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shaner17

02-28-2007, 10:45 AM

Ill get some more suspension pics tonight, the rear autofab springs
cycled 18in w/ the shackle so im going to stick with the springs instead of linking it. I will take some more pics of the front when the engine cage is started.

We have three seats, so one will be in the back middle and two 35's behind the 3rd seat(barley fits so no race teams that run 37's). The 3.0 fox 4tubers will come off the middle of the leaf spring, outside of the frame into the rear shock hoops. So once all that is in place we will add some more bars where needed.

Also two diaganol more bars are being added from the middle of the main hoop back to the corners rear of the cage. hope that makes sense, Im no fabber.

steveG

02-28-2007, 11:13 AM

What length shocks are you using in the rear?

shaner17

02-28-2007, 11:43 AM

16"rear 14" front coils 2.5x4" bumps all around

roach

03-01-2007, 09:56 PM

you racin' this rig or using it as a pre-runner??

shaner17

03-02-2007, 08:24 AM

Just for a pre-runner for know, would like to race it at one point
but that will take some time.

roach

03-03-2007, 12:53 AM

whow, i'm not complainin', but where did that avitar come from????, i kinda like it!! maybe it could stick!!

roach

03-03-2007, 05:56 PM

sorry for the confusion blanco, what i meant was AVATAR. who put that photo (cartoon) of a roach as my avatar. i didn't do it. its kinda cool.

Blanco

03-03-2007, 06:05 PM

sorry for the confusion blanco, what i meant was AVATAR. who put that photo (cartoon) of a roach as my avatar. i didn't do it. its kinda cool.

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/HistericalSmiley.gif I was wondering when you might notice....

RIGSBY/GALLESRACING

03-07-2007, 08:01 AM

Are any of you guys using dimple dies and wheres the best place to buy from?
i want to use them.

shaner17

03-07-2007, 08:31 AM

I know Curt Leduc w/ cali pre-fun sells them look them up.

BajaBronco13

03-07-2007, 05:25 PM

Shaner,

Can we see some side pictures of your rig? How's the build up coming along?

CP

shaner17

03-07-2007, 11:09 PM

Ill post some pics up tomorrow...

shaner17

03-12-2007, 10:47 AM

heres a few more...

pigracing

03-12-2007, 07:54 PM

Man that looks nice. Can't wait to see it when it's done.

Jason

03-13-2007, 01:19 PM

I need a new cage, ...but im not a welder, I know there is a ton of fab shops out there, but am looking for quality work at a fair price ..(arent we all) Thanks in advance

Jason

shaner17

03-13-2007, 01:41 PM

Jason,
Give Jeff Veraldi a call at function first fabrication, he is the one building my bronco. Great guy to work and very competitive prices compared to the BIG name shops and Jeff does just as high quality fabrication.

Very experienced fabricator and has work with a few Score race teams(class 7/ protruck) and JD fabrication(JDfabrication.com) for a few years.

www.functionfirstfabrication.com
(760)727-3334

Thanks,
Shane

Blanco

03-13-2007, 05:53 PM

Hey Jason what area do you live in?

I personally Highly recommend Rodd Fantelli of Fantelli MotorSports, In Ramona Calif.

I' know you'd be very happy with his workmanship & price. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/7.gif

Heres a link to some Pics I took at his shop on my way to the 250.
http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21195#post21195

When you call him tell him CAM sent you.

roach

03-13-2007, 06:03 PM

here are some secret spy shots the of the bronco that will force the Moss Bro's into retirement.

Blanco

03-13-2007, 06:24 PM

will force the Moss Bro's into retirement.
http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/20.gif http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/jerkit.gif http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/76.gif

Whos Bronco is that? :confused:

Jason

03-13-2007, 06:33 PM

I am in Apple Valley, ( hi dez) , I am though very familiar with Ramona. Im looking to start my rear suspension and cage.

Blanco

03-13-2007, 08:33 PM

I am in Apple Valley, ( hi dez) , I am though very familiar with Ramona. Im looking to start my rear suspension and cage.

