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I'm pretty picky when it comes to women. Especially if I plan to stay with them for any time. Probably not the best thing but I'd like to have a women I'm going to enjoy being around and visa versa over some dine and wine broad who couldn't give 2 *****s about me.
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Well, I think its time to dredge up an old thread. Updates for the bronco? I drove it recently, the battery is shot, when I turned it off in my neighbors driveway to move the mustang, it wouldnt start.
It gave symptoms that the battery was dead, we tried jumping it with a van but that didn't work. I swapped batteries and it fired up but there was a pretty bad tapping. Theory suggest, it could be the lifters. The truck has been sitting for a long while so it could be an oiling issue.
After I get a battery I'll check it again, after a recent truck meet for my chapter, I've decided to do a Hydroboost. Ive seen it in a guys truck and it doesn't look too bad, I'll pick up a junkyard booster, and get new everything else.
Other news, I got some slider windows for the cap. I paid 150, and I'm hoping they will fit. Im not sure how they line up but its a bit strange. Anyways, if I can get the picture to load, I'll show it.
EDIT: it sent 2 but whatever.
It gave symptoms that the battery was dead, we tried jumping it with a van but that didn't work. I swapped batteries and it fired up but there was a pretty bad tapping. Theory suggest, it could be the lifters. The truck has been sitting for a long while so it could be an oiling issue.
After I get a battery I'll check it again, after a recent truck meet for my chapter, I've decided to do a Hydroboost. Ive seen it in a guys truck and it doesn't look too bad, I'll pick up a junkyard booster, and get new everything else.
Other news, I got some slider windows for the cap. I paid 150, and I'm hoping they will fit. Im not sure how they line up but its a bit strange. Anyways, if I can get the picture to load, I'll show it.
EDIT: it sent 2 but whatever.
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I'll install those windows for ya. I'm just going to need Rich's help. And for you to turn your back for a minute. 
On a side note, how bad was the tapping in the engine? I mean dead battery, won't take a jump, could it be a shot alternator?
On a side note, how bad was the tapping in the engine? I mean dead battery, won't take a jump, could it be a shot alternator?
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Did you get the gaskets for those windows?
If not they are worthless, unfortunately the gaskets are no longer produced, you have to find a set of used gaskets in good shape.
I have a set that I am not sure if I will use, I need to repair the wing studs and one of the frames is slightly tweaked.
If not they are worthless, unfortunately the gaskets are no longer produced, you have to find a set of used gaskets in good shape.
I have a set that I am not sure if I will use, I need to repair the wing studs and one of the frames is slightly tweaked.
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Hmm, I did not... however, I planned to get a whole new top (used) to try putting them in. That way if I mess up, which I probably will, I still have a good top. Worse comes to worse, I'll follow GS92 and make a bikini top. I dont really know much about these windows except that they are pretty rare. I have to look at them again, I couldnt really figure out how they'd go up in the top.
EDIT: for the tap, it was a lot louder than my exhaust leak. However, its got old oil and has been sitting for a long time. In terms of the battery, its possible its the alternator, or the ground, or anything else. But I know for sure it needs a battery.
EDIT: for the tap, it was a lot louder than my exhaust leak. However, its got old oil and has been sitting for a long time. In terms of the battery, its possible its the alternator, or the ground, or anything else. But I know for sure it needs a battery.
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Hmm, I did not... however, I planned to get a whole new top (used) to try putting them in. That way if I mess up, which I probably will, I still have a good top. Worse comes to worse, I'll follow GS92 and make a bikini top. I dont really know much about these windows except that they are pretty rare. I have to look at them again, I couldnt really figure out how they'd go up in the top.
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Ah I see. What I was meaning, which sounds kinda bad is, I dont know if I got 2 of the same side. I tried a "mock up" and couldnt really figure it out. But I was tired and didnt feel like figuring it out.
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Hey bud, yeah I've been slacking.. I haven't really done anything. Last update was for those slider windows. Which were a useless buy. I was trying to sell them but never got anywhere. Otherwise, the old gal is just sitting there. I picked up a 1998 f150 to try a quick flip. Its a nice truck. I've also got my mustang but with this pickup I haven't really done much with either.
I've been working on buying a house, that would hopefully allow space to tear into the bronco. Maybe get the brakes done.
I've been working on buying a house, that would hopefully allow space to tear into the bronco. Maybe get the brakes done.
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Thanks, I appreciate the offer but I'm actually looking to pawn these off on someone else. I decided against replacing my windows and instead will wait for a soft top to be made. My top is nice and my windows have a nice dark OEM tint. It just needs to be cleaned and repainted. I haven't tried very hard to get rid of them, I almost had a buyer but they stopped contact. I've also got hooker headers that don't fit that I've been trying to get rid of.
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Well, I guess its time for this thread to fade away into the archives. I've started a new thread for TGM. This one was getting too long. Here's a link
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1368155-tgm-reloaded.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1368155-tgm-reloaded.html
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