it works I bought the truck for parts and never ran it. It was behind a 351M. Im in Milpitas, CA. just north of San Jose.

:beer

NAMELESS

01-21-2008, 08:41 AM

I just sold a c-6 w/ NP208 last weekend. (No internet at home to check the board) :banghead

Ranger429

01-21-2008, 09:48 AM

Well I just picked this up over the weekend to strip. I can donate the C6 tranny but shipping would be a killer.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/598844/fullsize/100_0873.jpg

1clean5.8

01-21-2008, 02:11 PM

broncomania

01-21-2008, 09:23 PM

We would have to raise more money to buy one.
I was hoping some FSB folks might have the stuff we need that would be willing to donate or sell very cheap.:beer

i will donate a c6 it needs a rebuild though.

4drbronko

01-21-2008, 10:29 PM

Well I just picked this up over the weekend to strip. I can donate the C6 tranny but shipping would be a killer.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/598844/fullsize/100_0873.jpg

Got any plans for that "race track" trim? :popc1:

bronc_17113

01-22-2008, 03:02 AM

Ranger429

01-22-2008, 11:20 AM

Got any plans for that "race track" trim? :popc1:

Yep, ebay. It was a 1200 mile round trip to pick this thing up so I want to get the most I can back out of it. If your interested in it 4dr shoot me a PM.

bmc69

01-22-2008, 11:34 AM

Cool...been lurking to see if the build would be 78/79..in which case I have tons of stuff available. Plus..anything that I can ship UPS is easy from company dock here.

NAMELESS

01-22-2008, 11:49 AM

Is there any better pics?

Ranger429

01-22-2008, 01:56 PM

Is there any better pics?

Were you asking me Nameless? If so, I was donating the trans from the Bronco. That may be up in the air now as I have a guy that want's the roller chassis.

buffaloroams

01-22-2008, 02:38 PM

buffaloroams

01-22-2008, 07:59 PM

Ranger429

01-22-2008, 08:06 PM

I am sure there are enough people here that know a thing or 2 about a 78. It's to bad this build is so far away, I would love to help out on it.

bronc_17113

01-22-2008, 08:56 PM

Well I think I will be moving forward with buying PeteyG's 78. :chili:

I hope I'm not screwing the Pooch here because I have no real knowledge of 78-79's. :banghead :whiteflag

Now we just need to get a trans swap done and find it a ride home, or vice versa whatever works. :beer
nothing to it. They are all made out of the same metal. If you need a hand I can prolly drive out for a few days after things warm up a lil.

BikerPepe`

01-22-2008, 09:14 PM

:brownbag yikes! I honestly didn't think it'd get this close.

Ya'll are some serious enthusiasts and I can only hope that when it's all said and done, I can make ya'll proud. :toothless

Cucamongan

01-22-2008, 09:55 PM

I can donate time and trailering the Bronco a distance.
I can remove the trans, if needed, but we will have to work out all the details.

peteyg

01-23-2008, 12:22 AM

peteyg

01-23-2008, 12:55 AM

ok, Pepe, here is what you are getting. I won't leave anything out so there are no surprises.

First, it sat in the high desert for 4 years. The motor (supposedly) only had 1500 miles on it when parked. I know this guy personally, and I believe him. But, it sat for a long time. It was parked because the radiator blew. It has a brand new radiator that I installed.

Rats ate the underhood wiring harness. I went to a junkyard and found a replacement and mocked it in good enough to get it started, but it really needs to be finished. The cap that goes over the coil is broken and I have just been jumping wires to the coil. The battery is nothing more than a paper weight. It will not hold a charge, and it will not start the truck.

The tires are so-so. 3 are ok, one is wasted. I will throw a 32" spare on it. 4wheels match, but the spare is different.

The interior is in pretty good shape, but the door seals are loose. They just need to be re-glued. The seats and headliner are all good. This truck is pure 80's. It's all velvet, including the door panels. I actually think it's pretty cool, but I'm weird like that.

The paint on the hood is almost completely peeled off from sitting in the sun for so long. There is surface rust, but nothing structural. This is So Cal. Nothing rusts here.

