Silver Bullet Bronco Build

[zdaily]

More Radiator Updates

Worked on the radiator some more last night. Here are some progress pics.

First, shows I removed the grill.

Started trimming with the sawsall!

Here's the radiator and roughly how it's going to be mounted. This radiator is way bigger than my last, I sure hope it keeps this thing cool!

Also, going to trim some sheetmetal and flares as the tires rub at full bump and turn

 

[72moore]

Keep it up, are you going to use airbags on suspension?

 

[72moore]

Just noticed the flares nice!

 

[zdaily]

Keep it up, are you going to use airbags on suspension?

No, I have 5.5 inch lift coil springs from Tom's. I am probably going to convert to coilovers some day, we'll see. I really like how this performs and handles the way it is. Thanks for the compliments!

 

[zdaily]

New Front End and Radiator Install Pics

I've been working in pieces on a new modified core support to fit a larger radiator. Also, I started a dual fan shroud to house two Taurus fans. It's going to need some flap disc help, and a brake wouldn't been nice! I also had to use some metal I had laying around for the shroud, so it has some surface rust. Once done I will sand blast it and paint it up all nice.

I'm a little stumped as to a grill center section. I'm basically going to mount a left and right pieces of the grill with each headlight attached, so the sides will look like stock. However, this center section has me. I could put some expanded steel behind the bars. Or I could run horizontal bars similar to a new style ford truck grill? Any ideas?

Here's some pics:

New core support almost ready for final welding:

Taurus Dual fan shroud:

Both sitting on the radiator:

Starting the layout:

To get the fans off the fan motor so I could take the Taurus shroud apart, I had to grind just a little here:

Once the fan motors were off, I cut this piece off the original Taurus shroud:

Then, I cut holes in the sheet metal and bent some tabs to attach to the plastic shrouds. I drilled 1/4 inch holes through both the metal tab and shroud and will bolt them there:

Here is what it looks like all bent (by hand) with the two fans sitting there:

More to come once I finish this up!

 

[zdaily]

Steering Shaft Issues

Also, forgot to post pics, but about a month ago I figured out a weird steering issue I was having due to all the weird angles of my steering shaft. So, I purchased a Pillow Block and made a bracket off my shock hoop to support it. This solved the movement of the shaft when you'd first start to turn and fixed the weirdness when you'd turn going any speed.

 

[SpareParts]

Looking good, I've been following you tread for a while, too bad your not closer to go wheeling with.

David

 

[72-Madisyn]

looking so different from when I saw it sitting your garage. I am just starting my Efi build, might hit you up for a question or two once i get stuck.

 

[Broncoholic1]

Been awhile as well, Are we there yet?

 

[zdaily]

looking so different from when I saw it sitting your garage. I am just starting my Efi build, might hit you up for a question or two once i get stuck.

Hey there. Let me know if you have any questions, just PM me for info or come look at it. It's been running awesome, some small things left, but it's hard to work on it when it's mostly running great!

 

[Durtymax]

Hey Zach, how is the ride doing? I got that tube clip done and all my panels bolted on, it works great, thanks or the help.

 

[zdaily]

Hey Zach, how is the ride doing? I got that tube clip done and all my panels bolted on, it works great, thanks or the help.

Nice, you'll have to post some pics! Mine's doing well, switching tires at the moment and lowering it back down. I'm putting a set of 40 BFG KM2's on it.

 

[zdaily]

Here are some new pics, I forgot to post these a while ago. I'm currently lowering it back and putting some 40's on it. Here's a few different pics.

On 44's:

 

[eb-nutt1]

Hurry up with some pics of the 40" km2's. i always liked it best with the toyo's, seemed more balanced out. The bigger tires make it look out of whack, ie: to tall and bloated.

brian

 

[zdaily]

Hurry up with some pics of the 40" km2's. i always liked it best with the toyo's, seemed more balanced out. The bigger tires make it look out of whack, ie: to tall and bloated.

brian

I totally agree. I liked the Toyo's best also. I should have them on in a couple of weeks. I'll post some pics when it's ready.

 

[Casey835]

I can only say one thing after looking at that-NIIIIICE!

 

[zdaily]

Anyone have pics of an EB with Hummer H2 Wheels / Rims? I sold the 44's and going with a 40 BFG KM2, but need a cheap 17 inch wheel. I think with the backspacing of those rims bein 4.5 inches, I think it will still look nice.

Any thoughts?

 

[Tbaker]

sweet wished my looked like that

 

[DRBRONCO69]

Anyone have pics of an EB with Hummer H2 Wheels / Rims? I sold the 44's and going with a 40 BFG KM2, but need a cheap 17 inch wheel. I think with the backspacing of those rims bein 4.5 inches, I think it will still look nice.

Any thoughts?

Check out my build, you can see the H2 wheels on mine.

BTW.......Your truck looks badass! Love the color!