My B2 Build(2) Long,pics and vids

[freerider6_9]

Thank you very much for the input, I appreciate it. I will be posting more pics this weekend.

 

[freerider6_9]

Another bump thread, Havent been able to get much(or anything) done latly. I am feeling the pressure as its almost the time of year I really want my off road unit lol.

Well anyways, I have my list and have most of my stuff ordered(one of my biggest challenges...) and here it is.

So my swap will be able to be completed when i get the following list:

My oil filter relocation kit(stuck at the border)
clutch/flywheel and new slave/master(retroing an F-150 into the B2 as noone seems to be able to answet my question on if the B2s will give it enough stroke)
possible starter
possibly headers
possible a different t-case
radiator/fans (19tallX26wide)
and about a million different odds and ends

I do have one really big advantage with my build though, I have had the engine sitting in the engine bay on the hoist and I figure I will be able to use the factory 2wd manifolds and the 1356 t-case(s) I have which is a big advantage as it will keep the cost down. How am I doing this? By building my own motor mounts It allows me to slightly shift the engine to the right(or left looking at it)

 

[SnC RangeR]

those MTs are naaaasty looking on that thing!

 

[84_Nor*Cal_Ranger]

wow keep up the good progress. its going yo be 1 bad mother

 

[Bennybooster]

Ill B deuce!

 

[adsm08]

Build threads seem to slip through the cracks sometimes, and not till they're bumped up months later do I even notice them...

Lots of people also poke their heads in to see what is happening but don't post.

My build thread has almost 500 hits and only 7 posts that aren't mine.

Don't lose heart man, let us know what you are doing. Looks like it's gonna be a cool truck.

 

[Earl43P]

Inspiring.

I need to update my POS (re)build thread (nothing compared to what you are doing!).

Keep at it. Looks good. Cool video too. Moar.

 

[freerider6_9]

Well finally got to work on the old girl again today, Made alot of the old myths look like lies. I used my factory 2wd F150 rear sump pan, Factory manifolds, and the F-150 upper intake. .

Heres some crappy phone pics,They are usually great quality but the lens is all dusty, Ill try to get some better ones and try to get some of my clearances.

I cut the rad support out just for ease of getting it in there/ working on it at a later time.

 

[freerider6_9]

Well finally got to work on the old girl again today, Made alot of the old myths look like lies. I used my factory 2wd F150 rear sump pan, Factory manifolds, and the F-150 upper intake. .

Heres some crappy phone pics,They are usually great quality but the lens is all dusty, Ill try to get some better ones and try to get some of my clearances.

I cut the rad support out just for ease of getting it in there/ working on it at a later time.

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[freerider6_9]

Well I got my relocation kit today as well as picked up some 7 inch hellas. This weekend I should have it all mounted hopefully, thanks to the few for the comments.

 

[yodaman1151]

most ppl are either bored and just look or use your build for ideas

good looking bII

 

[dhinch279]

Keep it coming... Thats one sweet B2

 

[freerider6_9]

Hey guys, Been a little while But got a little bit done. Been really busy with work and what not. I got a bit of sidetrack when my oil filter adapter showed up and it wasnt a hayden, nor the right style but I beleive I can still make it work. I Got my motor mounts completed and in, now im moving onto the trans crossmember. I am choosing to just cut off the rivets and move it back the three inches it has to be, Im going this route because its just easier than making anything else work. I cant make a plate the way my trans sits as its too low. I started the process of tearing all the wiring I dont need out of the F-150 harness(headlights, etc.) and am going to try and get it mocked into place tommorrow. I will get pictures of my oil pan clearances and everything tommorrow because I forgot to bring my camera today and didnt want to just take more cell pics. I am going to try and push to have it completed for the may long weekend

Thanks for looking.

 

[freerider6_9]

Update/bump/pics/just because

Wiring is about 60ish percent done.

Got sick of wiring today so I decided to go a different route for the day,

Pulled the engine out and painted the engine bay and engine/tranny as well as installed my flywheel salve and clutch.

Heres a few pics, It looks really good, the pics dont do alot of justice because the pics are a bit blurry.

 

[RangerSkate28]

sick man! thats a clean lookin engine. too bad this is like the last time it will be that clean lol.

keep us updated!