broncomania, I see your selling some parts off your bronco, what you got going on?:scratchhe Maybe getting narrower?:popc1:

broncomania, I see your selling some parts off your bronco, what you got going on?:scratchhe Maybe getting narrower?:popc1:

Talked to him last night.

He's buying a Jeep.

JUST KIDDING!!!

I'll let him fill you in...let's just say that he's gonna have his hands full!

I'd like to follow this. Awful pretty bronco to chop up Mike:beer

hey, im just making a few changes before rits. i bought 3 more bronco's this week. im taking all of them and making two. one for mud, and one for rock crawling.

broncomania, I see your selling some parts off your bronco, what you got going on?:scratchhe Maybe getting narrower?:popc1:

by the way, im planning on coming to your place this sat. i have some parts for you. including a set of 78/79 doors.

can't hide money....

:stupid No shit!

can't hide money....

:stupid No shit!

i buy, sell & trade parts. thats how i support this habit. you can turn $200.00 into $1,200.00 pretty easy. i do it all the time. buy and sell axles. t-cases, trannies, assorted parts, complete 4x4's with no title or wrecked and part them out. its easy on the net.

i buy, sell & trade parts. thats how i support this habit. you can turn $200.00 into $1,200.00 pretty easy. i do it all the time. buy and sell axles. t-cases, trannies, assorted parts, complete 4x4's with no title or wrecked and part them out. its easy on the net.

Very true....if i had the space and time, I'd do it more than I do. Ive thought about opening up a junkyard before.

Very true....if i had the space and time, I'd do it more than I do. Ive thought about opening up a junkyard before.

i need a 5.0 302 roller cam engine . got one ?

Yeah If I had the time, I would love to just roam the junkyards and find stuff to resell. There's plenty of money in it.

by the way, im planning on coming to your place this sat. i have some parts for you. including a set of 78/79 doors.

Cool:thumbup I wasn't planning anything for Saturday, just doing stuff around the yard.

Cool:thumbup I wasn't planning anything for Saturday, just doing stuff around the yard.

did you get your snatch block back ? if not, ill buy you another one. ive got to buy a cut off tool and some disc so i can cut that cab corner off for you to.

Broncomania....Brian (Msuforman) and I are planning on being up at Tellico on Wednesday....He is staying at #1, you are at #3, are we gonna be able to stay on Wednesday nite.....

Broncomania....Brian (Msuforman) and I are planning on being up at Tellico on Wednesday....He is staying at #1, you are at #3, are we gonna be able to stay on Wednesday nite.....

the cabin is for thurs through sunday at checkout time. im sure he will rent it to you for another night. he wouldnt take my full payment. he said to wait until we get there so ive got everyones money hid in my house. :histerica

can't hide money....

so ive got everyones money hid in my house. :histerica


apparently he can.

apparently he can.

yo, when you coming to pick up your np203 ? i might be coming to raleigh next weekend. if so, ill pm you. :beer

alright, if you come just let me know. i want it. just never go that way any more.

did you get your snatch block back ? if not, ill buy you another one. ive got to buy a cut off tool and some disc so i can cut that cab corner off for you to.

Yeah I have the snatch block, I don't remeber exactly when it made it back in my truck but I have it.:beer If you don't get around to cutting that piece out it's no big deal. The tree root bodywork is a good coversation piece.:thumbup

Broncomania....Brian (Msuforman) and I are planning on being up at Tellico on Wednesday....He is staying at #1, you are at #3, are we gonna be able to stay on Wednesday nite.....

I have mine rented from Wed-Sun.

Broncomania, when is ours gonna be done....and Brian, I may have to spend wednesday night in your place

anyone have a rear drive shaft that will fit my 79. My stock is too short after a little 4" lift

Broncomania, when is ours gonna be done.... done ?????? are you talking about checkout time ???? sunday is our final day. i think around 12:00 . ill be there thurs. around lunch .

anyone have a rear drive shaft that will fit my 79. My stock is too short after a little 4" lift
look in the phone book under driveline and call one of those guys and have it lengthened and balanced. i didnt think a 4" lift required that. shouldnt need much. maybe 1 to 2 " longer cost around $125.00

how about some sneek pics mike through pm? I wana know what kind of crazy shit your up to.

how about some sneek pics mike through pm? I wana know what kind of crazy shit your up to.

ill just post some in this thread in about 2 or 3 more weeks. :thumbup

ill just post some in this thread in about 2 or 3 more weeks. :thumbup

your no fun man.

your no fun man.

