1972 Rust Repair

[Bay0726]

The quarter is done and I'm tired!

 

[ky-resto]

Looks great!

 

[crzy hillbilly]

lookin' good!!!

 

[MARKNE]

Thanks for all the GREAT pictures and pointers on the panel replacements !
It well diffently help a lot of people. It's looking good.

 

[Bay0726]

Thanks all of you guys, I really appreciate the positive feedback!
Bernie

 

[mavereq]

great work. looks like it's ready for some uncut front fenders now.

 

[Bay0726]

great work. looks like it's ready for some uncut front fenders now.

lol, don't tempt me... Floors are first.

 

[bryce1437]

that is a good looking bronco i have had to do some serious rust repair to mine as well.

 

[kaw550]

Great thread
Adding a link to my favorites

Could you do another one and replace the rear wheel well and inner rockers???

 

[Bay0726]

that is a good looking bronco i have had to do some serious rust repair to mine as well.

Good luck Bryce, that will be a nice one when finished!

 

[Bay0726]

Great thread
Adding a link to my favorites

Could you do another one and replace the rear wheel well and inner rockers???

I'm willing to do one if someone is willing to donate one! Thanks for the comment!
Bernie

 

[Bay0726]

Pass side floor

Got a late start this week, Been working on the garage. (spring cleaning)
Started tonight at about 10p, and finished just before 12:00

 

[Bay0726]

Here is the last of the pics, I'll be working again tomorrow... er later today;D

 

[Bay0726]

Today I found more rust in the kick panel and made a patch/brace for the door post so that it will support the structure of the Bronco while I repair the kick panel

 

[Bay0726]

Here are the last of the pics. Tomorrow I will be welding and cutting the old kick panel out to make a patch and clean up and treat the inside of the door post.

 

[Bay0726]

I also wanted to mention the rust on the kick panel was caused by lack of seam sealer from the factory, it busted out at the seams and spot welds, Also the inner rocker is gone in the front, as well as the floor. The body was starting to sag, I couldn't tell until I cut out the floor and saw the front floor support was bowed down after the body mount I used a block of wood on the floor jack and a 5lbs sledge to get it straight again. It was pretty easy. I also am using a floor jack to support the body until I finish the repair. It should be stronger then factory when I'm finished.

 

[sgtdcoulter]

another good looking uncut

 

[patkelley]

You should have let me know you were doing this - I would have loaned you my plasma torch. The only issue with it is that you need a 50-amp 220V outlet....

 

[NGABronco]

Hey Bernie, as we discussed, you may have the only "1/2 UBER", uncut rears and cut fronts!!!!;D;D;D Looking good!!!

 

[Bay0726]

You should have let me know you were doing this - I would have loaned you my plasma torch. The only issue with it is that you need a 50-amp 220V outlet....

Hey Pat Thanks! I Have a 50/220 for the welder and comp. ! Thanks. Are you still thinking about tomorrow, or Sunday?