The gasoline filler tube is cut. Some idiot decided they needed whatever gas was in the tank and instead of popping the locking gas cap, they cut the tube. I patched it, sort of. it doesn't lose TOO much when you put gas in it.

Those same idiots decided they wanted the stereo. They broke the trim to get it. I got replacement trim but never installed it. The truck also has a bad rear panel. The panel was made of plywood and they broke it trying to get to the amps.

I also have square headlight buckets and lights for it that I took off a 79 that me and a buddy parted out.

The truck has a 6" Rancho lift and originally had 35" tires on Outlaw II's. Sorry, but I kept the wheels. They're going on my Jeep. I got a set of Ford Aluminum Spoke wheels and those are on the rig now. I think they would polish up really nice.

The motor had a bad knock when I fired it up, and I discovered this to be a stuck valve and bent pushrod. I unstuck the valve and replaced the pushrod and lifter, and all is well. I'm fairly sure I got the distributer off by one tooth when I reinstalled it. It fires up and runs smooth, but has no power and I can't time it. Everything is there, though.

It has an Edelbrock Performer 4-barrel intake with the 2-barrel EGR plate. New CAT and a Cherry Bomb glasspack. Grant steering wheel (I hate it, and got a stock Ford wheel to replace it but never installed it; it'll go with the truck). It has Carr Hoop II Steps and a Carr front push bar. I believe I have mentioned previously that it has a factory roll bar.

Hmmm....what else.....

The tailgate window works. It has an AC compressor and all of the AC parts, but the belt is off and I can't verify that it works.

ok, here's some pics:

peteyg

01-23-2008, 12:58 AM

More pics:

buffaloroams

01-23-2008, 02:01 AM

Dang Pete you beat me to it and stole all my glory! :twak:goodfinge

Personally it needs lots of work but other than it being a manual I don't think we could have found a better platform for the LePew mobile! :chili:

buffaloroams

01-23-2008, 04:58 AM

buffaloroams

01-23-2008, 05:10 AM

I can donate time and trailering the Bronco a distance.
I can remove the trans, if needed, but we will have to work out all the details.

I can at least get it up to Rancho Cucamonga. It's not too far from here, and gives you a bit of a head start.

That's a start, and if Cuca can remove the tranny so much the better.

Now we just need to figure out how to get it here where we can finish the work to get her running and then get her to Pepe'.

Anyone else in SoCal have any of the parts we need to do the Automatic conversion?

4drbronko

01-23-2008, 05:58 AM

Damn, that looks like a great donor for the project.

bmc69

01-23-2008, 09:43 AM

I am sure there are enough people here that know a thing or 2 about a 78. It's to bad this build is so far away, I would love to help out on it.

x2. But we donated the built 5.0 motor for the Baghdad Bronco project a couple years back and shipped it to Arkansas, so...sigh...what's few more shipping miles fer a good cause? :thumbup

NAMELESS

01-23-2008, 12:08 PM

Were you asking me Nameless? If so, I was donating the trans from the Bronco. That may be up in the air now as I have a guy that want's the roller chassis.

No was asking about the Bronco but Peteyg already posted.

Great platform, I have plenty of parts to give so lets figure out what it needs.

buffaloroams

01-23-2008, 07:55 PM

No was asking about the Bronco but Peteyg already posted.

Great platform, I have plenty of parts to give so lets figure out what it needs.

I'm working on getting the Trans Swap parts list now.

I would appreciate any help you guys can offer there.

http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114498

My thought is it will make things go a lot smoother and easier if we first make it driveable, that will give us more options.

BikerPepe`

01-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Wow... diggin' the rig and the hard work organizing this mess.
Thanks again and more to come, I'm sure. :thumbup

buffaloroams

01-23-2008, 09:51 PM

Wow... diggin' the rig and the hard work organizing this mess.
Thanks again and more to come, I'm sure. :thumbup

Well I wouldn't get too excited if I were you.
You best remember who the idiot is driving the short bus. :toothless

Cucamongan

01-24-2008, 03:07 AM

That's a start, and if Cuca can remove the tranny so much the better.

Now we just need to figure out how to get it here where we can finish the work to get her running and then get her to Pepe'.

