Black Smoke Donkey

Post by **Kinder** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 5:39 pm

It's not finished yet, I picked up some left over hardtop pieces from Don's yard a while back that will allow me to make a 4 door "1/2 cab." Should be pretty slick when I'm done.

I also need to rework a bulkhead I have to make a nice closure with the lift gate.

Post by **Eck** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 6:01 pm

So it'll be like a Hummer truck with a removable top and liftgate to get into the cab?

Post by **Kinder** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:00 am

The Hummer's swappable parts has always inspired my build plans. If I stay on track I'll have 3 different top styles and two door styles.

Post by **Kinder** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:50 am

It's been way too long since I put anything in this thread.

I was able to sneak away weekend before last and do little camping, fishing & shooting with my youngest. I was itching to try out a couple of additions, the ARB awning & room kit were very nice. Good times.

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Post by **Jesus_man** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:02 pm

I can't wait to go camping again! Thanks for bringing back memories!

Post by **Zenzone** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:03 pm

Very cool! Where did you go camping at?

Post by **cravenbronco** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:07 pm

mickphatmac wrote:Now that's what I call the Ultimate 1/2 Cab!

Lol X2

Post by **Digger** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:37 pm

I like your style

Post by **Kinder** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:08 am

Zenzone wrote:Very cool! Where did you go camping at?

Above the Gross res. on NF land, it was a little busy for my taste but I'll take anytime in the outdoors I can get.

Post by **Kinder** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 10:47 am

Quick overnight up by Mt Evans while attending a trail design course. At this pace I may get in two camping trips a month this summer.

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Post by **Kinder** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:32 am

The eventual has happened, I was going to reinforce this area when I did my D60 swap.

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Two bolts broke & the third ripped through the frame, I'm curious which failed 1st, bolts or frame. A loud pop preceded the mayhem.

I'm happy that 2 of the 4 bolts that I used to secure my winch to the frame were Grade 8 & the right size so I could limp home.

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:00 am

OUCH !

Post by **Viperwolf1** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:29 am

I see a missed opportunity to try out that new portable welder.

Post by **Kinder** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:14 am

If only I had it in the Bronco at the time, it was suppose to be a nice easy get away with the pup. It'll ride along from now on.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:04 pm

Glad you're safe. That could have been bad!!

Post by **Digger** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:13 pm

Damn, that sucks. Glad you're alright.

Post by **Kinder** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:57 am

It was a slow speed event, I was backing up the trail to take a different spur. I was at full steering wheel lock in a rut with the pop up camper on the back and in 4x4 low.

I repaired the frame last night and cut the pieces for the plate reinforcement. I did notice that one of the cracks had rust along the break so this area was weak and ripe for failure.

Post by **Kinder** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:04 am

Back from hunting, sadly no elk in the cooler, but my boys and I had a great time. It's the 1st time we all hunted big game together, we pushed into the back country with backpacks and got away from the crowds for a couple of days.

BSD got its usual workout, luckily no problems this year. I ran it over the scales on my way back home and hit 9865 lbs combined weight loaded. Split out the weight and the Bronco was 6605 lbs, trailer was 3360 lbs, and ~ 580 lbs of tongue weight. The 4bt I have is rated for 10,000 lbs, so I'm done adding weight, mostly. Except for those axles I plan on installing.

I'm really happy that I run mud tires, they don't get used very often, but man they saved my bacon this last week. I wish I had video of the slick hill I pulled to get out of hunt camp, the smile on my face was priceless.

Below pic is what the rear tires kicked up onto the trailer.

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Post by **Jesus_man** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:35 am

Sorry to hear you didn't get your elk, but I know it was way worth it spending time with your sons! And congrats on a successful trip in the bronco! I am glad that it's working out for you!

Nice Beard!!!

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 8:07 am

Great times whether you got an elk or not.

That picture of you and your boys is awesome !

Post by **rt9** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 8:53 am

Very Cool!!

Post by **Colorado75bronc** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:01 am

Sorry to hear about no elk, but glad you still got to get out and enjoy the time with your boys! The bronco is looking awesome and sounds like it's accomplished everything you want it to with ease!

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Post by **cravenbronco** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 11:11 am

kinder wrote:The eventual has happened, I was going to reinforce this area when I did my D60 swap.

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Two bolts broke & the third ripped through the frame, I'm curious which failed 1st, bolts or frame. A loud pop preceded the mayhem.

I'm happy that 2 of the 4 bolts that I used to secure my winch to the frame were Grade 8 & the right size so I could limp home.

So what did you end up doing ? Pic ? Glad you had a good time bummer on the elk.

Post by **Zenzone** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:01 pm

Looks like a great time! The memories you make on those trips will stick with you forever! Glad your bronco is performing great.

Post by **Kinder** » Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:58 pm

cravenbronco wrote:So what did you end up doing ? Pic ? Glad you had a good time bummer on the elk.

I repaired the frame & built a U shaped reinforcement for the outside out of plate steel, 3/16" I think. I'll get a pic of it & post it.

Post by **D&D72** » Sat Oct 22, 2016 7:46 pm

Time with the boys and BSD performing well. Win Win in my book! Excellent selfie with the boys too.

Post by **cravenbronco** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:20 am

kinder wrote:
cravenbronco wrote:So what did you end up doing ? Pic ? Glad you had a good time bummer on the elk.

I repaired the frame & built a U shaped reinforcement for the outside out of plate steel, 3/16" I think. I'll get a pic of it & post it.

That would be great. The half cab has pulled two bolts through so I'm going to have to do the same I think

Post by **Eck** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 5:17 pm

So when do you set yours up with something like this?!

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Post by **Kinder** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:27 pm

Bronco tow truck setups are always cool, IΓÇÖd love it if BSD had a gas station logo on the door like ShawnΓÇÖs Junkyard Dog!

Post by **Justin** » Sat Jan 27, 2018 6:43 pm

I have an airbrush....

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