APEMFB's Air Force One aka The Silver Bullet

D1cker1 · Post by **D1cker1** » Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:54 pm

I'm amazed at this build..
What style of bumper are you doing?

You have bronco aDD

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:20 am

D1cker1 wrote: What style of bumper are you doing?

Thanks D1cker1. Trying to keep that old school look so I won't be doing prerunner bumpers.

I'll be keeping the oem front bumper with a small light bar holding 5 6" KC old school style lights that are converted to HID and a stealthy front skid plate. The rear bumper will be an oem original.

Chris

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:28 am

While I was away from the internet for the weekend (sit behind this glowing box all week so I'm over it on the weekends) it seems everyone else answered pretty much what I would say Chris.
My question would be - what makes you think a cage would kill your want to drive the thing? Just sound or what? I can't think of anything else aside from the POSSIBLE added pain of getting in and out around door bars - but once you're in you don't have to deal with that again til getting out.

SteveG wrote:I don't weld anything to the frame unless absolutely necessary. I'm all about modular, bolt-on parts.

I am very much the same way as well.

Becks_Bronco · Post by **Becks_Bronco** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:09 pm

ChaseTruck754 wrote:
SteveG wrote:I don't weld anything to the frame unless absolutely necessary. I'm all about modular, bolt-on parts.
I am very much the same way as well.

The proof is in the crew cab's extensive grade 8 bling haha

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:13 pm

Naw - the proof is in it not being done. Doing it the right way takes a LOT longer - or costs a lot more. Depending on which route you go.

DirtFiend602 · Post by **DirtFiend602** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:39 pm

I have become very close with my rigid drill and unibits.

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:48 pm

Chris, any updates? I think as capable as this thing is going to be......it HAS to be caged. Both for your safety (I followed you testing Vic's, remember? haha) and the longevity of your favorite body style of Bronco. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:13 pm

Silverslk wrote:Chris, any updates? I think as capable as this thing is going to be......it HAS to be caged. Both for your safety (I followed you testing Vic's, remember? haha) and the longevity of your favorite body style of Bronco. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

No decision yet Andy. I have a few more weeks and Mark has a lot to work on. Custom belly pan, skid plate, larger fuel cell, front light bar on OEM bumper. Then I can focus on the interior. Still not completely sold on the cage. Not because I don't think it would help the vehicle or that I would benefit. Like I mentioned I want to start on the build for stretching my red Bronco. I'd rather put the cage cash into that vehicle but again still on the fence. If I do the cage on this ride that just means I'll back up the stretch Bronco build.

Chris

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:19 pm

... double post

bajascott · Post by **bajascott** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:25 pm

my next bronco will have no cage but probably will need it! haha i have almost rolled mine a time or two and my buddy and were seriously discussing how we were going to clean up the yard sale as we were ripping thru a SHARP corner in a 4 wheel drift pinned in 2nd gear doing about 60.... haha just do get in over your head! hahaha

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:26 pm

Northwest 45 gallon tank ordered! Oh yeah. Should be arriving in San Diego in the next three days.

Chris

Post by **SteveG** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:28 pm

45 gallons! Nice!

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 5:59 pm

SteveG wrote:45 gallons! Nice!

Less Pemex stops in Baja! ha ha ha. Actually thinking of buying one for my daily driver. I fill up once a week at 110 bucks each fill up.

RyanDS650X · Post by **RyanDS650X** » Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:03 pm

Good lord, are you putting J40's under this Bronco?

EDIT: first page says F53's

hobbyturnedobsession · Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:07 pm

Your going to need a three link on top of the leaf springs Hahah that's awesome though I like the idea.

BajaF250 · Post by **BajaF250** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:26 pm

CAGE IT! After this weekend... change your mind?

Becks_Bronco · Post by **Becks_Bronco** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:07 pm

Saw your truck at Marks shop while i was there picking up my rear shock mount. Truck looks awesome, looking forward to seeing it done!

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:17 pm

BajaF250 wrote:CAGE IT! After this weekend... change your mind?

It made a real good argument for a cage Tom, that's for sure.

BajaF250 · Post by **BajaF250** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:14 am

BajaBronco13 wrote:
BajaF250 wrote:CAGE IT! After this weekend... change your mind?
It made a real good argument for a cage Tom, that's for sure.

Actually, not an argument, but a decision!

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:42 pm

Boom! 45 gallons! Tank arrived at SouthWest Performance for the install.

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