What did you do to your B2?

[Boggin-B-Series]

So, Im getting a BII soon, and wondering about any ideas that you've comr up with,
exampe:
I really like what CopyKat done to his headlights, me made a round molding type thing, I was thinking about that,
so tell us what you've done/doing!

[BlackBII]

Hmmmm, Lets see....Lots!
4.0/M5OD
5.5" Lift
4.56 Gears
Lockers
Dual shocks up front, CopyCat did the same, only better than me
Super runner steering
Roof Rack
Light Rack
Custom Bumpers
Ext. Radius Arms
Explorer Grill
Bed Lined the Entire Thing
Rock Sliders
Fox Body seats
Newer Ranger Center console
Warn Hubs
D44 Knuckles and Brakes
Dual opening Hatch, Like a Tail Gate and a flip up window(that one was fun)
Tube Doors
Then I wrecked it!:D

I chopped teh top and added a rollbar on my other BII, and added a Black Canvas top, no windows
Chopped the doors 6in from the bottom, so there was a 6 inch 'lip' like a jeeper so yer shit don't roll out when rollin with no doors

And many other things to many other BII's:icon_thumby:

[CopyKat]

Kinda the wrong place for this kinda question Boggin!



Dual opening Hatch, Like a Tail Gate and a flip up window(that one was fun)


Interesting, as I've been working on a concept very similar. I've seen one like you've mentioned. Got any pictures??

[BlackBII]

Interesting, as I've been working on a concept very similar. I've seen one like you've mentioned. Got any pictures??

I dont..... The wrecker already crushed that BII :(

I'm making another one tho, the first one was rather.. Primitive..

It was reaal nice having a Tailgate tho, and not having the lift the entire back hatch everytime.

[CopyKat]

I really like what CopyKat done to his headlights, me made a round molding type thing,


Often immitated but never duplicated!:stirthepot:

[CopyKat]

I dont..... The wrecker already crushed that BII :(

I'm making another one tho, the first one was rather.. Primitive..

It was reaal nice having a Tailgate tho, and not having the lift the entire back hatch everytime.

:derisive: Not mine.
http://www.rrorc.com/gallery/data/500/medium/my_bronco_-ranger_tail_gate_3.JPG

[BlackBII]

I see...

I used the BII Hatch and cut it in half, then used some weather stripping in between the two. I made some hinges out of some F150 tailgate hinges and then used the pneumatic pushrods to push up the top part. The latch to lock the two together I never got totally figured out

[CopyKat]

:derisive:

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/Split%20Gate/MoreBIV355.jpg

[BlackBII]

Does the Ranger Tailgate fit just fine on the BII or do you have to narrow it?

Looks like it fits

[CopyKat]

Does the Ranger Tailgate fit just fine on the BII or do you have to narrow it?

Looks like it fits

Need to shave about 1/8" off each side.

[Boggin-B-Series]

meh, personally I'd rather the hatch, but hey thats just me

[Boggin-B-Series]

Kinda the wrong place for this kinda question Boggin!



well sort of and not sort of, I dont mean like under the hood and suspension and that kinda stuff, I mean rare home-made stuff, like your round headlights, and how you added the oldschool style, thats what made me post it in the Rare section, cause tis not every day you see a round-headlighted-old-school-styled B2!

[dusto2]

STILL WRONG PLACE THOUGH, its not rare its one of a kind just like alot of mods guys do, sorry to pop the bubble

[Boggin-B-Series]

well now since we got another B2 forum it should be there!

[dusto2]

exactly:D and it is awesome that there is a BII section now:icon_hornsup:, there is going to be alot of threads to move to this section

[Boggin-B-Series]

exactly:D and it is awesome that there is a BII section now:icon_hornsup:,



:icon_hornsup::icon_hornsup::icon_hornsup:

[CopyKat]

And if you see any let a Mod know!

So here is a list of what has been done to my truck.

4.0L
M5OD
Manual 1354
Custom 4.5" total lift.
Custom trussed D35/D44 hybrid
Explorer 8.8
Flipped rear shackles
Round headlights
Fiberglass fenders
Custom front bumper
90 interior swap

That's just a general idea as to what has been done.

[leumas12]

My 88 BII is under construction right now (see sig for build thread), but when im done it will have

-custom 1350-Dana 300 Doubler
-One ton axles
-one links front and rear
-~110" wheelbase
-39.5" IROKS
-beadlocks
-removable soft top
-tailgate
-full cage
-custom snorkel
-custom bumpers
-much less fender than usual ;)

Thats it! :icon_thumby:

Sam

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

One of my favorite modification is shaving off the rain gutters

[CopyKat]

One of my favorite modification is shaving off the rain gutters


Pictures?? I can see doing the rear one as the 3" long gutter isn't doing much. I'll likely cut mine off before I paint.

