Project Irene

[tejayandtina]

You got the mat out in one piece, huh? Nice job! I was afraid to try to take it out to see the condition of the floorboards for fear I'd tear it up. Fronts look better than I thought they would. Wheel wells look about as bad as I thought though.

 

[mattyq17]

I like the use of duct tape on the wheel wells

 

[hammer]

If you want to speed up your rust removal process try this method;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5I5WBG5HPw

I used it during my build with some good success and your getting results overnight or a day or 2 and not 2 weeks.

 

[sellitall]

You got the mat out in one piece, huh? Nice job! I was afraid to try to take it out to see the condition of the floorboards for fear I'd tear it up. Fronts look better than I thought they would. Wheel wells look about as bad as I thought though.

Yeah I was surprised to. It took some time (with a few small tears), but it will definitely look good cleaned and repainted. I am trying to figure out what I'm going to do for the moldings since I tried and tried, but they just wouldn't budge without some "help". Needless to say they are scrap metal now.

I'm actually surprised at the rear floor. It looks good considering the wheelwells and front pans. All in all it was a hell of a buy.

How have you been making out? Any progress on your bronco?

 

[sellitall]

If you want to speed up your rust removal process try this method;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5I5WBG5HPw

I used it during my build with some good success and your getting results overnight or a day or 2 and not 2 weeks.

I've used the electrolysis method in the past with decent results, but I don't think they are as good as the molassas. Using the electrolysis method I had to really scrub the hell out of the part, but it still wouldn't be totally clean. With the molassas you basically just use warm water and a light brushing and it's done.

You really don't have to submerge the part for two weeks. The last few parts I did were only in for 4 days and looked just as good.

The electrolysis process also involves a little more setup than using molassas. I can say that it is cheaper. Either way like most things, they both have there pros and cons

 

[tejayandtina]

I like the use of duct tape on the wheel wells

That was to stop the road spray from hitting me on the back of my head!

 

[tejayandtina]

Yeah I was surprised to. It took some time (with a few small tears), but it will definitely look good cleaned and repainted. I am trying to figure out what I'm going to do for the moldings since I tried and tried, but they just wouldn't budge without some "help". Needless to say they are scrap metal now.

I'm actually surprised at the rear floor. It looks good considering the wheelwells and front pans. All in all it was a hell of a buy.

How have you been making out? Any progress on your bronco?

Zero progress.?:? I actually just went back to work so hopefully things are getting back to normal and I can start up in the garage again.

 

[sellitall]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Wifey gave me a "free day" to go up and work on Irene. Still taking her apart so not much on the rebuild end yet. The holidays had me all over the place, but I'm glad things should be getting back to normal.

Removing the dash on these vehicles is always a PITA. This one was no different. If it's not the harness being in your way it's the heater control linkages. I got it almost licked. The only thing left to remove is the heater core linkage and the radio harness.

Here's a few pics and another youtube vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yubfepjayTM&context=C32318d8ADOEgsToPDskJl22yyBAF6l2cJ3jr1w1jX

One plus is the windshield frame and 95% of the cowl is rust free. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!!!;D
[youtube]yubfepjayTM[/youtube]

 

[sellitall]

Zero progress.?:? I actually just went back to work so hopefully things are getting back to normal and I can start up in the garage again.

Glad to hear it. These are tough times for alot of us. Still much appreciated for letting her go home with me.

 

[sellitall]

Got a chance to do a couple hours of wrenching today, but still knee deep in the disassembly process. I got most of the grueling work out of the way. Did I tell you how much I hate removing dashboards? My arms will be burning for the next week. Well, at least it's out of the way.

Also got the harness and steering column removed. The harness is definitely in great shape with only a few splices for the plow lighting etc. and what looks like a new speaker. Everything else is OEM and hasn't been chewed apart by rodents. One less thing I have to purchase for the build. Wooo hooo!!!

Here's a few pics. I know you guys want to see me cutting, grinding, welding etc. etc. and I will not disappoint. I just bought a RS striker post off of a member today. Thanks slowstroke. I will be putting it to good use.

My next plan of attack is to finish taking the hardtop bolts off and get that off, remove the pedals/heater core/tailgate etc. and brace the body. Then I'll climb underneath to get to the rest of the lines and wiring out of the way. The gas tanks have already been removed so that will save me some time. Baby steps..........it's all about the baby steps!!

 

[mattyq17]

Keep up the good work, alot of baby steps turn into a big step before you know it!

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Man, I feel bad for you guys in the northeast. I can't imagine having to deal with the amount of rust you are seeing. Good luck and I look forward to watching your build.

 

[sellitall]

I hear ya. I've gotten some vehicles from different areas throughout the country which claimed to have rust. They were creampuffs to the rigs around here.

 

[stupidboy]

I hear ya. I've gotten some vehicles from different areas throughout the country which claimed to have rust. They were creampuffs to the rigs around here.

Same here, its getting rusty they say, and then ya go look at it and it hardly needs anything.%)

 

[Stutsmo]

Compared to what I replaced on my 67 I don't think your floor looks that bad! I will agree that dashboards are a pain to take out. the part I hate the most is getting the heater control cables off of the heater box. Your making good progress.. Keep at it!

 

[sellitall]

Compared to what I replaced on my 67 I don't think your floor looks that bad! I will agree that dashboards are a pain to take out. the part I hate the most is getting the heater control cables off of the heater box. Your making good progress.. Keep at it!

I actually got them removed without that much of a problem. Where I did learn a few ways to arrange curse words was getting the harness disconnected from the ignition/headlight switch etc.

I've defintely seen worse in regards to floor pans. I would really like to patch the upper section of floor by the driver's seat instead of replacing all of it. I'm sure media blasting will change my mind, but I have my fingers crossed.

 

[sellitall]

Still unbolting and discovering more and more rust. I originally had a middle of December date in mind to get the tub on the spit, but we all know how far hope can get you.

I have 90% of it taken off and at the very least piled in the corner ready to be orginazed. Gonna make some time next weekend to really clean up the bay, get the body mount bolts removed and whatever lines/wiring is left on the belly. Not too sure how I'm gonna pull the tub. I might use the cherry picker method or call in the troops and supply the beer and pizza. I'll keep you guys posted.

Here's another short vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5IvPWDLRs4&context=C32318d8ADOEgsToPDskJl22yyBAF6l2cJ3jr1w1jX and some pics.
[youtube]x5IvPWDLRs4[/youtube]

 

[sellitall]

I also fabbed up a seat for watching the greatest hockey franchise of all-time The Philadelphia Flyers.

The upper part of the seat was removed from a 50-60's era box truck I found at the pick-n-pull in Maryland. I got the casters from ebay (actually 16 casters) for $5.00. The rest of the metal I had lying around the shop. I dropped the cushions off at the upholstery shop to get wrapped in black with off white piping. I am still waiting for the 6"x9" Flyers patch I got from ebay so they can sew it on. I'll get you pics once it's done. GO FLYERS!!!!

 

[tejayandtina]

You should put this on that chair:

 

[hammer]

You should put this on that chair:

Beat me to it.

Can't get too mad, Flyers are my team in the east.