Pistola... West Texas Bronco Buildup

[akb3]

WHEEL SPACERS

I'm toying with this idea. I have flipped my tie rod over the knuckle and cannot fit a 15x7.5 wheel on my Bronco without at least a 1/4" spacer. I'm debating having a set of 1/4" spacers made and replacing the wheel studs with a longer set. Has anyone done something similar? I think it will work fine and your not spacing it out far enough to really put things in a bind.

 

[MyOriginal66]

Ever think about having someone like Stockton wheel or wheel vintiques make u a set?

 

[englewoodcowboy]

SCREW Stockton, they take too long and their C/S sux... give them a call and you will see what I am talking about. Call Coker Tires. They have all different wheels, that are vintage style and look and you can get them with you specified lug pattern and back space.

 

[akb3]

SCREW Stockton, they take too long and their C/S sux... give them a call and you will see what I am talking about. Call Coker Tires. They have all different wheels, that are vintage style and look and you can get them with you specified lug pattern and back space.

Thanks for the tip englewoodcowboy. I'm gonna try to stick some 33x10.50's on my stock rims and see what happens. I'm heading to the flea market right now to see if I can get some 15x7.5 10 hole rims. Going to pick up my painted tub today. The Line-X was sprayed in yesterday. Will post pics later today. Is this project ever going to end? Can't wait to drive this damn thing!

 

[BorderBronco]

Sweet!! Can't wait to see it!

 

[akb3]

Well, got the body out of the paint shop. Took it to the Line-X shop to get sprayed. Went with the "color match" option they have as well as the UV topcoat. I took some paint from my paint guy to the Line-X place so it would be a close match. Planning on going with a dark gray upholstery on the seats. Will set on the frame Monday hopefully.

 

[Scoop]

Coming along very nicely!

 

[akb3]

Nice. Not many LUBER's with a 5.5 lift. That is a lot of lift......

I know... I know. I've taken it back down to 3.5". Practicality won out in the end.

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Looking good! Can't wait till mine is at this stage....

 

[akb3]

Today was a good day. I got the body on the chassis. I've been dreading this day, being that I just knew I would scratch the paint or destroy something. That's usually what happens with most of my projects to some degree. But it all went on fine. Thanks to one of my best friends and the group of guys at Amistad Transmissions for letting me hijack their lift for about an hour. Starting to look like a truck once again. Gives me hope that someday this thing may actually start!

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Use LOTS of masking tape... she is PURDY!;D

 

[akb3]

Having a valve cover clearance issue already. Driver's side against the firewall. Got about 1/16th to 1/8th clearance. Don't want to put in a body lift. Will probably just grind off that part of the valve cover flange. 10-4 englewoodcowboy, will do on the masking tape. And no zippers, buttons, watches, or rings near her either.

 

[akb3]

Got a few things done so far this weekend. Got the brake and gas pedals on. Got the gas pedal hooked to the carb. I'll tell you that stainless braided line is a pain if you've never cut it before. Finally got it cut to fit for a pretty cool looking setup. I really like the pedal feel. Got my column back on today. Also put in my new aluminum 4 core radiator. Those upper radiator mounts were a pain as well. Had to be modified a bit so they would fit right. Seems like everything has to be tweaked in some way or another to fit just right.

 

[Izzy]

Man that is looking sweet. Love the pics

 

[akb3]

Finished up my twin stick today. Also cut the kickdown cable. Biggest thing today was to get the Lokar shifter modified and installed. All things considered, a pretty good day. I'm digging all the stainless steel.

 

[englewoodcowboy]

I like it all! That lokar shifter rod is what I am planning to use on mine. Awesome job. The color matched liner is really looking good!

 

[markperry]

That rig is so clean I don't know if I would drive it!

 

[akb3]

That rig is so clean I don't know if I would drive it!

I feel like it's one of my children. Seems like I spend more time with it than the rest of my family. Probably a bad thing. Hopefully it will require less attention in about a month.

 

[NY-Bronco]

Seriously dude, youre putting a lot of us to shame! That thing is so clean and so beautiful ;D

 

[Heus33]

Thats looking awesome Keith! Stainless might be a pain but looks like your rig is well worth the extra effort ;D