1966 Budget Build

[bigpitbull]

Well I purchased this bronco last month from South AL and cleaned it up really good. Turned out that it was in GREAT shape. I have to replace an exhaust gasket but everything else is in working order minus the windshield wipers.
My plans are to replace the windshield frame and core support.
Lift it and throw some alcoas or slots on it... I have both so im trying to decide which wheel would look better. Im leaning toward the slots with my 235/75r15 white wall mudd/snow tires. I think that would look different. Im waiting on my 66 bumpers to arrive... should be late this week. SO EXCITED!Anyway... here are the pics and I will update as changes are made..

When I picked her up!

during clean up

current pics

 

[okie4570]

Looks better everytime I see it. That paint really cleaned up, very nice!!

 

[bigpitbull]

Yeah... 2 bottles of Ultimate Compound and A lot of wax... thanks for the compliment. It took me the better part of 2 weeks to go through everything and get it presentable.

 

[thesnake]

X2 That is really nice.

John

 

[SP66]

real nice, lucky dog

 

[bigpitbull]

Picking up the 3.5" lift today. I will probably run the white wall tires for a little while.. then I will bump up to the KM2 31x10.5x15.

 

[califanojon]

Love it.

Especially the bench seat...

was that stock on some models?

 

[bigpitbull]

Love it.

Especially the bench seat...

was that stock on some models?

Yes sir it was...

 

[fatboy]

Nice looking truck. Cleaned up well! Is it a U15 with a bulk head and bench seat or a u14 with a full top?

 

[bigpitbull]

U15 with a factory bulkhead and bench seat.

 

[bigpitbull]

Well... Call me crazy but at the last minute I decided to change directions. Instead of going 3.5" I'm going to run a 2.5" lift and stock steel wheels with the white walls. I had planned on picking up a 3.5" set of coils and leaf yesterday but decided not to pull the trigger. I came home and placed an order for an entire new lift kit and several other items I need to get the Bronco right. Parts should be in Friday.... Pics will follow.

 

[bigpitbull]

So, not much done in the form of work but I have been collecting parts. The lift came in and I got the windshied frame in as well. Im still undecided on what wheels/tires to run. Im still tossing the idea of using some polished up alcoas and KM2s. We will see. Pics to come.

 

[CLK Foxhall]

Cleaned up real nice.

Paint looks great

Dog's Happy!


Cheer!
~CLK

 

[rmiller747]

Cleaned up real nice.

Paint looks great

Dog's Happy!


Cheer!
~CLK

Yeah need to get a custom dog bed back there so he (or she) can ride in style

Looking good.

 

[JDJ]

Where did this come from in south AL? I like it. It looks good!

 

[sprdv1]

Very Nice Rig man!!!

 

[bigpitbull]

Well. I have been able to acquire several parts for the build. Picked up my steel halfcab top Thursday. Suspension lift came in with the steering box. Should pick up my 66 cowl support tmrw and my 66 windshield frame is awaiting install. I'm ready to get this thing going! Lol...

 

[bigpitbull]

Just a couple pics of goodies that I have found for the wagon...
A couple sets of alcoas

New 2.5" SL from Jeff's with 11 pack rear leafs.

 

[WheelHorse]

Great find and great rig.

 

[Past_Miner]

Very nice platform to start with. I think mine started with more rust than yours has paint. I'm jealous.