Fibermetal build thread

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

Hell, don't know what else to call this build thread I am starting so here goes...
This build is a frame up '76 that I purchased from an individual in Florida that had started his dream build only to give up on it. I have discussed somewhat before in a few threads but am now determined to take it over and have it done as best as I can. Here are some pics with how pretty much how it looked when I received it.

The trouble is that after I picked it up. So much of the stuff the PO had started with was not really going to work for me so started wheeelin' and dealin' with my cuzz' to make this all work.

Oh, the reason for naming the thread fibermetal,,, easy, metal top, fiberglass fenders, metal tailgate, fiberglass tub, metal inner fenders, fiberglass tub, metal doors, metal windshield. Actually, when all is said and done I think I am going to be very happy with the final Bronco.

Nothing against the guy that gave up on his dream, but he made it so much less difficult for me to start mine.

Well, that's not exactly the pic I was lookin' to start the thread off with,,,,,

Hank_ · Feb 1, 2013

Nice start. Keep the pics coming and best of luck with your build.

Henry

tasker · Feb 1, 2013

NICE sandals.......no socks though? %) need some current pics there Mike!

TTTGOWYO · Feb 1, 2013

That will end up awesome.. Good luck!

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

Ok, the WH deluxe hood had the resin showing on the underside so it was sanded down and gel coated,,,,,,

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

For the tub, again, because of the exposed glass/resin, sanded down and gel coated the firewall for paint to be applied to a nice surface,,,, The rest of the undeserside is going to get the black Raptor Liner everyone seems to say good things about,,,

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

Here are a couple of Chassis shots, frame was powder coated by PO. Thats a new, never fired Ford racing crate motor and a new C4 with clutch kit, and a rebuilt Dana 20,,,,,, holes cut in firewell, and BC's center cluster dash that will make its way into the program when the time is right

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

tasker said:
NICE sandals.......no socks though? %) need some current pics there Mike!

Hey, you know I'm from the south originally, but not 'Bama!!

fatboy · Feb 1, 2013

Lookin good so far Mike!

Vin218 · Feb 1, 2013

Looks good, hope to see this one cruising around Manch!

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

Vin218 said:
Looks good, hope to see this one cruising around Manch!

bet your arse it will. You will hear it before you see it,,,

Heus33 · Feb 1, 2013

Looking great! Just a question for my own sake - why did you gelcoat the rest of the tub?

gnsteam · Feb 1, 2013

I like what I see so far.

Looks like another great build to follow.;D

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

Heus33 said:
Looking great! Just a question for my own sake - why did you gelcoat the rest of the tub?

you mean why didn't I? Well, I thought about gel coating the whole underside, but I thought that be a little overkill and I need every penny I can scrape up to make this work. This is going to be a "value" oriented build as my funds are going to only reach so far.

Mountain Ram · Feb 1, 2013

Miker said:
Hell, don't know what else to call this build thread I am starting so here goes...
This build is a frame up '76 that I purchased from an individual in Florida that had started his dream build only to give up on it. I have discussed somewhat before in a few threads but am now determined to take it over and have it done as best as I can. Here are some pics with how pretty much how it looked when I received it.

The trouble is that after I picked it up. So much of the stuff the PO had started with was not really going to work for me so started wheeelin' and dealin' with my cuzz' to make this all work.

Oh, the reason for naming the thread fibermetal,,, easy, metal top, fiberglass fenders, metal tailgate, fiberglass tub, metal inner fenders, fiberglass tub, metal doors, metal windshield. Actually, when all is said and done I think I am going to be very happy with the final Bronco.

Nothing against the guy that gave up on his dream, but he made it so much less difficult for me to start mine.

Well, that's not exactly the pic I was lookin' to start the thread off with,,,,,

Love those valve covers... so much so I put a set on my 347 Stroker build!!

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jkskier · Feb 1, 2013

Small favor to ask Miker....what would you guesstimate the weight difference to be between that hood and a stock steel hood?

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

Mountain Ram said:
Love those valve covers... so much so I put a set on my 347 Stroker build!!

Yep, I think those valve covers are pretty skippy for sure, just wait till you see the engine bay. I have a "look" I'm goin' after. Others might not dig it but I shore will

----------AND that's one damn fine skippy lookin' motor you got there,, I have drool on my keyboard now.

Miker · Feb 1, 2013

fatboy said:
Lookin good so far Mike!

Thanks Pete, you know the backstory to this as much as anyone (including the amount of coin po had in it)

I hope to get it to being a very nice rig. Ryan Lawther at Demon Motorsports is incredibly talented,,, so lets just see!!

Miker · Feb 2, 2013

jkskier said:
Small favor to ask Miker....what would you guesstimate the weight difference to be between that hood and a stock steel hood?

That's a darn good question that I really don't have a clue as to what the answer is. Others seeing this thread might know and can chime in. Sorry.

Miker · Feb 2, 2013

Ok, here are a few progress pics of the tub and front inner fenders prepped and Raptor lined. What do you guys think so far?

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