COVID Bronco improvements thread

[BlacknBlue]

Body off, waiting for paint. Parked engine in frame coupled to NP435. Had to remove headers, they looked so pretty. Destroyed gaskets. Scraping crap and grease and everything before satin black. Watched it rain.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

I finished relocating my radiator brackets. I think I may work on my Bronco lean next

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[stout22]

Got my 71 out this weekend and put about 100+ miles on the new engine

 

[HigginsHorse]

I've been building a family cage. Got it back from the welder a couple of weeks ago. Pulled it out and painted it this weekend. I'm also redoing my dash while the cage is out and have been making some progress on my spare tire carrier. I'm still working 40 hours a week, but I'm getting back the 2 hour commute.

 

[bamabaja]

Working on serp install on off road build.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

Is that the March pulley setup? Looks nice

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[gnsteam]

Working on serp install on off road build.

Boy is that sexy.

 

[JeffG]

Working on serp install on off road build.

Nice looking set up. Do you have a build thread for this?

 

[JeffG]

This is the first time in my life, a tank of gas has lasted two weeks! Work has us staying since the 16th of March to reduce risk to the work force.

I purchased this frame last summer from throttle down customs, and I have painted/prepped it in late feb 2020. Well the timing was right, and I pulled the trigger and moved forward with the frame swap.

It's extremely hard to not get sucked in and fall victim to project creep. I did have to purchase a C4/D20 adapter due to mine being cracked. That hurt the bank account.

Im currently waiting on the adapter seals, and adapter, and it should be ready to slide under Merlot, and "fingers crossed"; drivable this week!

I love those TDC frames. I have seen a few builds on here using them and they look top notch.

 

[savage]

Well wright now the bronco doesn't need anything ,but I have been working on the 1997 dodge 2500 4x4 cummins. Put suspension maxx sway bar links and KYB shocks. what a pain the drivers side front shock was, then trying to get the shocks out of the bottom bracket!!!

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

Got bored today and decided to make the door panels match the dash. Just need some arm rests and it'll be done

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[Chub_Rock]

Teenagers out of school = 2 Bronco Projects! 1) Paint; 2) Explorer Front Dress
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/jiNgD7HgTWaEcUDutXnWzQ.bWxgepxbv3wL2Le0c7iMaC

 

[jmhend]

I am zig zagging on mine. I get part way into one area and it requires parts that I don't want to spend on right now or shipping which is a hassle.
Still getting things done but not the order I want. Stopped in the middle of the axle builds due to waiting on a buddy that is helping me build the rear diff and got the wrong parts for my heim steer. So, I decided to drop the engine and trans in. Got a new flywheel and clutch in, mated it up and set it in. Yesterday started on the serp conversion and dropped the pan to put a new gasket in after the timing cover switch. Slow going but keeps my mind off the chaos.

What trans are you running? Is it the NV4500?

I know we have the what have you done to your Bronco thread but I'm trying to get ideas of little stuff I can do while I'm stuck at the house with a reduced workload. Let's see what everyone is working on! I'll start:

So far I've redone my headlight harness since the LMC relays stopped working correctly and have started to clean up all of my wiring. And replaced the H4 sealed beams with LED JW Speaker style lights.

I also am going to start working on my radiator mounts, I relocated them to make more room for my Volvo 740 fan.

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I have the same JW headlights and the first mud puddle the lower bulb blew... be careful around water with those.

Getting started on the NV3550 swap and twin sticks.

Can't wait to see this go in. I love the placement of the NV3550 shifter. I wish the NV4500 and the ZF were both further back. Good luck.

This is the first time in my life, a tank of gas has lasted two weeks! Work has us staying since the 16th of March to reduce risk to the work force.

I purchased this frame last summer from throttle down customs, and I have painted/prepped it in late feb 2020. Well the timing was right, and I pulled the trigger and moved forward with the frame swap.

It's extremely hard to not get sucked in and fall victim to project creep. I did have to purchase a C4/D20 adapter due to mine being cracked. That hurt the bank account.

Im currently waiting on the adapter seals, and adapter, and it should be ready to slide under Merlot, and "fingers crossed"; drivable this week!

Loving those new frames just have personal (I wont get into it) concerns in putting one together.. they are amazing when done though.

Teenagers out of school = 2 Bronco Projects! 1) Paint; 2) Explorer Front Dress
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/jiNgD7HgTWaEcUDutXnWzQ.bWxgepxbv3wL2Le0c7iMaC

Kids, Bonding, working on the Bronco... Now that's living life. Enjoy!

 

[57baja]

I am zig zagging on mine. I get part way into one area and it requires parts that I don't want to spend on right now or shipping which is a hassle.
Still getting things done but not the order I want. Stopped in the middle of the axle builds due to waiting on a buddy that is helping me build the rear diff and got the wrong parts for my heim steer. So, I decided to drop the engine and trans in. Got a new flywheel and clutch in, mated it up and set it in. Yesterday started on the serp conversion and dropped the pan to put a new gasket in after the timing cover switch. Slow going but keeps my mind off the chaos.

Looks nice

 

[Chub_Rock]

Coming along slowly

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[jmhend]

Coming along slowly

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Looking good

 

[sprdv1]

Good times, great memories...

Teenagers out of school = 2 Bronco Projects! 1) Paint; 2) Explorer Front Dress
https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/jiNgD7HgTWaEcUDutXnWzQ.bWxgepxbv3wL2Le0c7iMaC

 

[sprdv1]

But at least it's rolling along

Coming along slowly

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[Chub_Rock]

Doing explorer front dress at the same time. It's getting there!

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[Hinmaton]

About a month ago I started working on a stinger for my Bailiebilt bumper plus tying in some front fender exo-cage. I designed it in cad and then used Bendtech to map out the bends.

All tacked up, I just needed to replace the spacers with tubing couplers (the fender exo will be removable).

Next I’m going to swap the D44 out for a 960 that I’ve been sitting on for the better part of a year.

Hinmaton


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