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It started as a rustbucket with nice wheels, and ended up as a 2000 Eddie Bauer Bronco.
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It started as a rustbucket with nice wheels, and ended up as a 2000 Eddie Bauer Bronco.		This is what Frank bought and asked me to help him restore.
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This is what Frank bought and asked me to help him restore.		We quickly decided to start over, so we stripped it.
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Posted: 7/1/03
We quickly decided to start over, so we stripped it.		With some help from the neighbors, we got the body off the frame. I'm wearing the white shirt; Fran...
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Posted: 7/1/03
With some help from the neighbors, we got the body off the frame. I'm wearing the white shirt; Fran...		I think Frank was surprised at how little there was under there.
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Posted: 7/2/03
I think Frank was surprised at how little there was under there.
We think that's a '7? T-bird 351, but we don't know where the transmission (3.03?) came from. Neith...
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Posted: 7/2/03
We think that's a '7? T-bird 351, but we don't know where the transmission (3.03?) came from. Neith...		After cleaning the mud out of the frame (that's why it's up), we cup-brushed the whole thing to prep...
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Posted: 7/2/03
After cleaning the mud out of the frame (that's why it's up), we cup-brushed the whole thing to prep...		I think we used 1 1/2 gallons to get 2 thorough coats on it. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/regis...
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Posted: 7/2/03
I think we used 1 1/2 gallons to get 2 thorough coats on it. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/regis...		The front ring was missing a few teeth, so we tore it down and rebuilt it with new gears.
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Posted: 7/2/03
The front ring was missing a few teeth, so we tore it down and rebuilt it with new gears.		While waiting for the body to come back from the painter, we went shopping and found this JEWEL! An...
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Posted: 7/2/03
While waiting for the body to come back from the painter, we went shopping and found this JEWEL! An...
After the (passed) compression test, we carefully removed everything that wasn't ruined and hauled i...
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Posted: 7/2/03
After the (passed) compression test, we carefully removed everything that wasn't ruined and hauled i...		When we were done, only the sheet metal and most of the frame remained. [url=https://www.supermotor...
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Posted: 7/2/03
When we were done, only the sheet metal and most of the frame remained. [url=https://www.supermotor...		This was the original goal, but we got a LOT of useful parts, including the whole wiring harness, wi...
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Posted: 7/2/03
This was the original goal, but we got a LOT of useful parts, including the whole wiring harness, wi...		The inner fenders, rocker panels, and one A-pillar were rusted out, but the painter did a great job....
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Posted: 7/2/03
The inner fenders, rocker panels, and one A-pillar were rusted out, but the painter did a great job....		It went straight from the paint shop to the local Rhino-Liner dealer, where the body, camper, and ta...
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Posted: 7/2/03
It went straight from the paint shop to the local Rhino-Liner dealer, where the body, camper, and ta...
After repairing & rebuilding everything but the t-case, we reassembled the driveline. Later, we fou...
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Posted: 7/2/03
After repairing & rebuilding everything but the t-case, we reassembled the driveline. Later, we fou...		Even Frank's wife started to get enthusiastic when we got back to a rolling chassis.
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Posted: 7/2/03
Even Frank's wife started to get enthusiastic when we got back to a rolling chassis.		The crossmember had to be clearanced, lowered, and shifted rearward for the Advance Adapter needed t...
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Posted: 7/2/03
The crossmember had to be clearanced, lowered, and shifted rearward for the Advance Adapter needed t...		The whole '88 wiring harness (minus ABS & a few other circuits) was laid in & arranged to fit. And ...
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The whole '88 wiring harness (minus ABS & a few other circuits) was laid in & arranged to fit. And ...		We added shoulder belts to the roll bar. They came from the same '86 EB Bronco as the seats, and we...
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Posted: 7/2/03
We added shoulder belts to the roll bar. They came from the same '86 EB Bronco as the seats, and we...
Even the Crown Vic plenum comes close to the hood, and I had to flip the IAC and move a throttle bod...
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Posted: 7/2/03
Even the Crown Vic plenum comes close to the hood, and I had to flip the IAC and move a throttle bod...		I haven't figured out the fan at this point, and the A/C is just gonna have to wait, but it does run...
