72 bronco build up

RedNeckRea · 11-13-2003, 09:14 PM

Over the summer I got the chance to work with Tim Haight of Bronco Alley, and my heart got set on building a early bronco. I finally got some pics of it and figured I'd share. Still not completed but that is to be expected when you can't work on it full time due to school. The specs of the build are in my sig.

first pic of what I started out with...

RedNeckRea · 11-13-2003, 09:15 PM

here is how we extended the wheelbase...

RedNeckRea · 11-13-2003, 09:16 PM

another shot of the springs relocated...

RedNeckRea · 11-13-2003, 09:17 PM

with the tub on

RedNeckRea · 11-13-2003, 09:18 PM

what we got the wheel base to.

FordCarnage · 11-13-2003, 09:20 PM

Not bad, should have flipped them shackles. Trim the ass end of those wheel wells or the tires will eat em. I'm sure that will come in time.

RedNeckRea · 11-13-2003, 09:24 PM

windshield width..

RedNeckRea · 11-13-2003, 09:28 PM

and that's all I got at the moment. I'd say it's about 50% complete, but seeing as I can only work on it every other weekend or so I have no iq when it will be done. I know it aint the best out there, but for a college boy I'm gonna be mighty happy

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FordCarnage · 11-13-2003, 09:36 PM

Well its coming along man, what more can you ask for? drivetrain sounds pretty solid. it takes time to get these things together when your broke and strapped for time, i hear ya on that.

braxton357 · 11-13-2003, 11:15 PM

I know just what you mean with having little time to work on it cause of school and all. I just got mine to the point that I can drive it on the road, so I'm drivin it around and all of the sudden it dies, I walk to the gas station, get gas, put gas it, it still doesn't start. Turns out it was the ignition switch, ordered one from autozone, they ordered the wrong one..ordered another..still waiting...paid for the second one with quarters and dimes

Too many other stories like that to type...if its not one thing its another. Just don't let it get to you

RedNeckRea · 11-14-2003, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FordCarnage
Trim the ass end of those wheel wells or the tires will eat em.

been done since this last set of pics cause I knew that was gonna happen

tonto · 11-16-2003, 04:04 AM

I think your rig as a lot of potential on the trail, get it finished and lets drag Tim out to do some wheeling.
Later, Francois (Veteran Bronco Alley Biotch).

NOTPRETTY · 11-17-2003, 03:32 PM

I like the rear stretched, but what about the gas tank? Are you going to move it...go fuel cell? Isn't clearance an issue?

RedNeckRea · 11-17-2003, 05:22 PM

got down and worked on the truck this weekend and man was I

when I got there. the shop where my truck is located was right on the edge of the freaky storm in los angeles last week, so they got like 10" of rain. well, my truck was left outside and someone forgot that my engine needed to be covered so....I had to drain about 2" of water outta my oil pan

. The good part is we got all the water out, hooked up the distrubtor, and the engine fired. Got the car under a tarp now and got all the holes leading to the block covered in plastic. other than that no progress

.

RedNeckRea · 11-17-2003, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NOTPRETTY
I like the rear stretched, but what about the gas tank? Are you going to move it...go fuel cell? Isn't clearance an issue?

yes, clearence was a problem. planning on ordering a 20 gal cell from summit. In other projects Tim (the guy who owns the shop where my truck is) just builds custom tanks that work with the issue. But, with my lack of funds and the fact that I could give two shiets whether I have a back seat or not, fuel cell seems like the best option.

NOTPRETTY · 11-18-2003, 10:59 AM

Not that I can afford it either, but what would the custom tank cost?

And...It appears the springs will still be stock length...but I can't really tell. Did you change them or consider using a longer spring to reduce the need for the arch?

RedNeckRea · 11-18-2003, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NOTPRETTY
Not that I can afford it either, but what would the custom tank cost?

And...It appears the springs will still be stock length...but I can't really tell. Did you change them or consider using a longer spring to reduce the need for the arch?

