I have been following several of the other Broncos on this site. Here are some pictures of mine. It's come a long way but there is still a long way to go.
The goal is to finish in time to prerun this years 40th anniversary B1K.http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/541785/fullsize/picture-001.jpg

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This is where I started on June 1sthttp://www.supermotors.net/getfile/541784/fullsize/bronco-trailer-turtles-for-sale-pics-002.jpg

VERY COOL! Great Job!

Very nice gunit. Looking forward to seeing your progress. I see you've got Camburg arms. Are you using their beams as well?

what do you plan on doin for a dash?

very nice build. i see your local to AZ too!

I am using beams that were C&T'd and converted to uniball by Camburg with my truss, plating & shock mounts.

As for the dash, I am using a fiberglass dash from Perry's fab N fiber.

Interesting dash choice...haven't seen it before
http://www.perrysfabnfiber.com/off-road-fiberglass/Dashes/index.htm

Doesn't quite fit my needs, but very nice

nice work gunit

Nice!

Gunit.. I'm liking that you didn't convert the front end to the 92-92 year! Great work.

Nice Bronco!! were looking to be ready to pre-run the 1k this year too, good luck and cant wait to see some more of your progress:popc1:

Some updated pics. We strengthened the beams and installed uniballs at the pivots. Stole from Shaner17 and attached the body to the cage.
Up next: engine cage, shock mounts, bump stops.http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/547838/fullsize/picture-032.jpg

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The more I see this- the more I really like it and want to do it in mine. nice job.:beer

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yep .. I'm liking that detail .. very cool :rockon

Looks sweet! Did you solid mount your body to the frame or keep the stock body mounts?

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What's going on with the buldge in the opening in this axle-housing?

my guess is that it is for axle-shaft clearance at full droop?

good lookin build, lookin forward to the final result!!

wes

I finally have my Bronco back in running condition, it's been a long time coming. Now for the final finishing.

Here are some pics:http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/576076/fullsize/p1010014.jpg

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SAWEEET!

Perfect, pretty much how I envision my 85!!!

Chase

That looks awesome, have you driven it yet?

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Alright gunit. Is this the budget part of the build? :histerica Lookin' good man!

Alright gunit. Is this the budget part of the build? :histerica Lookin' good man!

$1200 worth of shocks and bumps per wheel sounds like a budget build to me. Ha!


Gunit the truck looks great! What brand HEI distributor is that?

Looking good let us know how the first trip out goes... also on a side note how big of PIA was the dash? I was considering doing that to mine but I am a bit worried that pulling the stock dash and relocating things is going to turn into a nightmare.
I wish I had your budget to finish my bronco.........................................

I wish I had your budget to finish my bronco

Ha, I wish I could afford a set of cut and turned beams right now...

Still freakin' awesome though...

Chase

Very nice!
It looks like you trussed the front of the axle housing on the drivers side. Did you have to cut into the frame at all to get the diff housing to clear?

P.s. hope I wording that right.

http://www.skywheelie.com/images/trussed.jpg

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I have only put 35 miles on it so far, I had a couple of small issues (alt wasn't charging, small oil leak, small water leak, brakes need more bleeding, coil overs need adjustment for ride height. etc...) I plan to fix all of those things and test in the dirt this weekend.

It is a budget build at least in the sense of comparing to a Stewart's Race works or Geiser Bros. prerunner. I guess it just depends on the budget, I only exceeded my original budget by 150%.

I am using a ProComp distributor.

I did not have to clearance the frame for the truss on the front beam.

VERY nice :clap

Jeeze, I want about four Broncos nowadays...

1) mud
2) go-fast
3) crawler
4) the original ( can't bear to abuse it :toothless )

Great build Gunit. Glad to see you kept the old school front grille.

Chris

Great build Gunit. Glad to see you kept the old school front grille.

Chris

Agreed. I'm not a big fan of that grill (same on my truck), but it looks damn good on yours.

