Random updates... what are you working on?
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Nice! I have to pull the motor back out. Low pis when warmed up so I’m thinking a rod or main isn’t happy.
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
That’s no fun. Me and my dad built a 66 ford when I was about 16. Mustang 2 kit 500hp bbf with a 200 shot. Was a fun truck for surehobbyturnedobsession wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2023 11:46 amNice! I have to pull the motor back out. Low pis when warmed up so I’m thinking a rod or main isn’t happy.
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
That does sound fun. This is a stroked fe. 449. Somewhere in the 450-500 ish range. Aluminum top end roller rockers etc. it’s okay. Better to check than let good parts go.xjgiles_ wrote:That’s no fun. Me and my dad built a 66 ford when I was about 16. Mustang 2 kit 500hp bbf with a 200 shot. Was a fun truck for surehobbyturnedobsession wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2023 11:46 amNice! I have to pull the motor back out. Low pis when warmed up so I’m thinking a rod or main isn’t happy.
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
I am remodeling the house and we have everything in the house going in the garage. Now the 72 Bronco is being overtaken. . With my back problems I worked out a deal with a friend to do the heavy lifting when doing the 72 Body on the 86 chassis. Before I chop the body, I need to take the 72 and get it titled in my name in CA.
Still getting parts. I finally sold my 1990 32 foot motor home, because my mom just retired and she is coming to live with me. I have to make room for her new Toy Hauler Class C diesel motorhome. She did not like my guy's club house RV. To old for her and she likes going to the desert. She has her own quad and loves Pismo. The good thing about selling the RV is $5000 towards the Bronco Project. Now I need to finish my 1986 Honda TRX250R I built from the ground up. And I need to sell my 98 Z28. I hope to have $20,000 for the Bronco.
In a couple months the house will be done and I am putting a two post car lift in the garage. Never a dull moment.
David
Still getting parts. I finally sold my 1990 32 foot motor home, because my mom just retired and she is coming to live with me. I have to make room for her new Toy Hauler Class C diesel motorhome. She did not like my guy's club house RV. To old for her and she likes going to the desert. She has her own quad and loves Pismo. The good thing about selling the RV is $5000 towards the Bronco Project. Now I need to finish my 1986 Honda TRX250R I built from the ground up. And I need to sell my 98 Z28. I hope to have $20,000 for the Bronco.
In a couple months the house will be done and I am putting a two post car lift in the garage. Never a dull moment.
David
Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Nice I’m also finishing up my 87 250r again. Rebuilding the motor 4 mill stroke 350 big bore lots of fun. But I think I’m selling it come spring time. Just picked up a fl350 that I’m an arm swapping and 5 linking the rear and rotax swapping. But I’ve also been helping my dad finish his 68 bronco coyote swap and we just built the frame for his 41 Willy’s that’s also getting a coyote in it. LolWrightracing.net wrote:I am remodeling the house and we have everything in the house going in the garage. Now the 72 Bronco is being overtaken. . With my back problems I worked out a deal with a friend to do the heavy lifting when doing the 72 Body on the 86 chassis. Before I chop the body, I need to take the 72 and get it titled in my name in CA.
Still getting parts. I finally sold my 1990 32 foot motor home, because my mom just retired and she is coming to live with me. I have to make room for her new Toy Hauler Class C diesel motorhome. She did not like my guy's club house RV. To old for her and she likes going to the desert. She has her own quad and loves Pismo. The good thing about selling the RV is $5000 towards the Bronco Project. Now I need to finish my 1986 Honda TRX250R I built from the ground up. And I need to sell my 98 Z28. I hope to have $20,000 for the Bronco.
In a couple months the house will be done and I am putting a two post car lift in the garage. Never a dull moment.
David
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Nice, I have a CT330 stroker motor in my 250r. I completely rebuilt it, split the case's and put a NOS CT top end. I have a 2006 Honda trx450er with a stage 2 hot cam I ride now and love it and electric start is nice now that I am in my 50's. I have too many toy's, I have the 450, a 400ex, a 1990 Yamaha Blaster, the 86 250r, a 1975 XL350 and my little beast minibike. That does not even count the 86 Bronco and 72 Bronco, the 98 Z28 and my 99 F350 4x4 crew cab. I get toy's and never let them go, I still regret selling my 1982 ATC185s three wheeler. That little trike was a beast, I towed my old Chenoweth 2 seater buggy from the train trussel to the dry lake bed at Superstition when I fried the clutch in the 1600cc Vw transmission. A tie down and a slow trip with the beast.
The reason for so many bikes is for friend to ride that normally don't ride, the loaner bike's one I get caught up on all the other projects, I do want to get another 185s or 200s Atc for around camp bike. I already have a complete motor, exhaust and wire harness for a 1986 Honda trx200es four stroke with electric start, I might put in a 185s frame if I come across a deal one of these days.
My Bronco is the big project for now.
David
The reason for so many bikes is for friend to ride that normally don't ride, the loaner bike's one I get caught up on all the other projects, I do want to get another 185s or 200s Atc for around camp bike. I already have a complete motor, exhaust and wire harness for a 1986 Honda trx200es four stroke with electric start, I might put in a 185s frame if I come across a deal one of these days.
My Bronco is the big project for now.