I just realized I did'nt Ad Fantellis Phone#:o .

Fantelli MotorSports 1-760-787-9219

shaner17

03-14-2007, 07:28 AM

Roach nice class 3, where did you get those fiberglass doors?
Lets see some more pics of the cage, maybe a little bigger:D

Just checked out my bronc and he's got the new leaf spring perches
(actually covers the width of the leaf pack and ditched the angle block)
and the lower mount for the shock are complete, which are on top of the
spring plate outside of the frame. I didnt have a camera but I will post some more when the rear shocks are all mounted:cool:

straightaxle

03-14-2007, 09:16 AM

here are some secret spy shots the of the bronco that will force the Moss Bro's into retirement.

Roach:

Yah, forced to retire because of old age! You have been telling us about that truck for 3 years now! We'll be too old to push the gas pedal by the time it hits the desert.

Actually, my own spy tells me that its a well built rig, a lot of well thought out features. Heck your Jeep was a great vehicle, just didn't have a front driveshaft. Takes a ton of work to get one finished, I know.

BajaBronco13

03-14-2007, 01:30 PM

Nice rig Roach. Yeah where did you get those fiberglass doors? Cool.

roach

03-14-2007, 04:36 PM

Roach:

Yah, forced to retire because of old age! You have been telling us about that truck for 3 years now! We'll be too old to push the gas pedal by the time it hits the desert.

Actually, my own spy tells me that its a well built rig, a lot of well thought out features. Heck your Jeep was a great vehicle, just didn't have a front driveshaft. Takes a ton of work to get one finished, I know.

ok, ok, ok, i know. it has been a slow moving project. BUT, we are going to do this years 1000 in it. already making the plans. we will let you all know what the deal is becouse we are doing something big to go with it. hopefully attract some much needed attention to the class.

the "garage queen" (as someone called it, dont want to mention any names becouse Moss checks this site) is already tech'd by savage to the new rules........2" chromo main cage. i am now doing the suspension.

P.S....would your spy's name happen to start with a C and end with an S, with an H somewhere in the middle along with an R and an I??? good guy.

RelentlessPursuitRacing

03-15-2007, 01:11 PM

here are some secret spy shots the of the bronco that will force the Moss Bro's into retirement.

Coming along nicely, Roach...... I am building the same thing, but am much further behind in the build, although most of the plan is in place. Looks like you went with 6" wide front fenders. Why so wide, when the track width can only be 4" wider than stock overall? Seems like a lot of fiberglass hanging out there that isn't needed.......Plus the fact that it is supposed to closely resemble the stock look. Or, am I not going to have enough room with my 3" fiberglass fenders? Thanks for the info. Jerry

Blanco

03-15-2007, 01:21 PM

Coming along nicely, Roach...... I am building the same thing, but am much further behind in the build, although most of the plan is in place. Looks like you went with 6" wide front fenders. Why so wide, when the track width can only be 4" wider than stock overall? Seems like a lot of fiberglass hanging out there that isn't needed.......Plus the fact that it is supposed to closely resemble the stock look. Or, am I not going to have enough room with my 3" fiberglass fenders? Thanks for the info. Jerry

Hey ROACH!

You realize your starting to highjack shaner17's Thread right? :rolleyes:

Please start a thread as I asked you to earlier ( in a PM )
I really wanna follow your build, But shaner17 started this thread & we should allow him to keep as his..

Thanks :cool:

Rambo79

03-16-2007, 06:38 AM

Hey ROACH!

You realize your starting to highjack shaner17's Thread right? :rolleyes:

Please start a thread as I asked you to earlier ( in a PM )
I really wanna follow your build, But shaner17 started this thread & we should allow him to keep as his..

Thanks :cool:

hey roach you need to start your own thread. i would really like to see more of your race truck. looks really good so far.

shaner17

03-29-2007, 08:33 AM

Went to see the progress on our Bronco yesterday. :D :D :D :D

The shocks are mounted and bumps, cage is done besides the door bars, A in the windshield, plating and random tabs for amber light, jack, cooler, and amunition cans(aka storage box).

