1972 Rust Repair

[Bay0726]

Just making sure everything lines up before welding, and checking gaps with the drivers side to make sure they all lok about the same.

 

[Bay0726]

Rust proofing the inner rocker. Seam sealed everything. A feeling of accomplishment!

 

[Bay0726]

Good night!

 

[RIbronco]

Awesome job!
This is exactly what mine needs for rust repair as well. I'll be using the same method of making patch panels instead of buying complete new pieces.
Thanks for the motivation.

 

[Bay0726]

Awesome job!
This is exactly what mine needs for rust repair as well. I'll be using the same method of making patch panels instead of buying complete new pieces.
Thanks for the motivation.

I'm glad to hear it. thats what I was looking for when I started the thread. Glad you could use it! If you need anything just shoot me a line.

Bernie

 

[Bay0726]

Some Tips

It's important to only cut one section of metal and repair one piece at a time as to not affect the rigidity of the body structure, always keep the doors on, and re-check for proper alignment after each cut and before each weld. If you see any sagging use a jack and a block of wood to try to find out where or what is causing it. I had a slight problem with the pass side and thought it was from the floor support, but it actually was coming from the door hinge post. You can brace it back into position before welding. Once you weld it's too late to go back so be careful take your time and make sure everything lines up before you weld.

Rockers, The aftermarket rockers fit good, you will have to cut a little notch of metal off the top of both sides to get them to fit into place about 1/8th to ¼ inch. They will also fit low below the doors, see the pictures where I was using a floor jack to get them to fit into place. Use your door bottom as a reference to where they should be. Again remember to take your time and make them fit perfect before you start welding, I think I wore out my door hinges by fitting them, closing the door , opening the door and fitting them some more… you get the point. If you start to get frustrated take a break and start over again tomorrow. Don’t be afraid to bang on things a little, you can always go over it with a little body filler later. I’d rather have a small dent then rockers that sit a couple inches lower than they should. If you plan on replacing the upper rocker then you will need to brace you body by welding angle iron or a pipe to bridge the door opening. Also remember to protect the metal on the inside of the rockers before installing them; they are not galvanized as the ones from the factory were. I used rust proof primer and rubber undercoating on mine.

 

[Bay0726]

My Avatar

To all you who are wondering, I've been asked this a few times... Here is a picture of my Avatar. It's Tasha my 10 year old Boxer taking a bubble bath. She is always trying to lick the soap, hence her tongue is out! lol Thanks for asking guys,

 

[crzy hillbilly]

Me and my wife have two Boxers, crazy dogs!

 

[RG801]

To all you who are wondering, I've been asked this a few times... Here is a picture of my Avatar. It's Tasha my 10 year old Boxer taking a bubble bath. She is always trying to lick the soap, hence her tongue is out! lol Thanks for asking guys,

Lol. I'm not sure I would have ever figured it out. Funny pic.

 

[aaron6920]

I was wondering what that was

 

[Bay0726]

You guys are too funny. lol!

The last of my rust issues! Drivers floor

 

[Bay0726]

I think it was actually more work to make the patch and weld it in then it would have been to just replace the whole floor. Note to self for next time!

 

[Bay0726]

Me and my wife have two Boxers, crazy dogs!

Hey Crazy, I love my Boxer, and any others I get to meet. I think they are one of the best greed of dogs in the world!

 

[crzy hillbilly]

Boxers love kids!

 

[stupidboy]

Rust repair is looking really good!!!

 

[Bay0726]

Rust repair is looking really good!!!

Thanks stuipdboy! It's getting there

 

[aaron6920]

This is the first thread I have seen that makes me want to repair some rust and give my bulldog a bubble bath

Nice work coming along nicely!

 

[Bay0726]

Thanks Aaron, I will be starting on a new project soon and posting a link to it here.
Good luck with your Bronco!
Bernie

 

[Gunracer]

Hey Bernie,
Hope you got the top back to Woodstock in one piece. It was nice meeting you. Keep up the good work!
Roger

 

[Bay0726]

Hey Roger, Thanks! Made it in one piece! Any thoughts on paint for your Bronco? It will look great if you take it back to the original Grabber Orange...