David
Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Right on man! Mine is a ct cylinder as well ported for Mx lrd 350g pipe ect I sold my ktm 505sx a few years ago and miss it so going to sell the r and pick up another ktm quad. My broncos my big project right now. Just finished my 77 super cab Cummins build this summer then got my wife’s 90 bronco motor swapped doing a bunch of upgrades to my excursion also. Then I picked up a 1930 ford sedan to build because I needed another project lol. That’s then I have my kids stuff to he is wanting to redo his dirt bike so we can sell it and upgraded to a bigger bike in the spring. Then I help my old man at his shop. We currently have 8 projects going over thereWrightracing.net wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:41 amNice, I have a CT330 stroker motor in my 250r. I completely rebuilt it, split the case's and put a NOS CT top end. I have a 2006 Honda trx450er with a stage 2 hot cam I ride now and love it and electric start is nice now that I am in my 50's. I have too many toy's, I have the 450, a 400ex, a 1990 Yamaha Blaster, the 86 250r, a 1975 XL350 and my little beast minibike. That does not even count the 86 Bronco and 72 Bronco, the 98 Z28 and my 99 F350 4x4 crew cab. I get toy's and never let them go, I still regret selling my 1982 ATC185s three wheeler. That little trike was a beast, I towed my old Chenoweth 2 seater buggy from the train trussel to the dry lake bed at Superstition when I fried the clutch in the 1600cc Vw transmission. A tie down and a slow trip with the beast.
The reason for so many bikes is for friend to ride that normally don't ride, the loaner bike's one I get caught up on all the other projects, I do want to get another 185s or 200s Atc for around camp bike. I already have a complete motor, exhaust and wire harness for a 1986 Honda trx200es four stroke with electric start, I might put in a 185s frame if I come across a deal one of these days.
My Bronco is the big project for now.
David
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
One of my new projects I want to do is a Big Wheel converted street legal 2 wheeler. I would love to pickup a 2000's XR650L and put a 1970's tank and seat to make it kind of look like a 1975 XL350. Which I do have a 1975 already, but I want the bigger motor with electric start. I did think about making the 1975 a big wheel, that can be swapped back to original if I wanted. I've never started the 75 yet, It needs work. So it I get bored, I might get it running first.xjgiles_ wrote:Right on man! Mine is a ct cylinder as well ported for Mx lrd 350g pipe ect I sold my ktm 505sx a few years ago and miss it so going to sell the r and pick up another ktm quad. My broncos my big project right now. Just finished my 77 super cab Cummins build this summer then got my wife’s 90 bronco motor swapped doing a bunch of upgrades to my excursion also. Then I picked up a 1930 ford sedan to build because I needed another project lol. That’s then I have my kids stuff to he is wanting to redo his dirt bike so we can sell it and upgraded to a bigger bike in the spring. Then I help my old man at his shop. We currently have 8 projects going over thereWrightracing.net wrote: ↑Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:41 amNice, I have a CT330 stroker motor in my 250r. I completely rebuilt it, split the case's and put a NOS CT top end. I have a 2006 Honda trx450er with a stage 2 hot cam I ride now and love it and electric start is nice now that I am in my 50's. I have too many toy's, I have the 450, a 400ex, a 1990 Yamaha Blaster, the 86 250r, a 1975 XL350 and my little beast minibike. That does not even count the 86 Bronco and 72 Bronco, the 98 Z28 and my 99 F350 4x4 crew cab. I get toy's and never let them go, I still regret selling my 1982 ATC185s three wheeler. That little trike was a beast, I towed my old Chenoweth 2 seater buggy from the train trussel to the dry lake bed at Superstition when I fried the clutch in the 1600cc Vw transmission. A tie down and a slow trip with the beast.
The reason for so many bikes is for friend to ride that normally don't ride, the loaner bike's one I get caught up on all the other projects, I do want to get another 185s or 200s Atc for around camp bike. I already have a complete motor, exhaust and wire harness for a 1986 Honda trx200es four stroke with electric start, I might put in a 185s frame if I come across a deal one of these days.
My Bronco is the big project for now.
David
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Cool! I've had a 63, 64, and ad a 67.hobbyturnedobsession wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:10 amLooking good Steve! I have also inherited a family jewel. 66 ford stroked fe with fuel injection. Currently a majority is done. The motor loses oil pressure when warm so im going to pull it and check main and rod bearings. Its got some really good parts in it.
Sho nuff,
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
I've got another '66 single cab long bed in my garage. It's a friend of mine's. 2" beam drop 3" in the rear with new suspension and power disc brakes. Wilwood stuff, which has been fun to get to work so far. 390 with a 4 speed granny low. Neat old truck for sure.SteveG wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 9:24 pmCool! I've had a 63, 64, and ad a 67.hobbyturnedobsession wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:10 amLooking good Steve! I have also inherited a family jewel. 66 ford stroked fe with fuel injection. Currently a majority is done. The motor loses oil pressure when warm so im going to pull it and check main and rod bearings. Its got some really good parts in it.
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Nice!hobbyturnedobsession wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 7:12 amI've got another '66 single cab long bed in my garage. It's a friend of mine's. 2" beam drop 3" in the rear with new suspension and power disc brakes. Wilwood stuff, which has been fun to get to work so far. 390 with a 4 speed granny low. Neat old truck for sure.
Sho nuff,
SteveG
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Re: Random updates... what are you working on?
Because 1 race series isn’t enough, we got our girls into sprint carts. These things are a blast. Thought you all would like it.
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Thanks Steve but the girls are the ones who want to do it. Ill tell you one thing, these little carts will teach you alot in a short amount of time. There isnt an age limit.SteveG wrote:Love it! Good job, brother!
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