He has started on the steering with our new grant steering wheel, Qwik disconnect and 1.5:1 steering quickener, also straight rod to the steering box.
Also started building the single swing set steering but no pics yet.:cool:

Front Engine cage has been started and driver side 3.0 mounted, we are going to be pulling 20in w/o the axles, and I need to get some 4over axles
so he can cycle and see when they start binding up.

Rear 3.0's 4 tubers are in and lookin beefy;) , they are outside the frame rails and on top of the axle/leaf spring, while the new autofab springs are on top of some new spring perches. Rear bumps are ready to go he just needs to
make plates on top of the axles for them todo there bumpin on:D

steveG

03-29-2007, 09:06 AM

Shane, that's looking great!

convoy

03-29-2007, 01:01 PM

Wow Shaner!!! Your bronco is tits :)

Blanco

03-29-2007, 01:17 PM

Are you building this to Class 3 Reg's?

shaner17

03-29-2007, 01:37 PM

Are you building this to Class 3 Reg's?

Not really, because I dont think the cage will pass with out a X behind the driver and passenger. I may be wrong about that, not sure. And the beams wouldnt pass since they total 8in over, and class 3 rules state 4in over maximum. Other than those two we should be fairly close to class 3 reg's.

We have no plans on racing as of yet, but I would like to enter a few MDR races in the future. We are building this to help some race teams out and have a liitle fun out in the desert(especially San Felipe and Ocotillo), I would like to become a better driver as well since this will be something completly differant than Im used to driving in the desert(i.e. dirtbikes, Quads, sandrails, stock trucks etc...).

If anyone see's anything else that doesn't meet class reg's let me know so I can be aware of it.

Blanco

03-29-2007, 01:44 PM

shaner17

03-29-2007, 01:52 PM

OK thats why I asked, because I was wondering about your beams & such.

& I dont think you need an X, the book states one diagonal.
it dont say per driver or anything about an X I'm reading the Book as I type this.

I'm gonna take a Pic. of the Diagram they show & post it.
I'll be right back. ;)

Thats good to hear then, I could also get another set of beams and swap them in when its time to race. The great thing about TTB is that they are interchangable, I could still use the same radius arms, 3rd member, stock hangers, brakes/lines, ball joints, etc... I love the TTB

I would need new tie rods as well tho. And a Race fuel cell but that will come later anyways. The stock 32 gallon is more than plenty for know.

Blanco

03-29-2007, 01:54 PM

Direct from the SCORE '03-'06 rules & regs book.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/500588/fullsize/img_2426.jpg

I know it shows two diagonals, but in the text it states one.

The bummer about swaping to shorter beams will be that you've would of gottin use to the loger ones with more travel.
But you'll adjust. :)

shaner17

03-30-2007, 08:37 AM

Thanks for the pic, archived it in my bronco file.:D

You will definatly have to get use to it, but thats half the fun. I cant wait to stretch those Camburg beams, its going to be alot differant than when I first drove it(i must have been 10 or 11), and beating the old stock suspension up(double KYB's woohoo) on Old puerticitos rd., thats the first place I want to go after everything is dialed in.

shaner17

03-31-2007, 08:19 AM

tires clamped down...

pigracing

04-01-2007, 09:13 AM

Man that looks great. Your spares fit real nice back there.

shaner17

04-12-2007, 09:06 PM

Steering update:

http://functionfirstfabrication.com/bronco_steering.html

shaner17

04-17-2007, 08:44 PM

Some more progress of the bronco...

steering is done.

finishing up the dash and mounting art carr shifter, few more bars on engine cage then mount the 96' autofab glass, grill, etc... strap suspension, mount hydraulic jack, mount seatbelts, bumpers, and on and on...

pigracing

04-17-2007, 08:54 PM

Man it all looks so damn clean!
So when do you think you'll get it back from the shop and into the dirt?

shaner17

04-17-2007, 09:01 PM

Should be out of the shop at the end of the month, then were going to pull it all
apart and do all the plumbing, engine back together, new bearing, u joints etc.., paint/rust protector.

