All cleaned out, so it begins...(rust pics)

[SPORTBRONC72]

Got all the parts, debris out today and tore out the floor rubber. Pans are rough front and rear. Any advice on what route to take would be great, besides getting a new tub.... (more pics coming) Also found out my "72 is a Sport/Explorer!

 

[doghows72]

How are the other areas? Kick panels, rockers? If it's just the floor areas pick a spot cut it out replace with new. How are the braces under the floors? Sometimes it's best to just cut it out till its gone as long as your rockers, kick panels and braces under are ok.

 

[1strodeo]

Ha! If u have a wife like mine she's probably wondering why the hell youre wasting time cleaning that thing up, but one day she'll realize your vision.

Good that no one cut the dash for a radio over the past 45 years!

There are folks on here way more knowledgable than me on sheet metal, but like doghows said show pics of the kick panels, and door posts, but don't cut anything until you have replacement panels on site to measure.

For that right rear wheel well you could weld/epoxy/rivet in a piece of thin angle along the crease to last you several years until a frame off.

Jeff

 

[NGABronco]

Sure hope you have the glove box door??? Good luck!!!;D;D;D

 

[SPORTBRONC72]

Sure hope you have the glove box door??? Good luck!!!;D;D;D

Sure do, has the data plate and Explorer emblem too...

 

[jw0747]

Rust never sleeps...

 

[SPORTBRONC72]

Rust never sleeps...

Meh, I'm from the Northeast originally been dealing with it my whole life!

 

[Bronco Junkie]

No patch panels for you!