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

Mustangs2

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Got the hood on and the doors hung. Driver side was easy, but the passenger side still needs adjusting. The grill is trimmed out but one piece of trim needs replaced after I noticed a tarnished spot today. It's coming to life, and should finally make it to Townsend next year!

She's Beautiful!!! Nice work
 
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Both doors lined up, and got the tarnished grill trim replaced. Didn't spend a whole lot of time on it today because we unsuccessfully tried to buy another Bronco, but a little is better than none :cool:
 

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Got some of the belt line trim on today, and did a little tidying up on the wiring under the hood. Still have some wiring work left to do, then up next we will finish up the doors. :cool:
 

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Very nice build!

Thank you, and thank you to everyone else who posted last time.

This was probably my last full weekend off for a while, so we took advantage of it. Hoping to have it mostly done by the end of the year.
 
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Moved under its own power today for the first time since 2012. Got the vent windows, door windows, and trim done.
 

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Wow, that trim really sets it off nice. Congrats on your build - that is really sharp.
 
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Thank you for the compliments guys! Exhaust should be soon. Ordered 2.5" stainless Flowmasters. Not sure how it will be routed yet. Also, I need to get the back window trim polished so we can put the window in. Just a few more details under the hood and a few little bugs to work out.

A few more pics...
 

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Got it out and drove it around the yard again today. Getting a few bugs worked out and it's doing pretty good! :)

Door panels are on, lower door rubber, and the driver seat. Also started polishing the back window trim so we can put the window in.

On another topic, our new shop is underway! :cool:
 

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I want it Back! It looks great Jimmy! What type shop are you and your Dad building?
 
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I want it Back! It looks great Jimmy! What type shop are you and your Dad building?

Thank you! It's gonna have to stay around though! ;D

It's gonna be a 40x80 red iron building, one section will be closed off for 2 Broncos to be climate controlled, the rest will be for drivers, projects, and the enclosed trailer. It's really more like a super sized garage, as most of the work will be done in the current shop.
 
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Things to do before Townsend:

-Back window and trim
-Exhaust
-Organize wiring under hood
-Find issue with temperature gauge
-Passenger seat
-Fix sun visors to stay up
-Brake warning light
-Top door rubber
-New wheels and tires
-Touch up paint
-Cleaning

I know this isn't all, but as of now it should finally be at Super Celebration next year!
 

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Things to do before Townsend:

-Back window and trim
-Exhaust
-Organize wiring under hood
-Find issue with temperature gauge
-Passenger seat
-Fix sun visors to stay up
-Brake warning light
-Top door rubber
-New wheels and tires
-Touch up paint
-Cleaning

I know this isn't all, but as of now it should finally be at Super Celebration next year!

So what wheels and tries you all thinking of?
 
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