Then goes back to the shop for the engine cross member(waiting for the carb/air cleaner), door bars(easier to work inside w/o them) and full wire job.

we are shooting for July-Aug testing and want to pre run for the 1000:cool:

Blanco

04-17-2007, 09:01 PM

http://thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/kewlpics.gif Where did you get that Dash & what did it cost you?

I cant wait to see how you lay it all out...
Are you gonna run A/C?

shaner17

04-17-2007, 09:04 PM

RelentlessPursuitRacing

04-17-2007, 09:14 PM

Got the dash from MGM plastics for about $200 bucks, no A/C hopefully parker pumpers that run thru a cooler or try and work a A/C into the mix down the line

MGM plastics is located in san marcos i believe they have a website.

Lookin' good! I like the dash as well. I found their website. Here it is:

http://www.mgmplastics.com/

Much more reasonable than the $600 Fiberwerx is getting for theirs. Was this a custom job, or is this something they normally offer?

shaner17

04-17-2007, 09:17 PM

Its a custom job just tell them the width you want and where the steering wheel is located.

Yes it is much more reasonable than the $600 fiberwerx carbon fiber dash.

It took about a week for them to complete and already painted black, I was stoked.

pigracing

04-17-2007, 09:18 PM

Well it's definitely coming along real nice.

Git-r-done!

shaner17

04-17-2007, 09:22 PM

RelentlessPursuitRacing

04-17-2007, 09:22 PM

It took about a week for them to complete and already painted black, I was stoked.

Sweet, thanks for the info. Is is plastic or fiberglass? I see they use both materials.

shaner17

04-17-2007, 09:23 PM

Thanks its fiberglass

pigracing

04-17-2007, 09:41 PM

Thanks

Do you have any pics of your b2? we have a 89 that we keep in san felipe. we destroyed our samurai after 6 years of abuse and that b2 kicks ass in the sand and desert compared to the samurai cant beat the TTB. Just hope it last as long as the sammy.

Yeah I have a few pics in a topic i started in the intro sub-forum right above this. My little shock hoop isn't the cleanest of things but i'm just learning - that's my excuse atleast;)

shaner17

04-24-2007, 08:26 PM

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not a update but found some old skool shots of the bronco in hollister hills,
these were back when was 16, so like 7 years ago. but a good idea of what it used to look like

Blanco

04-24-2007, 08:27 PM

Wow! :eek:

Is that were this project started?

shaner17

04-24-2007, 08:38 PM

this was its second phase i guess, my pop bought it to tow our motorcycles down to san felipe in 1984 then when I turned 16 he gave it to me. i took it all over hollister, pismo, ocotillo, tahoe etc... and learned how to off-road in it. When i turned 18 i got a XJ w/all the goodies and other trucks more reliable(just bought a new f150 love it!) to drive, so the bronco sat at my parents then at my grandma's and last year I sold my buggy to invest in the bronco and slapped my pop into some of my buddies pre runners and he was hooked as well(i figured he would be). And so the story of this bronco continues...

fj40

04-24-2007, 10:17 PM

I have Dad Envy, hehehe.

BajaBronco13

04-25-2007, 08:51 AM

I'm with you on that FJ. Though when I was a kid my dad did work in a machine shop and he and his buddies built a sand rail. I never got to ride in it but I remember it was pretty cool looking. He did hook us up with Ninja stars, lmao. Man those were the good old days. :D

Brokenbronco

04-25-2007, 08:59 AM

Wow!!!

shaner17

06-14-2007, 11:24 PM

http://www.functionfirstfabrication.com/relph_bronco.html

check out new pics on F3. I didnt get any w/ the fiberglass on but the pics show how everything is mounted.

Just needs bumpers and we get it back by the end of the month.

Ill be sure to put those class 3 stickers on when I get them cam. thanks.

