1987 XLT "Bob's White One"

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Sweet!
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Bondobob wrote:Gonna get rid of the cast wheels too.....yeah yeah yeah I know.....
Those look great Bob!... Any 1/4 angle shots to see the wheel and tread?
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Dig the progress. Even if it is "sideways" progress :D
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Looking good, can not wait to see it out in the desert!
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Ok got rid of the old pump and bracket. The later bracket and means of mounting is much cleaner than the stock 1987 stuff and the compressor bracket is gone so I can access the SPOUT much easier.
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OK here are some update pictures. She is ready for Pismo once I install my rear straps.
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and
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Rear
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Rear again
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Alright Bob! I thought you dropped off the earth for a while.
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No, I have been a GFB stalker... Worked alot in the last 3-4 months and finally went hard core over the last week to get this girl to a point I can play and begin some tuning and finish the little punch list stuff I want to complete.
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It looks good!
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Lookin epic man!
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Looks good man! Bummed I'm gonna miss it this weekend!
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I love it!!! Good work
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The Bronco worked really well at Pismo last weekend. I launched it a few times and landing from a couple feet off the ground-launches flat and handles pretty neutral and I am only using about an inch of my bump stop travel and it was also plush in the rough. Goes fast enough for some pucker factor....just gotta set my purse down and stab and steer it.

Fully loaded with camping gear and firewood results in a mean Escondido lean. I may need to pull the Nationals and rework them for more static ride height and a little more GVW.

I will then need to tune the shocks and mount up my rear bumps.
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Bondobob wrote:....just gotta set my purse down and stab and steer it.
Yup! Drive it like you hate it and you'll love it. That and air down on the sand, Mr. 35psi! The White One looked good!
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SteveG wrote:. That and air down on the sand, Mr. 35psi!
That sounds like me my first time driving in the dunes.

The truck is looking good, Bob!
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SteveG wrote:
Bondobob wrote:....just gotta set my purse down and stab and steer it.
Yup! Drive it like you hate it and you'll love it.
That is an awesome line Steve!
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