Agreed. I'm not a big fan of that grill (same on my truck), but it looks damn good on yours.

IMO I think it's a prime example to why people shouldn't follow the trends and convert to the newer front clip. Rock the front end that came with the truck/year. That year just looks tough.

Here are some pics:http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/576076/fullsize/p1010014.jpg

Exhaust pipe routed like that....is that temporary?

By the way, good job on the wheel openings. I've been wanting to do that to my rear panels. Do you have any detail photos of that?

Chris

Interesting shock mount in the rear also I think it looks like it will ride very nice that way, above the leaf spring I mean!

SoCalFSB

Exhaust pipe routed like that....is that temporary?

The exhaust was going to exit through the body (and it still might) I did'nt get the hole cut so I had the muffler shop bend it up high and then turn it down.

[IMG]http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/541798/fullsize/picture-010.jpgBy the way, good job on the wheel openings. I've been wanting to do that to my rear panels. Do you have any detail photos of that?

Chris

That looks awesome. One of the nicer prerunners I have seen. Great job!

Very nice!

The exhaust was going to exit through the body (and it still might) I did'nt get the hole cut so I had the muffler shop bend it up high and then turn it down.

i think he meant is it going to go under the frame like that???

i think he meant is it going to go under the frame like that???

Nah, I wouldnt think so, there is a big enough gap between the frame and the tub in that area for the pipe to fit between...

Chase

Are those 33s or 35s?

Chase

it's a swiss cheese frame. i thought everyone plated those years? the shocks are $. i really like the look of it with stock trimmed fenders and and equal track width front to rear. extra cooling for the tranny? the cage looks well thought out. i love it. and also wish i have that kinda $$ to finish my project.

it looks really tough!!!! and i favor the 92-96 front end, but yours looks really good. loving the cage.

let me know how your chassis holds up. i have a feeling you may have some issues with welding that much on your frame.

nice work your bronc is looking sweet

That frame will be fine, just regular mild steel, warpage could occur but thats determined by the welding process.


Question on the cage to body mount, is the cage welded to the frame directly, if so with welding the body to the cage as you did, does the cage completely support the body, and as such did you completly eliminate the body mounts, and so far how's it holding up?

i wasn't referring to 'warpage', but to the loss of temper in the frame. have you ever heard heard someone say "the weld will hold, but not the metal next to it". Actually, i have said that at least 3 times in the last few weeks.

The frames on these trucks isn't anything special, from the amount the frames flex on these trucks, among other things, theres nothing to of concern when welding on them, however when doing frame splices however, straight vertical welds are a no no (yeah i've them hold up), as it has to do with the loading and unloading of stress in relation to the direction of the micro structure of the steel.

sorry, but that makes no sense what you just said. if there is nothing special about the material, why can't you do a 3G weld? Ps. if the frame is on the truck, or laying flat (horizontally), the only weld you could do would be a 3G, or 4G, so essentially you are saying it wouldn't hold up.....

Kinda figured it might, but straight up and down vertical welds on a frame although will hold, are no where near the strongest way to weld up a frame, instead of a straight vertical, use a plate and have the edges 45 degrees to parrellel with the frame, has to do with the orientation of the frame/steel when its made at the foundry (pressure vessels have to deal with the same issues as well and its something they have to design for too), then weld it up that way, yes you'll have to weld up the vertical, but i sure the heck wouldn't leave it that way.

I manage to confuse the matter more with that :)

I just got back from the Baja 1K, the first real test for my Bronco Prerunner. Of course there are several things that need attention, but all in all it worked great. She's all clean so I thought I would post a few pics.http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/585450/fullsize/picture-049.jpg

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Still to come: Adjust ride height in rear, BFG Baja T/A's, paint the cage inside, re-route the exhaust, motor work and probably the addition of a roof rack for race days.

where are you in mesa because i would love to come and see this.

Beautiful Bronco. Thanks for the pics and build thread. I'm certain threads like this are half the reason I'm FSB.