RelentlessPursuitRacing

06-15-2007, 09:43 AM

http://www.functionfirstfabrication.com/relph_bronco.html

check out new pics on F3. .

Very nice! I'm jeolous! :)

steveG

06-15-2007, 09:51 AM

Shane the truck looks great! I can't wait to see it moving. It's so cool that it's been in the family so long.

Where do you live?

Blanco

06-15-2007, 10:02 AM

Where do you live?

Encinitas, CA

If you look at the top right of the Post everybody makes It shows you some basic Member info. :)

shaner17

06-19-2007, 08:17 PM

More pics.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/exp011.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/exp010.jpg

setting up the front bumper.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/exp003.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/exp004.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/exp005.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/exp001.jpg

location of the floor jack in between the seat and two tires, hasnt been mounted and still needs a skid plate.

Blanco

06-19-2007, 08:55 PM

Looking hardcore dude! http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/7.gif

151FAB

06-20-2007, 08:57 AM

151FAB

06-20-2007, 09:05 AM

shaner17

06-20-2007, 09:11 AM

I have only been in trucks w/ 4 hood pins(autofab aswell) and have never noticed any rattling/ vibrations above 50mph.

In that Off road enthusiest mag the HRE 2wd bronco looks like the hood flex's alot especially in the middle section above the grill(where it sounds like you had a problem with).

shaner17

06-20-2007, 09:17 AM

Hay Shane, are you going to box in the rear bypasses to seal the cab. The reason I ask is that I was thinking that a rubber boot (think shifter boot or CV boot) that goes from the base of the shock-body to the floor of your cab might be an alternative, the boot would be below the floor-board and therefor almost hidden. This would allow easier adjusting of the valves, more airflow to the shocks and a little more bling factor (why hide $2000 worth of equipment).

We were going to put some type of rubber boot at the floor board, just like you said.

It will also allow more room for a cooler and storage containers to be mounted next to the 3rd seat. And ofcourse we would never hide the sparkle of those bypasses:cool:

151FAB

06-20-2007, 09:18 AM

Ya, i think the six pins might weigh as much as the old hood did. Those autofab pins are nice pieces but way too expensive and heavy.

151FAB

06-20-2007, 09:20 AM

We were going to put some type of rubber boot at the floor board, just like you said.

It will also allow more room for a cooler and storage containers to be mounted next to the 3rd seat. And ofcourse we would never hide the sparkle of those bypasses:cool:

Cool, I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Great build so far.:)

straightaxle

06-20-2007, 02:45 PM

I see you have four hood pins holding down your hood. Does anyone have any experience with this, I had four pins as well (autofab ones) and anything over 50mph or a brisk head wind would rattle/vibrate the hood to the point that I thought it was going to shatter. I tried limiting the air from entering between the hood and grill but it didn't help so I finally put an extra two pins across the leading edge. I traded my stock hood for the glass hood so I don't know the brand but the thing must be ultra-thin compared to everyone else's because nobody else seems to need six pins to hold their hood steady.

We only use 4 hood pins, and the hood is from Autofab (the only glass on that pig), however John put an extra layer of glass into the interior of the hood, knowing what we were going to do with it. I was unhappy with the weight of the final product, but it does not even flinch at speeds of 100+. It takes two people to lift it on and off, but it has something approaching 20,000 race miles on it. Adding more material inside is always an option, molding in ribs, etc. I had to do that on a Mustang hood I had one time, the first time I drove it with two pins in the front, it bowed up about 6 inches!

Blanco

06-20-2007, 02:57 PM

John put an extra layer of glass into the interior of the hood, knowing what we were going to do with it. I was unhappy with the weight of the final product

Does the underside of your hood look like this?
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/207709/fullsize/023_21a.jpg
My hood a little heavier than I thought it would be as well. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

Now we should probably get back on topic.
Sorry shaner17. :o

shaner17

06-30-2007, 04:52 PM

almost done...
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/DSC04506.jpg

Blanco

06-30-2007, 05:05 PM

Wow! thats http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/awesome_dude.gif

Thats alot of coil up front!

