67 V8 Roadster

[Blue Bastard]

Is your concrete a greasy mess now? The old lady will love that.

 

[rmiller747]

The factory Ok on the bellhousing, and the RAT or RAN stamp on the trans is really cool to see. Going to be a awesome roadster soon.

Guess I should post the pics now....

Cleanup started....before and afters....getting there.

 

[77Bronco636]

Looking good!!!!! Keep it up and its going to be ready for Broncorama!!!

 

[rmiller747]

Body is waiting for paint.

Highlighted the U13 Vin in blue (both of them) on the frame. Cant miss it now.

Cleaned up frame, rear axle, trans, etc. About 80% painted up.
Engine cleaned up, gaskets, etc.
Oil pan removed. Leaking oil from the dip stick (gasket worn). Drilling out rivets and replacing gasket and bolting together). Only oil leak I had. Will be nice to have it fixed.

Front end broke down. Axle removed (front axle welded up from previous owners fix/crash). Replacing with donor axle.

Found a surprise in the driver side emissions check valve (pic of my hand) ;D

Pictures, pictures.... Not taking the rear end apart. This is going to be a very nice driver. I will drive the shit out of it so it does not need to be pristine. Just clean and nice and ready to go anywhere.

It kinda sucks doing all this in a home garage. Not alot of room but it works.

 

[eaglenest66]

Rich, this roadster is looking awesome!! I am actually envious of the progress you have made in a short amount of time. What a perfect match the two of you and the family. Keep the pics coming and can't wait to see it in person!. Btw, what are those in your hand? tim

 

[rmiller747]

Rich, this roadster is looking awesome!! I am actually envious of the progress you have made in a short amount of time. What a perfect match the two of you and the family. Keep the pics coming and can't wait to see it in person!. Btw, what are those in your hand? tim

Thanks Tim. Yeah my daughter is excited to get the "all junked up" Bronco as she states it back on the road. Hoping to drive it to Broncorama in the Spring. Thats the plan at least.

 

[CLK Foxhall]

Great progress!

Love the garage & other Broncos.

Aside from skill - It takes a certain temperament to do a project like this,... & do it right.


Tip of the Hat!
~CLK

 

[eaglenest66]

Rich, so what are those in your hand? tim

 

[rmiller747]

Rich, so what are those in your hand? tim

I believe its part of the California emissions system. Activated carbon pellets that were part of the original smog system. Supposed to be in the canister on the passenger wheel well I think. The screen or whatever must of broke down over the years and allowed them to flow the check valves? Not sure but ??


http://www.meadwestvaco.com/SpecialtyChemicals/ActivatedCarbon/MWV003518


If anyone else has some Info on this I would be interested.

 

[eaglenest66]

Interesting! Kind look like petrified horse pills ;D!

 

[BajaFresh75]

Resto looking great, keep posting pictures...they're getting motivated to work on my '67 U13NLA!

 

[gritz]

What paint did you use on the trans and transfer case? Very nice looking.

 

[rmiller747]

What paint did you use on the trans and transfer case? Very nice looking.

Hammerite Rust cap Grey. I have heard good feedback on it from friends and other restoration guys (regarding durability). Personally, worked good for me. Turned out very nice. Allot of elbow grease cleaning prior to application though.

Thank you.

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=1526&familyName=Hammerite+Rust+Cap+%22Hammered+Finish%22+spray+paints

 

[rmiller747]

Speedo done by ClassyChassyRestoration. Looks great as all his work that I have seen does.

Front end all broke down, bushings getting replaced. Still have to replace the axle.

Radio sent out for refurb. Getting my stock radio converted to a modern 180 watt am/fm radio with a ipod input. Will be pretty cool and my daughter will be thrilled as she is always complaining about my AM only radio. The refurb will be pretty cool as it will look completely stock on the outside. Same dials, same face, etc. Just have to guess the FM radio channels and the I will hide the ipod cord under the dash and pull it out as needed. Also hide 2 speaker way up under the dash so you cant see them. The roadster gods will be happy as it will look completely stock but the family will be happy.;D

Bumper heading out for refurb and chrome as well.

Finally got my replacement 66-67 column covers done. Had a buddy make some for me as mine was pretty shot (pics). The replacement ones are made out of EPDM and look very good. I am very happy with it.

No more updates till after xmas as the body wont be getting painted till then. I am going to have to find something else to do in my spare time....;D Can always polish the slots on the other broncos...

 

[Blue Bastard]

Don't blame the iPod on her......it's so you can listen to all your 80's hair band music. Very cool.

 

[Broncmeister]

one word... beautiful.

 

[Fireball05]

This is awesome, just read through the whole thing. What's the idea behind the tape for the seam sealer? Just to get a nice clean straight line?

Can it not be laid down and smoothed out with the finger like a bead of caulk? I have never used seam sealer before, but have plans to while repairing my rear quarter panels!

Thanks

 

[rmiller747]

This is awesome, just read through the whole thing. What's the idea behind the tape for the seam sealer? Just to get a nice clean straight line?

Can it not be laid down and smoothed out with the finger like a bead of caulk? I have never used seam sealer before, but have plans to while repairing my rear quarter panels!

Thanks

Yeah the tape gives you a nice clean straight line.
Lay the tape down nice and tight. Tape on each side of the seam.
Shoot the bead of seam sealer over the seam (between the tape).
Smooth out with your finger. I used rubber gloves. Had to go thru 20 or so gloves to keep the bead nice and smooth. (sealer sets up pretty quick).
Remove the tape.


Turned out very nice. 100% better than the factor seam sealer. But remember I will not driving this in the snow and rain and such. For a daily driver I would apply it like the factory to make sure you get 100% protection.

 

[rmiller747]

Don't blame the iPod on her......it's so you can listen to all your 80's hair band music. Very cool.

Ok I admit it. I can rock to MOTLEY CRUE now!!!;D

 

[77Bronco636]

Looking great Rich!!!! P.M. you number when you have time and will meet up and get those bumpers from you to save some money on shipping them. Hopefully you have some Poison on that ipod!!