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Posted: 7/2/03
I haven't figured out the fan at this point, and the A/C is just gonna have to wait, but it does run...		At the first rollout, the neighbors were all shocked and eating their words. The colors are 2000 Ed...
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Posted: 7/2/03
At the first rollout, the neighbors were all shocked and eating their words. The colors are 2000 Ed...		The colors are 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition Estate Green & Light Prarie Tan. Bedwall panels and rear...
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Posted: 7/2/03
The colors are 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition Estate Green & Light Prarie Tan. Bedwall panels and rear...		The Rhino-lining goes from the floor to the ceiling, and up the firewall & tailgate. We found a gre...
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Posted: 7/2/03
The Rhino-lining goes from the floor to the ceiling, and up the firewall & tailgate. We found a gre...
Even with a tilting & sliding base, there's still not much access to the back. You can see the rear...
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Posted: 7/2/03
Even with a tilting & sliding base, there's still not much access to the back. You can see the rear...		The colors are 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition Estate Green & Light Prarie Tan. Bumpers are waiting, bu...
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Posted: 7/2/03
The colors are 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition Estate Green & Light Prarie Tan. Bumpers are waiting, bu...		That's it until Frank can find enough spare cash to build a dash, bumpers, door panels, and a few ot...
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Posted: 7/2/03
That's it until Frank can find enough spare cash to build a dash, bumpers, door panels, and a few ot...		Frank, his own self, getting his hands dirty (FINALLY). Oil has been dripping onto the ex.mans. for...
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Posted: 10/15/07
Frank, his own self, getting his hands dirty (FINALLY). Oil has been dripping onto the ex.mans. for...		I don't know why I haven't made a video before, but it just occurred to me how sexy I look in shorts...
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Posted: 10/28/07
I don't know why I haven't made a video before, but it just occurred to me how sexy I look in shorts...
We just replaced the valve cover gaskets & painted the covers, which is why they're so clean.
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Posted: 10/28/07
We just replaced the valve cover gaskets & painted the covers, which is why they're so clean.		NOW it's cool !!! :-D
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NOW it's cool !!! :-D		Yesterday: ~65°F Today: ~7" on the roof. BTW Those new tires are WAAAYYYYY too grippy to thr...
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Posted: 2/28/09
Yesterday: ~65°F Today: ~7" on the roof. BTW Those new tires are WAAAYYYYY too grippy to thr...		We're slowly killing off the squeaks & rattles, and the tailgate hinges are next. Energy 4.9102G ...
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Posted: 5/6/09
We're slowly killing off the squeaks & rattles, and the tailgate hinges are next. Energy 4.9102G ...		Because of the body lift, the lower hinge bolt is above the bumper. But because of the filler, it'...
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Posted: 5/6/09
Because of the body lift, the lower hinge bolt is above the bumper. But because of the filler, it'...
After removing both hinge bolts on the R side, the t/g lifts, carrying the hinge with it. I should ...
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Posted: 5/6/09
After removing both hinge bolts on the R side, the t/g lifts, carrying the hinge with it. I should ...		The hinges are exactly the same height overall, so the same shims can be reused. But because the En...
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Posted: 5/6/09
The hinges are exactly the same height overall, so the same shims can be reused. But because the En...		In addition to being a comfortable daily-driver & grocery-getter, it's also off-road almost every da...
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Posted: 5/9/09
In addition to being a comfortable daily-driver & grocery-getter, it's also off-road almost every da...		In addition to being a comfortable daily-driver & grocery-getter, it's also used almost every day fo...
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Posted: 5/9/09
In addition to being a comfortable daily-driver & grocery-getter, it's also used almost every day fo...		In preparation for OCBR09, we added Expedition/F150 towing eyes. These are the cast-iron ones, atta...
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Posted: 9/11/09
In preparation for OCBR09, we added Expedition/F150 towing eyes. These are the cast-iron ones, atta...
Headlight flaps made from the leftover wheelwell liner material help prevent hot fan air from recirc...
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Posted: 10/21/09
Headlight flaps made from the leftover wheelwell liner material help prevent hot fan air from recirc...		All the others looked practically new (other than the same light surface rust & dirt/oil on the expo...
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Posted: 12/7/09
All the others looked practically new (other than the same light surface rust & dirt/oil on the expo...		The one that was on the truck when he bought it had obviously been damaged & repaired at least once,...