What wheels & tires you have planned?

151FAB

06-30-2007, 05:37 PM

Does the underside of your hood look like this?

No that one is designed to use the stock hinges. My hood must definitely be thin because I can lift it of the truck by my self while reaching over the grill.

Shaner, that truck looks unbelievable! I really like the way you have the front bumpers tubes capping off the frame rails as well. Also, and at first I wasn't sure if I liked it but now its definitely grown on me, I really dig the vertical tubes going angularly toward the chassis instead of running down through the floor and then turning into the chassis. I initially was going to do the old 90 degree turn to the chassis under the floor board and add a smaller diameter tube at an angle to supplement it but now I'm leaning more toward your route. Looks very stout, Great build.

shaner17

07-02-2007, 09:21 AM

Wow! thats http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/awesome_dude.gif

Thats alot of coil up front!

What wheels & tires you have planned?

BFG A/T's and not sure on the wheels, want to keep these 4 pro comp a/t's and rims for spares. Got alot more work todo before we start getting the new tire's and wheels, will probably end up with the pro comps for the first few runs.

shaner17

07-09-2007, 07:16 AM

I FINALLY GOT THE BRONCO BACK!!! so its our turn to start getting this thing running, it was a helluva time getting it off the trailer since it was only my little brother and I, two blocks and a tow strap. Next time its on the trailer it will definatly be running and we will some brakes:D

The rear bumper came out awesome, I would have taken pics but I let my parents borrow my camera during there trip to Italy(hence why my pop wasn't there to help moving the bronco). I'll get some pics this weekend.:cool:

shaner17

07-10-2007, 07:29 AM

Here's some pics more on Function First Fabrication, lookin goofy w/ those 31's but the only way we could get it on the trailer.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/DSC04561.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/DSC04552.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/DSC04548.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/DSC04550.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/shane_r17/DSC04555.jpg

Brokenbronco

07-10-2007, 07:44 AM

Looking great Shane!

convoy

07-10-2007, 07:48 AM

shaner17

07-10-2007, 07:56 AM

Shane,
Impressive to say the least.

Your front end is 4 over per side, but how much over per side did you go in the rear?

We have the same glass in the rear, but it seems that 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" (per side) would be the most the glass would allow with 35's.

Where you able squeeze 2" per side in the glass?

We haven't widened the rear yet, it is a stock 9in. lookin at currie's but havent determined how wide we can go with the glass.

Would like to squeeze 2" per side, I think that would work well with the front.

BajaBronco13

07-10-2007, 10:14 AM

Hey Shaner,

Can you tow with that rear bumper? That's really nice looking set up.

CP

convoy

07-10-2007, 10:42 AM

Baja, I think it's for his portable toilet.... I'm sure that would be stronger than any oem hitch.

BajaBronco13

07-10-2007, 10:53 AM

Now that's a serious deuce to drop if you need to use that rear hitch, lol. Doesn't Cam have that Bumper Dumper set up?

Blanco

07-10-2007, 11:23 AM

Doesn't Cam have that Bumper Dumper set up?Yeah thats me that has the hitch mounted toilet seat. :o

shaner17

07-10-2007, 01:27 PM

LOL I saw that hitch dumper I guess I'll have to invest in one of those;) .

Were not doing any serious towing just need to tow two Honda waverunners in the sand and launch them into the bay in front of our house in San Felipe. The bronco can launch them better than our F-250 PSD, since the Bronco is alot lighter(well maybe not anymore) it doesn't dig down as hard in the sand when pulling the waverunners out of the water.

Thanks for your guys great input.:D

pigracing

07-10-2007, 01:47 PM

Hey shaner if you didn't have the rear side windows in do you think it would be possible to climb in through the window opening and over that one diagonal? Your cage work is similar to what I had in mind for my project and I'm hoping I can get people to the back seat that way so that I can have a full "*" at the "B" pillar.

