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Official CCB Member  Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO 
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 Deciding on another projectAs the title says I am deciding on another project. I got the wife's blessing to go ahead with another project as long as I start learning some fab and welding, and it has to stay at the shop for the time being. That being said I am torn between two projects and looking for some input, I have access to both at this point.
Choice 1: The Couronco, its an old 1976 Ford Courier converted to 4x4 with CJ parts. My plan would be a full Bronco drive train- 289/NP435/D20, EB D44 and 9" with 33's. https://photos.app.goo.gl/EwoKgbXpiVSkLNJm1 Choice 2: Full on Bronco Buggy, D60, undecided rear, 406 FE motor, C6, Atlas, 40's, Longer wheel base I have had the wheeling itch lately so leaning toward the buggy because I don't want to take my Bronco through trails like Carnage and Penrose _________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302 |
| Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:47 pm |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: Deciding on another project Buggy. So much buggy.
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| Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:25 pm |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:49 pm Posts: 988 Location: Henderson, Co. Grand Lake, Co
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Re: Deciding on another project BUGGY!
 _________________ That guy John.... whatta Jerk. |
| Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:04 pm |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Deciding on another project You had me at 406 FE
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires. |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:20 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302 |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:41 am |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:11 pm Posts: 2378 Location: Highlands Ranch Colorado
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Re: Deciding on another project These challenges are what make it an interesting project. Go with the buggy
_________________ [color=#BFFF40]Greg If you are the smartest person in the room - You are in the wrong room |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:09 am |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: Deciding on another project C6....
https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/ ... 29057.html I've bought some PS Pumps and PS Gears from this guy in the past. Good guy and used to rebuild Broncos as well! or... https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/c6- ... 47961.html Soooooo, looks like NO Excuses!!! _________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4 |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:39 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302 |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:14 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4 |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:50 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Deciding on another project Fort Collins guy does not have a 4x4 C6. Appreciate the help looking. Most likely going to go ahead with the buggy, just got to make a plan and start shopping.
_________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302 |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:23 am |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:27 pm Posts: 929 Location: Colorad Springs
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ !!! Being original is a blueprint for followers !!! |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:14 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302 |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:26 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: Deciding on another project I'd be inclined to do a 408 or 351 over the FE block for weight reasons anyway.
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| Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:54 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires. |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:21 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302 |
| Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:08 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:09 am Posts: 132 Location: Woodland Park
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Re: Deciding on another project Buggy sounds like a cool project. I'd give the FE my vote for the low end grunt. Are you thinking about going with the Atlas on this one or a 205 doubler ? I'll ask around about a C6 with a couple of people I know.
Mark. |
| Wed Mar 14, 2018 6:49 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302 |
| Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:46 am |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Deciding on another project I think both projects would be cool. The buggy's purpose is obvious, but the courier would be intended to do what? Build to sell?
As to rear axles, the cheapest is likely a 14b, but you'd want to shave it (make it a 13b). Or I think a custom ford 9" housing with 35splines would be just as strong, but save weight and clearance. Plus it still has some Ford flavor. It'll just be a bit more expensive. _________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org |
| Fri Mar 16, 2018 7:30 am |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Deciding on another project _________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302 |
| Fri Mar 16, 2018 11:05 am |
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