The Bronco has landed and she’s rusty. Lots of sheetmetal work in my future…

[Blackdog76]

I have always wanted a Bronco and someone local is doing a body swap for all new sheetmetal. He sold me a fairly complete Bronco minus frame, drivetrain and axles. This is mainly going to be a sheetmetal repair thread. Lots of rot everywhere. Doors and windshield frame have been replaced already, Tub is going to need a lot of work. Have a connection that has frames and titles so eventually that will happen but for now I have my work cut out for me.

 

[Blackdog76]

Just upgraded my account. Pictures coming.

 

[BronCowie]

Good luck, sounds like you have your hands full with this one... anxious to see your pics!

 

[Blackdog76]

The area where the rear wheel wells mount and the bed mounts to the area rear of the seats are held together with hopes and prayers

 

[Blackdog76]

Lots of rot, but I’ve repaired worse on my 67 Camaro.

 

[Blackdog76]

And…more rust. Believe it or not this is a California Car. Most of rust comes from top down.

 

[Blackdog76]

Anyone in California have a frame and title?

 

[PCB 4x4]

It's so much faster and cheaper to go with a new body.

 

[catfan]

I can see why the guy went with a new body.

 

[Speedrdr]

Makes me appreciate mine now.

 

[DirtDonk]

Haven’t seen any recently, but they do come up now and then.
Don’t hesitate to extend your search at least to adjacent states though.
Doesn’t have to have originally been sold in California, of course. But I wonder if it makes easier to re-register if so?

 

[roundhouse]

How’s the door hinge posts ?

That’s the hardest part

The floor is easy breezy compared to the door hinge post

 

[thegreatjustino]

Believe it or not this is a California Car.

I grew up two miles from the ocean in Northern CA. I would read car magazines and wonder what the heck everyone was talking about with CA cars. The ones in my neighborhood rusted into dust. Crazy how 50-100 miles to the interior of the state can make such a difference.

 

[thegreatjustino]

Anyone in California have a frame and title?

I might. Depends on what you're looking to spend.

 

[blade]

Theres a couple of frames with titles on marketplace here in Albuquerque New Mexico.

 

[Blackdog76]

How’s the door hinge posts ?

That’s the hardest part

The floor is easy breezy compared to the door hinge post

Not too bad. one hinge area needs to be redone and a few holes here and there but they are staying