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1_ton_bronco 08-26-2012 06:23 PM

HD BUMPER
 
old warn enforcer bumper i made some sides and put some tubing on it
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/9...6-17.24.50.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/9...6-17.25.11.jpg
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/9...6-17.24.59.jpg
still not done..

GruesomeJeans 08-26-2012 06:39 PM

Finished up rebuilding my hubs. It was a pain but i got it done. I also drove down to AutoZone to buy my neighbor a new Spindle Nut Socket. I kinda jacked his up...

Edgethis 08-26-2012 07:02 PM

Put a new copper exhaust gasket on one side today.

Boss351Bronco88 08-27-2012 09:58 AM

Bought Timing Tape, and a MSD Digital 6AL box (one with the Rev Limiter) for the Bronco. Going to Order a 3in Electric Dump later on this week}>. And prepping tools and the garage for the motor install this upcoming weekend.

GruesomeJeans 08-27-2012 04:23 PM

I tried and failed at replacing some fuses. I have the glass ones and the PO decided he was too cheap to buy some so he used tin foil. Of course this doesn't jive with me too well so i figured i would take a look and fix it. Turns out i don't have the correct fuse either... I did however pull the tin foil out for safety sake. once i get some more fuses that will work i can fix it. One was for the instrument cluster and the other i am not sure about. All it said was coast Lbs and it was i think 15 amp.

bigzirb 08-27-2012 09:19 PM

I finished welding the firewall and painted it. I went back to working on my front hub rebuild. TGM is inspiring me. :-X22 I dug out the bumper I am going to be using on the rear of my Bronco and started figuring out how to modify it to work.

GruesomeJeans 08-28-2012 02:11 AM


Originally Posted by bigzirb (Post 12210840)
I finished welding the firewall and painted it. I went back to working on my front hub rebuild. TGM is inspiring me. :-X22 I dug out the bumper I am going to be using on the rear of my Bronco and started figuring out how to modify it to work.

Glad to hear that something positive is happening from TGM :-X22

khadma 08-28-2012 02:36 AM

Thought about starting it, but was too lazy to
Get the keys. Maybe tomorrow.
Maybe not, two other trucks need oil changes.

bigzirb 08-28-2012 03:03 PM

Ordered all of the wheel bearings and seals to rebuild 1 side of the front axle. Since I am converting it to 8 on 6 1/2 outers from a Dana 44 HD to make the front match the Dana 60 rear. I figured this would be a great time to rebuild everything. I only got 1 side cause it will probably be another few months before I got to the other side...

Edgethis 08-28-2012 04:11 PM

Hope to finish installing teh new gaskets today. The Wife wants to learn how to work on cars so its going slow.

GruesomeJeans 08-28-2012 04:40 PM

Yeah learning how to work on cars. Putting headers/gaskets on is the best place to start! :D I haven't done it yet, but i plan to use TGM today to help a friend and co-worker of mine move out of her apartment. Now that i can safely drive it, it is the only truck she knows up that can haul her bed and chair.

Captbs32 08-28-2012 05:16 PM

Figured out it needs u-joint(s) really bad. SWEEEEEEk

GruesomeJeans 08-28-2012 09:07 PM

Aw man, u joints are never fun... Especially that double cardon joint.. What a pain.

bigzirb 08-28-2012 11:00 PM

I picked up my wheel bearings from Auto Zone then got in trouble when I got home for spending too much time in the garage. I agreed to spend time with my wife and son in the house tonight. I made dinner, gave him a bath, and put him to bed. Then I sat on the couch with my wife while she watched her TV shows and I started typing up my build thread (finally) on the laptop while sitting next to her.
Here it is.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...big-truck.html
At least that is the start, I'll keep updating it as I have time until I get it to where I am now.
Stay safe and keep working on those Bronco's!:-drink

pintoches 08-28-2012 11:37 PM

Bigzirb, Already following your build,looks Good! Mine started out the color too.

Playing with the bronco today, Switched the vacuum advance from a ported vacuum on the carb to full time manifold vacuum. Found out the advance in the dizzy is bad. So that could be why it pops so much When I get on it?
Hope to find the other dizzy this weekend!


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