Anyone else in SoCal have any of the parts we need to do the Automatic conversion?

Oh, Ok

I was planning on picking it up from Petey and get it to my place, drop the trans and then, at the least, trailer it up further north to, say, Bakersfield or 1 0r 2 hours north of there to pass it along to another FSB member to work on it and/or trailer it further north.
If I get a Bronco sold, I will have more time to dedicate to the rig and can possibly work on the trans swap more... or at least work more on the engine.

plans change though

Do we have a 2nd person lined up for me to transfer the Bronco to? or is that future plans?

Petey, Im trying to remember, is Denny your wife or am I just way confuzzed? She's the one that wants it gone, right? I can pick up in the next few days if needed.

By the way, how are ya Petey? been a little time since truckhaven (when I had to leave early, like, that night)

buffaloroams

01-24-2008, 03:29 AM

Ive got a tranny and its in Oregon Id have to talk to my brother its out of his 83 F250 4x4 460 he blew the motor in a year ago. from my understanding the tranny had only a few miles on it before the motor blew. Ill let you know someone may have to go pull it.

Oh, Ok

I was planning on picking it up from Petey and get it to my place, drop the trans and then, at the least, trailer it up further north to, say, Bakersfield or 1 0r 2 hours north of there to pass it along to another FSB member to work on it and/or trailer it further north.
If I get a Bronco sold, I will have more time to dedicate to the rig and can possibly work on the trans swap more... or at least work more on the engine.

Do we have a 2nd person lined up for me to transfer the Bronco to? or is that future plans?

Petey, Im trying to remember, is Denny your wife or am I just way confuzzed? She's the one that wants it gone, right? I can pick up in the next few days if needed.

By the way, how are ya Petey? been a little time since truckhaven (when I had to leave early, like, that night)

That would be awesome Cuc.
I didn't expect you to do the tranny swap only to remove it.

But if you can and want to that would be great.
The more capable of running it is the better to move it and conduct repairs.

I appreciate the offer to ferry it north for us too we will just have to get a few more to get it the rest of the way. I would be willing to pick it up somewhere near the California - Oregon Border so we just need to get it from Bakersfield to there.
:beer

buffaloroams

01-24-2008, 12:48 PM

Anyone help us get this thing from Bakersfield?? to Oregon Border area?
:whiteflag

peteyg

01-24-2008, 02:53 PM

Oh, Ok

I was planning on picking it up from Petey and get it to my place, drop the trans and then, at the least, trailer it up further north to, say, Bakersfield or 1 0r 2 hours north of there to pass it along to another FSB member to work on it and/or trailer it further north.
If I get a Bronco sold, I will have more time to dedicate to the rig and can possibly work on the trans swap more... or at least work more on the engine.

plans change though

Do we have a 2nd person lined up for me to transfer the Bronco to? or is that future plans?

Petey, Im trying to remember, is Denny your wife or am I just way confuzzed? She's the one that wants it gone, right? I can pick up in the next few days if needed.

By the way, how are ya Petey? been a little time since truckhaven (when I had to leave early, like, that night)

Yes, Denni is my wife, and yes, she wants it gone. It was cool meeting you that night. It was awesome that you made the trip down there for just the afternoon.

I can help get it up to RC on Saturday. I have a truck and trailer. or if you want to meet half way, like Corona that would be cool, too.

Let me know.

Cucamongan

01-24-2008, 03:04 PM

buffaloroams

01-24-2008, 04:04 PM

I have a question about trailering it. I know Petey has a trailer. I have a Trailer. but will only members that have trailers or tow dollies be able to participate?

I thought about letting my trailer be used to get the bronco up there, all the way, but I would like it back, in a reasonable amount of time.

Well, i guess thats one detail we will have to work out...

I can get a trailer too so if we can swap trailers at the Border we could send yours or whomevers back with them.

