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Articles in the 'Body' Category

Bikini Top Rail

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Tech article by Jeff (t2jeff)
Dimension (A) should be .187″ to .200″ (I made this cut on a table saw with a carbide tipped blade. Use WD-40 or some type of wax to lube the blade and go slow to avoid kickbacks. You can also purchase a metal cutting blade.) To find dimension (B) place your [...]

Installing Locking Wing Window Latches

Monday, January 5th, 2009

Tech article by Karl Wise (kwspony)
Here is a simple way to install locking wing window latches on your early Bronco. I got tired of hearing the wind whistle through the gap in the seals because the latches weren’t tight enough.

Bronco Rotisserie

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Tech article by Malcolm Beattie (malcolmzilla)
This rotisserie will fit a early Bronco body (66-77, no frame), with the front clip (inner fenders, etc.) removed. It will allow for easier access to the underside of the tub for blasting, patching and painting. With the addition of casters, it also makes the tub very mobile. I highly [...]

Lift Off Door Hinges

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Tech article by Keola Ford (Bronc)
Parts Needed:

Stock Hinges
New Hing Pins (only if needed)

Special Tools Required:

Cut-off Wheel(s)
Grinder

I did this modification so that I could make my bronco even more convertible. The mechanics of this lift-off hinge is simple. If you have done, or are familiar with the glove-box sliding door mod, it’s basically the same thing. [...]

Cutting off Rockers

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

by Honorio Madriaga
Materials needed; 2 – 4′ pieces of 1/2″ schedule 40 black pipe
Tools needed; Jigsaw and/or Sawzall w/ metal blades, light mig welder for panels, 4 1/2′ grinder, bodywork or ball peen hammer, Visegrip C-clamps.
Here is my solution to rusty rocker panels. With a Bosch jigsaw and a Sawzall in hand I dove into [...]