:histerica

ill give you one secret. it has 4 link rear suspension.

ill give you one secret. it has 4 link rear suspension.

:chili:

ill give you one secret. it has 4 link rear suspension.

Damn it man, someone needs to sneak into the Broncomania compound and take some spy pics! That sounds too cool.

it will also have a stretched wheel base.
as of right now its bone stock and doesnt even run.
just give me another month and you will see major changes .
im retiring my 79 to regular trail duty.:cry im trashing the body everytime it hits the trails and i dont want to total the body. so right now im swapping out a complete front clip from a donar 79 parts bronco that i have to replace all the broken, dented front end and im lowering it down on 36" tires and 1/2 ton axles. i will be building another trail strictly wheeling machine. much smaller and lighter. :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili: :chili:
302 roller engine on propane , one ton axles, cage front suspension, 4 link rear, stretched wheelbase , 15,000lb warn winch, 38 or 39" tires , full cage , rock sliders, double beadlock wheels , no roof, no doors .:toothless

Sounds like its gonna be nice. And it will fit much better down the trails.

Sounds like its gonna be nice. And it will fit much better down the trails.

thanks , here is a clue.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/515430/fullsize/eb6.jpg

Sweet an early one

I can't wait to see it, that's gonna rock.

Sweet an early one

I can't wait to see it, that's gonna rock.its got a long ways to go. luckily i have 90% of the parts.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/512849/fullsize/eb.jpg

Looks good MIke.:thumbup Now you better get to work, RITS really isn't very far away and we'll need to do a shake down run at URE before hitting Tellico.:beer
By the way, I've got a rod end that will work on my ram. I went ahead and ordered and couple extra ones for spares anyway. After Tellico I want to have spare steering parts with me.:thumbup

is that also your blue ford in the backround?

Looks good MIke.:thumbup Now you better get to work, RITS really isn't very far away and we'll need to do a shake down run at URE before hitting Tellico.:beer
By the way, I've got a rod end that will work on my ram. I went ahead and ordered and couple extra ones for spares anyway. After Tellico I want to have spare steering parts with me.:thumbup
sounds good, how much was that rod end ? ill send you a check.
is that also your blue ford in the backround?

no, that pic was taken at a friends house that i bought the 74 from. :beer

sounds good, how much was that rod end ? ill send you a check.

Don't worry about it man. They were pretty cheap, and you got me the doors.:beer

its got a long ways to go. luckily i have 90% of the parts.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/512849/fullsize/eb.jpg


Hey...I've been there! ;)

Don't worry about it man. They were pretty cheap, and you got me the doors.:beer

thanks.:beer

well the build has started. i know its not an fsb, but i like this place and the friends ive made here and im not going anywhere else so :goodfinge im here to stay. here is whats been going on this week. pulled interior.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/517421/fullsize/img_1119.jpg
doc has been coming over and helping me out. thanks doc.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/517422/fullsize/img_1120.jpg
pulled the tailgate,gas tank, filler tube and skid plate.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/517423/fullsize/img_1121.jpg
here is the crap we pulled and cut out.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/517424/fullsize/img_1122.jpg
and today , dovetailed the rear. not finished yet.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/517425/fullsize/img_1125.jpg

Looking good.:rockon Thats one way to deal with rust, just get rid of the whole area. Did you decide what your going to do for rear springs yet? Can't wait to see it when you get it togeather.:popc1:
Hey one of these weekends when your going to be working on it let me know, I'll drive up and helpout for the day.:beer

Looking good.:rockon Thats one way to deal with rust, just get rid of the whole area. Did you decide what your going to do for rear springs yet? Can't wait to see it when you get it togeather.:popc1:
Hey one of these weekends when your going to be working on it let me know, I'll drive up and helpout for the day.:beer

no leafs at all. im going 4 link and air shocks. you can come down anytime you want. thanks. :thumbup

No problem on the help bud, glad to do it.

The '74 is going to be pretty tough when all said & done.....

Please get some real tires under that '79!!!!:thumbup

Please get some real tires under that '79!!!!:thumbup

:histerica :histerica :histerica :histerica

If your droping the 79 on 1/2 ton axles I assume the EB is getting the 60 and 10.25 in it?

This is gonna be a pretty cool project man, I still haven't gotten around to talking to you about buying some Light trim...

Sweet project!!! Keep it up with the pics!

