Pilgrim's Progress

[wsager]

I’m going with an even $1000.

 

[tasker]

I'm in at 2k even

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Tally Board Update:

NGA $0,000.00
El Kenbong 500.00
Wsager 1,000
Dave 713 1,200.00
Beau 1,500.00
Stout22 1,722.22 and not a penny more
Gnsteam 1,750
Kbpony 1,800
Tasker 2,000
SpeedeRandy 2,150.00
LUBr 2,750.00

That's a pretty impressive list of EB afficianados right there! One more would make it an even dozen........

NEWSFLASH!!!
It has just been announced that, according to reliable sources, the FABULOUS tbd prize for guessing how Dutch How is has been d'ed, that is, determined! While still in final engineering stages, leaked copies of the preliminary design show that How is really Dutch and was likely dropped on his head as a baby, probably more than once, and from quite a distance. When pressed for details, the spokesperson declined to respond, but did hand out a picture that was said to be a clue. Final awarding of the FABULOUS and secrecy-cloaked prize is likely to be this week depending on weather and whether How can get up and down off a creeper fast enough to get his 'to do' list to done. Includuding the enigmatic prize. Stay tuned, more news as it becomes available......

 

[sprdv1]

Tally Board Update:

NGA $0,000.00
El Kenbong 500.00
Wsager 1,000
Dave 713 1,200.00
Beau 1,500.00
Stout22 1,722.22 and not a penny more
Gnsteam 1,750
Kbpony 1,800
Tasker 2,000
SpeedeRandy 2,150.00
LUBr 2,750.00

That's a pretty impressive list of EB afficianados right there! One more would make it an even dozen........

NEWSFLASH!!!
It has just been announced that, according to reliable sources, the FABULOUS tbd prize for guessing how Dutch How is has been d'ed, that is, determined! While still in final engineering stages, leaked copies of the preliminary design show that How is really Dutch and was likely dropped on his head as a baby, probably more than once, and from quite a distance. When pressed for details, the spokesperson declined to respond, but did hand out a picture View attachment 922062 that was said to be a clue. Final awarding of the FABULOUS and secrecy-cloaked prize is likely to be this week depending on weather and whether How can get up and down off a creeper fast enough to get his 'to do' list to done. Includuding the enigmatic prize. Stay tuned, more news as it becomes available......

lmao.. funny

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Just a tease in case there are any last minute stragglers. Still on the fence, Mini Me didn't hook you? Howzabout this? So much for the impotent. Howzabout the progress?



Well, this Bronco-iing is not exactly a walk in the park, more like herding cats. Waiting on some pieces and parts, fingers crossed.....

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Well, the 'Final Jeopardy' theme song has ended, and so has opportunity to guesstimate how Dutch How was when he bought the afore mentioned 1977 Bronco body and top and misc. pieces and parts.......

...... and we have a winner! And not just a winner, but a to the penny amount! Good job, Lucky Winner!

And the FABULOUS (loosely defined) prize.....


It's an exact (+/-) scale Mini Me model of the Bronco body and top!
And just who is this buckaroo with all the luck-a-roo????? Not so fast there, first a clue. If the first two letters of his CBF identity were transposed, and the last two letters of his CBF identity were eliminated, you would have the method likely used to be awarded the FABULOUS (loosely defined) trophy.

Put your thinking caps on now, but not too tight. The brain (loosely defined) needs oxygen you know.

 

[Howard2x4x4]

What, did you just ask "But who won? None other than wsager! With a spot on guess of $1,000.00! So he gets the trophy, affixed with this plaque....

 

[Howard2x4x4]

I suppose it's a bit of old news rehashed, but, the official award trophy is now done done, as in plaque applied. Wsager, that beauty could be in your trophy case, just PM me your shipping address and watch your front porch.

Now a bit of new news (is that redundant?) Townsend plans are shifting. ML (Marylnn, my wife) will not be making the trip. Too much for her. We're both disappointed, but think it the right choice. So my son Andy will be the navigator riding shotgun.

As to the Bronc, brake issues, can't get enough pedal. My buddy Ken has been a real hero in this matter, finding solutions to issues I had no idea were even issues. I've been working on the doors and windows. Lots of packages from JBG, WH and Toms lately. Sort of coming together but certainly not done done. Hoping to have enough ducks lined up by April 11, 2024 to load up and travel south to Townsend.

Tentatively planned to pick up the 1977 Bronco body and top today. It's rainy, windy and cold today in mostly beautiful west Michigan, so we'll just have to see what the afternoon brings.

 

[Yeller]

Sorry to hear the ML won’t be able to make it, but glad to hear you and your son are.

For the brake issues, which master cylinder and brake calipers are you running?

 

[stout22]

We sure hope Marylynn gets to feeling better soon.

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Sorry to hear the ML won’t be able to make it, but glad to hear you and your son are.

For the brake issues, which master cylinder and brake calipers are you running?

We sure hope Marylynn gets to feeling better soon.

