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Ethansdad73 Build thread....

Ethansdad73

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;DI been busy today... went over to a buddys house and changed out the a/c pump and dryer and recharged the system and also changed out a wheel hub on the heep cherokee... no long have to drive the parents gas pig surban with big block. Came home and removed the doors fenders inner fenders and grille, core support and radiator and power brake booster.... im tired.;D ill post pic as soon as they down load.
 
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finally pics loaded...
 

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I been busy today... went over to a buddys house and changed out the a/c pump and dryer and recharged the system and also changed out a wheel hub on the heep cherokee... no long have to drive the parents gas pig surban with big block. Came home and removed the doors fenders inner fenders and grille, core support and radiator and power brake booster.... im tired.;D ill post pic as soon as they down load.

Chit man, did you OD on 5 hr energy drinks this morning or what? Talk about a productive day....;D
 
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No energy drinks but i sure did crash... figured best clean up while there is still light and put everything away and then went and cleaned out the heep and my parents surban of all the garbage and kids clothes and swap over the car seat. Then took a hot shower went to Sonnys bbq for diner has some good bbq and a LARGE beer. now im off to bed...well maybe ill see whats on craigs list.. im thinking i may need a 351w and a full width 9 and maybe a zf for the new build... not sure...
 

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quote:Sonnys bbq for diner has some good bbq and a LARGE beer.
351w and a full width 9 and maybe a zf for the new build... not sure...

Sounds like maybe 2-3 of those LARGE beers!!!!%)%)%)

Good luck!!!:cool::cool:
 
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visit from the brown truck

Got a visit from the brown truck today...
 

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quote:Sonnys bbq for diner has some good bbq and a LARGE beer.
351w and a full width 9 and maybe a zf for the new build... not sure...

Sounds like maybe 2-3 of those LARGE beers!!!!%)%)%)

Good luck!!!:cool::cool:

nope just one but yes i was a little buzed... and really tired, but a little buzed... lol;D
 

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DANG, I wish I could be half as productive as you guys...I can barely find time to reseal the t-case, let alone remove the whole front clip!
 
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i only have time every other weekend when i dont have the little one... draw back is I usally work the same saturday. So Sunday afternoons. I want Ethan to be a part of what i am doing but some of it is a bit hazardous for 4 year old to be around. My buddy gave me a 3/4 drive air inpact that is the perfect size for little hands so he will be helping soon enough.
 
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she is striped...just need to drop the reserve tank and filler necks and off the frame the junk comes... then we can see if the frame is ok...
 

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disasembly begins-on new bronco

Finished the totaled bronco yesterday.. disasembly of front clip and dash and wiring harness on the new 74...
 

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body is off

Went over to Bax's house and we pulled the body off the frame... frame is strait! So now on to the body.

i may have some parts looking to part ways with here soon, so i can add to my budget. couple sets of axles, trans, t/c reserve tank..not sure what to price things at but ill do that when i can get to them and no longer need...


So right now my thoughts for the build are:

351w
zf 5 speed
Full width d44 hp with disc
Full width 9 with disc
hydro boost
a/c
Corbeau Baja RS front seats
Corbeau Baja rear bench
full cage attached to frame

not sure on the top... i want a white top and like the hard top, but also like the BC top ?:?

color is going to be grabber blue and white




First im going to take the body over to have it blasted and primed and then start on the rust repair..

Meanwhile i will clean up the frame and ready it for POR15. Once i get the Body done i will start looking and selling parts for the build.


I know that i will need a grill as the one i have is bent a bit. I will also need to get a drivers side door. Not sure about the passengers side yet, aft the blaster ill know a lot more.



So i will say this a lot in the tread... THANK YOU to Rob ( bearden73 ) and Roger (Bax) for the help today.



Hey Bax did you notice the reserve up on the possible for sale list...;D
 

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We did have some fun with Bubba today. Everyone should own a back hoe. They are so nice to remove bronco bodies. there is a sad site in my side yard, A dead bronco all loaded up on a trailer going to the scrap yard in the morning.

is there a 4 sale thread?
 
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is there a 4 sale thread?[/QUOTE]

no not yet... pending pricing as i have no clue.?:?

there are a couple people today that help out have first dibs then ill go from there...;)
 

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Remember me for a tailgate, And just shoot me a PM or get my number from Roger the next time your going to be working on it and if free I will come and turn a wrench or 2.
 
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Remember me for a tailgate, And just shoot me a PM or get my number from Roger the next time your going to be working on it and if free I will come and turn a wrench or 2.

no worries... it has your name on it... i actually have 4... one new one for the new truck, one blue one for the trailer from the wrecked truck, one from the trailer that really is more of a makeshift table and the one on the new truck which is yours. Let me know when your local or when you may be meeting bax and ill make sure its there for you.
 
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