First up the 92 got some things added to its rear bumper. Mainly a rear step with dimple die holes, turned round as so they give grip. I use this all the time on the 91's bumper so was easy to want to add it to this one
78 Upper rear tubes, I may try to make a quicky roof rack for up hear, Or at least a flat piece as to sit up here at cruise ins and the drag strip
from the rear, you can also see front bar that was added
Had these little ones added as to make the shape really, I am sure they do offer little extra support
Rear floor mount plate. I will add some gussets to this, need to get some metal
1/4" plate steel backer, under the strongest part of the body at the back. My body mounts are gone. So eventually this plate will have a support going to it from the frame.
for now it will still help keep the floor up. Tailgate immediately noticeably easier to shut now, so I know it was an issue before.
You’re gonna truly live up to the “crazy” part of your name if Overtime is going weightless on the dunes! We’ll have to meet up out there and I’ll take some video of you doing your best “Dukes of Hazzard” impression!
Thanks guys. I dunno on the Big Air, that is all realitive. I do want to drive this one like I would ride the banshee though.
I am thinking about tieing in the b-pillars and a-pillars too, will have to see how much the body moves now, around the cage.
Not nearly as exciting, Circle S also cut me a new strip of mold board for my snow blower and welded that on for me. Fairly sure this 7116 is also right around, if not, a 78 too. He did it so reasonably it didn't make since for me to. So hopefully the snow holds off now that I am ready for it.
Still debating weather or not to swing engine or keep as is until March or so, you know in case I need 4 4x4's for some reason....
Painted 70% of cage last night and few other places.
No pics as nothing that spectacular. I should be able to start putting things back in tomorrow evening though. Also will get the 92's rear bumper back on so it will be drivable agian.
The 3a Racing seats worked great, I have no complaints about them givien the price I paid. However a nicer set of seats has been on my list for a long time. Went with PRP as I really like the options and I have several other small things from them like limit straps, and spare hold down I have been happy with. They also where 10% off and free shipping for the this weekend.
Here is what they should look like, The harnesses will be yellow and also PRP.
I am likely to purchase a 3rd seat and swap the drivers out for a full on racing seat when I am really planning on dumb stuff or taking it on a track/drags/mud pits etc...
Very happy with this rear layout so far. This is more/less what it'll look like, in duning form.
I also added some gussets with tie down holes to the rear plate, should be good now. The Tie down idea was due to having these tabs laying around from when I did the limit straps for the rear. I was gonna cut them at an angle and get rid of the hole, but more I looked, the more I liked idea of having an extra spot. Smaller Ratchet strap hook fits in these perfectly.
2nd coat of paint is on and drying now. I do have matching straps and few other things to finish it off on the way or ready to go.
Still debating on putting the high-lift jack back in or not.
Install a Moroso Oil Seperator on the 92 last night.
Have 2 more of these on other rigs and I like them. Made a new EGR block off plate which also works as the mounting plate for the seperator.
Been driving the 92, nice to get that one out. Really like getting some fresh fuel ran threw it. Somehow its getting 14 mpg which is great as I have not been driving it for mileage and would of been happy with 10. It only got 15/16 when it had an e4od in it.
Slowly getting parts in for the 78, JBG has decent sale right now and they have Spicer/Dana 4.10 Dana 44 gears, so I got a set of those and a cap stud kit.
The 91 went back to granpal mode, put the cap back on for the winter. Oddly I don't hate it. Easier then dealing with snow in the bed, and also the the extra weight is nice for winter traction, at least my reasons for putting it back.
Install a Moroso Oil Seperator on the 92 last night.
Have 2 more of these on other rigs and I like them. Made a new EGR block off plate which also works as the mounting plate for the seperator.
Depends on what the vehicle it is on, has seen use wise. Usually they are about 1/3 full at the oil change interval. This is true even of the one I have on a 2017 Mustang. No oil drain back to the pan, I manually empty them at every oil change. The more worn engine is, the more you will see in one of these setups. This truck is also filtered on the other side too, though I have no pic and cannot see it really.
Techical Pages of High Flow Dynamics, performance enhancements for the 429/460 Engine Family.
www.highflowdynamics.net
Check out the drain back section and the oil gallery section imparticular. All good stuff that works. I have one of his street/strip pumps in my 429 waiting to go in the 78.
78 Back in garage since 92 is good for now. Here is what I am going to call the "finished" roll cage. I am sure next year I will be adding more stuff, lol. Gusset / hold downs worked great. So do the "Utility Jug" hose benders. They kind of look funny in the mirror though.
As much as I like the 18" Weld wheels when they are on this truck, the 15" Racelines give it a totally different look that I like too. If we get enough snow maybe will get some time to go play.
Hello gang, looking for some answers to a few questions as I dive into this restoration of my 79 Bronco for my daughter. As I mentioned in the intro forum, I grabbed it out of San Antonio Texas and it is now at the body shop stripped down. We are hanging 2 new Quarters on it and putting a new...
Getting my all my build thread info into one thread - since I hope to God I'm not buying anymore Bronco's anytime soon.
So last Summer - I'd been on the lookout for something to throw together for my son in college. He's got a 2WD '11 Silverado, and while it's been a good truck, he tends to...
I was going to post the restoration/build thread in the BroncoSpeed forum, but the new Restore/Rebuild subforum came into being, and this is a more appropriate place. Some background on my truck, before I start the thread:
I've owned my 1992 Bronco 5.0 XLT since it was new. I had it when I...
As most of you know, I had to give up my 79 SHTF Bronco. It was just too much work for me physically, unfortunately. I am just no good at body work, cutting, welding and all that jazz. But it went to a good home with Mr. El Kabong himself taking it on March 3rd, 2020. I am looking forward to...
Hey Guys!!!
Here is what I finally could work out!
It was a Wimbledon white car once a day, now it needs a new interior for sure (I will order this with the seller in NC - he is close to NPD).
It has a 400 engine from stock, a c6 trans, seemingly not leaking. I have a small vid of the engine...
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