Landsharks 76er Refresh and Build

[landshark]

What a great piece of documentation! Did you have a helper or remote start?

Had a helper

Chris that thing is like it just rolled out of the showroom.

Thanks, I think so too.

I'm so happy with the EFI, the bronco has been sitting for almost 2 weeks.. and its been pretty cold as you know, went out last night and first turn of the key fired right up...

thanks, hopefully in the next few weeks I will get back finishing it up.. I need to do some touch up underneath and on the backside of some of the panels - maybe even installing the stereo/speakers.. just so cold out there hard to do any finishing work as nothing dries in this cold.

I have a few things on my list that dont require paint or recovering something...

I need to setup the gears again in the rear, they are making noise... so Iam going to pull the rear pumpkin sooner or later and see whats going on. Maybe even re-gear for 31's.. or leave the 3.5 in there and keep on trucking.. we will see.

I have a valve cover leak and can't get to the bolt.. so I have to take the upper intake off to snug them all down and check the PCV valve to make sure its working and the filter isn't plugged up causing pressure to build.. i think its just loose covers I never checked them once i put them on.. opps..

also need to get the power steering box rebuilt, already have a line on that but the high pressure hose connection at the fitting on the box is leaking... annoying

other than that running like a champ..

[Booger]

You ought to sent the original owner a picture or two of it now and a link to this thread. He would probably get a tickle out of that.

[landshark]

You ought to sent the original owner a picture or two of it now and a link to this thread. He would probably get a tickle out of that.

Ya i need to do that.. i need to dig up his contact info and send this over to him, however I dont think he had an email address but I do have his phone number...

[landshark]

Thanks to Kinder we got the rear end reset.. was starting to chew through the ring gear a bit!

Nice and quiet now and no more whirlling noise - one more thing off my check list!

Next up.. valve cover reseal.. then power steering box rebuildi, then stereo.. and other little bits

[broncobarry68]

Cool truck. I should be done with mine in several more weeks. Pretty fired up. Where in wash park? I'm on columbine and university. Email me at thatsabet@gmail.com and let's find a time that works. Would love to see the truck!

[landshark]

Not much to update on but I did replace the exhaust manifold gaskets and resealed the valve covers as i had a little leak out the back on one.. wow so quiet now didn't realize how loud the exhaust leak was!

I also took the bronco to my first car show at All Ford Day at the local Dragstrip (Bandimere) and picked up an award for best of show runner up in the Truck, SUV, Wagon category pretty neat! Now I just need to finish up the restore in the next couple of months to call it done!

[Kinder]

Congrats

[Colorado75bronc]

Nice man!

[Justin]

That's awesome!

[Eck]

Congrats! Your truck looks sweet. Now that you've got the Red Rebel-- you can shine the yellow one to a victory in the next show!

[landshark]

Ok i hate the Dana20 J shift.. it REALLY sucks, twin stick time!

[Kinder]

Yes twin stick,I believe JBFab makes a zf5/D20 version

[landshark]

Yes twin stick,I believe JBFab makes a zf5/D20 version

I need it for the 76 already have one for the 69 ;)

Been driving the 76 around today

[Kinder]

Duh, didn't notice which thread you were posting in, maybe it's time for another mass buy.

[landshark]

I guess I better update this thread!

I have finally gotten around to planning the finishing touches on my build.

I am working with Melissa at the Bronco Hut to match the interior front seats as I want to replace them - driver side is slowly getting worse.

Picked up a center console, i will be recovering the padded arm rest in the solid ranger green and mounting it to a custom bracket that attaches to the passenger and drivers seat mounts so that I don't ahve to drill any holes in the body.

I will probably have some something built for the rear speakers as I will not be cutting holes in my ranger rear interior quarter panels but want to keep things clean - its tough.

Since I picked up a BC top for my 69 Bronco I won't be putting the hardtop back on it so I have decided to pull the sliding windows out it and put them in the 76. I have also ordered a slightly darker rear piece of glass for the lift gate as well so finally getting around to replacing all the rubber in the hard top. Guess that means I need to get the chrome molding around the windows polished too..

