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Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:12 pm
by Travisfab
alpinejd3 wrote:Well this picture right here is what caused this whole build to escalate. I really wanted two seats back there, but there was just not enough room to make it happen without really compromising on the link setup I wanted. So it was an expensive way to learn a small bench is about all you can wedge in the back of a desert style linked bronco.
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I want to say my bench is 42", same as the stock bench
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 3:40 pm
by alpinejd3
Travisfab wrote:alpinejd3 wrote:Well this picture right here is what caused this whole build to escalate. I really wanted two seats back there, but there was just not enough room to make it happen without really compromising on the link setup I wanted. So it was an expensive way to learn a small bench is about all you can wedge in the back of a desert style linked bronco.
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I want to say my bench is 42", same as the stock bench
Aren't you doing short course style link setup???
Re: Re:
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 1:22 am
by Wrightracing.net
alpinejd3 wrote:Wrightracing.net wrote:I am looking forward to see how the shell looks when the fiberglass is done. I like it the the glass was left the stock size. I also like how you cut the roof and slid it back, it looks like a stronger setup. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks David. I am very curious to see how the overall look is when it’s all done. I too like what they did with the cut and sliding it back. Jesse Winchel had that idea for strength, he is the one who did all the sheet metal work as well. Very happy with his work and input on the shell.
On a side note. I need another radio from you. I’ll give you a call this weekend.
Cool, let me know what you need and I will get one ready to go.
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John's 91 GFB
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:42 pm
by cs_drums
Mine is 42" definitely a little narrower the stock bench but plenty of space for two adults
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Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:06 pm
by alpinejd3
cs_drums wrote:Mine is 42" definitely a little narrower the stock bench but plenty of space for two adults
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I like yours a lot. I have looked through your build thread many times. When I say small bench I guess I mean 36-42” and not two the ability for two full size buckets. We have the 36” bench pictured in mine, the 7 tube bypasses costs us a little room, plus I didn’t custom build the orientation of the tubes so that could have cost a little room as well. It will be snug but two thin adults can fit!
John's 91 GFB
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 7:43 pm
by cs_drums
Snug is good when in a bench though
. Thanks for the compliment. Yours has me wanting to cut mine up and start over haha
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Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:29 am
by S00TLYFE
Not sure why I haven't run across this thing so far but, subbed. Love it
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:53 pm
by alpinejd3
Goal is to have it running by this weekend, limp it onto the trailer then off to body work next week. Decided I need to get wiring under control before interior, it’s a complete disaster right now. Interior will be pushed off a month or two but I’ll get out and test it as soon as it’s back.
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Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:17 pm
by alpinejd3
This round of major fab work is done. It’s off to the fiberglass guys tomorrow and then body work and paint.
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Still haven’t decided on the color. It’s down to two. Lead foot grey or lightning blue. I really can’t decide, might just let the paint guys flip a coin.
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VikDok built this slick mount for the rear A/C unit. I was able to wedge the larger unit up front so this thing should be ice cold, that’s what Lee has promised!
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Another pending decision here. Steel it coating on everything or mix in some linex.
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Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:07 pm
by De$ertBronco
What brake pedal assy are you using? build looks awesome btw!
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:14 pm
by alpinejd3
De$ertBronco wrote:What brake pedal assy are you using? build looks awesome btw!
Its the Jamar pedal assembly, I picked it up from Eric at Nexgen.
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:34 pm
by Travisfab
What happened with the bedsides? Seems like they should have been the perfect fit without any mods.
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:01 pm
by alpinejd3
Travisfab wrote:What happened with the bedsides? Seems like they should have been the perfect fit without any mods.
The retro bronco was a 12” stretch I believe vs the 14” we did and then on top of that the wheelbase on the retro must have been 2-4” shorter than mine. I thought it would be pretty much perfect too but it wasn’t even close.
Do you remember the specs on the retro bronco wheelbase?
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 11:38 pm
by alpinejd3
Thanks to my good buddy Jason and his crew down at Fiberwerx we are very close. Paint is happening Monday-Wednesday and then a few final prep items and we should have our first shakedown in plaster city a week from tomorrow. I am beyond excited. A little nervous too, hope this was all worth it.
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Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 10:44 am
by funinthesun95
build is on point.... love what you did to this.
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:03 pm
by Needles929
Please get video of the shakedown!!!
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:56 pm
by funinthesun95
John need to get to updating .....I know he has stuff to post.
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:15 pm
by Needles929
funinthesun95 wrote:John need to get to updating .....I know he has stuff to post.
Yessss! I have been waiting to see this thing!
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 4:12 pm
by Needles929
A video of fire up came across my FB feed from Trophys and More. lol
Re: John's 91 GFB
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:50 pm
by alpinejd3