* Jersey Shore Build* aka Jersey Jalopy Updated-FIRST RIDE

[akb3]

Nice Job. Hope mine turns out as nice!

 

[jmhend]

Rob, take a look at his gallery. In the pictures you can see the bracket and the relocation of the brake booster.

http://classicbroncos.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/15529/ppuser/11446

 

[ryoungbronco]

Rob, take a look at his gallery. In the pictures you can see the bracket and the relocation of the brake booster.

http://classicbroncos.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/15529/ppuser/11446

Thanks, I see how he was able to attach it. It looks like he has a Kentrol body which doesn't come with the window/hood support area on the tub. He attached a metal support which the bracket was able to be tack welded to. My terracomp body came with that window support area and the only way I'm thinking I can attach the bracket is by riveting the bracket to the fiberglass. Then I'm not sure if the window will sit correctly because the rivets might get in the way.

 

[jmhend]

hmm, not sure about the Terracomp. I also have a Kentrol. I spoke to Judy and Roger in Richmond this weekend and they said no issues just cut the hole and attach it to the dash like you would on a steel body. Do you have a column now?

 

[broncoitis]

Ya just doing touch ups. I'm in a holding pattern until I can save up a couple more $ for the third member. After that I should be able to get a lot done and more pictures to add.

I want to do a two tone with meaning. My son's favorite color is green, I wanted a gray bronco, and my daughter's favorite color is orange. That is how I came up with the color scheme and I do want it to be different from others.

Nice! At least all the colors will work together. Should be nice once you come up with a plan. ;D

 

[ljspop]

Dig the 2 tone. Gotta admit tho, this is the first thing I thought when I saw your pic:

 

[ryoungbronco]

I think this is more like it.;D

 

[NY-Bronco]

Hows the build coming along?

 

[ryoungbronco]

Little by little. I'm in the process of saving for the rear third member. After that I can do the rear axle with the disk brake conversion, brake lines, power steering, and button up the electrical. Hopefully, I can take it around the block by the end of the summer.

 

[broncoitis]

Sounds like a plan Rob. Have faith and it will get done. Still gotta come and check it out. Hopefully in my own truck. Should be rollin pretty soon.

 

[ryoungbronco]

Its slow go right now. Family, work, and honey do list has kept me busy. I'm hoping to get working again in the next month. Hopefully if all goes well I should be able to drive it by the end of the summer.

 

[ryoungbronco]

I've been able to mock up the fenders, doors, and windshield. Scored a fiberglass tailgate today for $125. It has been sitting around for awhile but should clean up good. Not much time to do anything else but hopefully I can get some things done during the colder months.

 

[broncoitis]

Rob,

How are things going??? Haven't heard anything in awhile. Hopefully all is well in Belmar! ;D

Nice score on the tailgate!

 

[jmhend]

Looking good Rob.

 

[stupidboy]

Any thing going on here lately?

 

[ryoungbronco]

Any thing going on here lately?

Hopefully soon! I've made a list and have been slowly collecting $. Should have my third member, twin sticks, winter's shifter, brakes, driveshafts and steering done over the winter. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I'll post pics once I get down and dirty.

 

[mattyq17]

Nice looking build cant wait for the updates

 

[ryoungbronco]

Spent the day trying to problem solve a few issues. After a few hours tinkering I finally was able to "solve" an issue with the steering column. Having the fiberglass body I was unsure how to attach the steering column to the body. Original broncos have a bracket that attach to the cowl. I took that bracket off but couldn't figure out how to attach the bracket. My solution was not to attach it to the cowl but to the dash itself. Anyone think I'll have any issues doing it this way? When I attached the dash to the body the bracket was pretty solid. I might box it in to help make it more solid.

 

[Stutsmo]

Does the steering column still fit through the opening? I dont know if your new column has the gear shift lever at the bottom??? Also how strong is the metal you welded to on the dash board?

 

[shamu]

Don't worry, I'm still adding touch-ups(hood scoop, bumpers, SPRINGS). This can get addicting.

Cool Newport has a brother