Видео

Thanks Jerry, I appreciate you watching!

Thanks Jerry! I'm looking forward to the day when I can get all the "stonewall" structures permanently installed.

Thanks Kraig! We're dressing up our $20 kit and it'll get a place on the layout. In part 3 our budget kit will get some LED lighting. I appreciate you watching!

Good tip!

Thanks! I'm glad you found the information useful. In part 3 I'll install the LED lighting to finish the project. I appreciate you watching!

Thanks Javier! The project is finished and part 3 uploaded. It will be viewable on the 18th, I hope you check it out. Thanks for watching!

I don't even notice a difference. I suppose it may reduce pressure on your torso a bit at highway speed.

@@SPSteve Sent off for one anyway because it wasn't too too much and because I'm dullwitted. I got the same bike to I'm bound to be back.

@@jamespierce6309 It cant hurt and it looks cool. :)

Thanks Darrin! I'm happy with how this inexpensive older kit is coming together. In part 3 I'll finish up with installing LED lighting. I appreciate you watching!

Thanks for the tips, Paul! I'll look into the frosted mylar. I'll see if Amazon has some of that, it would be useful in diffusing light in a number of applications. I'll need to get more of those gooseneck lights. I still have a couple I'll need a lot more if I'm going to use them more prominently. I appreciate you watching!

I put some mylar in my Amazon cart. Next time I check out I'll have some coming. Thanks for the tip!

It really is, I'm loving it!

Thanks! It was well worth the effort to get it. I'm really enjoying it.

Thanks Robin! With a little work we can make a $20 kit look pretty decent. I appreciate you watching!

Good point. I thought of making a drainpipe and I looked on Amazon for some square styrene tubing, but I let it go. I should have made the effort but didn't. I'll look into ordering some materials and maybe get that done on the next building. Thanks, and I appreciate you watching!

Thanks! I hope you come back for part 3 on the 18th and I'll finish up this project. I appreciate you watching!

Thanks! Overall, I'm happy with how this $20 kit is turning out. I'll finish the project on the 18th with LED light installation. I appreciate you watching!

Thanks! I was pleased by how the dock turned out. Although the brick mortar could have been better, overall, I'm good with how this $20 kit is turning out. I finish it up on Jan 18th with some LED lighting. I appreciate you watching!

@SPSteve Looking forward to the lighting install!

@@KandWRailroader Awesome! We'll be building our own lighting circuits.

@SPSteve Good deal! I look forward to learning something!

@@KandWRailroader Cool, man! :)

Haha, I've owned so many cars during my life that it is ridiculous. Maybe I'll keep this one, although I've never kept any. You have "been there and done that" I'm sure you recognized some of the images from my drive. The drive is almost too short for 2 days and too long for one day. Happy new year, James!

@ Definitely recognized the images from your drive! Glad the purchase went well, and that you got home safely. The thrill of the hunt, and the pick up journey are always fun. Happy New Year to you as well, Steve!

Thanks! It's pretty cool, I'm really enjoying it! You should get one.

Nice! I like the Azure Gray, that would have been my 2nd choice. The interior really looks good with that color. I wasn't interested in any other colors. We had an Azure Gray 2 door Heritage come into a local dealership and it was sold as soon as it hit the lot. I was talking to the dealership about it, they had it listed on their website as in transit. A guy was waiting at the door at 8:00 when they opened to buy it. I got there at 10:00 and it was gone. The 2 door Heritage is no longer available for 2025 so I wanted to grab a 2024 while I could still get one. I considered the V6 but I had a 2019 Ranger Lariat with the 2.3 and 10 speed auto trans before the BMW X3 and it did everything I wanted it to do so I went with that. My Heritage will never leave the pavement so I should be good. I got a good deal on mine as well. MSRP for mine was 53,035, I got it for $49,535 including the $500 Ford cash. So, I'm really good with the deal I got, it was worth the 1600 drive. Enjoy your Heritage! I really like mine and don't miss the BMW a bit.

Thanks! Reading comments in the Bronco6g forum makes it sound like the 2 door Heritage is a low production spec. Other than mine, I haven't seen another on the road where I live. I'm pleased with it and happy to have it. Enjoy your Heritage, I think it is cool for Ford to produce something like the Heritage Bronco.

@ Agreed. Also to your benefit for 2025 model year and beyond they aren’t producing 2door Heritage anymore (just 4 door). You got yourself something special alright, never getting rid of ours!

@@lgmisfit10 I noticed that when looking at the Build and Price. It gave me a push to try and make something happen. I'm enjoying mine. Enjoy yours as well and think about how great your Bronco looks while surrounded by boring blah machines. :)

I got the 2.3L and auto trans.

