Rod's 84 BabyBajaF100

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 4:15 am

Gave the toy a clean out today, all this sh*t came from in front of the LPG tank:

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I was surprised how little dirt and rubbish was in the cab, all it needs is a good vacuum out and some elbow grease to clean up the dash, glass, etc.

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I love an uncluttered engine bay, but the brake booster and M/cyl might be a problem for coilovers:

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After straightening the bent accel pedal, repairing the melted accel cable and giving the gas system a tweak and the idle speed a minor adjustment, it goes much better now, no more flat spot coming off idle. I have found a few items needing attention: the pinion yoke on the diff is loose, the rear seal of the gearbox is leaking and it grinds badly in 3rd, and the brakes feel like the LHR drum is egg shaped, it shakes like a dog pooping basket balls under braking and the LHR wheel locks with the slightest provacation. At least it gets out of its own way now

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:04 am

Man I keep getting weirded out looking at your pics - everything is backwards and it's throwing off my little pea brain!

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:37 pm

Wait until you have to drive one RHD, that will really throw you then

The funny thing is, I feel ok with driving LHD or RHD..... go figure.

hobbyturnedobsession · Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:43 pm

hahah he goes both ways. Sorry I had to.

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:20 pm

hobbyturnedobsession wrote:hahah he goes both ways. Sorry I had to.

Nah, thats AC or DC

BajaF250 · Post by **BajaF250** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:06 am

AusBroncodoc wrote:I love an uncluttered engine bay, but the brake booster and M/cyl might be a problem for coilovers:

Hey Rod,
You can work around that... I had the same issue and there are a couple of options, so it won't be a road block to coilovers...

flyinbronco · Post by **flyinbronco** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:51 am

ChaseTruck754 wrote:Man I keep getting weirded out looking at your pics - everything is backwards and it's throwing off my little pea brain!

I was thinking the same thing. Makes me want one just to be different.

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:06 am

I want one just to see the looks on people's faces over here when I pull up next to them and I'm sitting on the "wrong" side. I'd have to get a newer one or convert the ugly front end if I did though

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:57 pm

ChaseTruck754 wrote:I want one just to see the looks on people's faces over here when I pull up next to them and I'm sitting on the "wrong" side. I'd have to get a newer one or convert the ugly front end if I did though

You just want one in RHD so you can chat up the hookers on the curb easier

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:56 am

Come one now - I'm in the Newport Beach area, not "Laughlin adjacent"

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:11 am

flyinbronco · Post by **flyinbronco** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:24 pm

ChaseTruck754 wrote:Come one now - I'm in the Newport Beach area, not "Laughlin adjacent"

THAT"S FUNNY!!!!

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:25 am

Well, now that the trip is over and I am back in Aus, work can start on the the F100. Tomorrow, I will start going over it thoroughly, making a list of what it needs and where I will start. I have all the power steering bits already, but I need the pitman arm for this particular model. I also have my eye on a V8 4 speed box and t/case set-up and a complete 4WD front end. Progress will be posted as I proceed.

Post by **SteveG** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:23 am

What a ride! Well hopefully in the end it was still cheaper than a rental!

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:57 am

SteveG wrote:What a ride! Well hopefully in the end it was still cheaper than a rental!

I think getting a ride in the Mirage truck was worth buying it so he could get strapped and end up where he did for the weekend.

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:10 am

Silverslk wrote:
SteveG wrote:What a ride! Well hopefully in the end it was still cheaper than a rental!
I think getting a ride in the Mirage truck was worth buying it so he could get strapped and end up where he did for the weekend.

I wont argue with that

I have to admit, it was a worry to take an unknown history Bronco to Baja and make it back in one piece. Although it had trans trouble, if I had arrived a few days earlier and found the problem, I could have avoided it. Never the less, the ride in the Mirage truck was fantastic, but to co-dawg in the Flying Bronco with Rick was an equal highlight of the weekend for me. Those 2 rides, and all you great folks really made the trip worthwhile and I am looking forward to a repeat in the future. Only next time, I will make sure the rig I take is more reliable

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 3:34 am

A few goodies to install shortly:
Central locking:

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Comms started, 4.5 dB whip, base and co-ax, the roof already had the hole (plugged):

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and a JVC Cd player/am - fm tuner and Best Buys install kit, and some 6 x 9's for the doors:

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Tony is sending me my HID kit I won in the raffle, and I am gathering the parts for the P/S conversion. I will make my own hoses and fit a P/S cooler, leaving enough hose to fit the V8 set-up once installed at a later date. Some other interior goodies will go in as I find time and scavange them from my old Wagoneer.

BajaF250 · Post by **BajaF250** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:44 am

Rod,
And the PROJECT begins! Good luck... you have lots of great ideas and the potential is awesome... can't wait to see how it all progresses...

flyinbronco · Post by **flyinbronco** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:58 pm

AusBroncodoc wrote:
Silverslk wrote:
SteveG wrote:What a ride! Well hopefully in the end it was still cheaper than a rental!
I think getting a ride in the Mirage truck was worth buying it so he could get strapped and end up where he did for the weekend.
I wont argue with that I have to admit, it was a worry to take an unknown history Bronco to Baja and make it back in one piece. Although it had trans trouble, if I had arrived a few days earlier and found the problem, I could have avoided it. Never the less, the ride in the Mirage truck was fantastic, but to co-dawg in the Flying Bronco with Rick was an equal highlight of the weekend for me. Those 2 rides, and all you great folks really made the trip worthwhile and I am looking forward to a repeat in the future. Only next time, I will make sure the rig I take is more reliable

I'm glad you enjoyed the ride Rod. You're welcome to be my co dawg anytime.

I can't wait to see your build in action.

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 3:01 am

Rick, I would be honoured to be your co-dawg anytime

IF and when my F100 is up to the deal, you can come over and co-dawg with me

the seat positions wont change but this time, I get the wheel

Yesterday, the window regulator took a crap. I fixed it temporarily, but its gonna need replacing. I ordered a replacement aftermarket one from Ebay, when it gets here I will install the door locking, speaker and regulator in one go. Some cheap mirrors to get rid of the ugly fold aways will go on too. Pics later.

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