The Chief's Clever Bronco

nubreed71 · Post by **nubreed71** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:53 pm

Hmmmm, I wonder if I could somehow adapt that to my already there Autofab hood pin thingys that are welded to my core support. I guess only one way to find out! Thanks for the pic.

Wrightracing.net · Post by **Wrightracing.net** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:38 pm

I am not sure on that manufacturer of the hood pin setup, but years ago a friend had those type of sliding pin mechanism rust shut. Keep a eye on the track the pin slides inside of. It was just bad timing when he had an electrical fire and could not get the latch open without using the pry bar side of his lug wrench. Just a heads up.

Over the years I have come to embrace the saying KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid. Not calling you stupid, but I have tried some gimmick parts on my Bronco in the past. RANCHO 9000 adjustable shocks come to mind as a good idea, but excusing the desired outcome was a major failure.

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:39 pm

No worries David. I appreciate you letting me know about your buddies experience. I'll add the track mechanism to my inspection list.

With regards to Aero-Catch, I've read nothing but positive reviews. There are some knock offs so I opted for the real thing. My review right now would be 4.5 out of 5 stars. Only because I had to go purchase longer hardware for my hood.

PaleRider · Post by **PaleRider** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:16 am

How's the rear access with those Sparco front seats?

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 3:46 am

PaleRider wrote:How's the rear access with those Sparco front seats?

I have full access to the rear from both sides. The adapter brackets I had cut for both sides allow the stock sliders to function as theyre designed. Plus my Sparcos recline, which increases the access.

As far as comfort goes they are amazing. To quote my girl from last night. "These seats are really comfy."

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:32 pm

Wrightracing.net wrote:I am not sure on that manufacturer of the hood pin setup, but years ago a friend had those type of sliding pin mechanism rust shut. Keep a eye on the track the pin slides inside of. It was just bad timing when he had an electrical fire and could not get the latch open without using the pry bar side of his lug wrench. Just a heads up.

Over the years I have come to embrace the saying KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid. Not calling you stupid, but I have tried some gimmick parts on my Bronco in the past. RANCHO 9000 adjustable shocks come to mind as a good idea, but excusing the desired outcome was a major failure.

Hey David,

Check out this video. Looks like AeroCatch thought about the possibility of the track mechanism rusting and used stainless steel to make the pin and track mechanism.

https://youtu.be/BWmDJQpp18k

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Sat Apr 09, 2016 4:25 pm

She wasn't the fastest pony today. In fact she was the slowest but she was very dependable and a whole lot of fun! I can't wait for the next Broncos in Barstow run and maybe this time we can have the bullets there too.

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dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:41 pm

Can someone tell me the name of this toothed insert? I'm missing one and need it to properly install the remote faceplate on my race radio.

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cwrisley · Post by **cwrisley** » Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:59 am

I might have one for ya. Let me check.

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:19 am

cwrisley wrote:I might have one for ya. Let me check.

That would be awesome!

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Wed Apr 13, 2016 5:11 am

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dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Wed Apr 13, 2016 5:01 pm

Installed my new rear bumper today!

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zachwabbit · Post by **zachwabbit** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:24 pm

Is that the bumper off off Steve's F250?

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:28 pm

zachwabbit wrote:Is that the bumper off off Steve's F250?

Yes sir. That's the one. I had it sandblasted and powder coated prior to installation.

zachwabbit · Post by **zachwabbit** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:55 pm

Looks great man!

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 3:01 pm

Thanks! I'm really happy with how it turned out!

93Broncobuff · Post by **93Broncobuff** » Thu Apr 14, 2016 4:15 pm

lookin Sweet my man!!

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Mon May 02, 2016 9:13 pm

The harness for the remote faceplate of my race radio has an two loose wires, one green and one orange. Can someone tell me what they are for?

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Mon May 02, 2016 9:45 pm

dtbback wrote:The harness for the remote faceplate of my race radio has an two loose wires, one green and one orange. Can someone tell me what they are for?

They both need power.

dtbback · Post by **dtbback** » Mon May 02, 2016 9:47 pm

tcm glx wrote:
dtbback wrote:The harness for the remote faceplate of my race radio has an two loose wires, one green and one orange. Can someone tell me what they are for?
They both need power.

Can the power be from the same source or should they be seperate?

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