Relocating from NH to Parker CO
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Charlesw
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Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Hey all I am in the process of moving to Parker and scrambling to get my 74 back together and on the road. I just wanted to reach out and say hi and I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon. I should have her out here in July if everything goes as planned. I'll need a good paint shop when she gets here so if anyone has any recommends please send them my way. - Chuck
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colby45
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Charles,
Welcome to Colorado! Parker is a great city. I am also new here (on the forum, I'm a CO native) and new to the world of Broncos so I unfortunately don't have recommendations for a body shop but you will find everyone here is very helpful and can point you in the right direction. Just wanted to say hello and welcome!
-Colby
Welcome to Colorado! Parker is a great city. I am also new here (on the forum, I'm a CO native) and new to the world of Broncos so I unfortunately don't have recommendations for a body shop but you will find everyone here is very helpful and can point you in the right direction. Just wanted to say hello and welcome!
-Colby
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Jesus_man
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Chuck, welcome! Colby is right - this is one of the truck best clubs (if not the best) that I have ever been a part of and everyone chips in when they can. You'll feel very welcome, I am sure! Safe travels!
1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow.
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Kinder
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Welcome to the club and Parker. We have a couple of folks who do body work and paint in the club. And plenty of folks have had paint done at local shops as well. I do believe we need a pic of the bronco to hold us over until you get here!
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Welcome to the club!
I do body work & paint in a shop in Gunnison. We are about 4 hours from Denver, up in the mountains. Unfortunately, our shop is insurance/accident repair oriented, not resto/full paint. We are a fairly new shop (growing very quickly), with only 2 full time experienced paint & body guys. We seem to be having trouble getting the restos done quickly. Maybe if the truck was truly "ready for paint", we could push it through fairly quickly. But most stuff that comes in "ready for paint" isn't really "ready for paint".
Safe travels during your move.
And lets see a picture or two!
I do body work & paint in a shop in Gunnison. We are about 4 hours from Denver, up in the mountains. Unfortunately, our shop is insurance/accident repair oriented, not resto/full paint. We are a fairly new shop (growing very quickly), with only 2 full time experienced paint & body guys. We seem to be having trouble getting the restos done quickly. Maybe if the truck was truly "ready for paint", we could push it through fairly quickly. But most stuff that comes in "ready for paint" isn't really "ready for paint".
Safe travels during your move.
And lets see a picture or two!
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." ΓÇô Claire Wolfe
74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, HP609s, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, 4x4x2 hyrdo assist, custom dash & gauges
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74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, HP609s, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, 4x4x2 hyrdo assist, custom dash & gauges
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JGZ
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Call Bronco Hut .About 20 miles south of Parker in Castle Rock and that's what they do.303-663-1455
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Digger
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Welcome to the club and congrats on your move.
Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc.
Build Thread: http://www.coloradoclassicbroncos.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5420
Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 26.3 mpg
Build Thread: http://www.coloradoclassicbroncos.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5420
Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 26.3 mpg
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Charlesw
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Thanks for the warm welcome ! I attached some of the build pics we've taken over the years.... Can't believe it's been years but any way it's almost done and I can't wait to start wheeling.
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Charlesw
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
A few more
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Charlesw
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Nice rig! Thanks for posting up the pics.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." ΓÇô Claire Wolfe
74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, HP609s, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, 4x4x2 hyrdo assist, custom dash & gauges
72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, HP609s, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, 4x4x2 hyrdo assist, custom dash & gauges
72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Justin
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Welcome! Nice rig, can't wait to see what it looks like after paint.
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Charlesw
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Paint and a bunch of de-bugging. Tasker on classic Broncos wanted me to try and drive it the 2000 miles out here but there was no way.
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akaFrankCastle
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Sasquatch love challenge.
Stroppe'd
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One
1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Jesus_man
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
Very nice looking ride for sure! I'd be afraid to wheel it if I were you! But there is plenty of backcountry to explore without risking body damage.
1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow.
http://www.ucora.org
http://www.ucora.org
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Charlesw
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Re: Relocating from NH to Parker CO
The number one thought behind the build was making sure we could take it out to eastern Oregon and drive it/beat it hard while out hunting. It's only metal.