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Irmo73's Build - Irmo73 - 01-23-2012
Lol
it hasnt been seamless or timely at all!!!
I ordered parts well in advance for this project
the new top has been here for 2 months
gears, posi were ordered last month
didnt anticipate the radius arms so we waited a week on those
they also had to put a rebuilt 302 in a 65 mustang and are still working a 72 corvette and a 70 chevy truck
Ive been patient but persistent
but i defintitely want to drive it for a while before we go to Stage III
Irmo73's Build - Irmo73 - 01-23-2012
its been alot of fun too
Irmo73's Build - Crawdad - 01-23-2012
Irmo73 Wrote:Lol
it hasnt been seamless or timely at all!!!
I ordered parts well in advance for this project
the new top has been here for 2 months
gears, posi were ordered last month
didnt anticipate the radius arms so we waited a week on those
they also had to put a rebuilt 302 in a 65 mustang and are still working a 72 corvette and a 70 chevy truck
Ive been patient but persistent
but i defintitely want to drive it for a while before we go to Stage III
Just wait till I bring mine over there, yours may get put on the back burner!!! I need new to replace three front wheel studs, wheel alignment and carb tuning. Dallas here I come!!!
Irmo73's Build - blazinchuck - 01-23-2012
whats the "stage III" plan?
Irmo73's Build - Irmo73 - 01-23-2012
thats great cause I will be able to stop in and check out your rig
how many early broncos are in the columbia area?
Irmo73's Build - Irmo73 - 01-23-2012
Stage III (as I call it) will be exterior and interior work
until now, its been mainly about getting it running right: engine, electrical, steering, drivetrain, suspension, brakes
I actually havent thought through what I want to do yet so I would like to just drive for awhile before tearing it apart again.
things to consider: colors, carpet, seats, chrome vs black
everyone who sees it tells me to keep it yellow -- i was really considering other colors for a while but not sure anymore
Irmo73's Build - Crawdad - 01-24-2012
I plan to go by Dallas' place tomorrow. I have a mtg over at the Saluda River Conf Cntr so I hope to swing by there after 430pm. I now have Drill this friday so I wont be able to drop her off that day. Maybe Sat if I can get my dad's trailor and haul it over there.
Irmo73's Build - Irmo73 - 01-25-2012
I told him you were coming by
As I suspected, the stock power steering pump couldn't handle the bigger tires and hydroboost so I should have a new heavy duty pump by tomorrow
At this point, I should be earning frequent flier miles from Wild Horses
The good news is that Brian actually figured out how to make the fuel senders from the two tanks give accurate readings on the gauge! If you check the classic forum, this seems to be a real big problem with replacement tanks that no one has a good answer for.
So now, I have a dash switch that simultaneously controls the fuel tank valve and which sender transmits to the gauge
Irmo73's Build - Crawdad - 01-25-2012
Man I hope WHs is giving you a discount?!! I usually get 10% by saying I'm with Carolina Bronco 4x4. Before too long you are gonna run out of things to upgrade!!
Irmo73's Build - Irmo73 - 01-25-2012
Crawdad Wrote:Man I hope WHs is giving you a discount?!! I usually get 10% by saying I'm with Carolina Bronco 4x4. Before too long you are gonna run out of things to upgrade!!
so can i get that discount next time since im a member here?
they should at least send me a christmas ham or a set of steak knives, lol