My 89 bronco 2, i have had it since i was 12 i'm now 15 and still working on it. Anyway, when i got it my dad told me I was going to have to do 50% of the work and pay 50% of parts. Since that agreement I have rebuilt the engine and transmission. I have upgraded front and rear ends with a locked d35 and a locked 8.8 rearend, I also pulled the stock a4ld and electric bw1354 trans and transfercase for a stronger c5 trans and manual bw1350 transfercase. I also added a 2 inch body lift, a 4 inch lift kit, and some 33's. Then I swaped the bronco body for a ranger cab and I will in the soon future chop the bed to fit the frame. Well thanks for looking Brandon.

Stock

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Picture021.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Picture022.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Picture024.jpg

Then I added the explorer springs and the locked d35
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/IMG_0154.jpg

After that I put on the 2 inch body lift and some 31's
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/GalleryImage1045ImageID2382.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/GalleryImage1045ImageID2383.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/B2pics008.jpg
I hydrolocked my engine on this ride and thats when i rebuilt the engine and changed everything else.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/MyB2041.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/B2pics035.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/B2pics042.jpg

Locked 8.8
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/B2pics034.jpg

4 inch lift
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/MyB2076.jpg

Went to tellico and had a great time.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Tellico142.jpg

I then decided to put a ranger cab on the bronco's frame.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/aiden144.jpg
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http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/aiden189.jpg
We had to make a custom rear body mount brackets b/c the ranger frame sits higher.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/aiden182.jpg

Were it is today.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Broncosideshot.jpg
Thanks for looking.

Very clean work, keep it up!

good job.
looks like you are starting out better than most of us did at your age.

You are starting out good. Keep it up.:smokin:

not bad at all for 15, sure wish i had that mechanical ability when I was that young

Thanks guys, I have been trying to talk dad into letting me get some rockwells and a set of 44's but he gets that deer headlight look. :eek: lol well I have been working on the flat bed that will be on here untill we get the bed done. Thanks Brandon.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed001.jpg
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Well more to come soon enough.

Nice work. 15YO and you come in here knowing more and doing better work than 99% of the other newbs. Congrats.

nice work, i would keep that flatbed tho, it looks nice on there, really like how you used wood it gives it a nice old time look.

now why did you swap the body? for my b2 im just going to chop the top off the back and put on a ranger tailgate, be almost the same

Nice looking rig great start

My reasoning behind this was mainly because of rust, the bronco had alot of rust and the body was starting to crack in the seams. I finished paintin the frame, painted the bed and thats about it. Also I just built the bed with stuff that was lying around the house. I will probly lose internet for a week so I will post up some pics next week. Well thanks for looking.

i got rockwells for my 16 birthday and hummer rims for the 17 had to buy my 42's and everything else. My dad doesn't know much about building trucks or crawlin. I learned 90% of th good stuff from pbb. I'm about 60% of the way through build my 77 f250.

Nice job man!

wtr40rock: Mind emailing/pming me some pics of your build? I am gathering parts and starting a new build this spring. Something along the lines of a '78 F150, built 460, rocks and 54's.

Thanks.

Damn good start. I wish i had the opportunity to do something like that when i was 15.

I agree with NET on the bed. I personally dont think it would be worht the time but, If you wanted the look of a bed i would say use it and make some removable skins for the flat bed.

Nice work! Keep it up in all aspects of life.

Ok I am using my dads screen name. I have started on the bed we are takin 9 inches out of the rear and 11 1/2 inches out of the front. We are also extending the WB 3 inches. Here are pics.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed020.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed021.jpg
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http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed028.jpg

I am wearing safety glasses.

I have gotten alot done since the last update. Sorry it took so long i lost my password any my computer is stupid, But here we go.
I got the front of the bed cut down. I don't remember if i said how much we are takin out but 9 inches out of the back and 11 1/2 on the front. We are also moving the axle back 3 inches. Here are some pics,
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed034.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed038.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed040.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed029.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed030.jpg

We then started on the skins and that is were we are at now.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed043.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed044.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed045.jpg

We will hopefully be done with the skins this week.Wish us luck

Lookin good man, you're farther along than I am (Maverick @ BII.org and TRS). Keep up the good work.

Well got one side cut down, hopefully have the other monday.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed051.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed052.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed058.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed057.jpg

We have a little bit of a problem with the rear cut. The bottom lines don't line up so we will have to do some work to it.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/flatbed056.jpg
Thanks for looking, Brandon B.

just cut the fenders so you lose that line in the wheel well then a little bit of lift and big tires, wont even know



EDIT: would a b2 side pannel work better for this maybe?