It would be easier if we could drive it off one trailer and back on another one. :banghead

I need to think a little more and see if it's possible to do the trans swap in SoCal. :scratchhe

buffaloroams

01-25-2008, 12:47 AM

Anyone help us get this thing from Bakersfield?? to Oregon Border area?
:whiteflag

Little help?

s1120

01-25-2008, 12:43 PM

buffaloroams

01-25-2008, 05:27 PM

WOW great thing ya all got going here!!!! Sorry I am tapped and cant donate any right now, and am to far to help out in person. :(

I do have a lot of old Ford stuff though. Mostly car stuff, but as the project gets going, I might be able to help

Thanks S,
Right now we are just taking it one step at a time.

FIrst thing is to get the Trans swapped and bring it home.

Then I think we should do a complete inspection on it and make a complete list of every part it needs, get it to Pepe' for a time until we can collect the parts and then bring it back to the PDX area maybe this summer when we can do a more thorough tear down and build.

But I am getting ahead of myself.
Right now we just need to bring LePew home.

We got two or three people who could take a leg between Bakersfield and Oregon? Anyone?

Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

:beer

Ranger429

01-25-2008, 05:58 PM

To far for me for towing but make sure you post up what parts are needed when it gets to it's destination.

buffaloroams

01-25-2008, 06:11 PM

To far for me for towing but make sure you post up what parts are needed when it gets to it's destination.

Well right now it looks like it will go from PeteyG in Temecula to Cucamongan in Rancho Cucamonga California where Cuc has offered to pull PeteyG's Tranny for him. I am still trying to figure out if he is willing to throw the Automoatic in while he is doing it. If so we could have a running LePew we could fire up to on and offload from trailers for the trip home which would sure make the trip easier on folks.

If he is willing we will need to ship Cuc all the Trans Swap parts he needs to complete the swap. At least good enough to make it a runner anyway. We can do a lot more once we have it home.

:beer

Cucamongan

01-25-2008, 08:16 PM

Well right now it looks like it will go from PeteyG in Temecula to Cucamongan in Rancho Cucamonga California where Cuc has offered to pull PeteyG's Tranny for him. I am still trying to figure out if he is willing to throw the Automoatic in while he is doing it. If so we could have a running LePew we could fire up to on and offload from trailers for the trip home which would sure make the trip easier on folks.

If he is willing we will need to ship Cuc all the Trans Swap parts he needs to complete the swap. At least good enough to make it a runner anyway. We can do a lot more once we have it home.

:beer

Replied to PM

Yes, I will drop the trans and get it back to PeteyG.

Yes, I can and will install another trans, if I have one to fill the hole.

If it has a trans, it can be driven WITH A TEMPORARY OPERATING PERMIT that I think only PeteyG can get since he is the owner. but that involves time sitting on arse at DMV office...

SO, continuing with the "Driving it" theory, will any FSB in central/Nor Cal be willing to drive it a distance and donate gasoline to the project? (if it gets a trans)

oh so many possibilities, just 1 project bronco to work on! :toothless :toothless :toothless

peteyg

01-26-2008, 11:36 AM

Replied to PM

Yes, I will drop the trans and get it back to PeteyG.

Yes, I can and will install another trans, if I have one to fill the hole.

If it has a trans, it can be driven WITH A TEMPORARY OPERATING PERMIT that I think only PeteyG can get since he is the owner. but that involves time sitting on arse at DMV office...

SO, continuing with the "Driving it" theory, will any FSB in central/Nor Cal be willing to drive it a distance and donate gasoline to the project? (if it gets a trans)
oh so many possibilities, just 1 project bronco to work on! :toothless :toothless :toothless

I need to be really clear. It's not really drivable in it's current condition. The brakes need serious attention, and the motor needs to get a really, really good tune up. You can put gas in it, but it leaks. Not bad, but it's only a temporary fix, at best. The wiring under the hood is kinda cobbled together. I never got past the troubleshooting stage to just try to get it running. You don't want to take this thing on the interstate with the coil jumpered with alligator clips.

A temp operating permit is only good for 24 hours. I can get that, but I wouldn't really trust it to do that yet. You really want to trailer it to it's final detination and then give it the attention it needs.

Cucamongan

01-26-2008, 04:05 PM

Ok. PeteyG has spoken and shed lots of light on the truth of this matter.

next good idea?

buffaloroams

01-26-2008, 04:30 PM

Ok. PeteyG has spoken and shed lots of light on the truth of this matter.

next good idea?

