Bronco project, going back together, update 2-27-06

[ricks77eb]

Here is my new frame with the shock hoops and the radius arm brackets welded on after I painted it with some gray POR-15.

Rick

 

[mudstud]

The only thing you have to be careful of is termites and fire. I wish I had the time to do just that. I have the parts gathered together I just have not had a chance to work on it. Looks like you have a very good helper.

 

[ricks77eb]

OK, I have the frame painted with Black Chassis Cote. Now I need to get the axles cleaned up and strip all of the blue powder coating off of my James Duff arms so that I can get all of that stuff painted with black POR.

Is there an easy way to strip off powder coating????

Rick

 

[ricks77eb]

OK the rear axle and all of the radius arm stuff has been POR'd. This weekend I am going to try and get the rear axle mounted and get the front axle stripped down, cleaned up, and POR'd. I feel like I am moving at a snails pace but at least I am moving.

Rick

 

[astark]

This is going to be one nice Bronco Rick. Will you have it ready by the end of September.

 

[ricks77eb]

OK both axles are in and the motor is sitting in the frame. I still have to finish cleaning up the transmission and T-case then I will get them back in and put the drive shafts back.

 

[ricks77eb]

Got the BC 24 gallon tank in....

 

[ricks77eb]

Made a little bracket to mount my fuel filter and fuel pump, then mounted them to the rear crossmember. I think I am going to run my fuel lines down the passenger side frame rail, since it seems like the logical thing to do now.

 

[YellowBronc]

Man, you're going to have a mean machine here soon. Looks like you're making good progress in my book.

 

[ricks77eb]

I am trying to go as fast as I can without my wife kicking me out of the house for spending too much time out in my shop.

 

[ricks77eb]

I have finished running my fuel lines in the back (the front has to wait till after the tub is back on).

I also decided to copy Alan's (Broncow72) idea to convert the area where the heater resided into a battery tray. I have made a couple of templates and am on my way this morning to get the metal and to use my friends metal brake to see what I can come up with (wish me luck)

Rick

 

[broncow72]

I have finished running my fuel lines in the back (the front has to wait till after the tub is back on).

I also decided to copy Alan's (Broncow72) idea to convert the area where the heater resided into a battery tray. I have made a couple of templates and am on my way this morning to get the metal and to use my friends metal brake to see what I can come up with (wish me luck)

Rick

That's the problem with coming up with an idea....everyone after you does a nicer job.
I like yours alot. Looks nice. Do you have the sheet metal to do it? If not I have some extra you're welcome to.

Alan