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Baja or Bust Build Thread

Swerve

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Hello All...

I've been meaning to start a build thread for a while on our race truck...

In 1997 Brian Carver and I drove a Class 3 1976 Bronco from Maine to the SCORE Baja 1000. Raced, had a great time, and then drove it back to Maine. We are currently rebuilding the same truck to drive back and race the SCORE Baja 1000 again in 2017 for our 20th race anniversary.

One of the write ups of our adventure can be read here;

http://www.off-road.com/aimages/articlestandard/ford/472005/198211/article.html



Here is the earliest photo, circa 1996, we have of the truck before any modifications were made.

And a photo from 2015 when we moved it into my garage after 18 years of unkind storage.

I will add more photos as I am able to find them in my computer...
 

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At the start of the 1997 SCORE Baja 1000 and one during the race... I can't remember where the third photo was taken...
 

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Because of the great support we received from BF Goodrich we only run BFG...These are the tires we will be running this time, 35" BFG Mud Terrains...
 

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The original dash has seen better days...
 

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2015: In the garage with tires set in place for inspiration...
 

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'68 donor truck...we are using part of the cowl, w/s frame, hood, grille, bumpers and other misc from this truck...
 

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Found a good deal on a used set of suspension seats...one is a little worn but still comfortable...
 

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I rebuilt a Dana 20 transfer case by combining a J shift and a T shift. Used the T shift gears and the J shift rails and J shift front shaft. JB Fab twin sticks. Wild Horses Extreme duty output...Lots of help and advice from here on ClassicBroncos...

I also rebuilt the transmission. It is a close ratio top loader Ford 4 speed. Close ratio because it fits our needs. Hurst shifter. I used the advanced adapters kit to mate to transfer case. Lots of parts and help from David Kee transmissions...
 

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Great pics can't believe you did the Baja 1000 in a luber very cool
 

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Swerve, I'll keep looking for those axles!! Can't wait to see you in Baja! Mark
 
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Thanks all!

2015: Mocked up with used 4x4x2 steering box. BC Broncos reinforcement kit. I will be buying an all new 4x4x2 box, pump, etc. from BC as soon as they get back from SEMA. I plan to run a cooler and filter as well...
 

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Using stock bumpers with some minor reinforcments... I sure would like to find a Cactus Smasher!
 

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Mocked up seating and steering...
 

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Re-conditioned the speedometer...and new intake manifold
 

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Modified a '66 dash I had to replace the sorry original. Moved the glove box door over to clear the cage.
 

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I had knee surgery the end of 2015 so I mocked up some panels for inspiration...
 

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Picked up a pair of fiberglass doors here on CB that we will use if we get too close to maximum weight for class, 4000 lbs.
 

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