"The Nightmare" - '73 Explorer Father & Son Build Thread!

JGbronc · Oct 28, 2017

ford man said:
So what wheels and tries you all thinking of?

I think he's going with 35x12.50 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ's on 15x8 Classic II's. That will probably be the last thing done.

Crush · Oct 29, 2017

WOW Jimmy that's beautiful!!!! Something so classic/timeless/and elegant as black on black. Although I think a steering wheel with a horn ring and stroppe padding would really set off that interior!!!

You better make that new one you bought the wife just as nice or she will feel less important.

JGbronc · Oct 29, 2017

Crush said:
WOW Jimmy that's beautiful!!!! Something so classic/timeless/and elegant as black on black. Although I think a steering wheel with a horn ring and stroppe padding would really set off that interior!!!

You better make that new one you bought the wife just as nice or she will feel less important.

I'd love to have a Stroppe wheel! That's one of the few rare parts I haven't been able to grab. It may end up with the horn ring, not for sure.

You may have a point there.

JGbronc · Jan 27, 2018

Finally got moved in to my house, and have some time to work on the '73! Today we got the new and freshly tinted back glass in with the polished trim. Also have the passenger seat in, and the visors on and looking good. Interior is pretty much done except for cleaning.

fordfan · Jan 27, 2018

That black '73 looks great! What is that sitting on the right side of the Nightmare?

JGbronc · Jan 27, 2018

fordfan said:
That black '73 looks great! What is that sitting on the right side of the Nightmare?

Not what I wish it was, or what you may be thinking!

It's a '72 U14. It's actually one of the straightest ones we have. Needs paint and a little bit of rust repair but it's a decent little driver.

fordfan · Jan 28, 2018

I just saw red, white and blue... That's a bicentennial painted half cab! That's cool and more rare than your '66 U13!

JGbronc · Jan 28, 2018

fordfan said:
I just saw red, white and blue... That's a bicentennial painted half cab! That's cool and more rare than your '66 U13!

Yes it is! It was originally Mallard Green and will be going back that color.

sprdv1 · Jan 29, 2018

JGbronc said:
Finally got moved in to my house, and have some time to work on the '73! Today we got the new and freshly tinted back glass in with the polished trim. Also have the passenger seat in, and the visors on and looking good. Interior is pretty much done except for cleaning.

Nice Jimmy.. I know moving is a PITA Nice to get settled and start being productive

JGbronc · Jan 29, 2018

sprdv1 said:
Nice Jimmy.. I know moving is a PITA Nice to get settled and start being productive

Exactly right Dave. It was definitely worth it though. Especially since I'm close to the shop again.

JGbronc · Feb 3, 2018

Dropped it back off at the paint shop today to fix a few little scratches we put in it. We tried hard to be careful, but it's very hard to prevent it with this much work going on. Accidents still happened. Hopefully it'll be back in a couple weeks. Snapped a pic before we loaded it.

ford man · Feb 4, 2018

Time is winding down can't wait to see it in Townsend!

JGbronc · Feb 24, 2018

It's back from touch up, and we are back in action. Put the steering stabilizer on, the driver's fender trim, and tuned the carb. Had one blinker not working, and found the issue. Hopefully it's fixed. Needs some cleaning and wheels and tires in a bad way, but that's coming soon.

JGbronc · Mar 9, 2018

New wheels and tires are here, 35" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ's on 15"x8" Classic III wheels.

NGABronco · Mar 9, 2018

Ya' just can't hide good taste and a fat wallet!!! See ya' in Townsend!!;D;D;D

JGbronc · Mar 9, 2018

NGABronco said:
Ya' just can't hide good taste and a fat wallet!!! See ya' in Townsend!!;D;D;D

I'll give ya the good taste but the fat wallet definitely isn't true!

It's getting close! Can't wait!

sprdv1 · Mar 9, 2018

JGbronc said:
New wheels and tires are here, 35" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ's on 15"x8" Classic III wheels.

Oh snap.. those will look kick ass

JGbronc · Mar 31, 2018

Got the new wheels and tires on today and began the cleaning process. Still like some polishing and detailing but hopefully that'll be done next weekend. Overall it's turning out good!

bronkenn · Mar 31, 2018

Yes it is!

fordfan · Apr 1, 2018

Wow! My old blue '73 Explorer has made a heck of a transition! Congrats to you and your Dad! Looking forward to seeing it again!

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