I was mostly concerned with it running well enough to drive it on and off trailers rather then have to be pushed and pulled on and off.

We need to get Cuc the rest of the tranny swap parts and find someone willing to ferry between Bakersfield and Oregon.
Come on guys that ain't that far.

:whiteflag

buffaloroams

01-27-2008, 04:10 AM

Hey Everyone,

We desparately need to get these Trans swap parts to Cucamongan in Rancho Cucamonga CA so he can get the trans swapped out. :whiteflag

We have been doing so good lets not let it fizzle now. :beer

Location of parts list I update.

Project Pepe' Trans Swap (http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114498)

Ok all you 78/79 guys.
I apologize in advance for my ignorance. :whiteflag

I need a complete list of all the parts we will need to complete a manual to Automatic Conversion on our Pepe' Project LePew Bronco.

I know we will need.
Transmission C6 - 1clean5.8?
Trans Crossmember Same for manual
Tranny mounts
Automatic pedal assembly - bmc69
Automatic Steering column
Cables
Linkage

Transfer Case Adapter
vacuum modulator tube from the intake manifold
Neutral safety switch harness.
Dipstick tube.
Tranny cooler lines
Transmission cooler
front and rear driveshaft
Flexplate
Dog house cover without hole for the 4sp. shifter. - bmc69
Long Tailshaft Adapter - NAMELESS
Vacuum Booster - NAMELESS
Alignment Dowels on Bellhousing

Flywheel? Any difference between the two?

What am I missing?

Thanks in advance guys,
I know you will have the answers!:rockon

:beer

buffaloroams

01-27-2008, 04:11 AM

Anyone in SoCal got a C6 they would be willing to part with cheap?

Cucamongan

01-27-2008, 06:51 AM

Anyone in SoCal got a C6 they would be willing to part with cheap?
I can pick up or meet 1/2 way

buffaloroams

01-27-2008, 04:08 PM

I can pick up or meet 1/2 way

Cmon' SoCal guys, gotta be somebody with the C6 we need? :beer

BikerPepe`

01-28-2008, 03:03 AM

Amazing :thumbup
Thaks for all the effort guys and the time and elbow grease Cucamongan! Very cool!

Gillamonster

01-28-2008, 04:11 AM

buffaloroams, if we need to buy a transmission off craigslist or something, i could throw down a bit, or maybe put one of my boomsticks up as trade, let me know

Cucamongan

01-28-2008, 04:33 AM

ummm.... send stuff to me to hock on FleaBay instead? J/K

I guess I will be looking on CL or scour the Boneyards.

buffaloroams

01-29-2008, 12:40 AM

ummm.... send stuff to me to hock on FleaBay instead? J/K

I guess I will be looking on CL or scour the Boneyards.

If you end up buying a Tranny or parts for the swap keep your receipts Cuc and I will try and raise enough to pay you back anything you paid out.:beer

Cucamongan

01-29-2008, 03:29 AM

If you end up buying a Tranny or parts for the swap keep your receipts Cuc and I will try and raise enough to pay you back anything you paid out.:beer

Kewl, Thank you.

bronc_17113

01-29-2008, 03:34 AM

if u guys can find a member with one in co or wyo I will drive it out to ya may take a wk or 2 of planning though

BikerPepe`

01-29-2008, 02:51 PM

Been unable to go to school yesterday and today, so you know it's going to be a long time before I can check on the spare parts my gal has up north, but don't go killin' yourselves for stuff I MAY have available.

Biggest thing I'm really sayin' is let's not go rushin' around and make this more expensive than it needs to be. As soon as the weather is mellowed I'll be going up to take a look at what I can pillage.

4drbronko

01-29-2008, 03:06 PM

As soon as the weather is mellowed I'll be going up to take a look at what I can pillage.

Don't forget to check on the Broncos while you're at it. :toothless

redwagon

01-29-2008, 03:11 PM

I can get a trailer and help move the bronco around depending on what days?

imlikeojnow

01-29-2008, 03:16 PM

Can we ban pepe from seeing this. he is a little too nosey...

buffaloroams

01-29-2008, 03:43 PM

Can we ban pepe from seeing this. he is a little too nosey...