The Heritage looks cool and the Raptor is too much money and has too many doors.

racking up the miles. I haven't done the early oil change with any of my recent new car purchases. But that being said, after a year when the car wants an oil change, the Bronco will only have 1500-2000 miles on it.

@SPSteve that turbo v6 will thank you when you get all those break in metal particals out I hoping I can grab my heritage tomorrow

@@LalaneMotorsLLC Good luck! The 2 door Heritage is no longer available in 2025 so it now or never for a new one.

Cars are like that. They're more than just transportation to people who love them. I'm happy with my Heritage Bronco. No others like mine around, makes it extra special.

Thanks! I'm happy with it. I was only interested in a red 2 door Heritage, and I had to travel to get one. It fits in well with the other cars in my garage.

I do not trust the car telling my how good the MPGs are, I still do it the old way. I found the car seems to be off by around 1 to 2 MPG and in reality that is 5% to 10% off in some cases. I wish I could factor in a trim scale etc. to make my cars more accurate.

I use my wheel chocks as a positive stop in the garage. As long as you pull in the same way every time, you can not miss them. I marked the floor for my cars. so if I have the Jeep or the van, I just move the wheel chocks to the location for that car. I also use my floor jack, thing is way to big to hide. so it just sits in the same spot. it has a padded handle if I roll in too far it will push the handle.

I'm an old man, it's hard for me to look good from any angle. Haha The Bronco is a much better fit for the cars I like. The BMW was a nice car, but that's not really my style. I'm not too concerned about the gas mileage. I knew these things weren't economy cars before buying. I drive so little (about 1000 miles/year) that it won't be too much of a burden. It'll be my daily driver for running errands around town, up to my daughter's house in Surprise, and the occasional drive up north in the summer. So far I'm happy with it, the car just feels right.

Thanks! Gotta love the SP. I appreciate you watching!

Thanks! Yes, I don't see many 2 door Broncos either. And according to guys on the Bronco6g forum the 2 door Heritage is pretty rare. It is my daily driver, no beater in the driveway. I'm an older retired guy so I won't pile up too many miles on the car, probably about 1000/year.

Thanks Darrin! I had to have the red color. I'm happy with it. I won't do any off-roading, but I'll enjoy it as my daily driver. Thanks for watching!

I knew these things were gas hogs going in. Mine is equipped with the 2.3L 300HP turbo 4cyl, 10 speed auto trans and Signature LED headlights and taillights. I had a 2019 Ranger Lariat with the 2.3 and auto trans. It was fine for everything I needed so I went with the same power train. My Bronco is a pavement princess, it'll never even see a gravel road so the 2.3 should be fine. Funny that Van Halen song is 40 years old! Crazy how time flies.

Oh, and excluding the mileage to get the Bronco home, I'll only put about 1000 miles/year on it, so the gas mileage isn't a big deal.

I did consider it. But for as little as I drive the car (~100 miles/year) I couldn't justify the cost.

I would almost bet that if he did sell it one day that he would get more money from a private buyer that would come to him instead of transporting the car 2000 miles to Illinois.

Everything is for sale at the right price. I would not take it to Volo. If I put it up for sale I would probably list it with Hemmings.

@@SPSteve Thanks Steve!

@@SPSteve I don't look at Hemmings often at all. Would sure like a head up when/if you do! I am in the OKC area, but I have a (life long) friend from Durango that has his winter home in Black Canyon City. If I asked him I'm sure he would check it out for me. If that is even possible for you to agree with? Thanks Steve.

@@randallfawc7501 Make me an offer. If it is something I would take, he can come look at it. Otherwise, I'm not interested in showing it to anyone. Also, depending on the price I have parts that would or wouldn't go with it.

Thanks DK. I remember those vacuum wipers. My grandfather had an early 50's Chevy with vacuum wipers. Like you said, going up a hill they stop working, going down hill flapping like crazy. Haha. The BMW X3 was a nice car, but the Heritage Bronco suits me better. Plus, it's a cool car in my cool car garage. :) Thanks for watching!

Any reason why you couldn’t switch places in the garage with the Pontiac to avoid cutting the cabinets?

@@dkservice424 The Bronco is too wide to fit in the right-side bay since I have wall cabinets on that side. If I decide to sell the Trans Am in 2025 or 2026 I'll have more space to move things around. Once I have the front of the Rallye 350 done I am considering selling my 4 post lift. That would free up a lot of space as well.

I've had good luck with my Digitrax system. I think you'll be happy with your purchase. Thanks for watching!

