Landsharks 76er Refresh and Build

[landshark]

Not mine.. but another guy on CB.com got his truck painted in the same color iam painting mine.. thought i would share since this is really the first time i have ever really seen the color... the hood is not correct, he said the painter was going to redo it.. its a bit off.. the rest of the truck is the correct color...

[ZOSO]

Kinda a cool color. I don't think I've ever seen one that color.

[landshark]

Kinda a cool color. I don't think I've ever seen one that color.

ya i have looked for a long time to see another one.. he is the only one I have seen with Glen Green...

Painter called this morning and truck is painted, he still has to paint the hood, grill, tailgate etc.. going to look at it here shortly will take some pics!

[hockeydad4-22]

I like the color - cant wait to see yours!

[landshark]

Bronco is about 90% painted, they are finishing up the tailgate and grill along with the small accessories.

I really like the color! its a little different in the sunlight, nice and light..

































Truck will be home next week.. need to figure out how to get it here ;)

[Jesus_man]

Beautiful! What a great canvas from which to start with!

[Rox Crusher]

You are gonna have one beautiful rig when it is done !

[Badlands]

Digging that color. Nice to start off with a fresh, rust free body and frame. That sucker is going to be awesome!

[Colorado75bronc]

Looks awesome Chris can't wait to see it done!

[Kinder]

Looks great, give me a ring when you are ready to haul it home.

[landshark]

Looks great, give me a ring when you are ready to haul it home.

thanks, will do!

maybe tue/wed next week i will be ready. Need to move some stuff out of the way to make some room...

[Booger]

Looking good Chris. Can't wait to see it when you got it running.

[landshark]

Paid the man today $$$$$

and the truck is ready to come home, figured I would reach out and see if anyone has a trailer that would be willing to help me move it back home, but it might be less hassle to just flat bed it here (probably around $80 - $100).

If guys are out and about and want to come over to help me get it back in the garage that would be great.

I can offer Anaheim chilis and tomatoes as i have a few in our garden ;)

or refreshments.. for you non vegans.

Iam thinking Monday or Tuesday on the move - i need a day to get my garage emptied.

[ZOSO]

Ill have the trailer hooked up to move mine tomorrow. Clean your garage today and let's move it tomorrow afternoon.

[landshark]

Ill have the trailer hooked up to move mine tomorrow. Clean your garage today and let's move it tomorrow afternoon.

wont be able to.. their not going to be open on sat and i have to get my car ready to sell and i need the garage to do a few things to it this weekend. Plus work is busy at the moment.

I think i have a line on a trailer i will see how it pans out! but thanks for the offer.

[hockeydad4-22]

I can come by after work any day next week except Tuesday. I am supposed to get off at 4pm so I can be at your place by 4:30.

[Entourage]

Your Bronco is turning out amazing.

[landshark]

went and got some supplies this afternoon and stopped into pep boys for some brake cleaner.. only thing they are really good for now a days.. anyway first time i actually got some help in there..

long story short.. decided to see how much a master cylindar was for the 76.. mine was corroded and very gross..

Well they happened to have one.. and so the guy pulls it off the shelf.. he said man this thing has been there for a long time.. turns out this master cylindar has been on the pep boys or someones shelf for 14 years maybe longer.. havent looked at the paper work yet but 1998 at least.. box looks a little beat up but the MC is fine.. checked it out.

anyway got a Raybestos made in USA.. $15 ;)

kind of a funny story

[landshark]

I can come by after work any day next week except Tuesday. I am supposed to get off at 4pm so I can be at your place by 4:30.

thanks! may or may not need more help as i think iam just going to roll it into the garage.. however i will need some help putting the engine, trans and tc in.. want to do that next week sometime. I will have to re-run some of the fuel lines before i get that stuff in however and touch up the frame.. so maybe the following week.. i will post up..

but your more than welcome to drop by to check it out anytime you want

[landshark]

She's home.





Now who's ready to install an engine, transmission and transfer case?????

[landshark]

Well thanks to Phil, Greg and Steve we got the some stuff installed.

I will let the pictures speak for themselves!

[Moab Mike]

Nice work guys, it is going to be a phenomenal Bronco when it's done.

[Badlands]

It was a great morning, and I learned a lot. Hope I didn't get in the way. Ha! So much fun to see someone take one of these rigs, strip it down to scratch and bring it back to life. What a sense of accomplishment!

[Gunnibronco]

So much fun to see someone take one of these rigs, strip it down to scratch and bring it back to life.

Don't even use the word "scratch" around that thing!

Beautiful.

[Rox Crusher]

I am gonna go ahead and just cover mine with mud and grime

that thing is gonna put mine to shame

nice job for sure !

[hockeydad4-22]

Like Steve - Had a great time and even learned some. Good thing Chad has hauled is bronco south because this one is going to make his look like a beater in comparison. Chris - she looks amazing! And I am look forward to coming over to help whenever I can. It is nice to work on a rig and not have to worry about getting all greasy.

Very nice.

Some pics:
The Master and one of his children


It is like a present on Christmas morn - just cant wait to un-wrap!

The prodigy working on his own Bronco Degree:

When the Master speaks - We all listen, and learn.

Sometimes we all have to hit the books:

The new power plant finding it's way home:

And yes - it is "Viperbuilt"!

Still a ways to go - but it sure looks good sitting in its new home!


Some worked so hard they had to take a little nap!

[cwin74]

I love seeing pics of the progress. good stuff.

[landshark]

keeping on rolling.. some more pics..

PIcked up some new torque converter to flex plate nuts and got them installed along with the inspection plate. Bolted on the new starter as well....





Got the radiator installed.. had mine cleaned and pressure tested. Installed the lower hose.. wow is it close.. not sure it will work.. but it should be ok.. but man its CLOSE to the fan blades... might have to change that sooner or later. Not quite sure what I will do with the upper hose. I'm still trying to figure out the power steering reservoir location and then I will start cutting and routing.. might have to do cut a hole in the power steering bracket and route the radiator line and maybe even the high pressure line through it...







Going to have to make a shroud extension... fan is not in the shroud far enough...



SuperDuty lower radiator hose.. i didn't think it would work.. its close and looks like it will.. may have to work on this a bit more but I will see how it does...





Lots of little stuff I have been bolting on. Already have the main body wiring rewrapped and mounted. Iam going to be doing the rear wiring and lenses today along with the wiper motor.

[Rox Crusher]

I would like to see your lower radiator hose set up in person.......after you get it adjusted

I used the explorer oil cooler and a crossover tube which hangs down in front of the frame crossmember...........don't feel safe to me for trail ridin'

[landshark]

I would like to see your lower radiator hose set up in person.......after you get it adjusted

I used the explorer oil cooler and a crossover tube which hangs down in front of the frame crossmember...........don't feel safe to me for trail ridin'

ya i couldn't use the oil cooler as i have an older block and the oil cooler has a male fitting for the block..

I think you would be ok with it in front of the crossmember.. depending on how low it is.. iam scared of the hose walking 1/2" either way and hitting the lower pulley or fan.. but i think once its secure on the ends it should be ok.... but man its close.. really close.

If your hitting the lower hose on the trail i would think your probably going to have other problems as well, radiator, steering/trackbar etc... your angle of approach with the wheels will save you most of the time.. unless you get really unlucky and find that shark fin rock that hits ya in the middle.. then like i said i dont think anything will be safe.

I'm thinking of wrapping 3/4 of the lower hose with something to protect it as well.. but not sure i have room for that. I might end up cutting and adding in bend at the lower intake on the radiator to drop it away from the fan and pulley.. i dont expect too much trail riding in this.. but want to have peace of mind.