76 Luber Half Cab Build

[BitchinPaint]

Here's a little project I've been working on and off for the last year and a half or so. I started out with a pretty rusty 1 owner 76. The tub had been patched up several times and was to the point it was pretty much beyond repair. Lucky for me the original owner had found a solid western tub that was included in the deal. Warning I like threads with LOTS of pics!!

Here's what I started with;




The replacement tub


I pulled everything apart blasted the frame and all the suspension parts and painted them chassis black. All new brakes, rebuilt the tranny and put in a fresh 302. Installed a superlift 3 1/2 inch suspension lift



After that I was ready to start on the body. I wanted to go back uncut so I had to replace the lower quarters and there was a couple soft spots in the rockers so I replaced them also.

 

[rmiller747]

Looking good. Nice work.

What color you going with?

 

[BitchinPaint]

After I had the tub squared away I set it back on the frame.




Everything from the firewall forward including the kick panels was brand new





The door bottoms had rust in them so I ended up putting in an inner door bottom patch panel and new outer skins on both doors

 

[BitchinPaint]

The tailgate ened up being the only part that didn't have to have any rust reapair only because it had been replaced before.



Parts in build primer


Panel fitment

 

[BitchinPaint]

At this point everything was blocked and primed again. Then the fun began I was ready to start painting. I started with the tub







Then the inside of the doors

 

[BitchinPaint]

With everything jammed out now its time for final assembly






Engine compartment pretty much done. All new wiring harness installed

 

[ford man]

Looking good man/ what are you using to strip the paint?

 

[BitchinPaint]

Time for Paint!! I used House of Kolor products. The colors are TruBlue Pearl and Platinum Pearl






Sealer applied


Silver base on and masked for two tone



Both colors on getting ready for clear


4 coats of clear





Color sanded and ready to buff

 

[BitchinPaint]

Looking good man/ what are you using to strip the paint?

I used aircraft paint remover made by Kleen Strip

 

[ford man]

Ok thanks The paint looks good and I also like the john deere 110

 

[broncobsession]

Looks awesome! Where in Iowa? I'm doing part time in Iowa city.

 

[fordfan]

Impressive! I like the way you built the doors!

 

[Bronconewby]

Very Nice! What are the tire size, wheel size and wheel back space? The colors look great together.

 

[76 One ton]

I love the color combo. Looks good, can't wait to see it finished.

 

[nick1975bronco]

wow looks great post pics when your done, i like the blue engine bay makes everything under the hood pop.

 

[Rox Crusher]

WOW

I am really impressed with the early pics of your work, especially the paint.

Can't wait to see the final results.

 

[BitchinPaint]

Looks awesome! Where in Iowa? I'm doing part time in Iowa city.

About 35 NW of Des Moines

 

[BitchinPaint]

Very Nice! What are the tire size, wheel size and wheel back space? The colors look great together.

Not sure on the back spacing, I've never measured it, but the wheels are OEM Ford off a 96 F150. Tires are 33x10.50's

 

[BitchinPaint]

Unmasked and out of the paint room ready for final assembly






Starting to go back together

 

[BitchinPaint]

The bronco is about finished now. Just painted and installed the top this last weekend. Last big item left is to do the seats, install the center console and button up a few loose ends and she'll be done.