Yes, that was always the preferred method of breaking in a new engine. I think it is less of an issue with modern cars since the engines are manufactured to more accurate tolerances and piston ring technology is much better than the old days. At highway speed 75MPH-78MPH the engine would run at 2200 to 2300 RPM depending on where I set the cruise control. I guess I'll find out if break-in is an issue. I lived in Iowa until my early 20's. It gets very cold there in the winter. I always hated the cold. I've been Arizona the past 40+ years. The summer heat from June to October is brutal, but I just can't do the cold, so I endure it. Happy new year to you, stay bundled up and warm!

@@SPSteve Happy New Year to you too!

Cokes used to be 50¢ too 🤣

Schnauzers are fantastic dogs. Max is 5; I've had him since he was 8 weeks old.

@ l used to have a Schnauzer sadly he passed away I now have a cockpoo he’s 3 and a wonderful friend

@@paulmarmion358 I'm an older guy and I live alone. Max is a great companion. I had another Mini Schnauzer when my kids were growing up, great family dogs. Hard to beat the companionship of a good dog. Enjoy your Cockapoo friend.

Thanks! The 2 door Heritage was the only Bronco I was interested in. The red was my preference, but I would have considered an Azure Gray as well. I wasn't interested in the other 4 colors they were offered in. From my understanding the 2 door Heritage is pretty rare with low production numbers.

@SPSteve good thinking how about the rarity side before you purchase. I'm a Pontiac guy so we'll have to discuss your Super Duty sometime ☺️

@@kevinguido6876 I like the retro appearance of the Heritage Bronco. It has a lot of styling cues from the original 1966 Bronco. The 2 door Heritage is no longer available in 2025, and collectability is always a consideration even for a daily driver. I'm a lifelong Olds/Pontiac guy. When GM killed off Olds and Pontiac I switched to Ford for new cars.

Thanks! Quite the change from the BMW X3. I wanted a Bronco for a daily driver in 2022 but the auto industry was a mess at that time coming out of COVID and dealing with parts shortages.

If you are using a 12v power supply to power the LED's you need to solder a 1200 ohm resistor to the negative leg of the bicolor LED to limit the current to 10mA. Connect the negative leg of the LED to the 12v - or ground connection. OK, here's where it gets hard to explain using just words. Look at your Tortoise machine from the side that has the arm that moves back and forth. The 2 most outer "tabs" on each side of the edge connector are to power the tortoise machine stall motor. Count in 4 tabs from either outer tab (including the outer tab). You will now be at the center of the edge connector. Connect your 12+ to the center tab from the side you counted 4 tabs in from. Connect the red LED wire to the next tab over (3 tabs from the outer most tab) and the green LED wire to the following tab out (2 tabs from the outer most tab). Turn on your power and see if the lights are correct for your turnout position. If it is backwards, swap the red and green wires on the Tortoise. I hope this helps. Good luck!

@SPSteve yes it does, thank you

Thanks Steve! The layout has been very enjoyable to work on. I'm looking forward to what 2025 bring. Thanks for watching!

Thanks Rick! Nothing is set in stone, so it could stay a dry wash. I won't know until it's time to make a decision. I appreciate the kind words, and thanks for watching. Happy new year!

That's rough, Jerry. Get well soon. Best of luck to you in 2025.

@SPSteve thank you

Thanks! Very kind. I appreciate you watching and happy new year to you!

Thanks Eric! I'm looking forward to making some additional progress on the layout in 2025. Last year was a good year for the layout and I'd like to see that kind of progress again this coming year. I appreciate you watching and happy new year!

Thanks Dan! I'm very optimistic for 2025, I think it'll be another good year for the layout. Best wishes for your modeling endeavors. I appreciate you watching and happy new year!

I'll have to think about that. When I was designing my track plan, I actually wanted to do something like that. A fly-over would be cool, I'll see if I can find a way to make it work. Thanks for the kind comment on the layout, it's been enjoyable. I appreciate you watching and happy new year!

Thanks DK! I poured myself into that Starfire. So many hand made parts in that car. It was bullet proof. I ran it for 4 years with nothing more than oil changes every 35 runs and lash adjustments twice a year. I'm getting old and aging out of the cars. Finishing up the Trans Am and Rallye 350 will probably be the end of the big car projects. Same is true for the house, this remodel will be the last big house project. I see myself transitioning into model railroading as my primary hobby as I continue to age, but I'll always be a car guy. 5k subscribers would be pretty cool. It seems like everything I do, I jump into the deep end of the pool. We are who we are. Haha Thanks for the layout comment, it really has been enjoyable. I have something coming up on Jan 1st you might enjoy. I had a little automotive adventure I'll be sharing. I appreciate you, thanks for coming along on the journey(s)!