Brian's '96

bajascott · Post by **bajascott** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:53 pm

looking great!

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:50 pm

Thats awesome B, is she a runner again?

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 7:17 pm

Thanks fellas. Almost ready to run. Bunch of tedious under hood stuff that's driving me nuts.

bajascott · Post by **bajascott** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:12 pm

haha i know the feeling!! good luck with all that crap!

Drilim · Post by **Drilim** » Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:18 pm

Looks good B. Get some pics of that thing moved finally.

Even if you have to push it into the street.

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:33 pm

Drilim wrote:Looks good B. Get some pics of that thing moved finally.

Even if you have to push it into the street.

It's going to move next weekend, barring any major setbacks. I can taste it. Finally! Almost there. Finished some work on the driver's side engine bay today. Tomorrow I should get everything mounted on the passenger side, then it's just a matter of electrical. There will still be a lot of details to take care of, but it's almost road ready.

Does it matter which way the two eye connector to the starter solenoid is mounted? Does anyone have a picture of they wouldn't mind posting? Thanks!

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 5:52 pm

yikes wrote:
Drilim wrote:Looks good B. Get some pics of that thing moved finally.

Even if you have to push it into the street.

Does it matter which way the two eye connector to the starter solenoid is mounted? Does anyone have a picture of they wouldn't mind posting? Thanks!

Looks GREAT Brian!!

As for solenoid, what do you mean? Which wire goes where? It shouldn't matter, when the solenoid is triggered it just connects battery input to starter (output).

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:15 am

Thanks Andy. Next question: Should I find a way to seal off all of the unused multi-connectors under the hood, or will they be fine open to the elements?

Silverslk · Post by **Silverslk** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:15 pm

yikes wrote:Thanks Andy. Next question: Should I find a way to seal off all of the unused multi-connectors under the hood, or will they be fine open to the elements?

unused? pics? Depends on what they are for I would think.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:53 pm

B, that is some clean work! I have a new found appreciation for the work that goes into doing this!

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:37 pm

Thanks Nick! starting to get things buttoned up. Running for sure next weekend! Woohoooo!

Powder coated the shifter clear. Came out looking like stainless.

philofab · Post by **philofab** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:25 pm

I brought your seats to riverside today.... If Tony hasn't told you yet.

AussieRod · Post by **AussieRod** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:16 am

yikes wrote:Thanks Andy. Next question: Should I find a way to seal off all of the unused multi-connectors under the hood, or will they be fine open to the elements?

I carefully layer silicone over the end of the plug, making sure not to get any in the contacts, that way if I ever need to use the plug again, I just peel the silicone layer off and there is a clean plug ready to use

redwagon · Post by **redwagon** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:03 pm

Damn Brian, your bronco is turning down right BAD ASS!!!

Andy Jones · Post by **Andy Jones** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:19 pm

Sweet baby Jesus!!

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:52 pm

Don't hold back!

yikes · Post by **yikes** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:39 pm

IT'S ALIVE!!

The starter locked up shortly after firing it up. Then the newish alternator started making a terrible noise and is not charging. Hopefully I didn't mess the wiring up???? Otherwise, everything was alright. Moved it back and forth in the driveway and ran the t-case thru the gears. Shifts great and doesn't appear to have any issues. Shocks will definitely need some work, but they sure keep the front end under control. Brakes don't feel to good, but didn't expect them to with all of the rust on the rotors. Squeaks and rattles all over the place. Drove it up the street and back, but had to park it before the battery drained. Nice having a disconnect!

Oh yeah...the front end is sitting way too low. Shocks aren't charged. Spring rate doesn't feel too bad though.

Got started on an inner fender today, but it was going way too slow, so I got the zip ties out. Haha!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:42 pm

SWEET!

tcm glx · Post by **tcm glx** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 8:50 pm

Super awesome b! You must be stoked.

bajascott · Post by **bajascott** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:59 pm

nice brian! isnt it cool to be able to start it up!? i need to register mine before i take out on the main roads but its its awsome to drive it up by the school to pick the girls up in the afternoon and see the jaws of the outofworklowlifedads like myself drop..

when i rumble through the parking lot... haha
glad to see your moving ahead. your build gives me insperation to finish mine.

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