I'm staring what I hope to be my last build thread! (keep changing my mind on what I want to build) I'm posting in the Mo chapter because don't fell welcome in the 4x4 forum.
My plan is to sell both of my trucks To fund my 79 bronco build to be named later! i plan not to dream to big on this one and keep it modest. The Bronco needs to be safe for the road, a tow rig for my used cars, a snow rig, and a fun off road toy!

 

79 ford Bronco no engine, T18 4 speed brought home for a fair price
Day one




I wish some people would not do body work it would have been a great lookin Bronco if they had left it alone!

Got the hood sealed and back on the bronco!



Found A deal on a used engine, when replacing the real seal found that it need new bearings! Pulled the crank sent it off to be polished, new bearings, timing chain, and oilpump! its all ready to go! Got it set in place! Still lots of stuff to hook up! Got some used headers today, but not sure if they will work yet?


Got more pics just have to wait to get them from my buddy!

 

'Found a deal on a used eng", I believe that to be a understatement. lol AND scored some free maybe fit headers.

Great start to a good looking rig already, keep us posted on your progress and let me know if you need any more parts ect.....

 

You know how we do it around here, Ches. Holler if you need a hand. It looks great so far. Can't wait to see it progress.

 

im so jealous, ive been thinking of a late 70's bronco myself...

 

Is that a BUCKIN' BRONCO?
On a serious note, lookin' good so far. I bet when ya get done with her she will ROCK!

 

Rich has one for sale that's already lifted.


..............just sayin'.

 

Thanks for thinking about me Alan, I did not want to high jack Ches's thread so I PM'ed zstang about that very same fact......

Ya know Ches that thing looks damn straight in the pics.

 

low mega pixel pics don't show a lot of detail! LOL

 

Cool project Ches and good thinking on divesting yourself of the superfluous vehicles. I'll keep my good eye on this thread as well as the faded red Bronco thread of another member who helps everybody out with parts and even labor if he isn't working out of country.

 

The black headers are Flow tech headers for my Bronco. Got the white ones from Rich. I don't think the will work? Rich you can have these back the next time we meet up. Thank you for trying! I will buy the flow techs once I have money!

 

That's what I figured when I looked at them twice, well worth a shot for the price to you(free).

Yea I'll get them back on the 10th, I will be in Branson on a over night anniversary deal. Any other parts needed, since I am heading that way?

 

Got new headers on tonight! also carb studs (forgot to get gaskets) fuel pump, alt. ps pump, spark plugs,primed the oil pump,and got the dizzy in!


Should I uses the big or small water pump pulley?
clutch fan or just fan?

Looks like big pulley and no clutch is stock for the bronco.
Also missing fan shored.

 

For a wheelin' only truck, I would go with the solid fan. If you plan on driving it on the street, you need the clutch fan and a shroud. It'll draw less power from the engine and keep things cooler also.

Your headers look like "car headers" and truck headers". The truck headers hang down farther. I use car headers all the time on 4x4 trucks. It's a little more work to fit the pipes, but everything stays tucked up inside the frame rails. With the new headers you got, you'll see them hang down if you look at the truck from the side. Not a big deal for a trail rig or mud truck, but it matters if you're building a rock crawler where every inch of clearance is needed.

So where's the updated pictures?

 

I'm gonna put an electric fan on my '90. That is, if I ever get any gumption up to do it.