78 Bronco body, 7.3, and zf5 on 08 frame

JMart · Aug 26, 2015

So $30k ish for a show quality custom? Thats not bad at all. Half the price of a new truck.

vanderchevy18 · Aug 26, 2015

Labor not included. LOL

vanderchevy18 · Aug 26, 2015

TurboV said:
Needs a polished compressor housing, pretty black turbine Blanket....oh and use blue fuel lines instead of black.

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Definitely blue fuel lines. We were thinking about polishing the compressor housing. Need to find someone to do it though. I like the blanet idea. It would really cut down under hood temps too.

Dmstrucks02 · Aug 27, 2015

Nice, can't wait to see the stainless valve covers!

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JMart · Aug 27, 2015

vanderchevy18 said:
Labor not included. LOL

Yeah I didn't count that in my build either. LOL

WUnderwood · Aug 27, 2015

Stainless headers? Those would look awesome...

vanderchevy18 · Aug 28, 2015

The stainless headers will be here in 3 weeks. I haven't talked to the guy with the stainless valve covers yet.

Rideracelivemx7 · Aug 28, 2015

I'll try them black headers out for you

samk5 · Sep 8, 2015

I cant wait to see this thing finished!!!!!!

WILD_PHIL · Nov 14, 2015

Any more updates? Just read through the thread. Very impressive.

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WILD_PHIL · Nov 14, 2015

What cab configuration was the frame? How much did you end up cutting out?

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vanderchevy18 · Jan 27, 2016

WILD_PHIL said:
What cab configuration was the frame? How much did you end up cutting out?

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It was a crew cab short bed. We cut 54" out of it I believe.

vanderchevy18 · Jan 27, 2016

Sorry I haven't updated this in a long time. Been really busy.

We got the engine set in but we need to move it forward 4". There won't be any modification to the firewall. This will give us a little longer driveshaft too. She's a shorty. LOL

Got a 44 gallon steel fuel tank from an 03 superduty ambulance. It'll have plenty of fuel for a road trip!!

Because of the engine moving forward, we don't have a lot of room up front. I have a Flexalite fan so that helps. We're probably going to need to do an air to water intercooler though. We'll see how it measures out. I wouldn't mind it either way.

Today we're ordering a bunch more stuff. New grille, headlights, power windows, keyless entry, security box center console, all new weather stripping, Ford logo hood liner, hood latch and hinges, dome light, all new door panels, and a few other odds and ends. After this stuff is ordered, all that will be left to buy is a South Bend clutch, new tires, and custom bumpers to hold the winch.

We're working on it when we get timenough but we're busy. We really want it done before winter is over.

patricku47 · Jan 27, 2016

vanderchevy18 said:
Sorry I haven't updated this in a long time. Been really busy.

We got the engine set in but we need to move it forward 4". There won't be any modification to the firewall. This will give us a little longer driveshaft too. She's a shorty. LOL

Got a 44 gallon steel fuel tank from an 03 superduty ambulance. It'll have plenty of fuel for a road trip!!

Because of the engine moving forward, we don't have a lot of room up front. I have a Flexalite fan so that helps. We're probably going to need to do an air to water intercooler though. We'll see how it measures out. I wouldn't mind it either way.

Today we're ordering a bunch more stuff. New grille, headlights, power windows, keyless entry, security box center console, all new weather stripping, Ford logo hood liner, hood latch and hinges, dome light, and a few other odds and ends. After this stuff is ordered, all that will be left to buy is a South Bend clutch, new tires, and custom bumpers to hold the winch.

We're working on it when we get timenough but we're busy. We really want it done before winter is over.

I don't suppose you have the original console from the bronco you want to part ways with, do you?

vanderchevy18 · Jan 27, 2016

It had a bench seat.

wildbill963258 · Jul 8, 2018

Any updates on this awesome build?

Strokersace · Jul 9, 2018

wildbill963258 said:
Any updates on this awesome build?

Honestly I don't know if it's been touched in the last couple of years. Still sitting in the same spot in the shop. They only live about 5 miles from me.

wildbill963258 · Jul 9, 2018

Damn that's gonna be an awesome ride when they get done with it

lincolnlocker · Jul 18, 2018

Strokersace said:
Honestly I don't know if it's been touched in the last couple of years. Still sitting in the same spot in the shop. They only live about 5 miles from me.

I haven't talked to chris in a very long time. How are they doing?

live life full throttle

Strokersace · Jul 18, 2018

lincolnlocker said:
I haven't talked to chris in a very long time. How are they doing?

live life full throttle

They’re good. Chris is still at the refinery. Couple of kids now. Shop is doing well, they’re always swamped with rigs. Have a couple full time guys working for them.