another 66 build thread

ngsd · Oct 13, 2019

Ok the weather has been much nicer and all of the distractions are out of the way (except the Bluefin Tuna are still biting in SD) so I was back at it this weekend. Started attacking the floors. I learned the hard way that the seat platforms are just bare stamps and don't have any holes, welded nuts, seat brackets. braces etc. I just assumed the holes would be there. So, I had to strip all of the salvageable little parts off the old platform and measure, cut, clean and weld up the new pans. In hindsight, I wish I would have known about the one piece floor as it has it all done. Oh well, its just another weekend....

T-Bird · Oct 13, 2019

ngsd said:
Ok the weather has been much nicer and all of the distractions are out of the way (except the Bluefin Tuna are still biting in SD) so I was back at it this weekend. Started attacking the floors. I learned the hard way that the seat platforms are just bare stamps and don't have any holes, welded nuts, seat brackets. braces etc. I just assumed the holes would be there. So, I had to strip all of the salvageable little parts off the old platform and measure, cut, clean and weld up the new pans. In hindsight, I wish I would have known about the one piece floor as it has it all done. Oh well, its just another weekend....

Thanks for the info, it may save some of us on here from having to do the same thing. I've been keeping up with your build, and your doing great, keep posting updates....Thumbs up!

broncorick · Oct 14, 2019

Looks great. My Broncos have been on the back burners for 5-6 years!! Too much to do, hope to get some projects restarted

66ALRIDE · Oct 14, 2019

Are you using any sort of weld-thru primer for your seams and braces? I've had good luck with and it helps protect the bare metal where the seam sealer doesn't seal.

ngsd · Oct 14, 2019

66ALRIDE said:
Are you using any sort of weld-thru primer for your seams and braces? I've had good luck with and it helps protect the bare metal where the seam sealer doesn't seal.

Yes, Eastwood brand. What you see is mocked up then after I fit it all and grind away the old spot welds, I prime and reassemble.

ngsd · Oct 23, 2019

Little at a time.... Front floors are tacked in, front end is off and the rear pans are next. Only getting in about 8 hours a week so slow progress.

sprdv1 · Oct 27, 2019

Making a lot of great progress....

ngsd · Oct 27, 2019

I keep getting sidetracked and bought another one then another... Today I started building an adjustable rotisserie frame so I can get ready to pull the body.

ngsd · Nov 20, 2019

Finally got to the bed area and got it cut out and new metal tacked in. A couple things hold true as many have said. The new metal is far from accurate and you need a big pile of vise grips!

ngsd · Dec 9, 2019

A little more progress, body off frame and working underneath. The jig I built for the body is not strong enough so I will not use it to align gaps. Lesson learned there.....

ngsd · Jan 25, 2020

Not too much to report. Slow progress since I am only getting a few hours a week to work on it.

ngsd · Feb 2, 2020

Started fitting front end metal, doors and rear quarters to tackle gap alignment. Tough to do on this jig but I'll get it close enough for the body shop to do the rest at paint. Bought a cool set of shaved and welded open top doors I was thinking about using but then realized that the 66 striker plate location was different. So much for that idea! I will use them on another one.

bronkenn · Feb 3, 2020

Looking nice. I think I would put the body on the frame that you are going to use to do your body panel fitting. Don't want any surprises at the final assembly stage.

ngsd · Feb 3, 2020

bronkenn said:
Looking nice. I think I would put the body on the frame that you are going to use to do your body panel fitting. Don't want any surprises at the final assembly stage.

Yes before I get too far that is the plan. Just doing most of the hard underside work while I can spin it then will get the body on the frame for final gap adjustments.

ngsd · Feb 17, 2020

Found a little time to get to the next chapter. Cleaned, welded and painted the frame. It was pretty rust free just needed to replace the worn out rear shock mounts, weld in a couple patches under them and replace a few of the body mount holes. Just in time for a box of goodies to arrive from Duff. Can't wait to try out the new Duck Tuff suspension. Working on the axle rebuilds now.

svastano · Feb 17, 2020

Looks great!

ngsd · Feb 24, 2020

It's getting fun now that the chassis is coming together and I have the parts coming in for my final build design. 306/365 Blueprint sniper FI, AX15, Duckduff suspension with Hellwig sway bars. Building axles now.

ngsd · Mar 21, 2020

Well at least working from home gives me more time to get this moving along. Just don't have any more money now that business is halted.:-[

ngsd · Apr 4, 2020

Covid unfortunately giving me more time than needed...

ngsd · Apr 5, 2020

And all four wheels are on the ground. Rear diff, brakes and axles done. Way too much time now out of money!

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