77 Knuckle Buster Build 03 - 01

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 8, 2014

Been away for a while. I had sold my Broncos and fooled around with other (less worthy) vehicles. I picked up this 77 Bronco from the bottom of Lake Erie (looks like it). I plan on getting another Bronco Body and putting together something stockish looking. Ill try to keep this updated.
Im beginning the tear down now for parts.

JGbronc · Apr 8, 2014

Way to relapse. I like the Special Decor. Going back with the stripe?

BigBlueBronco71 · Apr 8, 2014

Getting the next generation started on broncos I see! Thats a good lookin green, keeping with the color or something new?

Blue Bastard · Apr 8, 2014

Make sure your tetanus shot is up to date and have fun. Looks like you have a helper!

gnsteam · Apr 8, 2014

Glad to see another Special Decor being saved.

Will be following your build.;D

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 9, 2014

Im debating the color right now, also I think I will put the stripe back on and paint the roof body color, at least to the drip rails.
maybe go with a slightly different green. Mallard Green?
My son seems to be interested now, so thats a good thing.

sprdv1 · Apr 9, 2014

Gotta start somewhere right.. good luck man

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 11, 2014

Pulling apart the 77. RUST.

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 12, 2014

More work today. Removed whats left of the body etc.

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 13, 2014

Headed out to get the 2nd Bronco for this Build. Pics Soon.

frenchy · Apr 13, 2014

I had a blue 77 special decore like that. And the rust looked the same also!

Still have the auto tranny laying in the corner from it. Never know when you might need a xtra auto trans right?

I can see in your sons eye's he's thinking " I can't wait to be able to drive this thing, it's gonna be great! "

frenchy

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 13, 2014

Ok. I have brought home another to use the tub, It will need some work for sure but its solid and has a great frame on her as well.

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 13, 2014

Was at The Bronco Ranch today. Great seeing you Tom.

TheBroncoRanch · Apr 14, 2014

Great to see you too Nolan, glad it's at a good home

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 14, 2014

Pulled out the layers of carpeting and dirt today as well as all kinds of crazy indoor outdoor carpet trim. Looks like the floors are hurting. Pic of the data plate as well.

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 18, 2014

More disassembly of the 75. Fenders were on there as was the grill. Lots of work yet to get this tub in condition to use.

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 19, 2014

More work.
Pulled the Top Off
Pulled the Tub Off
I had to fight the Body Bolts all the way. The front of this tub has seen some hard wheelin, Cracked (not rusted) ALL over the front substructure. I will have to get out the welder for sure on her, and some new metal their as well.
On a good note, this frame is in excellent shape, started cleaning her up. The rear axle has a cool "guard" on her as well (may switch it to the axle I will use.
I should have a decent frame and axles etc left over.

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 21, 2014

Pulled the old lines and wiring off the frame today on the 74 as well as cut off the monster bumper on the rear.

TheBroncoRanch · Apr 21, 2014

Looking good. Can't wait to see it completed.

Ohio Bronco 21 · Apr 21, 2014

yeah, I am going to focus on the frame build up for now and source a good engine etc. Then tackle the body, probably using the other rolling frame to sit it on while I work

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