Build thread U13FL773644

tk1218 · Jun 12, 2011

Started the tear down today and rhino liner removal. Everything came off easy.
* Windshield - only 3 bolts:-*
* Tailgate
* Inserts - did not damage them
* The striker posts and door jams looked really good.

Rhino liner comes off somewhat easy with a razor blade and some long needle nose pliers.

1 weird thing, under the DS insert, there was a piece of wood that looks like it was there to support the bottom of the insert.

shamu · Jun 12, 2011

Keep up the good work.

tk1218 · Jun 26, 2011

Liner off

Ok, the best way to remove the rhino liner is to buy a $8 paint scaper at Lowes and work it under the liner and pop it off. Check of the pics, the liner is all gone and the tub is in really good shape aside from some dents.

The good news, the liner really protected the tub, I do not need to replace the original floor pans and only have minor sheet metal repairs. Well minor if you are not counting the quarter panels and the passanger side outer rocker.

I will remove the quarters and rocker over the 4th of July weekend and sand the rest down and prime it.

Scott C. · Jun 26, 2011

It sure is starting to look a lot better!!

Gas Pig · Jun 26, 2011

keep plugging away!

Yes, those floors are very workable! Keep up the good work. Just remember it's a marathon and not a sprint! So, when the hard and dirty work gets old (believe me it will) go and look at pics of other guy's restored U13s to get you through the the grind. It worked for me with over my 2 1/2 yr. 3000+ hr. restoration of a U13. The end result is worth ever bit of seemingly endless time in the garage!

Keep us posted on your progress, Jeff

Gas Pig · Jun 26, 2011

Hey the wood insert piece I"m sure was added by one of the former owners of the Bronco. Not stock for sure but it was a common thing for the glass door insert to collapse from being stepped on time after time again. So the idea has some merit but I would used a dense piece of rubber but shaped to fit the door sill. But seeing your restoring it just be very careful not to step on the glass insert and you'll be good to go.

Nightstick · Jun 27, 2011

Looking good Tom, what's your plans for her?

tk1218 · Jun 27, 2011

Taking it back to uncut. Going to get all the metal and mechanics good and then maybe pass her onto someone else to finish it.

sprdv1 · Jun 27, 2011

Un Cut, Yay... Look forward to the build man..

Gas Pig · Jun 27, 2011

Yes, do it right..... uncut!

Izzy · Jun 27, 2011

Wow, I can't believe all that liner came off that easy. I gotta admit that when I saw that thing, I had alot of doubts.

Great job Tom.

tk1218 · Jul 4, 2011

Ready for new sheet metal

Had a good weekend, even though it is way too hot to be working on the bronco. Removed both rear quarters, the PS outer rocker and pulled the gas tank. Also removed some of the rear "custom" suspense parts added by the PO.

The quarters came off without issues and no rust issues found. The PS rocker was really beat up bad, so I thought it best to go with new metal.

The bottom of both taillght buckets are toast, so I got some slightly used 1's from Jim Holy to weld in.

The gas tank was rusted inside and not saveable, maybe that is why it will not run.

Time to order the sheet metal

mp · Jul 5, 2011

Since you are going that far, I would replace the entire rocker with a one piece instead of just the outer. Looking good!

tk1218 · Jul 5, 2011

It is really solid, I did not want to weaken it.

tk1218 · Aug 7, 2011

Uncut

Been so hot have not wanted to work on it, but got out today. I think we had a cold front so it was only 105.

Got the quarters installed, it is uncut now.

Viperwolf1 · Aug 7, 2011

Was that a bullet hole in the right rear upper quarter?

NGABronco · Aug 7, 2011

Ya' can't go wrong with uncut on a 66"!!! Looking good!!! Drink plenty of water and keep the pics coming!!!!%)

;D

NGABronco · Aug 7, 2011

Viperwolf1 said:
Was that a bullet hole in the right rear upper quarter?

Aw Viper, that probably buffed out?????;D;D;D

tk1218 · Aug 7, 2011

Yes, it was a bullet hole, several other also.

mp · Aug 8, 2011

Good work. Keep it up!

Build thread U13FL773644

Bronco Guru

Attachments

Lucky as the day is long.

Bronco Guru

Attachments

Sr. Member

Bronco Guru

Bronco Guru

Bronco guy

Bronco Guru

REBEL

Bronco Guru

Bronco Guru

Bronco Guru

Attachments

Bronco Guru

Bronco Guru

Bronco Guru

Attachments

electron whisperer

Bronco Guru

Bronco Guru

Bronco Guru

Bronco Guru

Similar threads