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Rolling Frame!!

Nowik35

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I know only people on here can relate with me and understand how exciting and accomplishing of a feeling to finally get a rolling frame again. Finally have everything back together minus the brakes. Both axles rebuilt from the shell, at least 30% of the frame welded with new metal from all the rust. Rebuilt suspension with a 2.5 lift. New tires but original restored wheels. Took me all summer, but today got the frame back together and rolled out of the garage for the first time!! Such a great feeling!!����
 
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Nowik35

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bronkenn

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That sure is a good start to your project. Looking good! Finish one thing at a time and before you know it you're driving it. Ken
 

chuckyb

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That is definitely a milestone! Congratulations...time for a build thread!
 

Bronco Maniac

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Looks real nice and what an accomplishment after that much work on the frame. I took mine to the alignment shop this morning. Bronco drives great. I also have 2 1/2" lift with 7 degree "C" bushings. He harps on dropping the radius arm. If I was at that stage, I would put them on. JMO Congratulations.
 
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Nowik35

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I'm in the Springfield area. And how do I start a building thread. I keep hearing about it but can't figure out how to navigate to it. (I'm a newbie)
 
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Nowik35

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All original parts. I'm going to rebuild the170 it came with 3on the tree and dana 20. I'm rebuilding 4 wheel drum brake as originally intended by ford. Rebuilding original manual steering. I might be the only fool on her doing all this work to not upgrade anything. But I want to be able to say I have a truly original 69. And maybe after a couple years of enjoying it. I will upgrade some conveniences.
 

Mikesimp70

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All original parts. I'm going to rebuild the170 it came with 3on the tree and dana 20. I'm rebuilding 4 wheel drum brake as originally intended by ford. Rebuilding original manual steering. I might be the only fool on her doing all this work to not upgrade anything. But I want to be able to say I have a truly original 69. And maybe after a couple years of enjoying it. I will upgrade some conveniences.

Original is cool! Nice start!
 

chuckyb

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IAnd how do I start a building thread. I keep hearing about it but can't figure out how to navigate to it. (I'm a newbie)


It’s easy. Just like you started a thread called “Rolling Frame”, just start a new thread and reply back to it to document your progress. I attached the link for the master list of build threads to give you ideas. http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116734
 

Stutsmo

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Good Job! I know how good it feels to reach this point. for me it was the like it was the first noticeable progress after a lot of hard work.
 
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