Sweet project!!! Keep it up with the pics!

this is the dead powerplant. im replacing it with a 1990 5.0 engine that i picked up today.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/515431/fullsize/eb-2.jpg
and this is what the interior looked like when i brought it home.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/515427/fullsize/eb3.jpg
ill post more build up pics later as i go. thanks

I assume the EB is getting the 60 and 10.25 in it?



:thumbup with a stretched wheelbase , 4 link rear, cage offroad up front.

today i worked on scuffing and cleaning the floor and inner fenders on the rear quarter panels and i herculined it everywhere. tomorrow ill apply a second coat and touch up areas with a brush that i couldnt get with a roller.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/518406/fullsize/img_1127.jpg

what are you going to do for inner rear fenders

that is a sweet project man. Are you going to narow the front?

what are you going to do for inner rear fendersclose them up for more space. with a fullwidth 10.25 in the back , dovetailed, and the axle moved all the way to the rear and comp cut the body i wont need any fenderwells.
that is a sweet project man. Are you going to narow the front? no, im not narrowing the front. thanks.:thumbup

close them up for more space. with a fullwidth 10.25 in the back , dovetailed, and the axle moved all the way to the rear and comp cut the body i wont need any fenderwells.
no, im not narrowing the front. thanks.:thumbup

No fender wells will be cool, good idea. Yeah with full width you shouldn't need to narrow the front, plus it will save you alot of work.
How much did you take out of the back? Are you working on it this weekend or are you taking off somewhere?

Are you working on it this weekend or are you taking off somewhere?
not sure yet. what are you doing ?

EB's are cool, that is a great build you got going on there, cant wait for more pics

EB's are cool, that is a great build you got going on there, cant wait for more pics

thanks :thumbup
here is a pic of one of the new front seats.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/520194/fullsize/img_1133.jpg

ok, change of plans. here is where it stands as of today.
we cut the body and frame in half. the back half still had more rust than i cared about. so the back half will be all tube. bronco + buggy = bruggy.
:thumbup
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/525653/fullsize/img_1166.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/525654/fullsize/img_1167.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/525655/fullsize/img_1168.jpg

thats an awesome project, good luck with the rest of the "bruggy"

Someone stole half of your Bronco......:smilie_slap

Lookin' good Bud!!:thumbup

thats an awesome project, good luck with the rest of the "bruggy"

Someone stole half of your Bronco......:smilie_slap

Lookin' good Bud!!:thumbup

thanks.

Looking good Mike. Can't wait to see it in person.:thumbup

Looking good Mike. Can't wait to see it in person.:thumbup

thanks. :beer

Mike, I was just looking at the pic of the bronco sitting in your garage. Are those Rockwells sitting on the floor next against the wall? What's the plan for those?:popc1:

Mike, I was just looking at the pic of the bronco sitting in your garage. Are those Rockwells sitting on the floor next against the wall? What's the plan for those?:popc1:
very observant. cool.
yes , those are rockwells. they belong to a friend . my bronco is in his garage because mine is slammed full and he has a welder,tube bender,etc. and i dont. :beer

new meats for the 74
15/39.5/16.5 tsl on the left.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/529078/fullsize/img_1178.jpg
new headers for the 74
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/529454/fullsize/img_1183.jpg

:rockon ....cannot wait to see it all together!

this build has hit a brick wall. might be walking to rits this time.

:banghead

this build has hit a brick wall. might be walking to rits this time.

you go and say that then leave us hanging....

this build has hit a brick wall. might be walking to rits this time.

What's the problem? Maybe you need to have a bronco building party one weekend, get several folks togeather and put it togeather. I'd be willing to come help out.:thumbup

:banghead

you go and say that then leave us hanging....

What's the problem? Maybe you need to have a bronco building party one weekend, get several folks togeather and put it togeather. I'd be willing to come help out.:thumbup

i might have to take you up on that. right now its supposeed to have been fully tubed two weeks ago. the guy doing it hasnt done shit. we cut it up and so far he hasnt touched it and promised me that we could have it done in two weeks and its been there one month and 3 days. i stressed to him how important it was that i had it back before the beginning of july. i still have lots of work that i need to do if i ever get it home. :banghead but im not giving up. ill work on it from sun up to sun down if needed .

i might have to take you up on that. right now its supposeed to have been fully tubed two weeks ago. the guy doing it hasnt done shit. we cut it up and so far he hasnt touched it and promised me that we could have it done in two weeks and its been there one month and 3 days. i stressed to him how important it was that i had it back before the beginning of july. i still have lots of work that i need to do if i ever get it home. :banghead but im not giving up. ill work on it from sun up to sun down if needed .