I haven't decided what to do about the rear tire carrier.. i really like not having one. Its clean, easy to get into the lift/tailgate and best of all no rattles. I do have it all painted and even have an extra slot that is polished and ready to be mounted. Half of me wants to get the body holes filled and not install it.. the other half wants to put it back on to keep it "original"... eh

I am going to 31" tires and re-gearing to 3.73 or something near there. My rear gears are a bit noisy at road speed due to a bad install (me) the first time and running them a bit longer than I should have... I will want to of course install a limited slip or something in both axles as the same time of course

I am going to put the front sway bar back on, it needs it especially above 60 MPH.

I smell a winter project coming on!

Anyway.. lots of small things to do as well, i have had a blast driving the 76 its a great driver.

One of the downsides of driving it around is that it get ALLOT of attention, more than I want sometimes and I have to remind myself it comes with the territory. Everyone wants to talk about it or tell a story about how someone in their family had one or some Chevy guy coming up to you to say, "I am a chevy guy and hate Fords but if I had to own one it would be that Bronco."


Oh twin sticks.. ya i would love to do that too.. however i don't want to drop the drive train.. is it possible with a j stick to do it on the bronco?

[Gunnibronco]

I did twin sticks in the truck, but had a hole in the tunnel from when I had a floor shifted 3 speed. I think it would be really tough without the hole for access.

[landshark]

I did twin sticks in the truck, but had a hole in the tunnel from when I had a floor shifted 3 speed. I think it would be really tough without the hole for access.

Thats what I have heard as well. I do have a 1" body lift.. i will have to do a little research and see whats needed and see if i have the access to do so.

[Rox Crusher]

I am working with Melissa at the Bronco Hut to match the interior front seats as I want to replace them - driver side is slowly getting worse.

Picked up a center console, i will be recovering the padded arm rest in the solid green

We should collaborate, I'm picking up some nearly pristine mustang GT seats when I get home tonight. I'm going to have them, the rear seat, and my new center console in the blue "horse blanket" pattern used on Explorer models.

Last time I talked to her she said there was some price reductions if she could do 5 at a time.

[landshark]

I am working with Melissa at the Bronco Hut to match the interior front seats as I want to replace them - driver side is slowly getting worse.

Picked up a center console, i will be recovering the padded arm rest in the solid green

We should collaborate, I'm picking up some nearly pristine mustang GT seats when I get home tonight. I'm going to have them, the rear seat, and my new center console in the blue "horse blanket" pattern used on Explorer models.

Last time I talked to her she said there was some price reductions if she could do 5 at a time.

Ya i was down there a week or so ago trying to match the color, the thing with the 5 is it needs to be the same pattern/color. She does have some in stock left overs from when a place stopped making bronco interiors so you might want to see if she has any blue on the shelf. Mine is a one year color only apparently and not that easy to match so shoudl be fun ;)

Let me know what she says.

[Digger]

I just had to re-read this thread.


BEA-UTI-FUL BUILD!


I would really like to have a rig that nice someday.

[ZOSO]

I just had to re-read this thread.


BEA-UTI-FUL BUILD!


I would really like to have a rig that nice someday.

That day could be today with enough cash.....

[landshark]

Thx. I have been mulling things over that are left on my to-do list. I'm still on the fence weather to keep it or not.

[Jesus_man]

I'm still on the fence weather to keep it or not.

That's just talk!

[landshark]

Hey it's been a while [emoji3]

Finally mounted the 31" tires on my 76 today that I had wanted all along for this build. The 30's will be mounted to stock rims on my 72 in a few weeks.

I think it looks damn good. Now I need to re gear the axles!

[Rox Crusher]

Still one of my all time favorite Broncos.

You must have already been planning to re-gear as 1" larger tire isn't much ?

[ZOSO]

Looks much better!!

[landshark]

Yes always wanted to regear but wasn't sure what final tire size I would really end up with. Will look at 3.7 or 3.9 depending on d44 availability. Haven't looked in a while

[Gunnibronco]

I finally got to see this truck in person yesterday. I wished I had more time to look it over. Its a beautiful rig. Love the new tires.

[landshark]

Thanks. Had to run a bit early. You'll see it again [emoji3]

[Jesus_man]

Yes and amazing looking rig fir sure that any bronco fanatic would be proud to own.