That would be great but probably not possible. :thumbup

BikerPepe`

01-29-2008, 04:08 PM

oh... I see how it is. :brownbag

:goodfinge

Ranger429

01-29-2008, 04:29 PM

MikeW

01-29-2008, 04:32 PM

It should be off limits so it would be a pleasant surpise to Pepe.
We don't want Pepe to go far as advertising to trade his peg leg for Bronco parts!

BikerPepe`

01-29-2008, 07:42 PM

I don't think it can becouse I'm a MOD but I'll stay out of it but it won't be easy.

buffaloroams

01-29-2008, 09:28 PM

Transfer Case Adapter THREW ONE OUT NOT LONG AGO:banghead
vacuum modulator tube from the intake manifold (HAVE IT)
Neutral safety switch harness. (HAVE IT)
Dipstick tube. (HAVE IT)
Tranny cooler lines AUTO PARTS STORE? 5/16" X 60" LINE BEND TO FIT?
Transmission cooler (HAVE IT)
front and rear driveshaft
Flexplate MAYBE?
Dog house cover without hole for the 4sp. shifter. - bmc69
Long Tailshaft Adapter - NAMELESS
Vacuum Booster - NAMELESS
Alignment Dowels on Bellhousing THEY DON'T USE THOSE ON A 4 SPEED?

Let me know if you want this stuff.

Absolutely, can you ship them to Cucamongan in CA?
I can get his shipping address and send you a PM.

I don't know about the alignment dowels, I only posted what folks told me we'd need.

Nice idea on the Trans lines, would be cheaper to buy than to ship anyway.

:beer

buffaloroams

01-29-2008, 09:42 PM

Updated parts list fellas! :beer

Ok all you 78/79 guys.
I apologize in advance for my ignorance. :whiteflag

I need a complete list of all the parts we will need to complete a manual to Automatic Conversion on our Pepe' Project LePew Bronco.

I know we will need.
Transmission C6 - ?
Trans Crossmember Same for manual
Tranny mounts
Automatic pedal assembly - bmc69

Automatic Steering column
Cables
Linkage

Transfer Case Adapter
vacuum modulator tube from the intake manifold - Ranger429
Neutral safety switch harness. - Ranger429
Dipstick tube. - Ranger429
Tranny cooler lines - AUTO PARTS STORE? 5/16" X 60" LINE BEND TO FIT?

Transmission cooler - Ranger429
front and rear driveshaft
Flexplate
Dog house cover without hole for the 4sp. shifter. - bmc69
Long Tailshaft Adapter - NAMELESS
Vacuum Booster - NAMELESS
Alignment Dowels on Bellhousing

Flywheel? Any difference between the two?

What am I missing?

Thanks in advance guys,
I know you will have the answers!:rockon

:beer

buffaloroams

01-29-2008, 09:45 PM

Ranger429, NAMELESS and BMC69 are youguys able to ship to Cucamongan?

I will send him a PM and get his shipping address. :beer

Ranger429

01-29-2008, 10:07 PM

Yeah, just have him send me a PM with his address. It may take me a couple more days to pull this stuff off the Bronco but I'll get it out.

I'll look in the garage for that flexplate to, I got a feeling I sent that to the trash tho as well.

Is there anything else that is needed? I'm parting out that 79 Bronco but I have to keep it as a roller chassis for the guy. He may even have the parts I need so I don't have to take it from this one.

I have never ripped apart a 4spd so I don't know if the alignment pins are there or not. I am going to presume they are but not sure.

MUDDOG7375

01-29-2008, 10:27 PM

Can someone PM me a list of what is needed??..I just gutted & scrappd a 79 so I have alot of the interior parts left & alot of other things...

Sorry...I didnt feel like reading all 11 pages right now...

Ranger429

01-29-2008, 10:30 PM

Look 3 posts up and you'll see what is covered and what is not.

bronc_17113

01-29-2008, 10:32 PM

pm sent

ZOSO

01-29-2008, 10:40 PM

ZOSO

01-29-2008, 10:42 PM

if don above me dont want the tranny maybe we can see about donating it. it'll be complete working from converter to bolt on the t case and go.

