grumpin Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I really like the 10 hole rims! When I got this Bronco it had centerline wheels, look at earlier posts in the thread and you will see, I did not like them at all! I need one more for the spare... but I can’t do that until I get the spare tire holder mounted, which I can’t do until I get the 2 broken bolts out!! It never ends... Looked through and found your old rims. They are good looking rims on certain applications, not a Bronco, IMO. More like a hot rod, maybe an early seventies Cougar or the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 I really like the 10 hole rims! When I got this Bronco it had centerline wheels, look at earlier posts in the thread and you will see, I did not like them at all! I need one more for the spare... but I can’t do that until I get the spare tire holder mounted, which I can’t do until I get the 2 broken bolts out!! It never ends... Looked through and found your old rims. They are good looking rims on certain applications, not a Bronco, IMO. More like a hot rod, maybe an early seventies Cougar or the like. Agreed! Still trying to find a home for them somewhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Agreed! Still trying to find a home for them somewhere.... Today I finally managed to remove the sheared bolts from the spare tire carrier mounting holes!! As a result, I sanded and painted the carrier. In hindsight I should have done the whole deal in Black, the chrome spray did not finish well and will need wet sanding to bring it up.. The receiver on the tailgate was missing the rubber stopper, so I fashioned one from a bolt and silicon hose. It passes the 10ft eye test, just! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallyho Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Today I finally managed to remove the sheared bolts from the spare tire carrier mounting holes!! As a result, I sanded and painted the carrier. In hindsight I should have done the whole deal in Black, the chrome spray did not finish well and will need wet sanding to bring it up.. The receiver on the tailgate was missing the rubber stopper, so I fashioned one from a bolt and silicon hose. It passes the 10ft eye test, just! I'm kinda digging the silver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Today I finally managed to remove the sheared bolts from the spare tire carrier mounting holes!! As a result, I sanded and painted the carrier. In hindsight I should have done the whole deal in Black, the chrome spray did not finish well and will need wet sanding to bring it up.. The receiver on the tailgate was missing the rubber stopper, so I fashioned one from a bolt and silicon hose. It passes the 10ft eye test, just! Looks good to me. But then I'm more than 10' away. Seriously though, the silver does look good. It blends in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Looks good to me. But then I'm more than 10' away. Seriously though, the silver does look good. It blends in. Ta! The rattle can paint needs some smoothing out.. I will hit it with some 320 wet and call it good. I did put up the old spare for fun, a 10 hole wheel has been purchased on eBay. This weekend I also took car of a couple of small items: Straightened the steering wheel Set the timing to +10 degrees at idle Set the idle lean mix Ordered a new NSS Replaced the washer fluid hose as it was leaking Tried to fix the transfer case shifter boot... gave up! All progress is good progress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Ta! The rattle can paint needs some smoothing out.. I will hit it with some 320 wet and call it good. I did put up the old spare for fun, a 10 hole wheel has been purchased on eBay. This weekend I also took car of a couple of small items: Straightened the steering wheel Set the timing to +10 degrees at idle Set the idle lean mix Ordered a new NSS Replaced the washer fluid hose as it was leaking Tried to fix the transfer case shifter boot... gave up! All progress is good progress!! Pic 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Ta! The rattle can paint needs some smoothing out.. I will hit it with some 320 wet and call it good. I did put up the old spare for fun, a 10 hole wheel has been purchased on eBay. This weekend I also took car of a couple of small items: Straightened the steering wheel Set the timing to +10 degrees at idle Set the idle lean mix Ordered a new NSS Replaced the washer fluid hose as it was leaking Tried to fix the transfer case shifter boot... gave up! All progress is good progress!! Progress is good! And you are making good progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Pic 😎 I was thinking how much work do I still to do on the Espy... The answer is .... a boat load! Although I am trying to keep a list of priorities, I think my list is incomplete.. But to make myself feel better I have redone my "To-do" list to include what I have completed so as I complete stuff I can move it down the list and keep track of what I have done. So as best as I can tell the list looks like: Short term (1-4 weeks) Neutral safety switch Radiator (Sprectra Premium CU560) Vacuum hoses all need to be replaced so they are all blue 😎 Alternator cable needs to be replaced Ground strap from battery needs to be replaced Paint remaining interior trim (I have a whole new F150 grey interior from the JY) Prep rust on body work New seals for the removable top Medium term (4-6 weeks) Blue top steering box (out of stock!) Driver seat rebuild (needs a pro) Tachometer