migs' build thread - A 1970 Bronco ...an ever evolving project

[tasker]

Eones member!!!

 

[Juiceman]

looks awesome Migs. Almost there.

 

[Slednut10]

Ok, I'll bite, what are the brackets for? Looks awesome, by the way!

 

[migs]

Ok, I'll bite, what are the brackets for? Looks awesome, by the way!

A heim joint....;D

And these go on the other side

 

[Slednut10]

Ok, I'll bite, what are the brackets for? Looks awesome, by the way!

A heim joint....;D

And these go on the other side

And the intended function of said heim joint???;D

 

[Crawdad]

And the intended function of said heim joint???;D

The anti-traction bar, pitman arm stabilizer thingy! Come on guys it’s so obvious!

 

[migs]

Yup...steering box sector shaft support brace.
Checking the length of the Dom tube, then I'll weld it up and paint it.

 

[broncokak]

Looking good Migs.

 

[Slednut10]

And the intended function of said heim joint???;D

The anti-traction bar, pitman arm stabilizer thingy! Come on guys it’s so obvious!

Figured as much, but really wanted him to cough up the details;D

 

[migs]

I started mocking up the Duff's dual exhaust kit so I can get an idea where to mount my fuel pump and run the lines. so far it seems to fit quite well with no issues. it is tucked up nice and high. the only thing I'll probably change is moving the rear hangers to in front of the slip on tail pipes and using a band clamp to hold those on so they can be removed easy enough for added clearance off road.

 

[tasker]

IF you only made it a little cleaner....

 

[Juiceman]

Doesn't Migs' work look like the way a Bronco should have been built? Take what was good and make it great.

 

[dave67fd]

Coming together nicely B.

 

[migs]

thanks! So I've been working on it everyday now, not much time left before the round up!
I finished installing the exhaust. all things considered it fits pretty well for a pre-made kit. I did have to really shorten the rear hangers and drill new holes in them to tuck the tail pipes up as high as I could with the one inch body lift. I also cut the ends off of the tail pipes and added some slip on tips.

 

[migs]

With the exhaust done I could now see where everything needed to route. I ended up running the fuel lines, pump and filters along the upper outer side of the drivers frame rail. I didn't really have any other options for mounting or routing than what you see, but at least it's easy to get to if need be.
Also, slednut10 stopped by to get me started on the engine compartment wiring. He was a huge help in wiring up the alternator and setting me up with relays for the fuel injection and coil power, thanks Art!
Once the wiring was sorted I wrapped it all up and installed the plug wires. I also drilled and tapped the boss on the water neck to accept the original temp gauge sender as the unit from the sniper took the spot on the intake manifold.
Still a ways to go but real close to firing it up.

 

[tasker]

CAN'T WAIT!! gonna be a fun weekend, with or without my truck!

 

[Vin218]

I'm just catching up on this but damn migs looks like you've been busy over there, everything looks so nice and shiny!

 

[Slednut10]

What? No video of it running yet? What are you waiting for? :-X;D

 

[tasker]

I wanna see!!

 

[sprdv1]

With the exhaust done I could now see where everything needed to route. I ended up running the fuel lines, pump and filters along the upper outer side of the drivers frame rail. I didn't really have any other options for mounting or routing than what you see, but at least it's easy to get to if need be.
Also, slednut10 stopped by to get me started on the engine compartment wiring. He was a huge help in wiring up the alternator and setting me up with relays for the fuel injection and coil power, thanks Art!
Once the wiring was sorted I wrapped it all up and installed the plug wires. I also drilled and tapped the boss on the water neck to accept the original temp gauge sender as the unit from the sniper took the spot on the intake manifold.
Still a ways to go but real close to firing it up.

SO Close, Looks damn good