'71/'76 Badass Bronco Bronco Build

[ba123]

Ok, so State Farm will give me an agreed value policy for that coverage and pay me that amount in a total loss and the cost is 1/3 less per year, on just don't get to keep it in total loss. Doubt that'll happen so going with it unless any other wrenches thrown in.

I'll send you the info @bronco italiano

 

[ba123]

So, it took some time, but State Farm did insure the Bronco for the value on my appraisal, and for less than Hagerty. Agreed Value policy and made sure it says that right on it.

Just in time for the WH Show on 5/18. Did not really want to bring it anywhere without it insured.

 

[Oldtimer]

Guess I will have to go to the show now.

 

[ba123]

I am still tuning and have something strange going on with the AOD, but making it work as best I can while trying to enjoy. I figured I'd test out today since it's hot (90°) and it was great until this annoying lady in a BMW didn't know how to use her turn signal when she went around me... After the next light, the two lanes merged, so I hammered it and smoked her, first time at WOT which is still not perfectly tuned but performed pretty well. We were going straight uphill though and it did get a little hotter than I would've liked (220°) and then traffic all the way back home made it get slightly hotter when I tried running my AC to see what it would do. I'll have to play with the settings a bit. Especially since it's gonna be hot in Stockton next weekend!!!

 

[kman67]

It was nice to finally meet you. Your attention to detail is amazing.
-Kyle

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[ba123]

Thanks, Kyle, you too!

 

[bronco italiano]

Absolute attention to detail amazing

 

[ba123]

I was telling Paul (@DirtDonk ) at the WH Roundup about not getting the best cooling while driving (no prob when sitting still and fan going) and he mentioned the idea that air can get around the radiator instead of going through it.

I had no idea. I tested it and WOAH!



Put some cardboard for a test and omg, it worked an insane amount!

Thanks Paul! Wish I bought the air damn when at the Roundup!

 

[Wild horse 75]

A radiator is a massive air restriction so it tends to find anyway to get around it it can. Closing the gap above the grille is a huge help. Closing the gap at the bottom helps even more.

 

[DirtDonk]

That’s great to hear! While it’s not always a 100% cure for all cooling Issues, it is “a thing” so it’s always worth visiting.
Glad it helped out.
Great fun at the show, so even better when there’s some technical success added to it!

 

[bronco italiano]

A radiator is a massive air restriction so it tends to find anyway to get around it it can. Closing the gap above the grille is a huge help. Closing the gap at the bottom helps even more.

Any examples on how to do the bottom?

 

[ba123]

It was finally time to change my signature and thread name. Hope that one's ok!

 

[Wild horse 75]

Any examples on how to do the bottom?

Nope. Probably the easiest way would be with a sheet of thin rubber that you could screw to the grille and rad support. That’s how it was usually done through the 70’s on cars and trucks.