OldStudLeroy74
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Hello all! I am diving into my Bronco project after owning it for almost 10 years. I am looking for recommendations for a good media blaster in the Bay Area (Santa Cruz or within a reasonable distance) to facilitate step one. To add some detail on the plans and what I am looking to do, here is my situation and plan:
I am currently stationed in Northwest Florida, the Bronco is an uncut, mostly stock '74 living in Santa Cruz, CA. It has been in the family since about '76 and in my hands since I was in high school. I plan to do it right the first time and keep it mostly original, with basic safety and drivability mods (brakes/steering) and a small lift. I had the 302 rebuilt about a year by a local shop, and installed a roll bar and power steering several years ago. The general outline of the build plan as it stands now is:
1. Tear down while home in CA. Have body media blasted and primed (to try and limit the corrosion once it hits FL).
2. Transport to Florida, source as many parts as I can afford.
3. Separate body from frame and put body in storage.
4. Build rolling chassis (rebuild transmission, transfer case, axles, blast and paint frame, install suspension and fuel/brake lines).
5. Wrap chassis in plastic, re-attach body.
6. Rust removal, body repairs, prep and paint.
7. Re-assemble.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I have searched on the forum and Norcalbroncos but haven't found much in the way of current listings for media blasting in the area.
Thanks!
I am currently stationed in Northwest Florida, the Bronco is an uncut, mostly stock '74 living in Santa Cruz, CA. It has been in the family since about '76 and in my hands since I was in high school. I plan to do it right the first time and keep it mostly original, with basic safety and drivability mods (brakes/steering) and a small lift. I had the 302 rebuilt about a year by a local shop, and installed a roll bar and power steering several years ago. The general outline of the build plan as it stands now is:
1. Tear down while home in CA. Have body media blasted and primed (to try and limit the corrosion once it hits FL).
2. Transport to Florida, source as many parts as I can afford.
3. Separate body from frame and put body in storage.
4. Build rolling chassis (rebuild transmission, transfer case, axles, blast and paint frame, install suspension and fuel/brake lines).
5. Wrap chassis in plastic, re-attach body.
6. Rust removal, body repairs, prep and paint.
7. Re-assemble.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I have searched on the forum and Norcalbroncos but haven't found much in the way of current listings for media blasting in the area.
Thanks!
