Good luck 1 ton, hope things go your way.

 

Ehh I hanging in here..
If I get to those machines within this week.. should have no problem with either one of them..
Lost about 7 batteries in this storm

 

Hey Dylan check this out. Like I told ya I am in the market to buy a nice old soft riding classic. This aint it but heck maybe. I need something to drive while I get "the Bronk repainted , The 5 speed put in and so on. But cant haul the boys in this. This is an awesome site for classics in all states. They got 100's in Washington. Hope the link works for ya bud.
1978 Ford Bronco - $2,888 - Vehicle Classifieds For Classic Broncos For Sale (CC-347861)

Here is my dream car. Ya I got the money but that's a big chunk of it.

http://classiccars.com/listing-34785...ington-us.html

 

Ohhh I know that site.. he has a channel on youtube.. kompactcarkorner

 

They have some very fine rides there for sure. All over priced but that's to be expected. I have several emails into them for ones I am interested in. Lets see if they are necoshiable (sp). That's inbearising (sp). Wow so is that. Google spell check must be out of order.

 

Got my tailgate open!!

 

Way cool. Is it still salvageable? I had to rewire the window motor in mine. Than change the pass side window motor for the rear window. Only problem I have with it now is it needs the key switch wired back in so I can open it from the outside. It's a pain in the **** to climb in the cab just to roll the back window down.
A new factory Ford window switch helped thanks to Numberdummy Bill. And it was at my local Ford dealer. They didn't believe they even had it till he went and looked. Bill is awesome.

 

Oh yeah I like him too.. very informational guy!!!
Yea tailgate is still good!!! Its rusty but there's enough there to work with..
Looks like someone cut the tailgate wires at one time.. all of them are wrapped in black tape..
Gonna splice them tomorrow.
The only thing that doesn't work on that truck is the brake lights. I took the covers off and check the bulba.. one looks like a defect.. and the other one worked.. gonna try new ones..
Needs a passengers side handle and mirrors need to be fixed.. not a bad truck for the buy

 

Oh man the 50 deluxe looked great, too bad it was super expensive. Though i wouldn't want to drive it on a dirt, potholed road. It might ruin it.
The bronco is ok, i don't really like what they did with the back though. I understand the purpose but i like having the cap on and seats in. The interior also isn't the best, it definitely isn't worth 2,888 but never hurts to start high. Heck i paid 2k for my 78 and it was still a ripoff.

Negotiable and embarrassing? Man i used to be good at spelling in school. but even i had to spell check those. Just one of them things.
Did the penetrating oil work?

Yeah my stuff is trashed too, i have some aftermarket switch bolted to my dash panel, which i don't really mind cause it fills an empty space but the rear switch doesn't work at all. I connected all the wires i needed and it didn't do anything. I got no voltage from the wires going to the motor. I just replaced the wires the PO put in with new ones so they have a good connection. I too wish to fix that but i don't really know where to start. I could pull a switch from a junkyard and spend my money on getting the key made and such but if that doesn't work then it was a waste.

 

Wow I suppose I'm lucky. I haven't had any problems with my tailgate window really ever. There is the occasional time that the sensor thought the tailgate was stuck open but it wasn't, but that was because the tailgate latch rubber seal (what the tailgate closes and secures on) was ripped off so it could latch closed when it wasn't 100% fully closed (if that makes sense). I fixed that though with a small rubber hose I cut and the original motor/switch still works! Occasionally, when its cold and especially when the Bronco has been sitting for a while, the window is really slow to move up or down, but it still does! Maybe the motor is getting worn, or maybe the tracks are dirty I'm not too sure, but they still work so I'm going to keep bragging about that!!!

That website did have some cool trucks/cars on it too... but yeah, they are all way too much money. I like having a project too so I wouldn't mind buying a semi beat up car/truck to work on, as long as the mechanical parts are pretty reliable!

 

I luv the 50. And I can afford it. Butt. It would be fun to get a 50 ranch wagon and make it a Ranchero. Maybe like a 4 door Ranchero. Don't ya think? With ranger 4X4 under her. Now that would be a good town car for around here.

Aint no F150,s up here that have a manual 5 speed Mazda box 4X4 in them. They are all autos. Please keep a look out Bud. I really want a 5 speed in "The Bronk" Than some engine upgrades and new paint and I am happy for life. I just need to find an old 50's, 60's or 70's road sled to drive while I have The Bronk down this winter.

 

I hear ya, i can keep an eye out. I looked at a 49 rancher wagon thing before i bought my ranger. It was a POS and there was no way it was worth more than $300 but i passed it up. I needed something running.

Bubba my bronco gets the same way, in colder weather i have to help the window roll up by pulling up on it then hitting the switch. I am positive the regulator arms and tracks are worn and need better grease. The stuff on there is kind of like clay, i just don't know how to get in there to grease them. I could slop some of my bearing grease on it i guess.

 

I really want a 5 speed in "The Bronk"
i hear ya on that.. i have seen a 5 speed bronco for sale around here for like 2k.. but its pretty rusty..
i got the tailgate open by using a claw hammer and making knots in the rod that opens it.. i think the pentrating oil helped some.. but it opened

 

oh I see, the latches were not opening huh?

 

A half stick of stumping powder would a got er open as well.

Still looking for a 1/2 ton 4X4 with the 5 speed in it Dylan.

If it runs I'll buy it and have ya ship it up, Than strip it here.

I know ya can use a few bucks so I'll make it worth your while.

Remember I got a 351W, So we need one for that or whatever else has that bolt pattern.