Oh and I love the integrated hitch mount.

RelentlessPursuitRacing

07-10-2007, 01:53 PM

Shaner, the truck looks VERY NICE! Sweet job. I like it! You are SO close! Would love to see some pics on how they made your attachments for the front grill and headlight assemblies. Looks very clean. I have a few ideas on this, but would love to see what they did on yours. Jerry

shaner17

07-10-2007, 01:56 PM

jonnyslick

07-10-2007, 02:50 PM

man the progress on this beast is amazing...great work!

pigracing

07-10-2007, 03:50 PM

You would have to crawl thru the tubes like it was a jungle gym but I guess you could if you wanted to... but Im 6'5 250lbs, pops is 6'3 280lbs and my 16 year brothers is 6'2 200+(and growing) so we wouldn't have the best time crawling in and out of the side windows.

Sounds like a good idea especially for the B2 since they have taller rear windows that curl over the roof, right?

Yeah it does curl a bit but at the same time everything in the b2 is a bit more condensed. I'm thinking maybe I could do something like this to make that diagonal removable.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/4.0lb2/Share/post-2-22827-11IM001009.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/4.0lb2/Share/post-2-22981-11IM001011.jpg

Sorry if I'm hi-jacking your thread...

shaner17

07-16-2007, 08:36 AM

Sorry for waiting so long to respond but that looks like a good idea and I think it would be cool for the B2. I would worry about how fast the passenger could get out in the event of a fire tho...just something to think about when building the cage with those removable bars. Looks pretty easy to remove those pins tho.

shaner17

08-05-2007, 08:20 PM

Have been painting so much...

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pop

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almost finished the whole undercarriage gloss black Rustoleam, prepping the body and interior is up next

Blanco

08-05-2007, 09:58 PM

I forget is it mostly built within Class 3 spec's allowing you when you decide to just change a few things?

shaner17

08-06-2007, 07:32 AM

Yeah its just the beams and a few more tubes to make it class 3 legal, but we want to put some miles on it and enjoy it before we race it.

BajaBronco13

09-26-2007, 10:50 PM

Hey Shane,

Nice pics of your cage on the latest issue of Bronco Driver Magazine Sept/Oct issue. It's in the Cool Cage section.

Chris

shaner17

09-27-2007, 01:00 PM

Really? I dont subscribe nor did I send the pics...can you post some pics of the page its on? Where can i pick up a copy?

Blanco

09-27-2007, 05:07 PM

Really? I dont subscribe nor did I send the pics...can you post some pics of the page its on? Where can i pick up a copy?

Hey Chris are you sure its his?

You can find BroncoDriver at most Barns & Nobles.
& at Magazine stands.

Yikes

09-27-2007, 05:41 PM

Hey Chris are you sure its his?

You can find BroncoDriver at most Barns & Nobles.
& at Magazine stands.

Sure is. Check the rear view pic on page 5 of this thread.

11wnb

09-27-2007, 06:37 PM

The caption under the picture has his name too.

BajaBronco13

09-27-2007, 06:59 PM

Hey Cam, I'm old but not that old. These eyes are in good working order, of course it's his rig.

CP

shaner17

09-28-2007, 07:22 AM

I just got a e-mail from the editor, our fabricator Jeff @ Function First got a e-mail a few month ago from him and sent him a few pics but didnt get a response back saying they were in the mag. They are going to send us some copies of the mag and want to feature the Bronco once were finished and possibly a cover shot. Know I just have to find some time to work on it again...

Blanco

09-29-2007, 04:30 PM

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/569124/fullsize/img_6998.jpg

shaner17

11-13-2007, 08:17 AM

Per Yikes question(didnt want to go off topic on your thread;))- I moved from Encinitas down to Bonita and have busy moving but we are finally settled in and the Bronco is in our 3 car garage:D More updates coming quicker now that I can work on it after work, instead of driving 30min to Escondido and 30min back just to work on the Bronco...more pics to come.

