1974 Bronco Build - I’m Back!

[Heus33]

Didn’t see it mentioned yet, but whatever you do, don’t lose that engine calibration decal on the passenger valve cover!
Don’t “clean it up“ so well that you destroy the decal. Like most of us have done over the years!
Or at the very least take a couple of really good accurate high resolution shots so you can have somebody reproduce the decal if you ever need to.
Of course, if you’re gonna just change valve covers to something aftermarket anyway, it probably won’t matter. But those decals have taken on more importance in recent year restorations than they used to have for us.

Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately, I already started degreasing and probably took most of the writing off with it.


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[Heus33]

Today was all about electrical. I’m still waiting on the new coil to arrive so I went and started troubleshooting wiring under the dash. Years of sitting has taken its toll on a few switches. I had to order in a brake switch, ignition switch, and a headlight switch.

I did end up wiring up the column and have a good diagram if anyone needs it

Our intern/mentor program helper conditioned the seats and cleaned up some of the stickers on the windshield.

We also mocked up the rear seat and installed a mesh sun shade.

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[tasker]

little bites....keep after it

 

[Heus33]

little bites....keep after it

Add fender emblems and FORD grill letters to the list of things to look for this weekend!

 

[sprdv1]

After nearly 10 long years, I’ve got Bronco number six!
I didn’t realize how much I missed the community, camaraderie, and friendship at this place brings.

I was able to purchase this one from [mention]fatboy [/mention] and I plan on getting it running and driving very soon. I suppose this makes me the village idiot now.

Here are a couple of pictures, I’ll update this thread as I make progress.

Special thanks to [mention]tasker [/mention] for helping me get back into the Bronco world.

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Sweet Makes me happy Good luck man

 

[sprdv1]

little bites....keep after it

Absolutely.. one little thing at a time

 

[Heus33]

Sweet Makes me happy Good luck man

Dave! Thanks brother!


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[Heus33]

Another day of more testing.
I ended up ordering just about every piece for the ignition and the charging system. New starter, solenoids, etc. I’m in this far. I might as well go for it!

Got the manual choke installed too plus a lot more cleaning done.

Also ordered some vacuum hoses and other miscellaneous wiring to clean up a bunch of stuff and just start replacing parts.

End goal is completely reliable transportation that works like new underneath. I plan on making the interior very nice, keeping the exterior in its current condition.

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