What have you done to your Bronco today?

[NJBronk]

After the carb flooded, rebuilding it, discovering a vacuum leak at the back of the intake and replacing the gasket, then I still couldn't get truck to idle right so I put in a new Summit 500CFM carb. She was idling and running great last night for about 5 minutes before I saw the pool of coolant under the engine... I forgot that the PO had zip-tied the top hose out of the way of the serpentine belt going to the AC compressor, which I didn't do after putting the intake back on, and the belt sliced the top hose open. It really goes like that, huh?

New hose comes today and I'm going to fab up a bracket/better way to keep the hose clear of the belt.

Hopefully by tomorrow she'll finally be ready for summer cruise nights (fingers crossed).

At least I got to enjoy a 5 minute ride last night in the beautiful weather:

 

[sprdv1]

Took "Stretch" to a local charity car show, 2-300 cars & trucks + two wheelers!!! Weather was great, didn't win any prizes but I was the only EB there and I had a good time!!! There was only one rig besides mine that I took pics of a 1936 Ford 5 window coupe with a 302 with 3-2s & C4!!! I sure was happy to see the distributor on the front of that motor!!!

That's great Ben.. Looks fun

 

[sprdv1]

After the carb flooded, rebuilding it, discovering a vacuum leak at the back of the intake and replacing the gasket, then I still couldn't get truck to idle right so I put in a new Summit 500CFM carb. She was idling and running great last night for about 5 minutes before I saw the pool of coolant under the engine... I forgot that the PO had zip-tied the top hose out of the way of the serpentine belt going to the AC compressor, which I didn't do after putting the intake back on, and the belt sliced the top hose open. It really goes like that, huh?

New hose comes today and I'm going to fab up a bracket/better way to keep the hose clear of the belt.

Hopefully by tomorrow she'll finally be ready for summer cruise nights (fingers crossed).

At least I got to enjoy a 5 minute ride last night in the beautiful weather:

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I bet that was fun too Nice ride

 

[Slowleak]

Found the problem with my rear brakes. Reckon I might need some new cylinders…

 

[fordfan]

They are a bit crusty looking Mark!

 

[Slowleak]

They are a bit crusty looking Mark!

Yep….. but for some reason my brake shoes still look like new!

 

[Yeller]

Got Groceries this morning

 

[fluffybunny]

Put on the WH 2.5 lift. The 53 year old suspension was toast, the old c cups crumbled when I took them out. Also added a step so the wife can get in. Now I don't feel like I'm riding in a covered wagon.

 

[DirtDonk]

Nice. On all counts.
How’s the air pressure in the tires? Even just from the picture it looks like you could let a little more out of the rears.
Just looking at the dirt area in the center of the tread in the clean area in that last inch or so. Unless you’re prone to carrying heavy loads, which Broncos don’t usually get, you can let air out until the wear area is virtually at the edge of the tread.

Just thinking of another way to get a little smoother ride around town.

 

[Super D 73]

Got primer on the tub, doors and fenders, probably drive it like this for the summer !

 

[svobronco]

Wrapped up my 3G alternator conversion today. 40A max from the 1G to 100A at idle from the 3G.

 

[Scoop]

Got primer on the tub, doors and fenders, probably drive it like this for the summer ! View attachment 903504

I drove mine in primer for several years. I did Ranger paint stripes using different color primer!

 

[Howard2x4x4]

Got Groceries this morning

Kudos Steve! Quite a feat to have an accomplished rock crawler and a grocery-getter in the same vehicle!

 

[Yeller]

Kudos Steve! Quite a feat two have an accomplished rock crawler and a grocery-getter in the same vehicle!

Thanks Howard!
Also drove it 400 miles on Saturday enjoying the far eastern Ozarks in Oklahoma all roads I used to ride on my bike when I still rode.

 

[abn373]

Backed it out of the garage under its own power for the first time in 1+ year as I have been reinventing it a bit after driving it since the late 90s.

 

[76YETI]

Had Jake Good @Jakes_offroad install Hydroboost, cooler and do some fab work on the ol' girl. Jake said the WH Moab System https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/MOAB-HydroBoost-Power-Brake-System-B/Bronco_Power_Brakes was the nicest thing he has installed in quite a while. Even though we had to source a -6AN male to 16 mm Male power steering fitting for the Explorer pump. (All Star ALL48210). I have 33x12.5 R15 and this now stops like a new car. Now, I may let my wife drive it

 

[Madgyver]

Memorial Day East End Hot Rod Car Show.. Hawaii Kai Town Center

 

[Scoop]

Took out my trail box and re-installed the rear seat and seat belts for my 9 yo granddaughter who's visiting for the summer.

 

[sprdv1]

Yep….. but for some reason my brake shoes still look like new!

lol, that's a plus right

 

[sprdv1]

Memorial Day East End Hot Rod Car Show.. Hawaii Kai Town Center

Love love love.. glad y'all out having some fun