ArdWrknTrk Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Hello My name is Mike, I'm a golf pro in Northern Arizona. I grew up loving Fords, Dad had a 78 that we used to plow drive ways with, he always owned fords. I had a 68 mustang for a bit. Few years back I was looking for a daily driver/toy/Fixer upper, and I started looking for a Bronco, we used to own an early 70's model and a 90's model growing up. I really wanted a 78 or 79 but they weren't in my budget. Then I found this beauty down the street. It's lived in AZ it's whole life ( NO RUST) it was running and driving 4x4 for $3k. I didn't care about the looks. I've drove it all over the valley, took it on a couple trail rides and it did great. I've hauled my quad with it. I've replaced numerous parts, starter, carb, power steering, steering column, harmonic balancer...but it recently has been running rough and I parked it for a bit and decided to clean it. That turned into me ripping out the entire interior and all the wires. All of them. And i didn't do a good job of labeling or taking pics. So let me say THANK YOU!!! To everyone here. I've been combing through this website and the only reason I started this project is because I knew I had this resource. I've been going to YouTube University and learning. I can't thank you all enough. Current status of project, just finished installing new insulation in firewall and put dash back in and started my first draft of running wires (I call it first draft, cause I end up doing everything twice and re-doing is so negative, so I have first and sometime second drafts before i finalize things). Again, thank you all for the forum, and this great website. It's easy to get around and has soooo much information. Welcome Mike! Glad you've joined us. Gary will be along to ask if you'd like to be on our members map (need a zip code) I've done a bit of harness lacing. It can definitely be an iterative process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEasy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Welcome Mike! Glad you've joined us. Gary will be along to ask if you'd like to be on our members map (need a zip code) I've done a bit of harness lacing. It can definitely be an iterative process. Yeah, I think I've read almost all your posts😂 - I've learned a lot. Probably not enough, but a lot! Please add me. 86326 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Yeah, I think I've read almost all your posts😂 - I've learned a lot. Probably not enough, but a lot! Please add me. 86326 Gary is the only one who has the power to add someone to the map. But I'm sure he will make an appearance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Gary is the only one who has the power to add someone to the map. But I'm sure he will make an appearance! Yep, I'm here and you are there, Mike, on the map. Welcome! Glad you joined. We are glad you are here and are looking forward to following your journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Hello My name is Mike, I'm a golf pro in Northern Arizona. I grew up loving Fords, Dad had a 78 that we used to plow drive ways with, he always owned fords. I had a 68 mustang for a bit. Few years back I was looking for a daily driver/toy/Fixer upper, and I started looking for a Bronco, we used to own an early 70's model and a 90's model growing up. I really wanted a 78 or 79 but they weren't in my budget. Then I found this beauty down the street. It's lived in AZ it's whole life ( NO RUST) it was running and driving 4x4 for $3k. I didn't care about the looks. I've drove it all over the valley, took it on a couple trail rides and it did great. I've hauled my quad with it. I've replaced numerous parts, starter, carb, power steering, steering column, harmonic balancer...but it recently has been running rough and I parked it for a bit and decided to clean it. That turned into me ripping out the entire interior and all the wires. All of them. And i didn't do a good job of labeling or taking pics. So let me say THANK YOU!!! To everyone here. I've been combing through this website and the only reason I started this project is because I knew I had this resource. I've been going to YouTube University and learning. I can't thank you all enough. Current status of project, just finished installing new insulation in firewall and put dash back in and started my first draft of running wires (I call it first draft, cause I end up doing everything twice and re-doing is so negative, so I have first and sometime second drafts before i finalize things). Again, thank you all for the forum, and this great website. It's easy to get around and has soooo much information. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtymac Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Hello My name is Mike, I'm a golf pro in Northern Arizona. I grew up loving Fords, Dad had a 78 that we used to plow drive ways with, he always owned fords. I had a 68 mustang for a bit. Few years back I was looking for a daily driver/toy/Fixer upper, and I started looking for a Bronco, we used to own an early 70's model and a 90's model growing up. I really wanted a 78 or 79 but they weren't in my budget. Then I found this beauty down the street. It's lived in AZ it's whole life ( NO RUST) it was running and driving 4x4 for $3k. I didn't care about the looks. I've drove it all over the valley, took it on a couple trail rides and it did great. I've hauled my quad with it. I've replaced numerous parts, starter, carb, power steering, steering column, harmonic balancer...but it recently has been running rough and I parked it for a bit and decided to clean it. That turned into me ripping out the entire interior and all the wires. All of them. And i didn't do a good job of labeling or taking pics. So let me say THANK YOU!!! To everyone here. I've been combing through this website and the only reason I started this project is because I knew I had this resource. I've been going to YouTube University and learning. I can't thank you all enough. Current status of project, just finished installing new insulation in firewall and put dash back in and started my first draft of running wires (I call it first draft, cause I end up doing everything twice and re-doing is so negative, so I have first and sometime second drafts before i finalize things). Again, thank you all for the forum, and this great website. It's easy to get around and has soooo much information. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72machstang Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Thanks for allowing us to join, cant wait to see what we can learn from this site. Pictures are of my sons 1980 stepside which is in the process of restoration currently and also his 1980 f350 that will be his daily once we get it done. My son is 14 now and we are doing all of the work except the painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Thanks for allowing us to join, cant wait to see what we can learn from this site. Pictures are of my sons 1980 stepside which is in the process of restoration currently and also his 1980 f350 that will be his daily once we get it done. My son is 14 now and we are doing all of the work except the painting. Welcome! You are our latest member of the FOG (Flareside Owners Group) We love family projects and inherited vehicles ("my pop-pop bought this new in '82 when he retired!") type stories. In fact Gary is working on a French truck with his grandson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72machstang Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Welcome! You are our latest member of the FOG (Flareside Owners Group) We love family projects and inherited vehicles ("my pop-pop bought this new in '82 when he retired!") type stories. In fact Gary is working on a French truck with his grandson. Flareside is a 460 bbf w/c6. 3/4 ton axles Longbox is a 400m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Flareside is a 460 bbf w/c6. 3/4 ton axles Longbox is a 400m Welcome! Glad you joined. So, where's home? We have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map) and can add you with a zip or city/state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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