Finally starting my 66 bronco build

[66 Bronco Dave]

Been a long time coming. Kids are all grown so now I get to be a kid again. Plans are drivetrain
302
m5r2 trans
gonna be uncut. Mocked up trans motor mounts twin sticks last weekend. Started trans crossmember today made one out of wood before building the metal one.

waiting for my power brake setup from Toms so I cam mock the modern driveline hydraulic clutch master. Will post pics. Wish me luck.

 

[ared77]

Good luck from another modified '66 owner! Crossmember looks awesome.

 

[U13FL735]

Good luck, and don't forget to enjoy the journey!

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

Well talked to my buddy last night he’s made me an offer I can’t refuse. Help him build a d44 for his rig and swap his 302 out for a built one off one of his racing projects. Here’s the doner and the axel

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

So now I have a good 302 and disc brake dana 44. All I have to do now is sell my kubota tractor and spend more money.

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

Got home late. Bolted trans crossmember think it’s gonna work. Got to make side plates and weld

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

Crossmember done. Need to clean up welds and paint before final assembly. Here’s some pics

 

[ared77]

Look'n good

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

Got the clutch master mocked up and installed today. Here are

some pics. Got full pedal travel. It took a while to get geometry right but I got it. Had to modify clutch bracket still need to grind welds and clean up. Almost ready to pull body off one last time.

 

[Bajabrewer]

Looks good! I'll be doing the M5r2 in my 66 in the fall(behind a 250-6) Thanks for the pics they help me visualize what mine will be like.

 

[sprdv1]

Nice Dave. Look forward to the progress. Make it happen

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

Scored seats. Gonna redo them in parchment. Twin sticks work well shifter is ok. Need shifter boot. Gonna use a Toyota boot. Also mocking up a console In wood. Gonna build one out of diamond plate. The vendors don’t have on that works with bulk head and I only have 21” of room. So I’ll custom build one. Also did repairs on core support it only had one vertical bar so I added 3 more along with radiator hangers Want to get roll bar or cage But Don’t want to break the bank. Anyone have the wild horses San Felipe. How is it. Close to removing body one last time. Wish me luck.

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

Busy weekend. Finished console fabbed a roll bar installed seat belts. Didn’t like through bolts on belts so I drilled back of roll bar put in solid metal plug and welled it in then tapped it to receive mounting bolt for shoulder belt. Need power steering gear then I can take body off and finish frame. Was thinking of going with the Borgson steering gear. Any thoughts on that. Or a better cheaper solution without many mods. Here are some pics.

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

Frame is done. Starting late this year due to other projects. Blasted frame ran chains on long rod through inside frame with drill then ran a modified chimney brush through it. Used chassis saver as paint painted inside frame with a soft long wheel brush on a rod atttatched to a drill and poured the chassis saver through holes in the frame. This worked well. Chassis saver in my opinion is the best thing to treat frame. Better than por.

 

[66 Bronco Dave]

Now on to the rear suspension. Think Eaton tru track for the 9” Leafs and housing are next.