Shift indicator needs replacing Map lights Wire up KC daylighters Sound deadening transfer case shifter boot and trim Map pockets on doors Long term (who knows!) Paint body work Body mounts Anti roll bar bushings AC (missing some components) Dash pad replacement Rear bumper (JY one did not work out) Rear axle seals transfer case shifter boot Completed Installed Stainless steel braided Brake lines and flushed the system. Replaced brake booster Replaced rear brake slaves Center Console and glove box locks replaced Driver side power lock actuator replaced Windshield leak fixed Re-align steering wheel, 3 times… Custom plates New headliner Replace power window switches and bezels Replace power mirror switches Replace power lock switches and bezels New Alpine BT149 stereo New speakers (Infinity Refernce) and wires Painted dash needles Fixed idiot light films on dash Replace power steering return hose Replace headlights Replace side marker lenses and bulbs Replace rear light clusters and bulbs Remove all old extra lights and wiring Replace all 6 shocks with KYB Gas-A-Just Replace window wiper arms and blades Installed all new weather stripping Replace vacuum modulator for transmission Installed center console Replace battery terminal clamps Installed new Edelbrock valve covers with new gaskets Re-installed Edlebrock performer intake manifold with new gaskets Installed new Edlecbrock 1406 carb and a new air filter Installed HEI dizzy/ignition Installed new steering column top assembly Installed Borg intermediate steering shaft Installed factory grill New steering wheel Carburetor adjustment to lean idle Drilled out tire swing arm bolts. 2 were rusted in Paint/mount tire swing arm New wheels (Ford 10 hole 15x8) New tires (Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 31x10.5x15) New rear brake shoes and springs (front were already brand new) Installed washer jets Replaced washer bottle/coolant overflow I am sure I am forgetting some stuff I have done and some stuff that I know needs to be done.. The new spare wheel should be delivered this weekend then I can get a new tire on that. It won't be long before the top has to go back on and that means I will need to get a bunch of stuff done ready for winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I was thinking how much work do I still to do on the Espy... The answer is .... a boat load! Although I am trying to keep a list of priorities, I think my list is incomplete.. But to make myself feel better I have redone my "To-do" list to include what I have completed so as I complete stuff I can move it down the list and keep track of what I have done. So as best as I can tell the list looks like: Short term (1-4 weeks) Neutral safety switch Radiator (Sprectra Premium CU560) Vacuum hoses all need to be replaced so they are all blue 😎 Alternator cable needs to be replaced Ground strap from battery needs to be replaced Paint remaining interior trim (I have a whole new F150 grey interior from the JY) Prep rust on body work New seals for the removable top Medium term (4-6 weeks) Blue top steering box (out of stock!) Driver seat rebuild (needs a pro) Tachometer Shift indicator needs replacing Map lights Wire up KC daylighters Sound deadening transfer case shifter boot and trim Map pockets on doors Long term (who knows!) Paint body work Body mounts Anti roll bar bushings AC (missing some components) Dash pad replacement Rear bumper (JY one did not work out) Rear axle seals transfer case shifter boot Completed Installed Stainless steel braided Brake lines and flushed the system. Replaced brake booster Replaced rear brake slaves Center Console and glove box locks replaced Driver side power lock actuator replaced Windshield leak fixed Re-align steering wheel, 3 times… Custom plates New headliner Replace power window switches and bezels Replace power mirror switches Replace power lock switches and bezels New Alpine BT149 stereo New speakers (Infinity Refernce) and wires Painted dash needles Fixed idiot light films on dash Replace power steering return hose Replace headlights Replace side marker lenses and bulbs Replace rear light clusters and bulbs Remove all old extra lights and wiring Replace all 6 shocks with KYB Gas-A-Just Replace window wiper arms and blades Installed all new weather stripping Replace vacuum modulator for transmission Installed center console Replace battery terminal clamps Installed new Edelbrock valve covers with new gaskets Re-installed Edlebrock performer intake manifold with new gaskets Installed new Edlecbrock 1406 carb and a new air filter Installed HEI dizzy/ignition Installed new steering column top assembly Installed Borg intermediate steering shaft Installed factory grill New steering wheel Carburetor adjustment to lean idle Drilled out tire swing arm bolts. 2 were rusted in Paint/mount tire swing arm New wheels (Ford 10 hole 15x8) New tires (Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 31x10.5x15) New rear brake shoes and springs (front were already brand new) Installed washer jets Replaced washer bottle/coolant overflow I am sure I am forgetting some stuff I have done and some stuff that I know needs to be done.. The new spare wheel should be delivered this weekend then I can get a new tire on that. It won't be long before the top has to go back on and that means I will need to get a bunch of stuff done ready for winter! Looks to me that you are over 50% complete on your to do list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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