You guys are just the BEST, thanks! Yeah, I sure hope so,too. Lots of uncharted territory for us. We sure appreciate your positive thoughts and hopes and prayers.

Did pick up the '77 body today and also bought the SS vent windows from my Bronco-buyin' buddy, $100. Anybody know a slick way to remove them that doesn't involve a blow torch or dynamite?

Steve, according to the tag that came with it, it's a 2000 Mustang GT, disc-disc-disc-disc and setup for a hydroboost (bought at the same time). The front calipers are Ford Dana 44 and the rear calipers came with the rear disc kit form JBG. My helper buddy Ken was confuddled, so he pulled the MC and bench tested it. Both ports were open, but Ken did not like the dribble of fluid that came out; said it should be more like a pissing race horse flow. I suppose, since we're talkin' Broncos and Mustangs, he could be right. Said a new rebuilt would run $40 +/-, so I ordered a NEW one from NAPA. $140. ouch. They said there was only one rebuilt that matched the one I had in the entire U.S. Maybe yeah, maybe no, but I don't much care anymore. I got a Bronco that needs to be rode, sooner, not later. MC will be at NAPA tomorrow. So will I.

 

[Howard2x4x4]

We did pick up the body and I did get the top. However, I seem to not be capable of owning something nice +/- and stock +/- and leaving it alone. The bug bit me again and I couldn't fight it. Then, of course, the question - 'Howmi gonna do this?' The answer, of course, is 'The same way you'd eat an elephant - one bite at a time.' As most of us already know, there is no time limit when eating an elephant (unless it's one of those July Fourth things when they see who can eat the most elephants) but, there is time limit to get to Townsend.......Stay tuned....

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Another bite of elephant with a side of side and another bite of elephant and another side dish to keep a balanced diet. Just an fyi. the 'sides' are that the 5.8 emblem and side marker lights are now secured with 3M tape. 'Nuther fyi - Buddy Ken said he's pretty sure that a longer rod would take care of the brake issue. Fingers crossed. I half-wished that the eclipse today would have stopped time for a bit to allow me to catch up with the rest of the world.....

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Well, Heck! Sometimes that bite of elephant is gristley and may have turned a bit and you gotta spit it out. I spit it out. Opted to NOT take the Broco to throwback. Multiple little, nagging doubts that it would be fine, just fine. They say'Discretion is the better part of Valor', so I guess I'll hide behind that. Still going to Throwback, still looking forward seeing a bunch of kindred spirits, I'll just be horse-less. Drat!

 

[El Kabong]

Well, Heck! Sometimes that bite of elephant is gristley and may have turned a bit and you gotta spit it out. I spit it out. Opted to NOT take the Broco to throwback. Multiple little, nagging doubts that it would be fine, just fine. They say'Discretion is the better part of Valor', so I guess I'll hide behind that. Still going to Throwback, still looking forward seeing a bunch of kindred spirits, I'll just be horse-less. Drat!

Sorry to see that it's not all going to work out right now, but sometimes it's wise to wait for the proper time.

But now you gotta wear a special T-shirt so you are easily recognized.

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Sorry to see that it's not all going to work out right now, but sometimes it's wise to wait for the proper time.

But now you gotta wear a special T-shirt so you are easily recognized.

El, that's a good one! Here's what I did, being Dutch and all.

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I frittered away time time working on the full (and then some) top I wanted on for Townsend
instead of more forward progress on the Bronc and the safari top I want on for the Hudsonville Swapmeet. Focus, Howard, focus!

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Howzabout a side by side The side windows have not been finalized, the visor has. Also worked on getting the SS wing windows rebuilt w/ pieces and parts from WH.

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Mirror, mirror, on the wall
will I ever finish all
Or will I just spend endless days
re-doing stuff in off-beat ways.
Will all my effort be for nil
and never catch the driving thrill
And if a drive does come to pass
I hope I can afford the gas.

Yeah, mirrrors, that's some of what I putzed with today. And windows, as in vent windows. I followed the counsel of the Tech Articles https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/early-bronco-vent-window-repair.275453/ (sort of) but went off-script abit. Take that, you nasty little bugger!

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Well, if your eyes haven't glazed over, or if you haven't fallen asleep, or if you haven't died yet, (hang in there Ken), maybe this'll gitcha - detail and minutia overload. Recall the last three pics from the prior post, and the how-to article https://classicbroncos.com/forums/threads/early-bronco-vent-window-repair.275453/ and sprinkle on some of this. Here is the new pivot post from WH the hoped-would-work attachment screws and a 8-32 tap. Hmm, howmi gonna do that? Don't think it'll fit... Glad they make these things adjustable. Yeah, that's more gooder That'll do, Pig. Close, but not quite close enuff A little epoxy to fill the voids, and it's ready for the prom! Sorry if your eyes glazed over, or if you fell asleep, or if you died (hope not!) but I'm kinda proud of that tiny bit of How's how-to. As always, no Broncos were harmed or finished in this post. Howard2x4x4 in beautiful west Michigan, not Townsend