Dam I am impressed!

damn, got me beat, but can you buy beer:flipoff2:

just cut the fenders so you lose that line in the wheel well then a little bit of lift and big tires, wont even know


x2

disguise it as "better departure angle" mod
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/richharr21/untitled-3.jpg

would a b2 side pannel work better for this maybe?
The b2's won't work it would be the same.

damn, got me beat, but can you buy beer

Not yet, but dad's gotta keep a close eye on his......:laughing:

nice clean truck , I really like the shop you guys have. email me sometime
john@autofab.com

Not yet, but dad's gotta keep a close eye on his......:laughing:

ahhh i remember those days :laughing: :laughing:

Thats a sweet start to a build. Where you located at?>

I am from south mississippi, I got anxious to see what it would look like so i put the bed on.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Bedpics019.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Bedpics020.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Bedpics021.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Bedpics022.jpg

Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking Brandon B.

:smokin:

I like it!

Thanks nobody else likes it?

Looking good. What are you going to do about the bottom of the bed skins not lining up?

i like your build alot, i had wanted to do something like this if i ever required a b2. Have you thought about takeing the longer side of the bed skin and rolling it to blend with the shorter side? yeah it wont match the front of the box but at least you can have it blend properly in the back, and if you decide to make a custom bumper you can make a slider to go underneath to compensate for the loss

I'd say just hack it off back there, blend it with the wheelwell.

just cut that shit off where it dont line up, looks good though nice work. its a stubby little fawker though

Just cut the rear 1/4's. It would even count as another mod.

Thanks nobody else likes it?

fishing for fucking complements like my wife:flipoff2:

I like it though. any plans for a cage?

I'm going to make one horizontal cut on the front half of the cut, then bend it back and make it fit. I am going to put a roll bar in the bed, but i also want to be able to take the bed off and make a rear tube bed and exo around the cab that will unbolt.

I made a rear bumper for it the other day...It was my first complete project without an help.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/003-1.jpg
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http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/012.jpg
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Thanks for looking Brandon B.

Does it feels good to be able to weld for a change instead of the endless mind numbing tack welding on that bed? Oh yea don't burn my shop down buckwheat.

Well I finished my bumper I forgot to update this page but here it is. I welded my Brackets on the bumper and cut my holes. I got my tage up there, all I have to do is grind and paint a little bit. I also bent my first piece of tubing last night and all i have to say about tubing is tube bending is tuff. Well here are my pics

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/TUBEBENDING001.jpg

Ok back to the bumper

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Rearbumper001.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Rearbumper002.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/Rearbumper003.jpg

I can see me a few tube buggies in my near future.

Here is a photo shop of what it should look like when finished, but the middle and lower part should be a brighter silver. I kinda like the blue myself but here it is.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/SilverBlue.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/SilverBlack.jpg

Dude you're doing some nice work over there, I wish I had the talent to do stuff like that.

Quick update. The bed should be done next week except for paint. I have my 5.0 tore down, and hopefully should have it in before christmas. Well onto the pics
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/laurelpicsand50012.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/laurelpicsand50016.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/laurelpicsand50020.jpg

looks good man. it looks like you are doing some nice work and learning good things. keep it up

Looking good man. Its definitly unique. Keep up the good work.

:D

Branman-That's some good work you got there. I like how you made that bed look so good, and it looks like its suppose to be on there. Good Job! You think after you get done, I could use your shop for a little while?lol What all are you planning on doing to that motor?

Looks great man...love to see the RBV builds happening recently on Pirate.

Thanks guys Right now all I am planning for the engine
stock bore
roller rockers
Mild cam(any suggestions)

I should be done next week with the bed so I can drive it to school for a little while. Um All I need left for the engine swap is a radiator and a oil filter relocator.I hope to start on it on my next school break. Thanks for looking Brandon B.

Quick update, I have the bed done for now. I got the engine back from the machinest and I got to keep the stock bore. I also got my rebuild kit and will start on it next week, I fixed the lower lines on the bed and it looks great. I will get some pictures tomorrow after school.Thanks Brandon B.

Lookin good man, that is a sweet project to get started wheelin with, you plannin on some 1 tons in your future, or maybe some hybrid 9's? just curious, and keep up the good work, sorry if I missed it, but Tranny and T-case?

I have another bronco 2 that will have 60's or 9's, but not this one. I thought I remember currie or someone building ford 8 inches front end, and I might try that? For now I am running a 3spd c5 and a BW1350 t-case, but with my 5.0 I am going to put a 4 spd AOD-E and a bw1350.