I just got back from the Baja 1K, the first real test for my Bronco Prerunner.... She's all clean so I thought I would post a few

We wanted to see her covered in Baja dirt!

We wanted to see her covered in Baja dirt!

Steve, you are right , I should have posted a "before" pic. Here is one more "after" shothttp://www.supermotors.net/getfile/585789/fullsize/picture-048.jpg

i think the no fiberglass sleeper looks is rad!!! truck looks great.

Still to come: Adjust ride height in rear, BFG Baja T/A's, paint the cage inside, re-route the exhaust, motor work and probably the addition of a roof rack for race days.

IMO I'd paint the cage with clear rust-oleum. It wouldn't cover up all your hard work to detail and all your overspray would go unnoticed.

BTW: Your truck is my desktop wallpaper at the momment.

truly inspiring! :rockon

Thats is awesome.
Great work, love the front bumper, need some actions shots.

Looks like it worked well for you, great build thread. Thanks

Still wondering of those are 33 or 35s......

Chase

The tires are 35's

Gorgeous.

Gunit!! Get into the FOTM and start posting some pictures. I got you started by stealing some from this thread. You've got the best rig this month and it's time a go-fast rig got the prize.

I am going to go out this weekend and take some speed shots to post, in the mean time thanks for re-posting some of the earlier pics.

Yeah for real! Time is votes!

Hey nice rig Bro, it turned out great! ~ :thumbup

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It looks like you relocated the front perch forward. What size rear springs are you running?

They are late model F150 race springs. 2.5" wide and I believe 64" long.
I relocated both the front and rear spring mounts.

Fantastic rig! Got pics of the interior? Is it street driven much?

Tommy

nice job........

im curious about the rear setup as well....why weld the brackets? why did you drop them down?

We mounted both the front and rear spring hangers in new locations to accommodate the new longer springs. Here are some pics of the interior.

PLEASE VOTE FOR"GUNIT" FOR FOTM

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My Bronco is a toy and not street driven too much. However I put over 500 highway miles (and 300 off road miles) on it in November during the Baja 1000.

If you dont mind me asking....is that a hand brake/throttle?

If you dont mind me asking....is that a hand brake/throttle?

Yes, I am a paraplegic and drive with hand controls.

Yes, I am a paraplegic and drive with hand controls.

KUDOS TO YOU!

Yes, I am a paraplegic and drive with hand controls.

Hell yah I think thats awesome!!! I have a brother with CP who is dying to learn to drive!! :rockon:rockon:rockon

It was a pleasure meeting you today Dave. Looking forward to seeing the build of the "other" Bronco.

It was a pleasure meeting you today Dave. Looking forward to seeing the build of the "other" Bronco.

X2!

I enjoyed meeting you and Nick as well, we all have to get together for a Bronco run!

oh man, i witnessed g-units bronc last weekend at san felipe

i am impressed!

Hey gun-it, I saw you cruising around Zoo Road on Friday afternoon and your Bronco looks pretty bitchen. I was going to go introduce myself but by the time I was finished being destracted by watching TT's jump I turned around and you were already gone. I got a picture or two of it as you were driving by though. Looks good!

Thanks for the words guys, next time flag me down and say hello. I would love to have a copy of the pics you took!

yeah, next time i'll wave..
looking forward to meet fsb members!
i had a blast last saturday..the race was amazing...weather superb

gunit, nice pics in off road august 08. looks sweat, pretty cool to be im a magazine as well i bet, nice work...

Who,s Radius Arm brackets are those? I need to upgrade to those in the future.We thought ahead when we made my new Radius arms and threaded them For future Heim upgrade.So I just need the Brackets and new Heims.How much$

i took a look at your rig where you gettin the motor done... sum nice setup..... props...

Who,s Radius Arm brackets are those? I need to upgrade to those in the future.We thought ahead when we made my new Radius arms and threaded them For future Heim upgrade.So I just need the Brackets and new Heims.How much$


The radius arms and the brackets are from CAMBURG.