¡2015 NORRA Mexican 1000!

[garberz]

.....I'm getting all of my Bronco build info together for my meeting next Thursday with the editor of Dirt Sports & Off Road out by Barstow. (High desert area, great for testing) He wants to do an article on the Bronco and a photo shoot after he saw it over the weekend at the TDS event. I've got it in the body shop right now after I clipped the rear quarter.%) No big deal, just want it to represent the brotherhood proper! Cool stuff!

That's great they want to do a article. I'll be looking for that one. Something about the Early Bronco's drawing interest lately. One of our Socal Brothers entered the KOH's Every Man Challenge this last Feb., and the media gave him a bit of air time including an interview, because he was the only Bronco in the field.

Mark

 

[Bukin 67]

That's great they want to do a article. I'll be looking for that one. Something about the Early Bronco's drawing interest lately. One of our Socal Brothers entered the KOH's Every Man Challenge this last Feb., and the media gave him a bit of air time including an interview, because he was the only Bronco in the field.

Mark

So true Mark. Interest going up like the prices, lol. Then Jared Leto hitting the Bronco spotlight.
I was pretty stoked when the editor ran out in front of me to flag me down and told me what he would like to propose. I thought I was being flagged for speeding through the event or something.%) Really looking forward to it!

 

[Bukin 67]

I finally got a co-dog to sign up! ;D

 

[markw]

Okay, another update on the chase truck. Got the race radio installed. Used the under dash mount as intended, floor mount placed it too far out of reach. Nice clean install, looks good. Head set jacks above the shoulder harness mounts, PTT can be moved around but will Velcro it to the center fold down seat. Set up to play through the stereo if not using the headsets. Only issue is it shuts the truck off when the mike is keyed. Apparently RF interference with the Injection Pressure Control is an issue when the part is marginal. Seems to be an issue with the 7.3. Ordered a new one with new pigtail this afternoon. Got the dual alternator and wiring harness installed along with new lower radiator hose and fittings. Tomorrow morning headed to the shop to swap 3:73 gears back in. Also got the air ( CO2 ) tanks in Friday so we can start working on secure mounts for those and the fuel cells. At some point I'll get back to the Bronco.

 

[toddz69]

Only issue is it shuts the truck off when the mike is keyed. Apparently RF interference with the Injection Pressure Control is an issue when the part is marginal. Seems to be an issue with the 7.3. Ordered a new one with new pigtail this afternoon.

That's an interesting problem - and very frustrating! I had the same problem with a CB and my Holley ProJection setup on my EB years ago.

Todd Z.

 

[Bukin 67]

I've never heard of that issue Mark. I hope you get it sorted out without too much grief.

I spent the weekend prepping for testing on Thursday.

 

[markw]

Yeah, it was pretty disconcerting when it happened. After some research we found it was a fairly common problem. Even would happen if a police cruiser keyed a mike or the truck was close to a radio station. On the other hand it seems to be an issue with a part that's become marginal so replacement may address a couple of other issues I've had. Like the EBs this thing is starting to be an old truck, only with at lot more electronics. These sensors/controls are just about the only things I haven't replaced. They don't seem to be too had to do. We'll hit it later this week. Kind of like having a party at your house makes you fix up all the little stuff before the company arrives, being involved with this adventure is really helping me get to all the details on this thing! It's all good.

 

[Bukin 67]

I have to look at this every night!

 

[BajaBronco]

You can see that whale out of the corner of your eye as you leave Bahia de Los Angeles. Looks a little smaller than on that map tho...

 

[BajaBronco]

We need some pickers on this here thredd.

 

[enesset]

Blue bear!

That 2nd one is a genuine blue bear in his natural environment!!!! The third one is a don't poke the bear moment but now that he has a Cpap the growling isn't quite so bad?!

CANNOT Wait !

 

[BajaBronco]

LOL. Man I cannot wait either! Great times so far, more this year.

 

[Bonco4Broncos]

I just read this entire thread and got excited about this race. Wow it sounds like all you guys will have a ball. I'll be waiting on some pictures here in NC. Are there any magazines which cover a event like this? Good Luck to all of you and Good Times.

 

[coachbarnes]

Hey Guys -- go over to this thread and add any social media accounts that you will be using during the race.. I really think this crowd will dig seeing pics and stories about our adventure. If they can't be there in person, let's help them at least see it from our eyes!

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252809

 

[markw]

Great idea Coach. Only now I'll have to learn to use FB.....

 

[Bukin 67]

OK, I started a page. Didn't quite know what the heck to call it? Well, there it is!

 

[Bukin 67]

NORRA just announced that the maximum tire diameter has been increased from 35" to 37" in the Vintage classes.
I hope that didn't cause too much grief to those who switched over already.%)

What is this with all the last minute changes? Too many squeaky wheels? It seems like if they're gonna run this event and make rules, lets stick to 'em.

 

[coachbarnes]

I couldn't imagine racing with 37's on these little short wheel base shoe boxes!

 

[Rustytruck]

Does the course put you over terrain that there is a benefit to such a large tire. Such a big expense to go to 37: and all the gear change's then you have to store them and control the unsprung weight which can be allot of change to shocks and springs. In the stock class this will also raise your center of gravity.
Whats the benefit?

 

[Bukin 67]

I couldn't imagine racing with 37's on these little short wheel base shoe boxes!

True! I saw and agree with your post on RDC as well.

I wouldn't be surprised if the class was split up next year to make it more fair for the 'true' vintage racing Broncos to race each other. Otherwise where's the fairness in a true Vintage Bronco with a limited travel leaf spring rear and 33's racing against a tubed-out fiberglass bodied long travel 4 link with 37's and a 408 stroker?