Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
i think you should make a removable mount for those badass lights,and call it done.
i like the simplicity of it now. low profile and not overwelming.
i like the simplicity of it now. low profile and not overwelming.
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
What do you mean? No Skid plate? Just removable light bar?bajascott wrote:i think you should make a removable mount for those badass lights,and call it done.
i like the simplicity of it now. low profile and not overwelming.
They are working on a custom way to mount the light bar without bulky "pins" sticking up to slide on to........I am anxious to see what they design.
As for skid, I like clean and simple. I have been watching tons of off road videos to see what I like and what I don't. I will make multiple cardboard versions until I am satisfied, then make an aluminum skid once.
SteveG wrote:The point? It's amazing these front ends go down the road straight in any form! The TTB is brute. A broad sword and not a scalpel. That's why I love it!
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
yea sorry, skid plate is needed! haha
i just mean i like the simple design with out the hoop over lights, i was assuming you were doing that.
it looks good,i like your bronco.
i just mean i like the simple design with out the hoop over lights, i was assuming you were doing that.
it looks good,i like your bronco.
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
just run vertical boss' through the main tube and light bar and bolt through them. If you want to get tricky machine custom boss' so the light bar boss "engages" or fits into the main tube boss slightly.
Mounting like this will be stout and they pretty much "disappear" when the light bar isn't on the truck.
If you want a drawing of what I mean let me know.
*edit* - semi bored at work so I drew up something quickly.
Left side is straight boss on boss. Right side is another idea to get a firmer "connection" between the light bar and bumper. It's just a piece of tube (2.5" dia. - so might not be lying around the shop) halved and set on top of the 2" main tube.
Of course this all depends on how your light bar mount is designed - but it's an idea and it gave me something to fart around with for 5 minutes
Mounting like this will be stout and they pretty much "disappear" when the light bar isn't on the truck.
If you want a drawing of what I mean let me know.
*edit* - semi bored at work so I drew up something quickly.
Left side is straight boss on boss. Right side is another idea to get a firmer "connection" between the light bar and bumper. It's just a piece of tube (2.5" dia. - so might not be lying around the shop) halved and set on top of the 2" main tube.
Of course this all depends on how your light bar mount is designed - but it's an idea and it gave me something to fart around with for 5 minutes
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
WTF - thing wouldn't load my attachment so trying again...
ok - F this.
Email me if you want it.
I made a PDF from cad. Can't upload a pdf. Therefore I saved to jpeg format. For some reason file size is staying "big" (625mb) even after I re-sized it and it won't let me load that.
If you wanna see the thing PM or email me and I can email it to you.
ok - F this.
Email me if you want it.
I made a PDF from cad. Can't upload a pdf. Therefore I saved to jpeg format. For some reason file size is staying "big" (625mb) even after I re-sized it and it won't let me load that.
If you wanna see the thing PM or email me and I can email it to you.
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
I wanna see your thing??!!
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
/\ /\ uh....this is not the place for that tony.......
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
If you email it to the site email (gofastbroncos@gmail.com), I can host it on that gmail account and post the link.ChaseTruck754 wrote:WTF - thing wouldn't load my attachment so trying again...
ok - F this.
Email me if you want it.
I made a PDF from cad. Can't upload a pdf. Therefore I saved to jpeg format. For some reason file size is staying "big" (625mb) even after I re-sized it and it won't let me load that.
If you wanna see the thing PM or email me and I can email it to you.
Sho nuff,
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
Not sure why I had issues with getting it posted yesterday but I got frustrated and said F it.
Andy did email me and I sent to him, but since Tony likes looking at my thing too - I'll send it along so everyone can see. I'm a sharing type person like that ya know!
Andy did email me and I sent to him, but since Tony likes looking at my thing too - I'll send it along so everyone can see. I'm a sharing type person like that ya know!
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
The image uploaded OK for me.
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Sho nuff,
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
yeah - but you have "special" powers
It said something like 325kb was the max file size. It was 635kb before I re-sized it and I think something like 585 after, so it wouldn't load.
It said something like 325kb was the max file size. It was 635kb before I re-sized it and I think something like 585 after, so it wouldn't load.
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
I only see a red X
SteveG wrote:The point? It's amazing these front ends go down the road straight in any form! The TTB is brute. A broad sword and not a scalpel. That's why I love it!
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
X2.Silverslk wrote:I only see a red X
"If at first you don't succeed, it may be cheaper to buy it."
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
I just checked it with Internet Explorer and I get an X too... add that to the LOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNG list of reasons I don't use Internet Explorer.
Sho nuff,
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
I can't log in when i use firefox.SteveG wrote:I just checked it with Internet Explorer and I get an X too... add that to the LOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNG list of reasons I don't use Internet Explorer.
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
you aren't missing much Nick - trust me. Andy has seen it already since I emailed it to him and I'm sure he can vouch that it's nothing special
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
Yep, seen it. Since I'm not the fabricator type I have a couple questions. Would you drill a hold through and then weld a sleeve in there for support then just bolt through that sleeve to the removable bar (depending on shape)?
SteveG wrote:The point? It's amazing these front ends go down the road straight in any form! The TTB is brute. A broad sword and not a scalpel. That's why I love it!
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
I demand to see this so called picture you are all talking about..!!!
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
Tony - email me if you want me to send it to you after you see the below.
I ran across this pic yesterday and save the address so I could post here. It shows what I am talking about pretty much. And yes Andy - I personally would run a boss through the hole in the tube rather than just a bolt through it. Makes it stronger.
*edit* Damn this thing again!
Tried to insert as an image and then as a link - but won't work because it's hosted on dezertrangers so it asks you to sign in.
Tried attaching and it says no files over 300kb. Trying again....
ok - got it. Sorry for the huge size. I had it a 4x6 but didn't look at pixel size. You can see the boss' I was talking about. I wouldn't make them stick through the main tube as far as these guys do (I keep mine pretty much flush) but you get the idea.
I ran across this pic yesterday and save the address so I could post here. It shows what I am talking about pretty much. And yes Andy - I personally would run a boss through the hole in the tube rather than just a bolt through it. Makes it stronger.
*edit* Damn this thing again!
Tried to insert as an image and then as a link - but won't work because it's hosted on dezertrangers so it asks you to sign in.
Tried attaching and it says no files over 300kb. Trying again....
ok - got it. Sorry for the huge size. I had it a 4x6 but didn't look at pixel size. You can see the boss' I was talking about. I wouldn't make them stick through the main tube as far as these guys do (I keep mine pretty much flush) but you get the idea.
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Re: Andy (Silverslk) 1995 Bronco (slow project)
So, a late update but update none the less.
I wanted to run my lights for the night race last weekend. I called Pirate Lab in Corona and they agreed to get it done for me on Friday (they actually pulled off another job to get me done on short notice). After talking it over with them (and Steve and a few others) I went with the mounting system like above. Pirate lab will rush for you but they don't cut corners (still capped ends and actually machined the sleeves on their lathe). Here's how it came out.
I wanted to run my lights for the night race last weekend. I called Pirate Lab in Corona and they agreed to get it done for me on Friday (they actually pulled off another job to get me done on short notice). After talking it over with them (and Steve and a few others) I went with the mounting system like above. Pirate lab will rush for you but they don't cut corners (still capped ends and actually machined the sleeves on their lathe). Here's how it came out.
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SteveG wrote:The point? It's amazing these front ends go down the road straight in any form! The TTB is brute. A broad sword and not a scalpel. That's why I love it!