"Festus" build is officially underway!

[bigcountry]

This is looking good for the Bare Bones Bronco Shop!... looks like Frying Bacon to me! Keep on cooking it up!

Getting there.

 

[bigcountry]

You da Man!!! That rig is coming along real nice!!!

Only took 11 years so far. Lol.

 

[NGABronco]

Only took 11 years so far. Lol.

It want take as long after you retire!!!

 

[sprdv1]

Only took 11 years so far. Lol.

lol , but worth the wait

 

[bigcountry]

It want take as long after you retire!!!

Not sure. I retired from the Forestry Commission on January 31 and started a new job on February 1st. Lol.

 

[sprdv1]

Not sure. I retired from the Forestry Commission on January 31 and started a new job on February 1st. Lol.

I'd prob be the same way, don't like just sitting around all the time

 

[ford man]

Not sure. I retired from the Forestry Commission on January 31 and started a new job on February 1st. Lol.

Come on man retired folks have all kind of time !!!Get that bronco done already

 

[bigcountry]

Got a little more progress. Going to be cutting it close for Supercelebration.

 

[gnsteam]

Hi Lane, Festus is looking fantastic. I have a few questions about your AC install. My Bronco body is going to a shop this month for restoration. I was going to have them raise the cowl on the passenger side as Tom had done to the Duck build. I see that you did not raise the cowl on your build. Are you planning to try and use the original fresh air intake for factory heater to get fresh air to the AC unit? And how well is the unit fittings for you. I'm just wondering if raising the cowl and deleting the fresh air intake is a good idea. Sure would be nice to figure out a way to supply and blend in outside air with the interior air. Have you figured out a way to do this? Sure would like to see it before I do something, I may regret.

Regards

Fred

 

[phred]

come on Lane. I pulled one out of a field 6 weeks ago and it’s gonna be there. You can do it.

 

[ford man]

Looking good Lane keep it up

 

[bigcountry]

Hi Lane, Festus is looking fantastic. I have a few questions about your AC install. My Bronco body is going to a shop this month for restoration. I was going to have them raise the cowl on the passenger side as Tom had done to the Duck build. I see that you did not raise the cowl on your build. Are you planning to try and use the original fresh air intake for factory heater to get fresh air to the AC unit? And how well is the unit fittings for you. I'm just wondering if raising the cowl and deleting the fresh air intake is a good idea. Sure would be nice to figure out a way to supply and blend in outside air with the interior air. Have you figured out a way to do this? Sure would like to see it before I do something, I may regret.

Regards

Fred

Hey Fred,

Thanks for the compliment. I am using the explorer front serpentine system so I routed the hoses out by the battery and under the passenger fender. I drilled the holes in the air box under the fender and routed them through it. I did use the four hole vent cover that comes with the vintage air kit but will use the driver vent for “fresh air” when needed. I thought about leaving the vent open but then cold air would come in during the winter and my wife won’t like that. Lol. I am using the Bailie bilt stone guards to cover the hoses.

Hopes this helps, Lane.

 

[gnsteam]

Hey Fred,

Thanks for the compliment. I am using the explorer front serpentine system so I routed the hoses out by the battery and under the passenger fender. I drilled the holes in the air box under the fender and routed them through it. I did use the four hole vent cover that comes with the vintage air kit but will use the driver vent for “fresh air” when needed. I thought about leaving the vent open but then cold air would come in during the winter and my wife won’t like that. Lol. I am using the Bailie bilt stone guards to cover the hoses.

Hopes this helps, Lane.

Thanks Lane, this helps. Looking forward to seeing more progress.

 

[sprdv1]

Got a little more progress. Going to be cutting it close for Supercelebration.

Keep pushing I'm trying to decide to make it or not. REALLY need to get my glass top from Bronco Design

 

[bigcountry]

I have been working on the bronco nearly everyday. A buddy of mine (Fred) has been coming over to help a couple of nights each week. He has really helped me make progress especially with the wiring, a/c hose routing and those two man jobs.

Got the transfer case cross member built and at the powder coater.

Some parts are on back order. I hope to start it tomorrow night. It will not be finished by Supercelebration but if I can get it running and driving I am planning to bring it.

 

[NGABronco]

Boy, you got that rig looking good!!! Nice work!!!

 

[ford man]

Looking good Lane and Fred too

 

[bigcountry]

Boy, you got that rig looking good!!! Nice work!!!

Thanks. We cranked it tonight.

 

[fordfan]

Thanks. We cranked it tonight.

AND........?

Festus is looking great Lane!

 

[bigcountry]

AND........?

Festus is looking great Lane!

It fired right up. I put the pro flo 4 on it. I have not drive. It yet but it seems pretty simple. I having the exhaust installed Monday.