Blanco

11-14-2007, 05:42 PM

http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/16.gif

pigracing

06-26-2008, 07:32 PM

So, uh, where'd ya been lately? Hoping to see some new pics soon.

shaner17

06-27-2008, 07:06 AM

wow I havent been here in awhile, I subscribe to this thread and got an e-mail in my inbox, I have been slowly working on the bronco, got the front end painted, most of the rust is gone underneath it, have been working on putting my new autometer guages in the dash.

Problem is I just bought my first single family home in La Mesa, CA and that ate up alot of my funds and time. But plan on getting back on it in the next couple of weeks. I have updated pics on my camera which is in a box somewhere in my garage, just need to load them up onto my laptop.

Blanco

06-27-2008, 08:54 AM

Show us a Pic of the house too. http://www.thewebwheeler.com/forums/images/smilies/1a_spcartman.gif

Maybe one of these days I'll buy a home too. :o

straightaxle

06-27-2008, 09:18 AM

Congratulations on the house purchase. This is probably an excellent time to buy.

shaner17

06-27-2008, 09:25 AM

Attached is the house. The bronco lives in Bonita until I expand the garage. But its got lots of parking for a trailer next to the garage.:D

Pretty stoked I never thought I would be able to afford a home in SD county and La Mesa isnt a bad start, eventually want to buy in North County buts its too expensive and the traffic sucks.

Blanco

06-27-2008, 10:16 AM

I envy you. :o

pigracing

06-27-2008, 03:14 PM

Congrats on the house - it looks real nice.

I hear ya about traffic:( In fact i'm about to head down to mission bay from vista and i'm not looking forward to the traffic at all.

shaner17

04-20-2009, 07:33 AM

We took it out for the first time out in Plaster city, it was so sweet driving it, the motor is running strong I just need a bigger tranny cooler for it. The bronc soak up every thing we threw at it, seems a little soft tho.

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Dad and Brother
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me strappin in for the first run
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shaner17

04-20-2009, 07:36 AM

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some of the wiring from E&J wireworks he does amazing work and my new 3" exhaust with a dynomax muffler

Blanco

04-20-2009, 08:20 AM

So what's your 1st race?

shaner17

04-20-2009, 09:39 AM

not plans yet just going to enjoy playing around, maybe some sprotsman MDR races in the future, dont tell my fiancee tho;). I love that Plaster city is only an hour and a half drive down I8 towing from my house in La Mesa.

TimmyD

04-21-2009, 08:18 PM

Nice Job. Looks real good.

On a side note I just talked to the guy that owns that Orange Bronco last weekend in the BITD Race at Primm. He said he went through several transmissions until he bought a transmission radiator from PWR (he said get the bigger one of the two). This will allow you to keep your trans temp at about 180 to 210. Mine currently runs hot as well.

I switched race classed from a 3 to sportsman 1400/1450. Maybe we'll cross paths. My next race will be at the M.O.R.E. 500 Day/Night Race in Lacerne Valley.

Tim

shaner17

04-22-2009, 08:34 AM

Thanks TimmyD, Hopefully we meet up Id like to check out your bronco.

Id really like one of those PWR coolers, I doubt I can get the coin for it right now tho. but Im awaiting a response from PWR for the 12" fan large oil cooler. Im guessing they want like 500 bux.

E&J pre wired a switch and power for a oil cooler fan so I definatly want to go that direction...anything good in the 200-250 range? Its a rebuilt C6 with a shift kit and manual throttle body. never had over heating problems before, but now Im showing around 220+ after a few runs...

TimmyD

04-22-2009, 09:00 AM

Shane,

I just got off the phone with those PWR guys. They said you can tie two coolers together depending on the set up. It may be another option.

Tim

shaner17

04-22-2009, 09:11 AM

That sounds like a good idea too... what cooler are you running right now?

shaner17

05-17-2009, 08:25 PM

Finished painting and headed to out to the night race in plaster city this weekend to help out a 1450 truck got some shots going down pit road before it got too hot today. but tranny never got over 190 with the new cooler.

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