Some of you have seen this truck in the classifieds section but I decided I'd start a build thread so some of yall can see what I'm doing with the truck.
I bought this truck off a guy in Maryland. I found it on eBay after purchasing a 1975 on eBay that I decided was too much of a project body and paint/wise. I've always been a huge fan of original paint, owning multiple VW's with original patina, so when the '69 came up I wanted it right away. The auction ended without meeting the reserve so I messaged the seller and we began talking. A couple days later the bronco was heading back to NC on a trailer.
I am thrilled with the purchase and can't wait to get it on the road.
So far I have buffed the paint and made it pretty shiny again. I exchanged the wheels for factory ones. I removed the a/c that was installed. I plan on putting it back in at some point but I want to get the truck legit and driving nicely before I worry about options. I've removed the seat as well as about 3/4 inch of Texas dirt and some shotgun shells. I've installed the main poly gas tank that came with the truck but plan on getting the factory steel tank dipped and cleaned eventually.
Does anyone know where to by replacement pieces for the seat frame? The springs and arms are missing or rusted making the sliders unusable and constantly forward.
I've basically just been doing cleanup as I wait for parts to arrive.
This is the Craigslist ad but I found it on eBay.
I've buffed this side but haven't taken a photo yet.
I bought this truck off a guy in Maryland. I found it on eBay after purchasing a 1975 on eBay that I decided was too much of a project body and paint/wise. I've always been a huge fan of original paint, owning multiple VW's with original patina, so when the '69 came up I wanted it right away. The auction ended without meeting the reserve so I messaged the seller and we began talking. A couple days later the bronco was heading back to NC on a trailer.
I am thrilled with the purchase and can't wait to get it on the road.
So far I have buffed the paint and made it pretty shiny again. I exchanged the wheels for factory ones. I removed the a/c that was installed. I plan on putting it back in at some point but I want to get the truck legit and driving nicely before I worry about options. I've removed the seat as well as about 3/4 inch of Texas dirt and some shotgun shells. I've installed the main poly gas tank that came with the truck but plan on getting the factory steel tank dipped and cleaned eventually.
Does anyone know where to by replacement pieces for the seat frame? The springs and arms are missing or rusted making the sliders unusable and constantly forward.
I've basically just been doing cleanup as I wait for parts to arrive.
This is the Craigslist ad but I found it on eBay.
I've buffed this side but haven't taken a photo yet.