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Re: Entourage
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:32 pm
by ZOSO
You make any progress? I looked at the brake light switch. Need to rotate it so it's horizontal towards the rear, if the makes any sense.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:08 pm
by Entourage
Also - you have saved me a ton of time and appreciate all of the help. I will turn the brake switch around.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:53 pm
by dsmith01
Damn man, that cage looks so good! I'm jealous!
Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:36 am
by Entourage
dsmith01 wrote:Damn man, that cage looks so good! I'm jealous!
Thanks - I am really excited about how the cage turned out. I was shocked that the Corbeau seat mounts lined up perfectly for the adjustable Corbeau sliding rails and seat mounts. If they were off 1/8" they would have required major modifications. The Cage Seat Mounts add a couple of inches to the height of the seats so it may be too high for guys over 6 Foot. I am having issues with the stock wipers in the front and BesTop in the back but have found solutions for both.
Was able to get the BesTop installed this weekend . . .
BesTop.jpg
Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:24 pm
by crawlercreations
Looks awesome!! I cannot wait to see it CUT!!!
Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:37 pm
by Entourage
crawlercreations wrote:Looks awesome!! I cannot wait to see it CUT!!!
It has a lot less rear travel with the cage, seats, BesTop, etc. I think I am going a 1" Body Lift to see if that will help get me some clearance. If not, it will have to get cut. I am really liking the look right now.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 2:09 pm
by Justin
That thing looks wicked! Excited to see it in person. You've clearly done a ton of work.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:42 pm
by Moab Mike
Well when are we going to see that thing on the trail????????????????????

Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:45 pm
by Rox Crusher
Chad that thing is awesome !
count me as officially jealous.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:01 pm
by Rox Crusher
zillacon wrote:Is it street legal with the clearance lights missing off the sides? I know I had to add some inside my fender wells after getting pulled over on my Rubicon when I put tube fenders on.
totally irrelevant as he will be trailering it to the trails anyway

Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:57 pm
by PonyCorral
Ouch!
Re: Entourage
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:56 pm
by Entourage
In Utah, they pulled over heavily modified vehicles (lifted and dropped) all the time because there was always some type of violation - too big of lift, no mud flaps, tires too wide, tint, etc. I am hoping the Po-Po's here in Colorado are lieniant with some of the things I have done, especially when it is not heavily modified just a couple of cosmetic changes. May need to run a Sticker from Tread's work to keep the Five-O away.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:18 am
by akaFrankCastle
You could always make some stick on side markers with a solar cell inside. Pull em off when you want the clean look, stick em on when the fuzz is about.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:30 am
by Dukietown
Not sure if you could get pulled over for not having lights if they were not OEM. They're pretty lenient on tint, not so much on front license plates and having the wrong color turn signals apparently. State patrol is always the worst.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:23 am
by GMAN
WOW that in Very Very Nice... Great seats and 3 Bears story.... been there ... Kids loved to ride in the back... Now they fight over Shotgun
Really great Clean Look. Nicely Done
Re: Entourage
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:50 am
by hockeydad4-22
Dude -
That rig is GORGEOUS!!!!!
Amazing, and I know that you think this is taking you a very long time, but for most folks, a frame off restomod like yours is a project that takes years - as in plural years. not 1.5 years but 4.5 or 9.5 years. My 51 ford took me 9 years to complete.
You have a lot to be proud of and I can not wait to see it in person.
Great work.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:55 am
by Entourage
Thanks guys for the nice words but seeing it in person will likely show my inexperience. Luckily, my Bronco was pretty sound mechanically so I can see how builds can go into the 4.5 or 9.5 years. I would still be staring at a half done project if it wasn't for the encouragement and great advice from the CCB club members. Have a lot of things on my to-do and hopefully this project will never be done since I need a Hobby and something to obsess over.
I should have it at the Breakfast this weekend if things go well this week.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:24 pm
by ZOSO
If you need any help just give me a shout. Id be happy to help out. Hope you get it out this weekend.
And don't let chad fool you. This thing is straight and clean!!!!
Re: Entourage
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:11 pm
by Justin
Chad I can help turn a wrench one evening this week if it means it'll make the breakfast!
Re: Entourage
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:35 am
by airbur
Entourage wrote:Here are a few pics . . .
Family Cage:
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That cage is SWEET! It's very similar to my design. Glad it fit so perfectly for you.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:00 am
by Entourage
You guys are the best to offer to help. What I meant is there will always be things to do to the Bronco next month and next year. I think I am doing good for making it to the Breakfast Saturday. I am doing Brakes tonight/tomorrow and Body Lift Friday night.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:17 pm
by cobshane
Entourage wrote:You guys are the best to offer to help. What I meant is there will always be things to do to the Bronco next month and next year. I think I am doing good for making it to the Breakfast Saturday. I am doing Brakes tonight/tomorrow and Body Lift Friday night.
What you using to lift the body up? Porta power? That makes the job super easy. I think it's less than a c note at harbor freight. Well worth the money in the future. Comes in super handy.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:40 pm
by Entourage
CrawlerCreations made a rear tire carrier to work with my existing bumper. Really a cool design - not sure how he comes up with this stuff. I am amazed at the awesome 'Creations' he turns out. Really happy about the price, quality, beautiful welds, turn around time, etc. Nice to get the tire off the floor and onto my Bronco. Notice the 5-star patterned lug nuts
Thanks Crawler!!
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Brighton-20110624-00004.jpg
Installed the 1" WH Body lift - made a HUGE difference. Now I can install the air cleaner and shut the hood.
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Re: Entourage
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:54 pm
by cobshane
that looks really good!!
Re: Entourage
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:34 am
by ZOSO
Glad to see you got it mounted up.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:46 am
by Jesus_man
With no tailgate, no need to have a swing away. The bumper looks nice!
J.D.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:36 pm
by totalchaos
Awesome job and the rig turned out sweet! cant wait to see it in real life one of these days
Re: Entourage
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:47 pm
by Entourage
Thanks guys. I have been purposely leaving off pics of the tailgate delete because I was unsure of the reactions either way. For the way I am going to use it, I think it turned out good. I filled up the rear storage area with stuff so a tailgate would never have been used anyway and there is not much storage in these things! I cannot find a place to mount my 48" Hi-Lift Jack - Broncos have as much storage as a Mini or SmartCar.
Re: Entourage
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:51 pm
by totalchaos
Entourage wrote:Thanks guys. I have been purposely leaving off pics of the tailgate delete because I was unsure of the reactions either way. For the way I am going to use it, I think it turned out good. I filled up the rear storage area with stuff so a tailgate would never have been used anyway and there is not much storage in these things! I cannot find a place to mount my 48" Hi-Lift Jack - Broncos have as much storage as a Mini or SmartCar.
Id mount it off the rear bumper behind your spare up and down or on its side wouldnt look to bad and I like the sealed tailgate idea think it looks clean
Re: Entourage
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:08 pm
by PonyCorral
I can't wait to see it in person, that is just awesooooooooome!