migs Bronco Barn - a chronicle of what's happening at the new place

[bronco1017]

That Bronco owner is one lucky SOB. I bet he almost had tears in his eyes reading these. Fantastic work Mig’s.

 

[NGABronco]

As usual migs...."Great Work"!!!

 

[bigmuddy]

Why doesn't everyone have a Migs in their neighborhood!?

 

[SLOWnEASY]

Next up was this quickie fix of this evil looking crack/hole on the edge of the hood on the driver's side, pretty brutal and poorly repaired in the past. The hood isn't in the best of conditions to begin with and again, not wanting to create a big project and potentially open up another big can of worms by attempting to cut out a section and weld in a new piece and have to deal with a much larger area of body work and paint, I opted for a smaller touch up approach.
I formed a heavier piece of steel to fit in there on the underside for reinforcement, and glued it in with panel adhesive and a few strategic tack welds. A little filler and primer, then blend in the base coat and clear.

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I just found this thread and I am amazed at the work you do. I almost wish I lived closer.
I'm curious if that crack is common on these Broncos as mine has a similar although smaller crack in the same basic location.

 

[bronco1017]

I just found this thread and I am amazed at the work you do. I almost wish I lived closer.
I'm curious if that crack is common on these Broncos as mine has a similar although smaller crack in the same basic location.

Do you have hydraulic hood shocks?

 

[ford man]

Looks like it might have been a Ga bronco at some point in time.

 

[SLOWnEASY]

Do you have hydraulic hood shocks?

I do not, only the standard heavy hood to lift and support with the prop rod.

 

[migs]

Thanks all, appreciate the compliments. I just try to improve or make things a little better than they were.
Pulled it out to check it in the sunlight and to wash all the dust off before buffing.

 

[migs]

And after buffing and polishing the repair

 

[bronco1017]

I do not, only the standard heavy hood to lift and support with the prop rod.

The hydrolic rods caused the crack in my hood.

 

[migs]

Well, this one's about ready to go. All cleaned up and to finish it off added a couple of custom aluminum pieces to cover the unused holes on top of the bed rails.

 

[bronco1017]

Well, this one's about ready to go. All cleaned up and to finish it off added a couple of custom aluminum pieces to cover the unused holes on top of the bed rails.

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Mignificent!

 

[Speedrdr]

Wowser! Now, THAT is a masterpiece in metal right there.

 

[904Bronco]

Well done Sir...

 

[fordfan]

Thanks for the pictures of your accomplishments on the latest Bronco project, Migs! I enjoy seeing progress like that!!! ...and it makes me want to get to work!!

 

[bigmuddy]

I just found this thread and I am amazed at the work you do. I almost wish I lived closer.
I'm curious if that crack is common on these Broncos as mine has a similar although smaller crack in the same basic location.

Its very common.

 

[tasker]

LOOKS fantastic Migs! another example of amazing craftsmanship!!

 

[gnsteam]

I need me a Half Cab. So I can get a pair of those bed rails. Very nice Migs.

 

[migs]

Maybe I'm having half cab withdrawals now that it's gone.... I pulled one of my own projects out of storage the other day.... the 67 half cab.
Not planning on a major restoration just yet, was thinking about maybe putting the snow plow back on. It used to run, so will focus on seeing about getting it running and stopping first before doing any other patches or "upgrades".

 

[migs]

And here she is inside after blowing out the leaves and nuts and hopefully evicting any hidden critters.