The Rebuild 4.0

[Colorado75Bronc]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see more!

 

[TAC71]

Thanks....I think I have everything to finish it, but I have had to take a break to do some work on my house.
House prices where I live have gone insane. So its time to sell and get out of town.
Still hope to get the Bronco done for the stampede. Its going to be a tight timeline !!!

 

[garberz]

Looking forward to seeing you at the Stampede.

Mark

 

[xcntrk]

Got the frame, bumpers , wheels and stuff back from blasting and new coat of semi gloss powdercoat. Didn't cost nearly what I expected, what a relief.
Cleaned up the engine , transmission, dual T case and propane tanks. Now for the fun part .....put it all back together .....hopefully in time to make the AZ stampede. I have 6 weeks and a full time job that is getting in the way of my Bronco plans!

Dude that is bad ass! For those of us on the wrong coast who won't see the Stampede, keep the pics coming

 

[TAC71]

Thanks....here's a few more progress pics. Hopefully I can get the box liner sprayed in tomorrow, then I can really start putting parts on.

 

[Colorado75Bronc]

Looks awesome! I love all of the black!
Oh by the way I think you have my dog, lol!

 

[TAC71]

Yes...LOL..your dog comes to visit and get some treats.....I call him "Rico"

Sprayed the box liner in today, decided to spray the rear storage case as well. Used tintable Raptor liner and I'm quite happy with the results.
Also installed a lock box into the floor under the driver seat. My Bronco runs on propane and both tanks are in the rear so there is wasted space where the aux gas tank was.

 

[Colorado75Bronc]

Haha! Yeah we call him Sam.
That looks really sharp, I'd like to build a storage box for the drivers side of mine as well. Do you have any more pics of the rear storage box?

 

[TAC71]

Thanks, I cant wait until I get more of the outside trim and bumpers on.
The case under the seat is one from 4 wheel parts, I think it was intended for a Heep. Nice piece and couldn't build it for the price.
I don't have any more pics of the rear case on my computer. I built that years ago, it holds my jack-all, spare frt axles, shovel, axe and a ton of other stuff.

 

[TAC71]

Skipped out of work for the last day and a half. You can get a lot done when your not interrupted.
Most of the wiring is done and a bunch of parts are off the floor and installed.
Got the rear spring pads and caliper brackets welded on the rebuilt rear housing. Once the paint dries I can get that installed.
Put on the bumpers and did a test fit of the spare tire water container. (see pics) I built the tank without being able to actually test fit it. It does fit , but its tight, should of done it a 1/2" narrower. It will hold 3.5 gallons and gets that out of the truck for more space inside. It will only be on when I'm on a camping trip.

 

[xcntrk]

Put on the bumpers and did a test fit of the spare tire water container. (see pics) I built the tank without being able to actually test fit it. It does fit , but its tight, should of done it a 1/2" narrower. It will hold 3.5 gallons and gets that out of the truck for more space inside. It will only be on when I'm on a camping trip.

That's really slick, nice work! I suppose not having a functional tailgate really opens the door to making better use of the rear space!

 

[TAC71]

Thanx....Everything is packaged quite nicely, propane tanks are round so they waste space. To get 36 gallons you eat up a lot of space. The tool box above the tanks holds a ton of stuff. This is an old Mallotte fiberglass body that I bought 25 years ago and did not have the tailgate. To be truthful , I have never missed it.
A few pics of the front bumper and the dash. In the first pic you can see how the fender and quarters were flared out 1.25 "

 

[garberz]

So it looks as if you're on track to make it to the Stampede?

Mark

 

[TAC71]

Yes garberz I do think I will be there. I have to leave on sunday the 13th to make it the event. Its a bit of a drive, but I like it.
Got the new modular top on, hopefully its quiet and waterproof.

 

[sprdv1]

Yes garberz I do think I will be there. I have to leave on sunday the 13th to make it the event. Its a bit of a drive, but I like it.
Got the new modular top on, hopefully its quiet and waterproof.

That looks bad azz man. Love it

 

[garberz]

Yes garberz I do think I will be there. I have to leave on sunday the 13th to make it the event. Its a bit of a drive, but I like it.
Got the new modular top on, hopefully its quiet and waterproof.

Looking forward to meeting you Gary.

Mark

 

[TAC71]

Mark, have you been to the Stampede before?

 

[nvrstuk]

I've missed a great 7 month build... looking good Gary...I've always been envious of your creative thinking... as always, welcome to stop by for a quick meal or a pit stop either way... I want to eye your strg box location... I need another 100sq in of radiator... : )

Have a fun trip!

 

[TAC71]

Was thinking of stopping in for a couple of minutes on sunday the 13th about 10 am or so. I figure I will be in your area about then. You be around?

 

[garberz]

Mark, have you been to the Stampede before?

This will be my first time.