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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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pre 77 fulesize

Just an idea, has any body ever thought of puting a early bronco body on a fullsize chasis/drivrtrain? Would there be a lot of work in doing this? If this has been done and you have a picture could you post it.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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Doing it right now....
I know of one other that is in the bay area of Kalif. and I am trying to get pics.

I will shorten WB of a 79 to 100"; end up with Hi pinion 44 full width with discs, 760 u joints, PS, Power brakes, HD housing full width 9", 31 spline large brakes, 205 TC, etc.

no pictures yet.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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If you could get some pictures that would be awesome. I think it would look cool with fullsize axes and a longer wheel base. please keep me updated.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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There are a lot of EBs out there with full size axles and stretched wheelbases, I just thought I would take a shortcut...
I will post pics when I get 'em. Headed back to Iraq for 8-12 months later this summer, so probably won't get it complete before I leave. Hope to be on the trails in this rig by summer 05 when I get back.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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Which frame are you going to use? THere is a BIG difference in the width. More than whats worth the trouble to adapt...Now axle swaps... thats an easy swap. A little lift, fender flares, some really big tires,....ahhhhhhhhh....mud heaven...
 
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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thats what I was woundering, useing everything from the 79 and just the body from a pre 77.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 05:09 AM
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Currently I'm actually widening an early bronco frame- that way it will fit the contours of the original body- was afraid that there would be massive frame mismatch and that looks terrible.
 
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