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Posted: 8/26/10
The one that was on the truck when he bought it had obviously been damaged & repaired at least once,...		The powdercoated swingaway looks a lot better, but it hasn't solved the weight or visibility problem...
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Posted: 8/27/10
The powdercoated swingaway looks a lot better, but it hasn't solved the weight or visibility problem...		33" is a lot of tire for an eB, and not just on the ground. On the stock swingaway, it blocks ...
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Posted: 8/27/10
33" is a lot of tire for an eB, and not just on the ground. On the stock swingaway, it blocks ...
Just a cheapo wireless camera system, but it really helps Frank hook up his 4-wheeler or boat traile...
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Posted: 9/5/10
Just a cheapo wireless camera system, but it really helps Frank hook up his 4-wheeler or boat traile...		Just a quick chop of a trailer idea. The front platform is for dog boxes, and the trailer is for a ...
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Posted: 9/6/10
Just a quick chop of a trailer idea. The front platform is for dog boxes, and the trailer is for a ...		When the '88 pump quit, we found [url=http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/pro...
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Posted: 9/10/10
When the '88 pump quit, we found [url=http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/pro...		The engine bay, as of the posting date.
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Posted: 9/10/10
The engine bay, as of the posting date.		After fighting several crappy O-rings from JBG a year ago when the tank was replaced, I used RightSt...
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Posted: 10/5/10
After fighting several crappy O-rings from JBG a year ago when the tank was replaced, I used RightSt...
Just messing around... If you want to try, read this caption: [url=http://www.supermotors.net/re...
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Posted: 1/3/11
Just messing around... If you want to try, read this caption: [url=http://www.supermotors.net/re...		The R door had been locked shut for about a week, and the weather finally got good enough to check i...
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Posted: 1/31/11
The R door had been locked shut for about a week, and the weather finally got good enough to check i...		To make future ignition module changes easier, and to reduce their frequency, I converted the wiring...
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Posted: 5/10/13
To make future ignition module changes easier, and to reduce their frequency, I converted the wiring...		Fuel switching valves, version 2 [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/727253][img]https:...
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Posted: 3/23/11
Fuel switching valves, version 2 [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/727253][img]https:...		This BWD/Pollack FSV2A [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097YF5BW3]6-port fuel valve[/url] should fina...
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Posted: 4/12/11
This BWD/Pollack FSV2A [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097YF5BW3]6-port fuel valve[/url] should fina...
This is a BWD (Pollack) FSV2A from O'Reilly attached by 1 bolt to a simple bracket I cut & bent, wit...
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Posted: 3/24/11
This is a BWD (Pollack) FSV2A from O'Reilly attached by 1 bolt to a simple bracket I cut & bent, wit...		The shield protects the valve, wiring, & lines from the exhaust heat. See the NEXT several pics...
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Posted: 3/24/11
The shield protects the valve, wiring, & lines from the exhaust heat. See the NEXT several pics...		The wiring isn't neat, but it works & it's hidden! [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/8...
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Posted: 3/24/11
The wiring isn't neat, but it works & it's hidden! [url=http://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/8...		The wiring isn't neat, but it works & it's hidden! The forward heat shield protects the single-funct...
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Posted: 3/24/11
The wiring isn't neat, but it works & it's hidden! The forward heat shield protects the single-funct...		As soon as the spark plug wire was fixed, the engine started surging, which eventually turned out to...
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Posted: 4/4/11
As soon as the spark plug wire was fixed, the engine started surging, which eventually turned out to...
As soon as the spark plug wire was fixed, the engine started surging, which eventually turned out to...
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Posted: 4/4/11
As soon as the spark plug wire was fixed, the engine started surging, which eventually turned out to...		As soon as the spark plug wire was fixed, the engine started surging, which eventually turned out to...
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Posted: 4/4/11
As soon as the spark plug wire was fixed, the engine started surging, which eventually turned out to...		As soon as the spark plug wire was fixed, the engine started surging, which eventually turned out to...
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Posted: 4/4/11
As soon as the spark plug wire was fixed, the engine started surging, which eventually turned out to...		After installing an inferior aftermarket switch, we ordered this, which wasn't significantly more ex...
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Posted: 4/12/11
After installing an inferior aftermarket switch, we ordered this, which wasn't significantly more ex...		 
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