I really couldn't tell you how much the tanks would cost. I just knew that I wasn't planning on having a back seat, so the fuel cell was the easiest way to go. if you are serious about getting a quote on one, pm me and I'll get you a number to call.

and about the rear springs. new ones were considered, but then the $$$ was thought of and hell, they'll work till I can link it

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RedNeckRea · 12-05-2003, 09:11 PM

finally got a picture editor so I could re-size some of the pics. here is the hood. the outter slit toward the bottom has been filled so that there are only 2 slits. it has also been primered a dark grey.

RedNeckRea · 12-05-2003, 09:13 PM

I think I need to find a way to get some custom flares made

. already have plans for flaps.

RedNeckRea · 12-05-2003, 09:16 PM

and the grill I get to fix/narrow.

RedNeckRea · 12-05-2003, 09:17 PM

another of the grill pre-narrowing..

RedNeckRea · 12-05-2003, 09:21 PM

out of order, but how much was taken out of the front of the hood...

RedNeckRea · 12-05-2003, 09:22 PM

and the amount taken out of the top of the hood...

IronBenderII · 12-08-2003, 10:01 AM

Looks similar to my build up...

Here's where the front was last week. I have since relocated the upper frame mounts to go through the frame/cross member bracket and made the upper axle side link mounts lower for better up travel.

http://www.broncofix.com/board/viewt...745&highlight=

Rear end movd back, tubs extended.

http://www.broncofix.com/board/viewt...639&highlight=

Custom rear gas tank.

http://www.broncofix.com/board/viewt...858&highlight=

Jack

RedNeckRea · 01-30-2004, 12:21 AM

had these pics for a while, just never updated. it really sucks to have no transportation and be 3+ hours away from your project. nothing new in the past ~2 months other than these little things.

finished hood...well at least finished being cut, re glassed, and primered

11-13-2003, 09:14 PM	#1
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	72 bronco build up Over the summer I got the chance to work with Tim Haight of Bronco Alley, and my heart got set on building a early bronco. I finally got some pics of it and figured I'd share. Still not completed but that is to be expected when you can't work on it full time due to school. The specs of the build are in my sig. first pic of what I started out with... Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

11-13-2003, 09:15 PM	#2
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	here is how we extended the wheelbase... Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

11-13-2003, 09:16 PM	#3
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	another shot of the springs relocated... Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

11-13-2003, 09:17 PM	#4
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	with the tub on Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

11-13-2003, 09:18 PM	#5
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	what we got the wheel base to. Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

11-13-2003, 09:20 PM	#6
FordCarnage Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22955 Location: No where cool, but at least it's not LA Posts: 373	Not bad, should have flipped them shackles. Trim the ass end of those wheel wells or the tires will eat em. I'm sure that will come in time. Last edited by FordCarnage; 11-13-2003 at 09:23 PM.

11-13-2003, 09:24 PM	#7
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	windshield width.. Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

11-13-2003, 09:28 PM	#8
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	and that's all I got at the moment. I'd say it's about 50% complete, but seeing as I can only work on it every other weekend or so I have no iq when it will be done. I know it aint the best out there, but for a college boy I'm gonna be mighty happy . __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

11-13-2003, 09:36 PM	#9
FordCarnage Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22955 Location: No where cool, but at least it's not LA Posts: 373	Well its coming along man, what more can you ask for? drivetrain sounds pretty solid. it takes time to get these things together when your broke and strapped for time, i hear ya on that.

11-13-2003, 11:15 PM	#10
braxton357 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14685 Location: morganton,nc Posts: 4,176	I know just what you mean with having little time to work on it cause of school and all. I just got mine to the point that I can drive it on the road, so I'm drivin it around and all of the sudden it dies, I walk to the gas station, get gas, put gas it, it still doesn't start. Turns out it was the ignition switch, ordered one from autozone, they ordered the wrong one..ordered another..still waiting...paid for the second one with quarters and dimes Too many other stories like that to type...if its not one thing its another. Just don't let it get to you __________________ In vino veritas 70 turbocharged 351w fastback mustang 73 linked 5.8efi Bronco 99 QCLB 4x4 twin'd cummins on meth. 98 locked beater xj on N20.