Well quick update. I have the bed on and most bodywork done. I have been driving it to school daily up until this week so not much has been done. I broke the reverse gear last friday and haven't messed with it since then. Here is a picture of it with the bed on.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/8-15-08009.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/8-15-08019.jpg

And my dads jeep and my truck.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/8-15-08008.jpg

Here is my painted engine.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/8-15-08011.jpg

Thanks for looking Brandon B.

Wow man....Nice job! You're lucky to have an old man to teach ya the ways of doing things like welding and fabwork and whatnot. My dad taught me carpentry, so I feel very fortunate as you probably do, to be able to have a guy teaching you stuff like that.

Good work and good luck.

Great looking RIG!

Well I'm still doing bodywork. I am hoping to have it painted for christmas(hint hint). I broke my reverse band in my trans so I got my spare rebuilt. I haven't messed with the 5.0 yet. Sorry for no pics but I do have my tellico video from this past summer if yall care to watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkEhBI2WAgc Thanks Brandon B.

i love that truck man, im gunna copy it once my b2's body rusts out.

Well guys I have an update but no pics yet. I added a Brush guard/stinger on the front bumper looks much better IMO. I also built the short block on the engine and I started tonight on the roll cage. I just got back from Morris Mountain at the shamrock thing and had a blast. I am in two weeks going to mountain side ORV park, we have it rented. I will get pics ASAP in the morning.

Looking great man, I also wish I had your talent and the help you do at your age, I hope you really appreciate your dad and don't take things for granted. I love it, looks awesome with the little bed on it like that! Its a great hobby for you to get into, much better then what alot of teenagers do for fun. I sound so old but I'm only 22 haha. Good luck and can't wait to see more pics!

Great looking truck. :smokin: You are a talented guy, be proud of your work. Its top notch.

Oh man Clean work was thinking of doing something like that to my 91 ranger. But i do say u got some SKILLS Keep up the good work!!

Well I got done almost running tube. I think it looks good but I will let the pics do the talking.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/DSCF3604.jpg
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Good ole pop in the picture above this. I couldn't have gotten as far as I am without him.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/DSCF3618.jpg
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I will finish it up tomorrow. Dads birthday is tomorrow so there won't be much done. I also got a free EB dana 44 with the cast in wedges. I think that we are going to try and retube it ourselves and then my senior project will be a 4 linked D44. I am also going to try and run 37's but we will see how long that lasts behind that 302. Thanks for looking Brandon B.

Decided not to run the cut down bed huh?

I am thinking about trying to make the skins fit on the tube bed. So I can take them off when Im riding then put them on when Im cruising around town? Is there any suggestions on how to do that? Thanks Brandon B.

More pics.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/DSCF3627.jpg
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http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/DSCF3631.jpg

Thanks Brandon B.

your bed looks sweet......almost like a reversed pinic table doubles as a work bench !!! :)

Sorry for the delay but here are the pics.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/DSCF3646.jpg
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http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/DSCF3649.jpg

looks awesome dude

VERY nice!

Great looking truck! Your shortened bed was nice too--maybe a keeper for your other BII? This one looks great as-is. Another possiblity might be cut-down fiberglass skins for the bed?

Great job, and excellent fab skills. :smokin:

Thanks guys. I am still going to work on my shortened bed. 6 bolts and 4 big guys and this comes off. After this trip to mountain side, I am going to finish and paint my truck. Thanks Brandon B.

Awesome build man, makes me miss my old bronco II a little

I am up at mountain side this weekend. Here are a few pics and I will post some later on.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/MountainsideORVpark138.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/MountainsideORVpark139.jpg

More....
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/MountainsideORVpark201.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/MountainsideORVpark211.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/th_MountainsideORVpark067.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/?action=view&current=MountainsideORVpark067.flv)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/MountainsideORVpark072.jpg

Thanks Brandon B.

looking awesome man! Very nice job on the tube work! Keep the updates coming!!

more....
Full throttle
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/th_MountainsideORVpark055.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/?action=view&current=MountainsideORVpark055.flv)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/MountainsideORVpark0542.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/th_MountainsideORVpark0672.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/?action=view&current=MountainsideORVpark0672.flv)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/th_MountainsideORVpark069-1.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/?action=view&current=MountainsideORVpark069-1.flv)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/th_MountainsideORVpark093.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/?action=view&current=MountainsideORVpark093.flv)
I have BIG plans for it now. We will see though.

More on the bed. I am using herculiner on the back and so far I like it. I am getting really close for primer and paint. Here is a pic, I forgot to put the brace on so I had to redue it.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a121/branman250cc/DSCF3954.jpg


Edit: Wow that picture turned out horrible, I will try and get another.
Thanks Brandon B.