1976 Bronco Frame Off Restoration w/pics Updated 9/12 truck is finished

76_bronco · Feb 19, 2009

ArmyCOL said:
Man, I wish my '76 looked that good when I started my everlasting rebuild. Everytime I look at a part more rust falls off of it.

Haha. After we had the body taken off the frame there is alot more rust then what we thought. best of luck with your build also.......

**Small Update** I was able to get all of the bolts that I will be re using and also the trans skid plate sandblasted and painted. This weekend Im hoping to get the driveshafts cleaned up and in paint and get started on cleaning the rears.. Pics to come...
Thanks, Dan

76_bronco · Feb 21, 2009

With the dash we decided to move the light switch,wipers,ignition,flashers and flasher light. They will be moved underneath of the heater controls in a 2 on top of 2 setup with the emergency flashers light in the center of the 4 relocated switches. We welded the original speedo and ignition and switches shut and will re-drill new holes for the new gauges. Heres just a few of the pics of the dash and some pics of the doors and tailgate that we have completed the body work on. Enjoy

Layout of the custom dash we designed

Dash with gauges laid on it

Body Work on doors is done

Doors ready for some paint

Tailgate body work done and ready for paint

Just a few things that are done.. More pics to come when we get the other stuff done

Ohio Bronco 21 · Feb 23, 2009

Those guages are going to be sweet on that dash.

76_bronco · Mar 9, 2009

Got some progress done on prep work and painting some parts and also the 23gallon gas skid plate I made and my vanity tag I got for the Bronco and the 302 we built.. Enjoy guys...

Needs a good cleaning

The 302 we built

Bronco Script Valve Covers going to be installed

The 302

The skid plate I made for the 23 gal. tank

Made out of 3/16 304 stainless steel

Driveshafts cleaned and ready for paint

Transmission Skid Plate sandblasted and painted in rustoleum semi gloss

The hardware that will be re used sanblasted and painted

My Delaware vanity tag

Now I need to just get the rears finished and then i can put them on the frame and begin installin the 5.5" James Duff lift;D
Many more pictures to come of my build progress!!;D

76_bronco · Mar 17, 2009

Just made another big order heres some of the stuff Ive ordered
James Duff
*Polished "J" shifter knob

Jeffs Bronco Gravyard
*Tuffy 8'' Center Console w/stereo
*SS Transmission Lines
*New Transfercase Mounts

Toms Bronco
*Deluxe Steering wheel w/ Bronco Script Horn
*Black Bronco Script floor mats
*Black Arm Rests w/screws
*Bronco Script Steering Column Bezel
*New Shift Indicator
*New Shift Indicator Cover
*Black Door Lock Knobs
*Polished Stainless Steel Lower Coil Cups
*Polished Stainless Steel Coil Retainer Cups
*Polished Stainless Steel Coil Retainer Tabs
*4 Piece Glass Seal Kit
*Air vent Duct Seals

I still have a couple more things to order as the build goes on. The rears are almost cleaned and ready to be painted, they are taking much more time to clean then I expected, but as soon as there done and painted my progress should move along and provide more pictures. The C-4 trans is heading to the shop to be freshened up and the new Bronco Script seats and the original bench seat will be heading to the interior shop to be changed a little to match the truck. More pics to come of the build.;D

76_bronco · Mar 28, 2009

This is our progress from this weekend. We have most the suspension on and installed still need to finish the front coils and shocks and little things. We spen alot of time today cutting off the old front and rear shock mounts and the old radius arm brackets and repainting them. We found a hole one each side of the frame when we removed the rear shock mounts and we will be welding plates on them tomorrow to solve that problem. The body is almost done new floors are in and the new gas door installed and it will be getting line-x here soon. Things are coming along great and i hope to have the frame done by next weekend. We had to drill and bolt on the new dual rear shock mounts and the radius arm brackets. Im verry happy with how things are coming along and I will continue to keep yall updated with pictures as it continues. hopefully it will be a rolling chasis tomorrow afternoon ;D

NGABronco · Mar 28, 2009

Hey 76, that's awesome, one heck of a job and some great pics. I'm gonna need to get off my duff and work on the project tomorrow!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

ArmyCOL · Mar 29, 2009

Great pictures. I am slowly working on a 76 myself. I am concentrating on the body work first as the only thing holding it together was the rust. Once the body is done the frame and suspension are next.

Good luck on the rest of the project and keep the pictures coming.

Chuck

Ohio Bronco 21 · Mar 29, 2009

Excellent pictures, Good Progress.

76_bronco · Mar 29, 2009

Got some more work dont today.. We got the shock hoops on, the traction bars, and we got the radius arms put together and got them installed. We still need to do the HD drop bracket, the coils, and a few little things before we can put the motor and trans in. Here are the pics of todays progress ;D

There will be more pics up tomorrow or tuesday and hopefull all the suspension will be completely done by then. Thanks for all the support its alot more work than what it looks to be im finding that out as i go along with it lol but its definantly worth it. Enjoy the pics ;D

dnewman9 · Mar 30, 2009

Whats the story on the Mustang? Looks like a 67 Shelby but I would hope a real one would have half the junk stored on it like mine

Dennis

76_bronco · Mar 31, 2009

dnewman9 said:
Whats the story on the Mustang? Looks like a 67 Shelby but I would hope a real one would have half the junk stored on it like mine
Dennis

Yeah its a real 1967 Shelby GT500.
Hes had it forever its his next project to restore

ArmyCOL · Mar 31, 2009

Where did you get the axel wrap traction bars from?

76_bronco · Mar 31, 2009

I ordered them From James Duff.
Its there classic traction bars.. there really nice and easy to install

76_bronco · Apr 6, 2009

Finally got the motor in all we have to do know is run the fuel,trans,and brake lines, install some seals in the rears, install new long travel driveshafts, install new steering linkage, and new brakes all the way around, and install roller rockers and bronco script valve coversa will be done and the frame will be done ;D

76_bronco · Apr 6, 2009

Heres some of the work we got done this weekend enjoy!!

Its going along great only a few more things to do until the frame is done... More pics to come!!

76_bronco · Apr 12, 2009

Heres some of the work from this weekend with the rear shocks welded in, roller rockers installed in the motor w/ new valve covers, and shorty headers painted and installed. Also changed the pinion seals in the rears. Enjoy ;D

76_bronco · Apr 19, 2009

The frame is finally done we got the exhaust installed, the dash is done except for paint, the body is line x insiide and out and we set the body on the frame. Shes coming along great enjoy the pics ;D

Its coming along great im very happy with my build so far I hope you guys enjoy the pics.

70EB · Apr 20, 2009

Nice body color!

76_bronco · Apr 20, 2009

thanks its called orange crush it really pops in the sun. it looks very similiar to yours nice bronco by the way
Thanks, Dan

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