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  • #76
    Originally posted by Lars View Post
    I had a chance to commune with Doug's now 5 speed-equipped yellow beast today. As much as I love my EB, unless you are crawling in tight quarters (I don't anymore), I was reminded of how nice the extra room and creature comforts of the second gen are if you are travelling. And Doug, what a nice job you've done on a clean, basic interior!
    Good seeing you Lars, thanks for the kind words...

    At some point I will talk more in-depth about the 5-spd conversion, but for now I will say the Yellow Sub was the test mule for the company that did the conversion. About 10 different parts have been created and it makes the Truck that much more enjoyable to drive. Freeway speeds with a NP435, 4:11's, and 33" tires were a challenge, now I can cruise at 70 mph at 2200 rpm. I will leave you with one picture for now... More later.
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    2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
    1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
    2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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    • #77
      Fuel delivery issues started on the 79 after a week at home... Thankful that this didn't occur while I was driving home from Idaho, in the middle of no-where Hwy 95.

      Checked out a number of possibilities and it came down to fuel starvation at anything over 35-40 mph. 730 miles on my new Napa Chinese made fuel pump. They sold me another one, which will be refunded once I return the dead one. It still sucks to do the job twice...

      My Video will not load, but the old pump rattles inside...
      2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
      1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
      2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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      • #78
        Do you have an inline filter?
        I screwed up and added an inline to mine and it starved the pump at high speeds.
        {o===o}
        Originally posted by TBS-POPS
        EXCUSSSSSSE ME oh RUBIMASTER!!! I forgot how Awesome YOU ARE!!! I BEG your forgivness....
        Originally posted by CityHick
        I don't give probabilities in percentage format anymore

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        • #79
          Originally posted by 71BRONCO71 View Post
          Do you have an inline filter?
          I screwed up and added an inline to mine and it starved the pump at high speeds.
          Nope. Just the Factory one at the Carb. New Tank and sending unit, lines blown out a few times... So I didn't see the need.


          And on a positive note, I went to AAA yesterday and took the Bronco off Non-op after 15 years. Two smog tests, a few antiquated smog pieces replaced (Thanks again Patrick D.), rebuilt Carb, a bunch of other parts, and $151 to the State.
          2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
          1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
          2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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          • #80
            Current Rewire project has been completed, Thanks Cage Dave for the privilege of working on your freshly painted 75EB! Should be going home today.
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            Last edited by 904Bronco; 11-28-2023, 06:29 AM.
            2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
            1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
            2016 Race Red Shelby GT350
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            • #81
              Wow Doug that is CLEAN. Makes mine look like a hack job. Nicely done!!
              1973 Bronco Ranger - 302, C4, Dana 20, Dana 44 front, 9 inch rear, 3.55 gears, 35" MTR's on Allied Beadlocks, 3.5" Wild Horses lift

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              • #82
                Originally posted by GloNDark2 View Post
                Wow Doug that is CLEAN. Makes mine look like a hack job. Nicely done!!

                Thanks for the kind words... I try to do a clean job, it is the AR in me
                2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
                1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
                2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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                • #83
                  Replaced the factory RV mirrors... Bad memories from the past as I peeled one of these off my Dad's 1979 F350 back in the day. (Talk about an ass chewing)

                  Couldn't find any decent original 79 factory ones, but I bought Ford new in the box mirrors for 90-96 Bronco from the same guy who sold me the white spoked rims.

                  A little tweaking and they fit great.
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                  Last edited by 904Bronco; 12-07-2023, 07:44 PM.
                  2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
                  1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
                  2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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                  • #84
                    I was given a Sport steering wheel by a long time Firefighter buddy. It's in pretty good shape, just needed to order a horn button from Dennis Carpenter.

                    Since I placed an order to DC, I decided to buy a replacement headliner.
                    Glad I did as I found Mouse nest #7. Vacuumed today, will Decontaminate tomorrow.
                    Hoping to get Automotive color in Hollister to match the original paint on the old one, since it has a white finish currently. (Just maybe without the mouse piss stains)
                    Attached Files
                    2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
                    1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
                    2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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                    • #85
                      Headliner done...

                      Support brackets for front bumper anchor points and skid plate shims back from powder coater.

                      I see that my relatively new speedo cable from Napa is leaking T-case oil and maybe the PTO/Inspection cover as well.
                      Wiped everything down and will monitor.

                      Debating on pulling the PS box and having it rebuilt, as it has slop and there is no adjustment left. Then there is getting the AC back in-service before the Summer...

                      Major service on my Son's Camry is next, 125K and it is untouched except for normal servicing.
                      After that I have an LS powered FJ40 coming in for a rewire...
                      Attached Files
                      2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
                      1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
                      2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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                      • #86
                        All my work projects got pushed out

                        So I went down the list on the things left to do on the "Sub" and look what showed up from Straight Line Steering in San Jose It will be back on the road today!
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                        2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
                        1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
                        2016 Race Red Shelby GT350
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                        • #87
                          Steering box is in, fresh seals on rear side windows and had window tint applied while they were out.

                          Sub is heading to Cage Dave, so he can fix a few little things...
                          Attached Files
                          2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
                          1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
                          2016 Race Red Shelby GT350
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                          • #88
                            Cage Dave is working his magic on the 79... I can't say enough good things about his work!

                            Fixing some small Boo-boos from the previous Owner: Burn mark on the hood from a Carb fire?, Divot in the tailgate, paint wear marks on the lower door frame, rust hole patch on the Pass floor, and a repaint around the lower windshield frame with new glass and seal.

                            Thanks Dave!
                            Attached Files
                            2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
                            1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
                            2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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                            • #89
                              Cage Dave is almost done with the 79... Awesome work in my opinion!
                              Attached Files
                              2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
                              1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
                              2016 Race Red Shelby GT350
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                              • #90
                                One day I'll be able to afford him. He does great work

                                You're making big broncos cool again. This thing is pretty badass
                                {o===o}
                                Originally posted by TBS-POPS
                                EXCUSSSSSSE ME oh RUBIMASTER!!! I forgot how Awesome YOU ARE!!! I BEG your forgivness....
                                Originally posted by CityHick
                                I don't give probabilities in percentage format anymore

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