after only 7 years...the project shows life!

[Dakota]

For all of you out there with a potentially sweet project that has somehow stalled out over the years, I offer you hope. I started this project in 1999 by impulsively purchasing a 66 for $600, then beating on it for an afternoon before totally dismantling it over a couple of beers that evening. The project was underway, but a military career and 4 moves got in the way. Sound kind of familiar? Well I finally saved the cash and took her into the body shop for the knockout blow--this is what came out of it. Worth the wait? I think so....lots of goodies on this rig. Now we just need to ditch this sub-zero weather in Dakota so I can get out with it.

BTW, the color is light pewter metallic, a GM truck color common on Tahoes in the early 2000s.

 

[kntr]

What color is that? SWEET. I like the wide Duff fenders too!!

Post some more pics if you can in the sun.

 

[Dakota]

Light Pewter Metallic--GM color found on trucks and Corvettes a couple of years back. I saw it on a Vette and knew instantly that I was in love. I debated some contrast on the top or flares, but the paint man said no way, monotone is the way to go. I trusted, and he delivered!

 

[fdezone]

Well, I'd say you made some progress alright. It's looking pretty damn good. I love the color, it's different. What's next? Keep up the good work.

 

[bfoldy]

Nice job. I think your paint guy was right by suggesting the monotone.

 

[kntr]

I had a 78 F150 that was the same silver as a 99 Toyota Rav 4. It was one of the best silvers I seen. Ill see if I can find a pic of the color. I do like that silver though.

 

[classic4x4s]

NICE!!! Keep up the good work.

 

[tasker]

that truck rocks! You give me hope.

 

[Todd66]

Fine rig

I Like that rig alot , Ive been trying to find a good color for my 74 for about 8 years . And I think I finally found somthing that looks greeeat.;D Looks like there will be one here in mich the same color , Hopefully you dont mind. Mine is un cut at this time but I think im going to cut it also, Been undecided for to long . Sweet looking bronco. Todd

 

[Ohio Bronco 21]

Looks great, You should be proud.

 

[kontinu]

Looks awesome, I was going to do my bronco silver. Are those fender flares flexible? What would happen if a tire hit it?

 

[ky-resto]

Beautiful! Gets me fired up to keep my project going.

 

[Dakota]

Flares are not very flexible

No, the flares are not very flexible. I think if you caught one with a tire, you may be unbolting it and getting out the fiberglass repair kit. Since the rig will never see SERIOUS trail usage, I am OK with that.

One thing you may notice if you look close--we welded both seams on the rear of the truck shut--between the rear quarter and the rear post and between the upper and lower rear quarters. It looks so clean, but it is hard to notice why unless I fess up.

 

[D ROCK]

Looks awesome! I saw a similiar color in the dupont book, but I like yours much better.;D

 

[Devin]

Nice post - gives me hope. I am year 4. And that is the coolest silver I think I have seen on a Bronco.

 

[Smokeater11]

What is your lift package(susp/body) and tire/rim sizes? I love the stance and the color. Going with a silver and matte black myself but haven't chosen a silver yet. Can't make my mind up between one like your or one a shade or two darker. But I may have a winner now!!!

 

[Scoop]

Very nice. I too, like the color. What kind and color bumpers are you planning?

 

[JeepGuy]

Looks real good.

One thing you may notice if you look close--we welded both seams on the rear of the truck shut--between the rear quarter and the rear post and between the upper and lower rear quarters. It looks so clean, but it is hard to notice why unless I fess up.

Ok so fess up;D

 

[Dakota]

Tires/Lift/Bumpers

I will post a pic with bumpers on--unfortunately it will be a garage pic due to the extreme cold in SDakota today (currently -8).

First things first: 3.5" Duff lift with hoops, 2" body lift. The body lift is 2x4" steel tubing welded in across the truck at each body mount point, and the cage ties directly into these tubes--REALLY rigid and robust cage.

Tires are 35x12.5x15 Xterrains on 15x10 American Eagle 589s. Matching spare on swing out bumper too--really cool!

Bumpers are Wild Horses prerunner style front and rear (with spare swing out). These are done to match the cage in a dark gray powder coat.

Lemme shoot some pics and post!

 

[1jeffm]

She looks real good. Hurry up and get her finished with some more pics