1969’s build thread

[1969]

POR15 applied and back on to the frame. Tried to retain as much factory paint as possible.

 

[1969]

Front clip back on with all new hardware, along with a Bailie Bilt front bumper.

 

[1969]

I put the picture above into Chat GPT and told it to convert my Bronco into a cartoon and this is what it came up with.

 

[DirtDonk]

Should’ve had it add rocker panel guards!

 

[1969]

Should’ve had it add rocker panel guards!

Haha! I’ll add those in real life and then have Chat GPT update the cartoon as I progress!

 

[DirtDonk]

Heard back from Scott a little while ago. He’s actually traveling, can’t check the computer remotely, and no one is available to go check physically.
So he still doesn’t know if he’s got any or not. He seemed to think that he had two sets, but really wasn’t sure enough to say it with any certainty.
So we play the parts waiting game yet again…

Hey, at least he didn’t utter the much dreaded “2 weeks” phrase of impending delivery doom!

 

[1969]

Heard back from Scott a little while ago. He’s actually traveling, can’t check the computer remotely, and no one is available to go check physically.
So he still doesn’t know if he’s got any or not. He seemed to think that he had two sets, but really wasn’t sure enough to say it with any certainty.
So we play the parts waiting game yet again…

Hey, at least he didn’t utter the much dreaded “2 weeks” phrase of impending delivery doom!

Good to know! Thank you Paul. I am surprised you guys don’t sell his sliders?

 

[1969]

Got her moved back home today. My buddy decided to haul it with his ‘97 F350 460 today. Pulled it along just fine!

 

[1969]

I got the Radiator and fan shroud in today. Waiting on the bracket for expansion tank to show up. Everything fits good and the hood closes so that’s good after all the sheet metal work.

 

[1969]

And then sometimes it’s the small things. Like new side reflectors with wires, and hood bumpers.

 

[hsach]

I think we were doing the same work yesterday, adjusting hood bumpers and spring. I had to order new hood bumpers because the billet ones I bought were too tall, new ones look exactly like yours and they work good. Hood sits at the correct level now. Yours is looking great! Saw on your other thread that you have an issue with the spring. If you end up cutting/damaging your current one, let me know, I have an extra that is stainless you can have.

 

[1969]

I think we were doing the same work yesterday, adjusting hood bumpers and spring. I had to order new hood bumpers because the billet ones I bought were too tall, new ones look exactly like yours and they work good. Hood sits at the correct level now. Yours is looking great! Saw on your other thread that you have an issue with the spring. If you end up cutting/damaging your current one, let me know, I have an extra that is stainless you can have.

Thank you! I also have a spare as I have been eyeballing it for a couple years now. But I appreciate the offer.

 

[1969]

Ordered everything pertaining to the dash.

 

[DirtDonk]

Don’t throw away the old one. With that original radio location, someone will want it.

 

[1969]

Don’t throw away the old one. With that original radio location, someone will want it.

Good call! Thanks to WH for the new dash!

 

[Shimmy]

one of my fav builds! keep up the good work!

 

[1969]

one of my fav builds! keep up the good work!

Thank you! Goal is to drive it around the block end of summer or in the fall!

 

[1969]

Ididit 2.25” factory replacement column and steering shaft from WH. Also got a new heater box assembly, passenger side fresh air box and all the other little pieces for everything.

 

[rheiser]

This is in my near future -- was just thinking about what I need to get this morning.

 

[1969]

Finally found a gas pedal assembly. I think I am just missing the bolts for the firewall and the accordion looking rubber boot?