Broncorod: build thread

[stout22]

Looking good.
What's the specs on the motor?

 

[ehumaui]

The motor is a 351w.

RC

 

[greatguy57078]

Very nice. I can't wait for the day that I can actually sit in my tub and pretend to drive it!

 

[ehumaui]

Well had time this weekend to assemble the suspension and brakes. Painted the calipers red and added new brake shoes and rotors.
Found out I needed a caliper tool??????!!!!!!!!!!. Went to the Ford dealer to pick up some new caliper bolts and guess what, they don’t stock them any more (87 8.8 rearend) . He suggested a mom/pop auto store and they had them in stock, they even and the tool...for only 11.00. It fits on a 3/8 ratchet cheaper than the 50 dollar model.

Rc

 

[1Ton73]

Looks great, very cool!

 

[ehumaui]

I thought I was done with the frame, but I forgot one of the body mounts. Rolled her out and put the body back on. Fabbed up the mount and painted.
Had it up and down 5 to 6 times. Got to love the warn ac winch.

RC

 

[DZap]

Dang it.....just finish it already........I want to see it complete!!!;D
I've been sneaking over here checkin' up on your progress for months.
I like what you got going on there.......its freakin' sweet.
Now hurry up and finish it so I can drool on my montior!!!

 

[ehumaui]

I am trying.....worked on getting the old window hinge off today. prepped and reay for replacement. Made template for rear tunnel. Need to pick up some sheetmetal.

RC

 

[broncomania]

im excited to see it when it gets finished. thats a cool project.

 

[greatguy57078]

im excited to see it when it gets finished. thats a cool project.

I agree...cool project. It motivates me to keep working on my Bronco rod!

 

[ehumaui]

Picked up some rolled steel for the tunnel. 55.00 for 4x5 piece....crazy prices. Found out 18 guage is pretty hard to bend with the hand brake. Had to heat it a bit to make it a little easier. Welded it together slowly bending it around. A little help with the rachet straps. gave it a little primer.

 

[ehumaui]

Kids did not want to go to Great America, so had time to work on the rod. Welded in the windshield frame and tunnel cover.

RC

 

[ehumaui]

Picked up a set of doors today. What a small bronco world, the po knows all the sc valley bronco dudes, cool. Well cleaned them up and installed the driver door. Gosh I hate fitting doors. Took me a couple of hours to just to get it so all the seams matched up, still a little off. Tried the passenger door and its way off. I was about to give up, and tried the other door I had sitting around and it fit perfect.

I did notice some orange paint under a couple layers of paint and primer. One door has the chrome wing window, and the door trim has been remove and holes bondo over. Need to get a hold of Andrew......BAJA?

RC

 

[ehumaui]

Well, have not posted any pict in a while. Darn computer on the fritzzzz. Save all picts off old computer and now ready to go. here are some updates

I got a chance to prime the fenders and grill using the earlex gun

Resealed the old tank and had to notch out the frame for the fuel filler neck.

 

[ehumaui]

Next was the headers, found some at Speedys for hotrods that hug the block.
Coated them with HTP and cured in the home oven..........Watch out for the fumes.......wife was mad

Next was the c4. The big question was to rebuild or not.....well I did not. I guess I will see later

 

[ehumaui]

Ran into a problem with the stock starter and clearance to the header. Ordered a mini and clocked it.

Ordered new drive shaft. That was an ordeal. Had to have it made twice. Guy at shop was really nice and redid it for 60 bucks and a 12 pack of beer.

 

[ehumaui]

Next was fuel and brake lines. Had to fab up a dip stick brace for the transmission.

 

[73stallion]

looks to me like the rear tunnel wouldn't be too hard to turn into a back seat if you wanted to.

 

[ehumaui]

Wow, thats a good idea. I was planning on a half-cab and bench.

I will have to look into that, maybe the front edge...hummm

RC

 

[ehumaui]

Slowly moving to get the frame ready for the body. Well decided to try and test fire the used motor. Gatering parts and hoses to get it ready. Last weekend put together a radiator stand test board.

RC