Matt's Garage started out as way to keep my sanity when I had a bad job. Now I love my job, and it's just a passion to share my experience and antics in the world of truck and car restoration with this tiny little community I've built up over time.
I put one in my 72 Bronco. I was able to use the original E-brake cable bracket on the underside of the tub. It was great to get rid of the foot pedal set up that's very hard to get to with a full roll cage. It's totally worth the money, and it wired into my Dakota Digital gauge, which has an E-brake idiot light 👍👍
I am doing an E-Stop as theft deterrent on my bronco. Discreet/ hidden location for the actuator. My E-Stopp is an older model - no speaker on it. since it was purchased as project and no E brake pedal was included, the E-stopp seemed like a better purchase than the new e-brake pedal!
I'm curious if you had an alignment done before your trip? I just finished up a total restoration on a 72, and getting it aligned is the last thing I need to do. Mine drives a bit squirrely as well.
@MattsGarage Right on, thanks for the reply. I set mine at 1/4" and it was scary squirrely on 37's, so I adjusted it down to a 1/8" and it helped out greatly. I still plan on taking it in for an actual alignment.
I remember an old motor sergeant telling me that the only way to tell what a vehicle needs is to drive it!!! I am glad you made it home safely and sorry you found the issues you did. Take a breather and dig back in! I am definitely looking forward to seeing how you tackle these issues. I have in the back of my mind the idea of converting my Bronco to a manual transmission if my rebuild C4 ever gives up tue ghost, so I will be paying close attention to what you do with your transmission. Thanks for all you do! Good luck!
Thanks Brian. My road trip seems like a grocery run compared to what you did. I'm for sure going to take a break, but only because I have other things to finish that are on my lift!
Never heard of setting timing with vacuum advance hooked up. What rpm does your 32deg total advance come in. when does the vacuum advance come . Timing is the main culprit for carb problems.
Great Video, I enjoyed it even though nothing got built! Thanks for sharing your honest opinion and the A-Ha moment, although I already have an automatic transmission, because modernization is part of my planned build. I don't love the look of the Tom's seats, but understand the function outweighing the form on that. I am thinking about trying to find a modern seat, and shave the headrest - which will likely also require new upholstery. I have NOS Beard off-road seats for my '74, but I don't look their look/ style either. I think I saw a video with someone using buckets seats out of Honda Civic. Your bronco looks awesome, the uncut look is very stylish. Glad the foreshadowing didn't result in your being stranded!
@@Halfwheelhell thank you! I agree the look of the seats doesn’t 100% match the vibe but, to your point, I can make the new seats look old someday.. I can’t make the old seats feel new.
I was my brothers arm length away from dying at lake of the woods as a kid. We were up there in the snow and I jump on the ice and went straight through, luckily he was able to reach me and pulled me out.
I'm actually going to be in Pigeon Forge next week. I'd love to make it back out to Super Cel but I'd need a lot more tweaking on this bronco before I would brave that drive.
@@MattsGarage I started towing mine from Florida for the same reason. I broke down in Macon GA one year and did not make it to the event. Hopefully we will cross paths someday, I would love to see your Bronco
That sounds like a fun trip for a major shakedown cruise. Sorry to hear about the oil consumption problem, but I'm glad you have figured out the clutch problem. Now just to find where the oil is going. I'm glad you found some really comfortable seats. It should make driving your bronco so much more fun. You didn't mention it, so I'll ask - were you able to pick up a soft top? I'm looking forward to more Bronco content, but also am enjoying watching Papa Bear come along. Keep up the good work!!
@@ronbelldvm thanks Ron. I actually bought and then returned a scratch n’ dent soft top. I don’t like how the rampage tops require drilling into both the tailgate and the quarter panel so I passed on that.
Was having the same issues with mounting brackets man what a joke and now I know Iv got to fabe up the brackets thanks for the video was a big help in thinking I was crazy
Aboslutely. Was just trying to keep the fuel lines short and keep them on the driver side. But in retrospect it was probabaly better to have it back. I really don't think it's going to be a big deal though.
I have all my parts together to do a leaf spring swap on my CJ and wanted info on shackle angle. Best I could find so far was avoid inverting. This helps a lot. Thanks.
This was peaceful to watch. Something about watching engine rebuilds step by step helps me understand more about em and gets me relaxed. Plz make more sir. Currently looking at carberated cars to buy on Facebook
Yes dad, it does, but this truck stopped being a work truck a long time ago! It’ll still be able to haul anything normal from the hardware store and stuff. But I wouldn’t put a pallet of fertilizer in it.
Hello , we’re did you find that beautiful 73 . I’m looking for one . We had a 72 . My dad gave away to he’s ford mechanic. I m look for one or me know if you run into another one. Thanks
@@lawrencebishop1843 a dude at work had a bunch of broncos and sold it to me for $4k back in 2016. I sold it toe alpine garage halfway through the build but later but then bought a 66 which I just finished on this channel. Good luck!
