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- Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:00 am
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
I've been crook for the last 3 days and been home and sleeping most of the time. My Dad had a 'flu shot" last week (the real one) and came down with it straight away. Of course, he came to visit and I got it, too. One of our very few shared weaknesses. Anyway, today (Friday), I've been up the back a...
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:24 am
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Engine Builder and Machine shop
- Replies: 2
- Views: 651
Re: Engine Builder and Machine shop
Yes, 408 stroker with MAX 9 - 9.2:1 CR (Pemex compatible). AFR 165 or 185 cylinder heads. AFR165's preferably, as they promote air velocity for good torque and the 1.94" intake valves can work with stock pistons. Comp Cams Xtreme Energy 212/218 Hydraulic Roller Cam. Edelbrock RPM Airgap intake. FiTe...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:44 am
- Forum: Whatever
- Topic: Happy New Year!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 530
Happy New Year!
A Merry Christmas and a safe and hopefully, prosperous New Year to y'all.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:29 pm
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I'm working again, so this might actually start in the new year. Have to get rid of some un-needed stuff first to make room.
I'm working again, so this might actually start in the new year. Have to get rid of some un-needed stuff first to make room.
- Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:17 am
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
Not the update I was expecting. That sucks, maybe. I was basically reorg'd out of a job. They'd never tell anyone to leave just give 'special projects' to inspire you to leave. I was able to take an early retirement. Not ideal, but no regrets. Life is better now. Hope it all works out for you. It's...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:10 am
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
Well, it's definately going onto the back burner for now, as I got fired Monday. It seems the workshop manager and the new national maintainence manager conspired to engineer my 'resignation'. I was fired. When you are told "We don't want you here anymore, you need to leave", that's being fired, rig...
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 3:02 am
- Forum: Go-Fast Tech
- Topic: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Rear Suspension
- Replies: 355
- Views: 92330
Re: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Rear Suspension
No worries, Mate.
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:24 am
- Forum: Go-Fast Tech
- Topic: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Rear Suspension
- Replies: 355
- Views: 92330
Re: Start Your Go-Fast Build-Rear Suspension
Also, What is better for the Bronco, Deaver Q80 or J40. Or are both just ok. Whats the difference? I am leaning 64" from Geoff Falzone or 3 link. 3 link would be cheaper for me if metal prices stop going through the roof and the 64's would be $1400 for the leaf pack. I can fabricate everything myse...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 10:52 pm
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
Hell of a project. Respect. Didn't know rust was that bad down there. As an ignorant American I assumed more desert climate v. coastal living. Brake booster on the wrong side too. Nah,the rust is mostly only surface rust, from being left exposed to our shitty weather. I'd have to move north west to...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:05 am
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
What's the final plan? V8 swap? Hows the ute coming? Hey Randy, Right now, very little. When I have time, I'll make it run, then strip the cab down bare to evaluate what it needs to rebuild it and go from there. I've half a mind to use parts from the truck to fix it, but I'm slowly working on that ...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:48 pm
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
Some of the pics are from FB Marketplace, prior to me getting there. He sold a few things off it before I could confirm and pay for it, but I have the foundations of a project, and I am chasing up a steering column and shaft, power steer lines, and other stuff I need to make it run. Once it runs, I'...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:43 pm
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
Re: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
It has the usual rust for Australian Broncos, in the cowl, upper firewall, etc but nothing I see is unrepairable. More pics: IMG20231104154847.jpg 389727970_7019496274768883_2403721439506093642_n.jpg 386235888_7235975439759865_6759875071822558555_n.jpg 376146425_6707559472630436_845754767550012860_n...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:37 pm
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2063
The Junkyard Dog, Rod's Bronco.
Yes, I bought a Bronco. It is in POOR condition, but I believe it is saveable and it has almost all the parts that are necessary to get it running again. It's an '81 or '82 model, 6 cylinder alloy head 250 c.i. six, NP435 4 speed, 4.11:1 rear 9" with the braced housing, 4.09:1 front with bolt-in thi...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:02 pm
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: SteveG's 84-SOLD!
- Replies: 393
- Views: 34170
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:42 pm
- Forum: Non-Broncos
- Topic: Old School Blazer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3311
Re: Old School Blazer
Nice!!!
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:02 pm
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: Carly's 96
- Replies: 229
- Views: 30987
Re: Carly's 96
Thank you Rod. I wasn't sure if I was being a complete cheap ass or if it made sense. I believe they sell a 4 spring setup for the trak locs which is supposed to provide more clamping force. I figure if we want to get crazier, I'll ditch the 8.8 and shove a 9" under it. champaign dreams on a beer b...
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:12 pm
- Forum: Non-Broncos
- Topic: Southeast f150 build
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3204
Re: Southeast f150 build
Yeah, me too. IF I ever moved stateside, that would be what I would buy/build.Wrightracing.net wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:38 amI love the short bed super cab fords. I would love to build a TTB 4x4 long travel 1975 AutoFab Super Cab short bed.
Good luck with the project
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:10 pm
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: Carly's 96
- Replies: 229
- Views: 30987
Re: Carly's 96
Thank you Rod. I wasn't sure if I was being a complete cheap ass or if it made sense. I believe they sell a 4 spring setup for the trak locs which is supposed to provide more clamping force. I figure if we want to get crazier, I'll ditch the 8.8 and shove a 9" under it. Plus the relocating of the s...
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:32 am
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: Carly's 96
- Replies: 229
- Views: 30987
Re: Carly's 96
I'd rebuild the posi with new clutch plates and NEW springs (I don't think using carbon clutch plates does a lot) and use a non-friction modified oil in the diff. Yes, it might chatter a little on cornering, however it will grip better when called upon to provide max traction.
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:18 am
- Forum: Big Broncos
- Topic: Carly's 96
- Replies: 229
- Views: 30987
Re: Carly's 96
Well done, Randy. Keep it up.