v2 Bronco 2 build

Pbheadshots · 06-05-2012, 04:18 PM

Well this is version 2 of my old thread, since the whole process turned 180degrees the other direction, and the 88 is being brought back to life!

What's going on:
- 2.9 engine pulled
- 2.9 cleaned and rebuilt
- 2.9 painted
- frame cleaning/derusting/painting with tractor paint
- body work and paint
- interior stripped and replaced
- chop top? Roll cage?
- 4.0 flywheel, clutch, starter?

Here are the pictures!

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Pbheadshots · 06-05-2012, 11:22 PM

By the end of the weekend it should(fingerscrossed) be painted both frame and body. The it's off the the engine cleaning.

**4.0B2** · 06-05-2012, 11:35 PM

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**country0001** · 06-06-2012, 09:32 AM

Roll cage and chop top. FTW!!!!

Pbheadshots · 06-06-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by country0001

Roll cage and chop top. FTW!!!!

Possibly ;)

Pbheadshots · 06-06-2012, 07:12 PM

Well damn. I was pulling the b2 out of the carport today and stupidly let a string of wiring harness' drag the ground and it got pulled by the tire and broke a few and tore wires apart. Are the molex connectors used a universal size that can be bought individually or do I have to buy a whole new harness, or junk yard one?

Pbheadshots · 06-07-2012, 09:03 PM

Started to paint the frame! Look at that gloss!

**country0001** · 06-08-2012, 12:01 PM

May I suggest putting a whole 4.0 setup in there. I would highly recommend it.

88B2EB · 06-08-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pbheadshots

Are the molex connectors used a universal size that can be bought individually or do I have to buy a whole new harness, or junk yard one?

I used 'Vintage Connections' when restoring my motorcycle harness. Don't recall if they make OEM Ford replacements but at least it proves that sort of thing IS out there.

Keep up the good work

Pbheadshots · 06-09-2012, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by country0001

May I suggest putting a whole 4.0 setup in there. I would highly recommend it.

The problem is finding a 4.0 to use. The only one I know of was a buddys truck that he rolled a few days ago, and other than that no scrap yard has the whole setup for a good price that is reasonable. I may try bartering with my local scrapyard to trade a 2.9 and a 2.8 for a 4.0 with everything on it and low miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88B2EB

I used 'Vintage Connections' when restoring my motorcycle harness. Don't recall if they make OEM Ford replacements but at least it proves that sort of thing IS out there.

Keep up the good work

I'll keep looking! Thank you for the compliment!

Pbheadshots · 06-11-2012, 01:35 PM

More eye candy: will update a caption!

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Rowdy Fitzgerald · 06-11-2012, 01:46 PM

Lookin good! I say go with the 2.9 it will be simple and you won't have to look so hard or pay as much for parts! Besides the 2.9 has more low end torque than the 4.0 don't it?

06-05-2012, 04:18 PM	#1
Pbheadshots Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Shelby, NC Year: 1984/8 mix Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2 Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: mud/trails Posts: 108 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	v2 Bronco 2 build Well this is version 2 of my old thread, since the whole process turned 180degrees the other direction, and the 88 is being brought back to life! What's going on: - 2.9 engine pulled - 2.9 cleaned and rebuilt - 2.9 painted - frame cleaning/derusting/painting with tractor paint - body work and paint - interior stripped and replaced - chop top? Roll cage? - 4.0 flywheel, clutch, starter? Here are the pictures! . __________________ I got 99 problems and my Bronco 2 is everyone of them. v2 Bronco 2 Build up Last edited by Pbheadshots; 06-11-2012 at 01:48 PM.
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06-05-2012, 11:22 PM	#2
Pbheadshots Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Shelby, NC Year: 1984/8 mix Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2 Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: mud/trails Posts: 108 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	By the end of the weekend it should(fingerscrossed) be painted both frame and body. The it's off the the engine cleaning. __________________ I got 99 problems and my Bronco 2 is everyone of them. v2 Bronco 2 Build up
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06-05-2012, 11:35 PM	#3
4.0B2 MALL CRAWLER POST WHORE! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Walls, MS Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 4.0 v6 Class: 4x4 Used For: Taking my Money Posts: 9,969 Rep Power: 51 iTrader: (4)	subscribed __________________ Daily Driver 88 BII Build Thread: Clicky! Backup Vehicle, 92 2wd Explorer: Clicky! The Collection of Fords: Clicky! http://southernrockracing.com/
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06-06-2012, 07:12 PM	#6
Pbheadshots Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Shelby, NC Year: 1984/8 mix Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2 Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: mud/trails Posts: 108 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	Well damn. I was pulling the b2 out of the carport today and stupidly let a string of wiring harness' drag the ground and it got pulled by the tire and broke a few and tore wires apart. Are the molex connectors used a universal size that can be bought individually or do I have to buy a whole new harness, or junk yard one? __________________ I got 99 problems and my Bronco 2 is everyone of them. v2 Bronco 2 Build up
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06-07-2012, 09:03 PM	#7
Pbheadshots Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Shelby, NC Year: 1984/8 mix Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2 Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: mud/trails Posts: 108 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	Started to paint the frame! Look at that gloss! __________________ I got 99 problems and my Bronco 2 is everyone of them. v2 Bronco 2 Build up Last edited by Pbheadshots; 06-11-2012 at 01:47 PM.
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06-11-2012, 01:35 PM	#11
Pbheadshots Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Shelby, NC Year: 1984/8 mix Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2 Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: mud/trails Posts: 108 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	More eye candy: will update a caption! . __________________ I got 99 problems and my Bronco 2 is everyone of them. v2 Bronco 2 Build up Last edited by Pbheadshots; 06-11-2012 at 01:47 PM.
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06-11-2012, 01:46 PM	#12
Rowdy Fitzgerald Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Squaw Valley, Ca Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 302 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: Huntin Rig Posts: 755 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	Lookin good! I say go with the 2.9 it will be simple and you won't have to look so hard or pay as much for parts! Besides the 2.9 has more low end torque than the 4.0 don't it? __________________ Rowdy 87 Ext cab Ranger 6" lift with ford 9"/ Dana 44, 4.56's, 35" KM2's, Explorer leafs, 5.0, NP435 Dana 20, 6" Baja flare fenders. You've gotta be shitty to get better!
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