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Thanks Yeller, that looks like a very spiffy (and pricey) upgrade!
Thanks Yeller, that looks like a very spiffy (and pricey) upgrade!
Think you need to do a little more buffing on that hood - can’t read the fine print in the reflectionGot the hood all clear coated and buffed out . Tub , body and engine bay all finished. Little more sanding and buffing to do. Getting close to dropping onto frame.
That paint looks amazing.Got the hood all clear coated and buffed out . Tub , body and engine bay all finished. Little more sanding and buffing to do. Getting close to dropping onto frame.
I'm headed back to my factory color, Raven Black, in the spring. Not at your same quality level, but at 100 ft, they will both look the same!Got the hood all clear coated and buffed out . Tub , body and engine bay all finished. Little more sanding and buffing to do. Getting close to dropping onto frame.
That looks real nice. Like it belongs there! I have a Grant wood wheel too, debating making the same change.I played around with a few sizes but I never really liked the Grant wood steering wheel on my Bronco. Recently added the new 14.5" Sport steering wheel from TBP. Going back to a thinner wheel took getting used to but I love it and the Bronco seems to just feel better with the 14.5" wheel. View attachment 873791
Funny you say that. This 75 was originally a raven black. Have gotten a lot of guff for changing it. Felt a little remorse but oh well. At least some of its black…I'm headed back to my factory color, Raven Black, in the spring. Not at your same quality level, but at 100 ft, they will both look the same!
Hard to explain other than just 'the feel,' but even though thinner, it balances out my setup and i can tun the wheel more effortlessly. I'll take a look at the leather options.The steering wheel looks like it belongs there…
Even when they were new I preferred a slightly thicker grip. I’m still not completely in with the modern ultra thick steering wheels, but thicker than the old ones is a good thing.
I found that the leather wrap available for them is great. The cheap vinyl ones are just OK (for about a week!) but they gum up quickly and don’t look as nice anyway. but a smooth leather one, black in your case probably, would give it not only a nice look, but that little bit extra that your hands are probably looking for.
I get it for sure. I used stock wheels for years before finally deciding I wanted just a little more. Tried the viny cheapy covers and found them not satisfactory. But I liked the potential so tried a leather stitch-on type and have now done them on four or five new (older) vehicles. Including a test on an older Cadillac that already had a nicely thicker plastic stock wheel than most of it's age.Hard to explain other than just 'the feel,' but even though thinner, it balances out my setup and i can tun the wheel more effortlessly. I'll take a look at the leather options.
After spending the last 6 months working on someone else’s rig, I finally have my Bronco back in my garage and some funds to move it forward.
609’s front and rear and a DIY Duff 4 Link (maybe 3 link front).
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lol, hilarious....Looking good! Getting to work on your own stuff is always more rewarding than someone else’s but all too often necessary to fund it
Glad to see a big truss for that front housing. Those bend like a wet noodle with big tires, especially in the front
I played around with a few sizes but I never really liked the Grant wood steering wheel on my Bronco. Recently added the new 14.5" Sport steering wheel from TBP. Going back to a thinner wheel took getting used to but I love it and the Bronco seems to just feel better with the 14.5" wheel. View attachment 873791
Had some rainy day kid time. They gave me this puzzle for Xmas.