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Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:23 am
by Rox Crusher
I drove it to Johnstown Friday afternoon and back home yesterday when it was 95 degrees out.
I really love this drivetrain gearing combination as I can run down the hiway very comfortably. I have a bit of a vibration in the chassis at 65 ish but it smooths out at 70. It really runs super smooth at 80 -85.
All the while, the engine temp didn't get above 200 and the tranny was always at 190 or lower.
Only thing missing is A/C.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:19 pm
by akaFrankCastle
That's what vent windows are for. :)
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:34 pm
by akaFrankCastle
Transmission is bolted back up to the bell housing, torque converter to the flex plate, and starter is installed. Not bad for a one armed dope head. I credit the new transmission jack for the ease of reinstall.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:23 am
by hockeydad4-22
Pulled Drews out of the garage to clean the underside before we start tearing into to C-4 to get to the parking prawl this afternoon.
A little degreaser and a pressure washer - amazing how much crap and crus was on the drive way when we were done (damn boy, you only drove her a few months, how did you get it that dirty?)......
Never mind, that was a rhetorical question.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:36 pm
by akaFrankCastle
Tired of seeing TO languishing in the driveway, I jury rigged the shift rod to the control lever on the column and drove it out of the driveway and into the yard. Hopefully the WH bushings are more pliable than the Dormans Corey picked up for me.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:55 pm
by Rox Crusher
Today was electrical day
I repaired the wiring to the light on the license plate frame.
Then I disassembled the ARB switches and reconfigured the switch for the compressor so it toggle on in the same direction as the other two. Relocated the switches so I can reach and see them better
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:22 am
by Gregg
I hope you didn't put them through the dash speaker holes...cuz that's just tacky.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:28 pm
by Viperwolf1
Rox Crusher wrote:Today was electrical day
I repaired the wiring to the light on the license plate frame.
I guess I should have gone through that section of harness too. Don't listen to Shawn. He has switch envy.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:03 am
by Rox Crusher
Viperwolf1 wrote:Rox Crusher wrote:Today was electrical day
I repaired the wiring to the light on the license plate frame.
I guess I should have gone through that section of harness too. Don't listen to Shawn. He has switch envy.
Someday I would like to replace my entire wiring harness. This one is original and why it isn't too hacked up, it is weathered and brittle as hell........especially the stuff underneath.
I still don't like where I mounted my ARB switches. They are too easy to accidentally activate if something gets pushed up against them or whatever.
I agree, those gym teachers always have switch envy.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:08 am
by Viperwolf1
Rox Crusher wrote:Viperwolf1 wrote:Rox Crusher wrote:Today was electrical day
I repaired the wiring to the light on the license plate frame.
I guess I should have gone through that section of harness too. Don't listen to Shawn. He has switch envy.
Someday I would like to replace my entire wiring harness. This one is original and why it isn't too hacked up, it is weathered and brittle as hell........especially the stuff underneath.
I still don't like where I mounted my ARB switches. They are too easy to accidentally activate if something gets pushed up against them or whatever.
I agree, those gym teachers always have switch envy.
That's why I used the aircraft style locking switches.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:23 pm
by akaFrankCastle
Got the brake lights working on Terrible One with a little help from my assistant.

Gotta love those Ford engineers. Keep the same style electrical connections for the same/similar part? Nah.

Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:00 am
by Jesus_man
Lovely assistant you have there! She's growing up so quickly!
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:24 am
by landshark
I drove the 69 another 300+ miles this weekend from Denver to Buena Vista area and back, ran very well and got about 13.8 MPG on this trip.
And buy the way, the BC top is FABULOUS ;)
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:26 pm
by ZOSO
Drove it today. Altho the engine temp stayed between 180-190 I found the fuel pump cant keep up if i get into it.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:27 am
by ZOSO
Picked up some new ball joints from

one. Hope to get those installed this weekend along with another fuel pump.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:19 am
by ZOSO
Picked up my fresh rebuilt c4 from Phil last night. Also picked up the 351 collar from D&D last night. Now to aquire the rest of the efi for the 351.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:50 am
by Rox Crusher
Got the tires balanced and rotated.
Shimmy at 65 mph is now fixed
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:32 pm
by Rox Crusher
Finally got around to installing the old style marker lights in the grill
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Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:39 pm
by Rox Crusher
Rubbing compound, polishing compound, finishing compound, waxed and detailed it
My arms are tired
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:14 am
by Rox Crusher
Inspired by Porky..........
I found a really nice set of American Racing 8.5" wide Vectors. Should be here in a couple weeks.
I'm thinking about running them with some all terrain tires in the summer and put the slots / DuraTracs on when wheeling.
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Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:50 am
by D&D72
Always liked the look of those wheels.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 11:40 am
by Colorado75bronc
That'll look awesome on yours!
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Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:03 am
by landshark
Got a ticket... Beep Beep.
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Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:30 am
by mickphatmac
I'll bet the speedometer only said 32mph!!!
HA!
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:12 pm
by Moab Mike
Your very photogenic!
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Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 12:52 pm
by landshark
mickphatmac wrote:I'll bet the speedometer only said 32mph!!!
HA!
Pfft it's not even hooked up
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:07 pm
by B.O.B.
You gotta hide your plate better.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:56 pm
by mickphatmac
I took my half cab, hard top, bikini Off this morning.
I ditched the old 3 inch - probably from a jeep - rollbar I was running,
And I put my "new to me" Stroppe, Lookin' Roll Bar in!
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:04 pm
by Moab Mike
I Finally had time to sandblast my 79 F150 knuckles and brake booster bracket. I got the booster bracket primered and painted but ran out of primer doing the knuckles. I'll finish up tomorrow.
Re: What have you done to your Bronco today? (v.2)
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:08 pm
by D&D72
pretty!