Lugo's Project AnnaBelle 94'

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:38 pm

So this will be my build thread on my 94' XLT! I call her AnnaBelle because I can split it into 2 stages! Anna will be the suspension, and Belle will be the interior and cage!

I warn this is gonna be a slow build, lots of time, no money!

My plans:
I'm gonna do all the fab work myself but it'll mostly be WIY (weld it yourself) stuff cuz lets be honest, without breaks and plasma cams its hard to make intricate plates and trussing and whatnot. Plus it's cheaper than buying complete stuff when I can do it just as well!

Front:
Threat 4.5" TTB extensions and I'll incorporate the uniball.
Threat radius arms. The new plated ones not the oldschool tubes.
Either 14" or 16" coilovers preferably Bilstein or Sway-Aways and a bypass at some point. I want 20" of max travel and strap at 18"
Then tube bumpers, and 4" glass fenders and hood.

Rear:
Some kind of built 9" (any input on who??)
F53 Deavers for now and triple bypasses.
Eventually a Threat 4-link and it'll tie into the cage (when Belle begins!)

There's a lot I'm forgetting but I don't want to bore you guys anymore with engine plans and how I want the cage. That'll come when it starts!

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:41 pm

Here's some pics of it and the new wheels!

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:24 pm

Are those DOT Generals.

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:10 pm

Yessir they are!

35/12.5/15s DOT Grabbers and KMC Enduro beadlocks

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:11 pm

Dumb question but just to be sure, when everyone says the 1" uniball, are they talking about the spindle pivot or the beam pivot?

economig · Post by **economig** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:34 am

lugobean@gmail.com wrote:Dumb question but just to be sure, when everyone says the 1" uniball, are they talking about the spindle pivot or the beam pivot?

Beam

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:38 am

Thought so. Thanks mate!

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:08 am

Anna Belle!! I like it, looks like she will be an awesome project. Looking forward to the updates!

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:56 pm

Not an update but I wanted to share a trick! I'm sure everyone has their ways, but if the glass top starts to fade and look shitty and the paints good hit it with some pledge! It takes about half an hour and it'll stay looking good for a couple weeks before it needs it again!

You can see the difference!

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:41 am

You don't work in Glendale do you? I see a truck like this with generals and 2 lights on the front bumper all the time.

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:29 am

I don't but hmm I wonder if he's roaming around the site somewhere... I'm up in simi valley

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Sat May 19, 2012 12:58 pm

Same story as usual with me, no updates, just wanted to tell the world I'm officially rockin the GFB sticker on the bronco! Annnddd big news!

I officially work for Sway-A-Way!! I started on Thursday and it's awesome! I see myself there for quite awhile

economig · Post by **economig** » Sat May 19, 2012 1:10 pm

lugobean wrote:Same story as usual with me, no updates, just wanted to tell the world I'm officially rockin the GFB sticker on the bronco! Annnddd big news!

I officially work for Sway-A-Way!! I started on Thursday and it's awesome! I see myself there for quite awhile

Dude! That rocks! Cool job for sure, i'm sure you'll gather a ton of valuable/useful knowledge that you can use the rest of your life.

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Sat May 19, 2012 1:12 pm

Congrats!!! If you stock piled any no-SAW products...... I bet they'll be up for sale soon. hahaha

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » Sat May 19, 2012 1:30 pm

You should tell them to work on their Costumer Service.. I have a set of 3.0 5 tube bypasses that need some parts, and they wont lift a finger to help..

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Sat May 19, 2012 1:50 pm

Andy who did you talk to?

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » Sat May 19, 2012 2:16 pm

Eric Andres?.. And Congrats on the new Gig!

lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Sat May 19, 2012 4:05 pm

When? I don't remember being introduced to an Eric so I don't think he's there any longer. Talk to Brian or John they're nice guys and way helpful

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » Sat May 19, 2012 6:45 pm

this was a couple months ago.

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lugobean · Post by **lugobean** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:21 pm

Small update, I finally got those generals on! The bronco doesn't look like such a Granpa truck anymore!

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