Would like to see what they look like removed above the doors.

[BlackBII]

[QUOTE=CopyKat;197503]Pictures?? I can see doing the rear one as the 3" long gutter isn't doing much. I'll likely cut mine off before I paint.

[QUOTE]

I have always wondered why the hell they bothered putting that on..Cosmetics maybe? I dunno

[engdept]

Pictures?? I can see doing the rear one as the 3" long gutter isn't doing much. I'll likely cut mine off before I paint.

Would like to see what they look like removed above the doors.
I think Maurice is going to cut his rear one off before he paints it.

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

Pictures?? I can see doing the rear one as the 3" long gutter isn't doing much. I'll likely cut mine off before I paint.

Would like to see what they look like removed above the doors.


I'll see what I can do for you copycat....I may even have some on this computer...I'd have to look around...

[CopyKat]

I have always wondered why the hell they bothered putting that on..Cosmetics maybe? I dunno

The gutter acts as a spot weld location to join the rear quarter panels to the roof skin. Hides the ugly spot welds and makes the finishing easier. The spot weld machines need to be alot smaller as it's just 2 panels comming together.

If you ever look at a ranger you will see the seam run back around to the rear window and it usually looks like ass. With the open back of the B2 the roof skin needs to be welded somewhere. the curve in the rear windows leaves the 3" rain gutter at the back. 2" more window and it would never have been a problem. but to make the c pillar look close to the b pillar a space was nessesary.

Best reason I can come up with.:icon_twisted:

[BlackBII]

Hmmm.....mkay

Still retarded tho lol

[CopyKat]

Hmmm.....mkay

Still retarded tho lol


I agree but it did serve a purpose at the time. catching rain however it did a poor Job of.

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

I can't find the pictures on this computer...so it may take me a little bit Copycat

[Boggin-B-Series]

im still not getting what it is!

[CopyKat]

im still not getting what it is!

In this picture you can see the little gutter. It's between the rear window and the hatch near the top of the window.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIII%20Bronco/P1000091.jpg

[CopyKat]

Try to find what's different here.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/P1000320.jpg

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

Try to find what's different here.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/P1000320.jpg

can we have a hit?:blush:

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

Try to find what's different here.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/P1000320.jpg

the wiper with a lift window glass.....:D

[rickcdewitt]

what did i do with my b2????? cut it up for the scrappers and parted it out:stirthepot::icon_twisted::stop:

[CopyKat]

what did i do with my b2????? cut it up for the scrappers and parted it out:stirthepot::icon_twisted::stop:

I've sent 3 there already and going to be sending a 4th next week.:icon_cheers:

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

what did i do with my b2????? cut it up for the scrappers and parted it out:stirthepot::icon_twisted::stop:

which have you enjoyed and or like more Rick, the Bronco IIs or your Ranger...or is this an unfair question?

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

I've sent 3 there already and going to be sending a 4th next week.:icon_cheers:

four trucks to one truck....that's a lot of truck

[CopyKat]

So with that in mind I scrapped the 3 before i had BIV on the road. (88,89,90) Parts from each ended up in my 87. Now you start to see where BIV comes from?

:derisive:

In total my truck has parts from atleast 15 different trucks, of varying years.

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

So with that in mind I scrapped the 3 before i had BIV on the road. (88,89,90) Parts from each ended up in my 87. Now you start to see where BIV comes from?

:derisive:

In total my truck has parts from atleast 15 different trucks, of varying years.

It’s all beginning to make sense...

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

CopyCat, was I right with my guess about your picture?:bye:

[CopyKat]

CopyCat, was I right with my guess about your picture?:bye:


Yup.

[rickcdewitt]

which have you enjoyed and or like more Rick, the Bronco IIs or your Ranger...or is this an unfair question?if all i wanted was a toy i'de put my setup on a b2 in a heartbeat and i'm sure it would rip on the ranger wheeling.but after you chop the top and take out the seats that tiny 3ft bed is still too small to haul anything.:thefinger:.and the ranger is more than transportation,its a usful tool for many things.


In total my truck has parts from atleast 15 different trucks, of varying years.yeah probably because you had to salvage the not so rusty parts from those 15 trucks to keep a wheel from rotting off yours:joke: isen't that why you can't have holes in the rockers or body for inspection up there? i hear theres a lot of chicken wire and expando foam bodywork up there

[WhiteBroncoII2WD]

if all i wanted was a toy i'de put my setup on a b2 in a heartbeat and i'm sure it would rip on the ranger wheeling.but after you chop the top and take out the seats that tiny 3ft bed is still too small to haul anything.:thefinger:.and the ranger is more than transportation,its a usful tool for many things.




I can understand Rick, I still one day hope to find a nice little Ranger I can add to our family:D