73 trail/daily driver build thread

[4lofun]

nice work going on here.. the engine looks very nice and clean now...the fan should keep it cool!!!! its huge,,,what fan is that??
any pics of final twin stick mounting?
why is there tape on wheels? I would say so paint doesnt blow through from backside while painting?
god work and nice pictures,thanks for the inspiration

 

[mattyq17]

Nice work!

 

[rjrobin2002]

nice work going on here.. the engine looks very nice and clean now...the fan should keep it cool!!!! its huge,,,what fan is that??
any pics of final twin stick mounting?
why is there tape on wheels? I would say so paint doesnt blow through from backside while painting?
god work and nice pictures,thanks for the inspiration

That tape was put there by the sand blaster when they covered the wheels and i never removed it. That is a stock Explorer fan. I have not messed with the twin sticks lately.

 

[stupidboy]

Well i for one am jealous, good work.

 

[rjrobin2002]

Got the front 4.5" Wild Horses suspension in with 7 degree bushings, working on getting the rear spring bushings out so I can install my new red ones to match the front. Fire works well to remove seized rubber bushings.

 

[rjrobin2002]

50 dollar craigslist Mustang BBK headers trying to make fit.

Working on getting these BBK mustang headers to fit. I think this will work.

 

[Bronco_69]

why didnt you just get the header flange milled at an angle. it would pull the collector in without having to cut the tubes.

 

[rjrobin2002]

why didnt you just get the header flange milled at an angle. it would pull the collector in without having to cut the tubes.

I dont have a mill or have much money to spare to complete this build. Plus, I am sure it would of been a trial and error that required me to make 3-4 trips to the shop. I have a welder at the house and enjoy welding. I had to get the collector to move about 5", no sure I could of got that out of the flange.

 

[Stutsmo]

Nice work on this build! I am not sure I would have thought to cut the headers like that. Seems pretty simple after seeing someone else do it!

 

[rjrobin2002]

Got my sliders how I want them, I originally mounted the 3x4 tubing at 90 degrees and did not like them. I cut them off and mounted them at an angle that looked a lot better. I am going to do some type of removable brace that goes from 2 body mounts to each end of the slider by drilling and taping the 1/4" tubing. I can now finish spraying my bed liner Tues.

 

[Nightstick]

Man, you are kickin this build's ass!!!! Nice work!

Any luck on the fender and hood?

 

[rjrobin2002]

Got the tub finished and set down on the fresh suspension and 1" body lift. Time to start plumbing and wiring. It is nice to not have the body and frame separate and taking up my entire shop.

 

[rjrobin2002]

That first photo makes the motor look photo shopped in a black engine bay. LOL

 

[markperry]

Looks great!

 

[sellitall]

I think you have an agent from binderbulletin.org in a blacked out scout II taking spy pics of your build. PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

 

[mattyq17]

Sweet! Good Job

 

[Bigbird]

What is the textured "paint" that you sprayed on?

edit: I found it in your post. Thanks!

 

[Pestanza]

How much time do you have in the build so far? I am contemplating a frame-off vs. a rolling restoration. I really like the looks of the front ends suspension and red bushings.

 

[rjrobin2002]

Probably 5-10 full working days at the shop, I dont really know though.

 

[POOH BEAR]

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