74 Baja Race Bronco - Baja or Bust

Post by **rt9** » Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:22 pm

In the spirit of Chris's build, and for those that get the Elrey network on DirecTv, they have the 50th Anniversary Baja 500 Sunday at 6pm.

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Post by **landshark** » Sat Sep 08, 2018 9:14 pm

Finished working on most of the frame, cutting off what I donΓÇÖt need, track bar drop bracket, stock shock mounts etc. turned out the stock track bar bracket was junk so cut that off too and used a heavy duty drop bracket I had laying around and fabbed up a new one.

Re-enforced some spots on the frame, leaf spring hangers, radius arm frame mounts, both sides of the frame where the steering box mounts and a few other spots. Threw a quick coat of paint on it.

Mounted the rear springs, axle is under it but still have to cut out some of the back brace to make room for the spring perch and u bolts and burn in the rear brake brackets.

Working on the Dana44, should have it rebuilt tomorrow and hopefully get it mounted under the frame man├úna.

Strike2 · Post by **Strike2** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:48 am

Nice progress its looking good thumbs up

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 7:01 am

Sure makes it a lot easier to hang that stuff onto a bare frame! Or at least, that is my assumption as I've never had that luxury!

Those lift blocks are saaaweeet!!

Post by **landshark** » Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:22 pm

Front end is rebuilt and re-geared and then slid it under the frame. Welded the front and rear lower shock mounts, started running fuel, brake and transmission cooling lines.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:45 am

Whose leaf spring plate is that? I feel like I have some issues with mine, even tho they are extra thick...

Post by **landshark** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:20 am

Jesus_man wrote:Whose leaf spring plate is that? I feel like I have some issues with mine, even tho they are extra thick...

Ruff stuff, i run one on my 69 without any issues the last few years. I welded the spring perches on them as they come as just a plate.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:22 am

landshark wrote:Ruff stuff, i run one on my 69 without any issues the last few years. I welded the spring perches on them as they come as just a plate.

Thanks! I need to take a closer look at my setup. Seems after a couple trips, I get a vibration and last time it was due to loose u-bolts and the axle wasn't parallel to the frame.

Post by **landshark** » Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:24 am

Jesus_man wrote:
landshark wrote:Ruff stuff, i run one on my 69 without any issues the last few years. I welded the spring perches on them as they come as just a plate.

Thanks! I need to take a closer look at my setup. Seems after a couple trips, I get a vibration and last time it was due to loose u-bolts and the axle wasn't parallel to the frame.

I meant Shock mounts, not spring perches.. lol

Post by **landshark** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:20 pm

i'll just leave these here.

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Post by **Eck** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 4:31 pm

Schwwwwweeeetttt!!

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Post by **pgilbeau** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:45 pm

Nice! Did you build or have built?

Post by **ZOSO** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:48 pm

Im curious to see the build sheet. So when do I pick it up.

Post by **landshark** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:37 pm

pgilbeau wrote:Nice! Did you build or have built?

Had it built.

Post by **landshark** » Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:39 pm

ZOSO wrote:Im curious to see the build sheet. So when do I pick it up.

Me too! ItΓÇÖs probably ready to be picked up as they pulled it right after that run today. I need a cherry picker to get it out of your pickup.

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 12:08 am

I have a cherry picker you can borrow

Post by **ZOSO** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:05 am

landshark wrote:
ZOSO wrote:Im curious to see the build sheet. So when do I pick it up.

Me too! ItΓÇÖs probably ready to be picked up as they pulled it right after that run today. I need a cherry picker to get it out of your pickup.

I have both. I'm not in town this weekend but could possibly help one afternoon next week.

Strike2 · Post by **Strike2** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 6:11 am

That going to a great sounding Bronco!
In the pioneer class other than no EFI is their a limit to the motor size/hp?

Post by **landshark** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:18 am

ZOSO wrote:
landshark wrote:
ZOSO wrote:Im curious to see the build sheet. So when do I pick it up.

Me too! ItΓÇÖs probably ready to be picked up as they pulled it right after that run today. I need a cherry picker to get it out of your pickup.

I have both. I'm not in town this weekend but could possibly help one afternoon next week.

Ok I might need to sneak up there and grab that engine before next week as I will be out wed to fri next week then Monday to Thur the following.

Post by **landshark** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:19 am

Strike2 wrote:That going to a great sounding Bronco!
In the pioneer class other than no EFI is their a limit to the motor size/hp?

Technically it doesnΓÇÖt say you canΓÇÖt have EFI and I explored that option but the racers can point and cry foul so I am trying to stay true to the spirit of the class and stay in their good graces.

No size or power limit.
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Post by **Jesus_man** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:06 am

Did you get to witness the dyno run? What were the numbers? I saw some some mid 400's!!

Post by **landshark** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:31 am

Jesus_man wrote:Did you get to witness the dyno run? What were the numbers? I saw some some mid 400's!!

Yes I was there for it. I will say my request to put 400/400 to the ground will be met :)

Post by **Jesus_man** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:34 am

landshark wrote:Yes I was there for it. I will say my request to put 400/400 to the ground will be met :)

You can't let the competition know any racing secrets!!

Post by **Eck** » Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:20 am

Let me know if you need a hand getting the engine.

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Post by **landshark** » Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:07 pm

More stuff on the frame, engine home, viper built transmission and transfer case in temporarily.

Post by **landshark** » Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:37 pm

Forgot I started to weigh stuff.

Will weigh the transfer case and transmission when I pull it again. Need to weigh the leveler to subtract it from the transmission.

Will also weigh both ends of the bronco once I have a few more things on it.

Strike2 · Post by **Strike2** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:01 am

Man you are in Hyper-drive!!!! you almost have a roller its looking great thumbs up

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:49 am

Wow, so clean!!

Post by **sykanr0ng** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 12:16 pm

On the other forum you said you shaved the 9 inch, do you have any pics of that?
TIA

Post by **landshark** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 12:27 pm

sykanr0ng wrote:On the other forum you said you shaved the 9 inch, do you have any pics of that?
TIA

Jason (crawlercreations) actually shaved and plated it as this was his axle. I don't think i have any pics but will take one tonight for ya.

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