Let me know when, I'll come help, no problem.

Let me know when, I'll come help, no problem.

thanks bud. same here. :beer

to do list if i get it back in time:
1: mount pwr brake booster and run pre bent brake lines and bleed brakes.
2: wire up brake and tail lights.
3: either get the old 302 running or swap in the newer one that i have.
4 :hook up the propane.
5: service the c4.
6: mount my trans cooler.
7:mount tires on beadlocks and mount on bronco.
8: install my headers and run my exhaust.
9: swap out the gear box and mount the ram and bleed the system.
10: spool in my new synthetic winch cable.
11: install front axle seals. mine are shot.
12:mount my duel batteries.
13:install my harnesses.
14:change oil in rear axle.
15: get my drive shafts lengthened.
16 : mount my toolbox in the back.
17: etc. small stuff.
when i get it back , ill only have around 2 to 2&1/2 weeks to get it ready. this is not lookin good for me to wheel at rits.

I just caught this thread. To bad you wacked it up. I have some inspration pics for you:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/251685/fullsize/dsc00523.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/251686/fullsize/dsc00525.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/251687/fullsize/dsc00524.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/251688/fullsize/dsc00522.jpg

Mostly for the herculined interior. Although the HO F.I. 302 is nice. Fully caged, some sliders, and won tons with your suspension seats and you're in it.

What synthetic rope did you get for the winch?

amsteel rope. nice pics. and its a lot more to it than just putting in the seats and axles and a full cage. and i cut it up because the rear was 99% rusted out. the biggest problem has been fitting the 79 steering box and moving the hp60 forward . and getting it all lined up. and fabbing up some new mounts and coil buckets . also the rear is fully tubed with a stretched wheelbase . no leaf springs . its 4 linked with air shocks .tube sliders, fabbed up tube winch bumper and rear bumper. full cage all tied in to the frame and sliders. and the seats are mounted to the cage . no stock seat mounts. and exo cage coming from the front bumper down along the fenders back to the main hoop.

....then trash the body & all that pretty blue paint w/ the first Tellico pass.

I don't know how I missed this... Your doing what I want to do SOMEDAY...

I love it man! I need to check these forums even more than I do... sigh...

LOOKIN GREAT! Keep up the good work! And you better have something to drive at Tellico... If not you can ride with me if I have room... You know your always welcome in someones bronco...

BTW: Ignore my PM... I'm stupid...

I don't know how I missed this... Your doing what I want to do SOMEDAY...

I love it man! I need to check these forums even more than I do... sigh...

LOOKIN GREAT! Keep up the good work! And you better have something to drive at Tellico... If not you can ride with me if I have room... You know your always welcome in someones bronco...

BTW: Ignore my PM... I'm stupid...

thanks pal. :beer

well its getting closer . here is a few more pics.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/536753/fullsize/img_1208.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/536752/fullsize/img_1207.jpg

i can see a wire wheel and por15 in my near future. rusty, but still solid.
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/536751/fullsize/img_1206.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/536749/fullsize/img_1204.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/536750/fullsize/img_1205.jpg

Thats awesome!! cant wait to see it finsished

Thats awesome!! cant wait to see it finsished

thanks , same here. :beer

nice build i really like it.

nice build i really like it.

thanks. more progress:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/537834/fullsize/74-1.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/537835/fullsize/74-2.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/537836/fullsize/74-3.jpg

That thing is looking sweet man.:rockon What are you going to do for a fuel tank? When you getting it home so we can finish it?

Ummm...HELL YEAH!!!

That thing is looking sweet man.:rockon What are you going to do for a fuel tank? When you getting it home so we can finish it?

im running propane . no need for a fuel tank. and it only takes around 30 min. to hook up. hopefully it will be here this coming weekend. thanks.

im running propane . no need for a fuel tank. and it only takes around 30 min. to hook up. hopefully it will be here this coming weekend. thanks.

Yeah I remember you saying that now.:doh0715:

Wow! Can you say buggy?

Wow! Can you say buggy?

Wouldn't it be a bruggy, or bruggo?:thumbup

moving right along, looking good!

bad ass mike! I really like the cage/exo!

dayum she coming out nicely

lookin good man! Good luck on the rest!

Check out this thread.
http://www.fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99134