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Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:12 PM

My 86 Bronco budget build
 
Its an 86, 302 4 barrel, auto, 4" lift.
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Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:13 PM

Current to do list:
fix headlights
fix heater
fix gauges
install radio
fix horn
find out what is hissing
change oil, check fluids
fix power windows
fix tailgate
replace tire carrier
After winter:
replace flexplate
change all fluids

I think thats it so far. At least I hope so.

Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:14 PM

Started doing some cheap mods since I can't really work on actually fixing the truck all the time cause of the weather. So I started painting the rims and found the speakers I'll be putting in it.
Rims:
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Speakers:
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Now I just need tires so I can put these back on.

Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:15 PM

Yesterday I painted up the front wheels.
Before:
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Half done:
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Before and after cleaning:
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Both cleaned up:
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After:
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Later on, probably after winter, I'll do a second coat.

Anyone know what the widest tire I can fit on the stock rims is?

Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:16 PM

got me a radio w/ speakers:
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and heres the front wheels on the truck:
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Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:16 PM

Heres he stereo Ill be putting in it:
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I cant really do much to it till March, which sucks, but oh well.

Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:17 PM

So, I found a set of 33x12.50-15s for $100 that I'm going to call about today, and I'm waiting to get the flexplate from another member on here. When I pull the engine I'll go through all the wiring, flush the cooling system, change all the fluids. I'll probably do the exhaust at that time too, since I'll most likely break the bolts for the y-pipe. And I'll start on my custom gauge panel, does anyone know if the aftermarket speedometers coonect to the stock drive?

Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:17 PM

This is what I'm stuck w/ till I get a new bezel. Cheapo gauges and my new radio..
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My new dimmer switch:
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Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:20 PM

I'm in a really good mood now. Got my flexplate in the mail, and picked up my tires.
Force 4 33x12.50R15LT's
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the best:
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the worst:
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compare sizes
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new size
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old size
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Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:22 PM

Yea, this will be one of THE ultimate budget builds. It will cost me $50 to mount and balance them if I can't get my friends bro to do it at the high school. I'll be keeping track of what I spend to. I still need to get a lot of parts together to.

List of stuff to fix/replace/paint:
Rear tire carrier
interior panels
351W
exhaust
fuel sender
both shift knobs
dash window switch
power window switches
gauges
radio/speakers and wiring
cooling system
heater controls
mirrors
door handles
front bumper
trim
remove steps
get matching spare

If anyone has any suggestions on what else to do, let me know.

Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:24 PM

Pics of the grille and better pics of my rims.
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Better pic of the 79.
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And I found out someone was messing with my truck and my friends 79 the other night. My friends dad went to let the dogs out and saw someone snooping around, it looks like they knocked it off the jackstands too.. It sucks but oh well, the tires I put under it kept it off the ground though. I hate people.

Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:24 PM

Time for pics:
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Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:27 PM

Some pics from today:
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Guess its a 302:
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Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:28 PM

My freshly rebuilt alt from work.
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Superlifted06FX4 09-22-2009 09:29 PM

Finally got the 33's on it.
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