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Progress on my 66....
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 10:49 am
by Badlands
I had hoped to have my hands on this by now, but I know Dan at Broncoconnection is doing a good job on this.
http://broncoconnection.intuitwebsites.com/Colo-66.htmlIn the meantime, I've been playing with this toy I bought!
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:20 am
by Entourage
The paint in the pics from Bronco Connection look amazing. This is going to be one beautiful truck. I wouldn't feel bad its taking a while longer, when it is looking that good.
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:30 am
by Justin
That looks great. It'll be a sweet rig for sure. Looking forward to seeing it in person.
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:48 am
by Badlands
I am anxious for it to get here. Dan is suppose to deliver in the next couple weeks. My step son stopped in yesterday to check on it in Norfolk.Can't wait to bring it to an event/breakfast, etc. and get some ideas and pointers.
I would not say I am a pavement pounder, but will probably not be the adventurous off-roader many here are.
I want to keep the original look, down to the hub caps. What size wheel and tire would you recommend understanding I will probably not be crawling up the side of Longs Peak anytime soon. I want something that will work in weather, get me around and down a trail, but work for tooling around town and to and from work.
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:53 am
by Justin
What size lift is under it?
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:57 am
by Badlands
3 inch.
The Bronco has been upgraded with 77 Bronco Dana 44 front and big bearing rear axles. Power disc brakes and electric wipers.
200 cid 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed on the floor trans, 3" lift.
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:42 pm
by ZOSO
Id go 32x9.50 or 33x10.50
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:52 pm
by Justin
x2 depending on gearing. If you're running 3.5 or 3.73 gears the 6 cylinder may struggle some. For occasional use I'd find some old school looking mud terrains, but A/Ts may suit your needs better.
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:57 am
by Badlands
Updated! Hope to get it this weekend.
http://broncoconnection.intuitwebsites.com/Colo-66.htmlProbably going with the 31X9.5 BFG Mud Terrains.
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:36 am
by Rox Crusher
lookin good...........
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:25 pm
by Badlands
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:01 pm
by hockeydad4-22
Next steps??? Careful or Zilla will have you driving over innocent cars in the parking lot.
Besides, you already know what needs to be done.
Hit the trails with the club!
Seriously, it looks really nice. Congrats.
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:04 pm
by Rox Crusher
I can't wait to see this gem in person !
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 3:18 pm
by Badlands
Tires scheduled for Monday morning. Going to go with a Goodyear Duratrac 31X9.5. Knobby and gnarly, fill some space, get er down the road in good order.
Need to get underneath it and drive her around a bit to see what is next, but it will look good and have a solid body and engine. Great start to a lifelong toolin rig for this old grandpa!!!
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:29 pm
by Rox Crusher
great tire choice........but then again I might be biased
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:36 pm
by Moab Mike
I officially have Bronco envy!
Re: Progress on my 66....
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:29 pm
by cobshane
That's gorgeously awesome, your making me miss uncut. I need another.
