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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Had some time for more interior work. Got both rear panels trimmed to fit. Now it was time to make some repairs. So I cut some leftover parts into strips and figured I'd play with homemade plastic welding I used a hot air tip on a butane soldiering gun to melt the plastic together and...
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Started trimming more of the interior panels to fit around the roll cage and other modifications. The kick panel and A pillar parts took the longest so far. 2 more to fit on drivers side and then long cleanup and color match work. But closer every time I make it out to the garage.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Put some matte clear on the dash parts. Also finished up the wiring behind the dash and got it put back in. Lots more panels to trim to fit around the roll cage and other modifications.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Only small progress. Garage furnace gave up. So waiting for it's replacement to show up. But managed to finish up the firewall wiring behind the dash. Ran the switch wiring and power and ground for the rear accessories through the firewall. And bolted up one slider. I seem to have...
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    Relay/Fuse Block Suggestions

    I have taken a under hood fuse/relay box from a 1999 tahoe and rewired it to run the relays off the fuses and out. It has a main lug for power input and then used weatherpack connectors for the relay trigger wires and another for relay output. Works pretty good. I've also used blue sea fuse...
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Glad to hear you didn't get rid of it yet.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Nicely done. I got some other wiring done behind the dash this weekend as well. Unfortunately, doing a little furnace shopping the 50+ year old one in my garage final locked the blower motor up. Should be able to keep working on it some though not too crazy cold yet.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Did a little wiring on the upper switches in the front this weekend. I figured out the location and drilled some holes for the nutserts. The bracket in place. I ran the wires from both sides up the A pillars. Wiring up the premade switch assembly. It came prewired but I'm running relays...
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    Noise from roof rack

    I use black wire. Wrap in around the front cross beam in a spiral pattern. I just used black zip ties to secure it on each end. 60,000 miles of silence on the truck so far. And many more on others I've had. Simple and effective. I forget the technical term for it, but it stops the air...
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    What's the deal with repair parts these days???

    Currently, the "American" dealerships are having a bad supply problem with the strike. We deal with it every day. And they are buying up the aftermarket stock to keep going. on a Side note, I just bought new steering gear to frame bolts and an accelerator pedal for my 2003 Ford F250 from the...
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    I did get the main shape and mounting figured out. Along with locations for some of the power points. I also got the sound deadening down on the floor and sides. Lots of cutting and spray adhesive. Then it was time to lay the carpet in place and start fitting it. Now more...
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    US Rocky Mountain Gillette WY Summer of 2024

    We have explored the Black Hills and that area. Look into Ayres Natural Bridge, Alcova, Vedauwoo, Lake Marie - Snowy Range, Spearfish Canyon, Crazy Woman canyon, Bighorn Mountains, Custer State park, lots of hiking and exploring to do in those areas.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    I got the rear speakers in and started the enclosure for the battery. I have a little more wiring to put in then I'll tidy up the wires more. I trimmed the original panel and cut some pieces from 1/2" pvc panel and shaped it to fit over the electronics and around the roll cage. It...
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Hopefully it goes easy on ya! I'm glad we have my truck to use until I finally get the bronco done.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    It happens. I've definitely had to change direction from time to time. Some days I think I should have just done a few things to my truck and not done the Bronco. But, it's been fun too and the rug rats are definitely excited about it. Hopefully the next project goes smooth for you.