Fibermetal build thread

[Miker]

Been a long while, job has gotten complex to say the least. I have moved to Philadelphia and gonna' close the house in NH and Close the house we bought third week of Oct.

BUT, MY RIG IS NOW IN IT'S PAINT!!!! Here are some early photos.

Cut and buff going on today, boat load of copper pearl in the paint. Whatcha' think??

 

[Miker]

Here is a side shot of the quarter panel that was just finished with the cut and buff.

 

[76MaBronco]

Sweet color, Mike...I really like that. It should POP in the sun!!

 

[fatboy]

Was just wondering yesterday where you were at with this and how the relocation was going. Cannot believe you bailed on us up here in the Live Free or Die state!

 

[tasker]

WHA????? moving? when?

 

[Miker]

WHA????? moving? when?

Randy:
I was given the opportunity to interview to be the CEO for the Boy Scouts of America in Greater Philadelphia at the end of July and was fortunate to be selected from the other candidates. We were so blessed to get a contract on our house in Bedford just "1" day on market so we had to find a house down here super fast.
I am already in Philly (since Sept. 1st) so going back home to make the move third week of October. Might have to let some stuff go that won't be able to make the move. I'll let you and Pete know in a few days what's what (if your interested).

 

[tasker]

WOW, good for you Mike....hope everything works out for you!

 

[dave67fd]

Congrats Mike, Hope Philly treats you well. Keep us abreast of the build when you get back on it.

 

[broncoitis]

How in the Sam Hell have I missed this build? I need to get on here more consistently. %) The truck is gonna be gorgeous Mike and I LOVE the Color!!!!

 

[Miker]

Here is a shot of the Bronco outside of the paint booth. It has been cut and buffed now. I'm really diggin' the rollbar being painted body color. It's that same rollbar that's in the green Bronco tire poster so many of you guys have. Wish I could get one of those....

Young's Hotrods and Restorations is doing absolutely incredible work with this professional build. I can't brag on them enough.....
Sure, I'd love to say I could be doing all of this work myself but I put my pride in my back pocket because I would never get it to this high end because I simply don't have the requisite skills nor time. If the new tires were clean and greased up with that tire shine crap it would even look better in the picture. Hood, doors, tailgate being painted now.

 

[fatboy]

You will be rocking that soon Mike!

 

[Miker]

Racket jacket insulation installed along with the twin sticks. Carpet not working out so good. fiberglass wheel wells are bigger so the carpet over them is way short. Gonna' call ACC to see if they will make a couple of wheel well pieces to custom fit.

 

[tasker]

looking really sharp Mike!

 

[thirdtime]

Nice to see that beater taking shape. Looking good Mike!

 

[Miker]

Nice to see that beater taking shape. Looking good Mike!

By "beater" you are talking about what is happening to my wallet,, right?

 

[Miker]

Some more pics of the rig with the "Chamoise " colored carpet. I had to buy more carpet for the fender wells. I guess the fiberglass tub has big wheel wells....

 

[Stutsmo]

This is turning out to be a very nice looking Bronco!

 

[fatboy]

Mike it is looking great, but what is the story with that passenger seat?

 

[tasker]

cant wait to see it on the trails!

 

[CHerold]

Awesome looking rig, love the color scheme!