11-16-2003, 04:04 AM	#12
tonto Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9872 Location: Redondo Bch, CA. Posts: 264	I think your rig as a lot of potential on the trail, get it finished and lets drag Tim out to do some wheeling. Later, Francois (Veteran Bronco Alley Biotch). __________________ 68 Bronco, 5.8 F.I., A.O.D., 3.8 Atlas II w/32 spline output, Detroits F/R, Full width 44/9" 31spline, 37"X17"BFG/KM's, 17"X8" Allied bead locks w/4.5 B.S., 4whl.disk.

11-17-2003, 03:32 PM	#13
NOTPRETTY Captain Insano Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13482 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,401	I like the rear stretched, but what about the gas tank? Are you going to move it...go fuel cell? Isn't clearance an issue? __________________ Just go... Passionately centerist. We're slowly being killed by the far left and far right.

11-17-2003, 05:22 PM	#14
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	got down and worked on the truck this weekend and man was I when I got there. the shop where my truck is located was right on the edge of the freaky storm in los angeles last week, so they got like 10" of rain. well, my truck was left outside and someone forgot that my engine needed to be covered so....I had to drain about 2" of water outta my oil pan . The good part is we got all the water out, hooked up the distrubtor, and the engine fired. Got the car under a tarp now and got all the holes leading to the block covered in plastic. other than that no progress . __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

11-18-2003, 10:59 AM	#16
NOTPRETTY Captain Insano Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13482 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,401	Not that I can afford it either, but what would the custom tank cost? And...It appears the springs will still be stock length...but I can't really tell. Did you change them or consider using a longer spring to reduce the need for the arch? __________________ Just go... Passionately centerist. We're slowly being killed by the far left and far right. Last edited by NOTPRETTY; 11-18-2003 at 11:00 AM.

12-05-2003, 09:11 PM	#18
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	finally got a picture editor so I could re-size some of the pics. here is the hood. the outter slit toward the bottom has been filled so that there are only 2 slits. it has also been primered a dark grey. Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE] Last edited by RedNeckRea; 12-05-2003 at 09:12 PM.

12-05-2003, 09:13 PM	#19
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	I think I need to find a way to get some custom flares made . already have plans for flaps. Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

12-05-2003, 09:16 PM	#20
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	and the grill I get to fix/narrow. Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

12-05-2003, 09:17 PM	#21
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	another of the grill pre-narrowing.. Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

12-05-2003, 09:21 PM	#22
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	out of order, but how much was taken out of the front of the hood... Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

12-05-2003, 09:22 PM	#23
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	and the amount taken out of the top of the hood... Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE]

12-08-2003, 10:01 AM	#24
IronBenderII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6848 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,878	Looks similar to my build up... Here's where the front was last week. I have since relocated the upper frame mounts to go through the frame/cross member bracket and made the upper axle side link mounts lower for better up travel. http://www.broncofix.com/board/viewt...745&highlight= Rear end movd back, tubs extended. http://www.broncofix.com/board/viewt...639&highlight= Custom rear gas tank. http://www.broncofix.com/board/viewt...858&highlight= Jack __________________ 71 1-ton EB BITD 7200

01-30-2004, 12:21 AM	#25
RedNeckRea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16333 Location: USS John C Stennis (CVN74) Posts: 1,749	had these pics for a while, just never updated. it really sucks to have no transportation and be 3+ hours away from your project. nothing new in the past ~2 months other than these little things. finished hood...well at least finished being cut, re glassed, and primered Attached Images __________________ ~Chris ~NAVY Sailor, future nuke ~WE-ROC marshall/judge. "I judge cause I don't talk to good" :laughing: ~[URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=194070]72 "Bronco Alley Bitch" build up[/URL] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Paul Gagnon [/i] [B] Trucks need to be trucks, not just tall cars. [/B][/QUOTE] Last edited by RedNeckRea; 01-30-2004 at 12:30 AM.

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