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 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
#841006
10/12/07 02:56 AM
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Joined: May 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Since building and wheelin my montero for 3 years now, all the abuse has finally caught up with me
the engine is going, the t case and 5 speed needs rebuild.
So instead of spending alot of $ on rebuilding the Montero,
I have a 1979 Ford Bronco frame with a 500HP engine i just finished building,C6 trans,NP205 transfer case, 9" rear with 4.11 and locker,44 high pinion solid axle (front)
After taking careful measurements, the 4 dr body will fit (with alittle afro engeneering)
It will be the "Bronctero"
I will post pix as the build progresses, starting next week !
PS. i am selling the factory rear locker (notlimited slip)
1990 Montero LWB V6 5-SP Locked Rear/33/12.50 Kumho KL-71 Mud Terrains/3" body lift,bars/springs/poly/shocks/custom skids/lots of lights/snorkle/etc......
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 Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: fleetbob1]
#841007
10/12/07 04:21 AM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Web Wheeler
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Wow, I don't think that ever been done a Mitsubfordshi <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Take Pictures !
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: fleetbob1]
#841008
10/12/07 04:33 AM
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(with alittle afro engeneering) Old man engineering is a little more PC. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> If you leave the wheel base alone, but set the engine andtrans back a little, you'd have good weight distibution. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: rxinhed]
#841009
10/12/07 05:30 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
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Web Wheeler
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That will be cool to see...although the old Broncos are one of only 2 vehicles that I think are cooler looking than the Monty's. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: stony-man]
#841010
10/12/07 05:42 AM
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Joined: Sep 2001
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500 hp huh? I'd like to see some dyno action. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: LandRaider]
#841011
10/12/07 07:29 AM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,548
Roll Me Over
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Reminds me of whats going on with Franks old Pajero over on the OuterLimits. The work they did to swap a new body over was truly amazing!! Tons of work, but I guess easier than making and swaping over the SAS, or would it?
Good luck,
Angelo
99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
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Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: Angelo]
#841012
10/12/07 08:31 AM
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Tons of work, but I guess easier than making and swaping over the SAS, or would it? Anything Bolt on is TONS eaiser than Fabrication. Wrenching to me is mindless work. Changing a water pump, or axle bearings, or pulling a motor requires very little thought, and planning. Some, but not nearly what it takes to SAS a frame, let alone change the front, and rear suspension around. If I ever find a pristine 2 door truck for cheap, I will be body swapping. Prob have to build a hoist or something, but it will be much much eaiser than re-fabbing everything.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: LandRaider]
#841013
10/12/07 12:57 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
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Web Wheeler
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You can just McVicker-it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Didn't he do his himself, without a hoist? Throw up some pics of that McV. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: fleetbob1]
#841014
10/12/07 09:47 PM
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Joined: Sep 2001
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I am selling the factory rear locker (notlimited slip) Please post some pictures of this 91 factory locker.
87 Raider 4D56td v5MT1
31's..Basically Stock
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 Re: 1990 Montero body on 1979 Bronco chassis
[Re: LandRaider]
#841015
10/12/07 10:24 PM
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Joined: Dec 2000
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Are you 100% sure it is a locker? Was it welded?
Last edited by sparkem; 10/12/07 10:25 PM.
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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