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Old 01-19-2014, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by peganit2
And you dudes scrap out trucks because of surface rust. (I'm not entirely sure why I'm still here)
I don't understand why people do that, the only panels on my bronco that aren't severely rusted are the driver side fender and hood, and I'm going to fix it all
 
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Old 01-19-2014, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 1985 Bronco
Today I put a new grille in the bronco. I had to make a new tranny cooler mount, because it was just zip-tied to the old grille. I ordered it from summit racing in November, it was on back order,and I finally got it yesterday. It was worth the wait though, because it was less than half of what LMC wanted for one, and I got free shipping.

Yer new grill looks all bent ta hell. Did it come like that?
Did ya do while installing? It looks pretty thin and flimsy.
Is it?

For some reason I did not find the 85 insert on there web
page. Only went back to 97.
 
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Old 01-19-2014, 08:10 PM
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my daughter locked my keys in my 94 bronco today... didnt have a spare so i used the key to my 95 f150.. with a little wiggling i got in just fine
 
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Old 01-20-2014, 05:44 AM
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You got lucky BB, nice
 
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Old 01-20-2014, 05:04 PM
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It is AMAZING what the fuel pump and filter did to my Bronco!

I thought it was just a dog when I got it, but I was so wrong. It wouldn't rev over 4500 since I got it, and I would ALWAYS demure away from a traffic challenge, but not any more!

Smoky tires and 6000 rpm are WAY too easy now.

The little 190,000 mile 5.0's days may be numbered.
 

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Old 01-20-2014, 07:08 PM
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Off topic, why isn't this stickied?
 
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Old 01-21-2014, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 93'Bronco
Ill keep that in mind ive looked and never really found one I like so I probably still wont first thing isba new tranny e4od has bad seals had it rebuilt twice already
Sorry to hear you have trans problems but glad to hear you might not add a brush guard
 
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Old 01-21-2014, 10:33 AM
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I replaced the fuel sending unit float. Dropping the tank wasn't as horrible as I thought it might be. Me and the G/F did the whole project in about 3 hours. We now have a working fuel gauge and we had no clue there was a FULL tank of gas. The guy we bought it from said it had less then 1/4 so that's a huge plus!

I also installed a 40/20/40 bench seat in from a mid 90's F-150. Lumbar seats and all. Pictures to come later today hopefully.

Now on the finish the exhaust and then the oil leak for the next projects.
 

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Old 01-21-2014, 11:02 AM
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I spent time exploring cushion clamps to stop some wires from flopping around.





SOME parts of it actually look like they may belong there.
 
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Old 01-21-2014, 11:48 AM
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Looks good man, none of my wires are in looms... They are all spaghetti'ed everywere.
 
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Originally Posted by fordtrck302
I replaced the fuel sending unit float. Dropping the tank wasn't as horrible as I thought it might be. Me and the G/F did the whole project in about 3 hours. We now have a working fuel gauge and we had no clue there was a FULL tank of gas. The guy we bought it from said it had less then 1/4 so that's a huge plus!

I also installed a 40/20/40 bench seat in from a mid 90's F-150. Lumbar seats and all. Pictures to come later today hopefully.

Now on the finish the exhaust and then the oil leak for the next projects.
niice i just recently replaced my pump/ sending unit too i knew it was on its way out so i cut a panel into the floor board so i dont have to drop 30 gallon the day before then on the way home the day before i was to replace it it kicked the bucket on the bridge... the tow set me back enough to have to wait a week but soo happy i made that cut in the pannel ... makes everything sooo much easier
 
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Old 01-21-2014, 01:31 PM
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40/20/40 Bench Seat I mentioned earlier. Makes a huge difference not leaning practically out the window while driving.
 
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Old 01-21-2014, 02:11 PM
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Although that looks nice and comfy for a long drive, I think I'll stick with an old bench seat over anything. It doesn't recline and has no back support but they are so cool and versatile if you're camping or out with a lady friend.
 
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Very true on that but our thought is either the back seat works for that or we just fold the back seat up and enjoy the space in the back.
 
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