Audra

01-29-2008, 10:53 PM

Hey I have an extra 1978 automatic steering column from when I swapped mine out to a tilt model. (The one I have to donate is a non-tilting one) Do you need the steering wheel as well? :beer

Cucamongan

01-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Ok guys, yeah i'm a little ssllooooooooww errrrrrrrr...

I will be sending PM's

Sorry, kinda cautious about putting my address online. I might starting getting stuff I don't want in my mailbox...
actually, it would just be MORE CRAP in my mailbox....

Cucamongan

01-29-2008, 10:58 PM

PM'ed Ranger, BMC and Nameless.

who else needs my Addy?

bmc69

01-29-2008, 11:00 PM

Ranger429, NAMELESS and BMC69 are youguys able to ship to Cucamongan?

I will send him a PM and get his shipping address. :beeryup..good to go

buffaloroams

01-30-2008, 02:30 AM

PM'ed Ranger, BMC and Nameless.

who else needs my Addy?

Ooops :doh0715:

I guess I should have read the rest of the posts before I started pm'ing everybody your address, sorry! :thumbup

Way to go guys.:chili:
:beer

buffaloroams

01-30-2008, 02:35 AM

Hey I have an extra 1978 automatic steering column from when I swapped mine out to a tilt model. (The one I have to donate is a non-tilting one) Do you need the steering wheel as well? :beer

Thanks Audra,

Eventually I would like to find a Tilt column but for now we could use any automatic column.

I am worried though that shipping costs might not make it feasible as that would seem to be a fairly large heavy box but you folks probably have a better idea what those prices would be. :shrug

:beer

buffaloroams

01-30-2008, 02:39 AM

depending on when you do this and i get to my 4speed swap done i may have some parts. like the linkage and stuff. I Have promised the tranny to someone but if they dont want it I may beable to send it. i was gonna keep the auto steering column unless i can find a good 4speed one.

If you wanted the one we are taking out we could swap.
Unless it's a regular driver and you couldn't wait until we returned it.:beer

Anybody have any idea what it costs to ship a steering column?

buffaloroams

01-30-2008, 02:42 AM

if don above me dont want the tranny maybe we can see about donating it. it'll be complete working from converter to bolt on the t case and go.

Trust me Don don't want it! :thumbup

j/k but what the heck would it cost to ship a C6 Transmission from Colorado to SoCal!?:shocked

But Hail Yeah, if Don don't want it and it works fine we'd take her.:beer

buffaloroams

01-30-2008, 04:01 AM

You guys will never guess what I found on Craigslist tonight!

:histerica:rofl:

Pepe's old Stone Pony Bronco we were trying to buy back (http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/556507362.html) :thumbup

Hey at least we got some honorable mention! :beer

bronc_17113

01-30-2008, 04:12 AM

buffaloroams

01-30-2008, 04:21 AM

Be nice.

1. this is an open forum

2. They had every right to hang onto it and sell it for what they think they can get.

3. They obviously know about this forum since they mentioned it in the Craigslist.

I just thought it was funny and wanted to share.
Just think, if they had sold us the other one Pepe' never would have got to see his boy Zak for Christmas and we wouldn't be habing so much fun with the Project Pepe' Bronco! :chili:

Sometimes things just work out like they are supposed to no matter how hard we try and screw up God's plan. :thumbup

s1120

01-30-2008, 06:49 AM

Insted of going through the hassle of shipping, and installing a auto collum, would a floor shifter be a option???

Audra

01-30-2008, 07:04 AM

Thanks Audra,

Eventually I would like to find a Tilt column but for now we could use any automatic column.

I am worried though that shipping costs might not make it feasible as that would seem to be a fairly large heavy box but you folks probably have a better idea what those prices would be. :shrug

:beer

You probably don't realize that the tilt columns were rare and go for about $150.00. Almost anyone that has one has it on their rig and had to source it. I shipped mine from California to Georgia just so I could have one. On that note if you just plan on sourcing one of those, don't make me ship this out there, but at any time you decide you want the one I have just let me know. I am well aware of the weight and ship;ping costs.