Finally starting my ‘66 U14 restoration

[earlybroncoboy]

Thanks!

Raptorliner. I used it on the bottom of the tub, and in the bed.

It’s tough stuff, it took quite a bit of effort to get it off to weld the bracket back on.

Did you then paint over it? BTW I think your issue with the bracket was a difference in how it was welded on I’ve the years. I believe 66-67 was welded on reverse of later years. Like your drivers front wheel house looks like you got a later kit.


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[KFS35]

Did you then paint over it? BTW I think your issue with the bracket was a difference in how it was welded on I’ve the years. I believe 66-67 was welded on reverse of later years. Like your drivers front wheel house looks like you got a later kit.


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Nope, I used tinted Raptorliner. This is the third project I’ve now used it on, really happy with it.

Hmm, one of those little differences, thanks!

 

[earlybroncoboy]

Do you have any more pictures of the Bed liner?


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[KFS35]

Do you have any more pictures of the Bed liner?


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I’ll take some.

 

[KFS35]

Some pics of the Raptorliner

 

[KFS35]

Didn’t accomplish too much today.

The biggest thing was bleeding the brakes. Otherwise, just worked on getting the wiring harness secured under the hood.

 

[earlybroncoboy]

Looks nice thanks for the pictures


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[KFS35]

Thanks, and no problem.

 

[KFS35]

Today, I did a bunch of little things. Just hooking various things up under the dash, and got the front fender and rear quarter panel braces in. Also did a little repair in the license plate light wiring, and got the rear harness in place.

Making slow progress, but progress nonetheless.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

Just read thru the whole thread, very nice work! Love the Holly Green, makes me tempted to paint mine the same color. Keep up the good work!


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[KFS35]

Just read thru the whole thread, very nice work! Love the Holly Green, makes me tempted to paint mine the same color. Keep up the good work!


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Thanks! Yep, I really like the color. Off to work for a few days, hopefully I can get some work done on the Bronco over the weekend.

 

[KFS35]

It runs!!!

I’ve been doing some work here and there since the last update.

Today I stuck a battery in it, cranked it over without the spark plugs in long enough to get oil pressure. Then I primed the fuel system with an electric pump, and cranked it up.

It fired right up, and ran until the carburetor went dry. The new mechanical fuel pump I put on wasn’t pumping. So I stuck the electric pump back on temporarily, and ran it long enough to warm it up good. It was charging right off the bat, too. While it was warming up, I checked all of the lights, and other electrical stuff. Everything worked as it should except the horn. It was making a weird sound when I hit the button. Then I realized the sound was very similar to the washer pump. So I hit the washer pump button and the horn blew!

Switched the connectors, and then they worked properly. I also ran the transmission through the gears, and it seems to shift ok.

The gas gauge doesn’t work, and I found out the radiator now leaks, but overall a very successful test run. My dad told me the gas gauge had quit working a few years ago. I put a new sending unit in, so I suspect the gauge itself. Need to do some more troubleshooting in it. The radiator is original, and it looked a little suspect when I took it out. Just ordered a new one.

I pulled the fuel pump, took it apart and found the diaphragm wasn’t attached to the arm. Put it together properly, and now it pumps fine.


New floormat really ties the room together!

 

[svastano]

Looks great!

 

[sprdv1]

Nicely done...

It runs!!!

I’ve been doing some work here and there since the last update.

Today I stuck a battery in it, cranked it over without the spark plugs in long enough to get oil pressure. Then I primed the fuel system with an electric pump, and cranked it up.

It fired right up, and ran until the carburetor went dry. The new mechanical fuel pump I put on wasn’t pumping. So I stuck the electric pump back on temporarily, and ran it long enough to warm it up good. It was charging right off the bat, too. While it was warming up, I checked all of the lights, and other electrical stuff. Everything worked as it should except the horn. It was making a weird sound when I hit the button. Then I realized the sound was very similar to the washer pump. So I hit the washer pump button and the horn blew!

Switched the connectors, and then they worked properly. I also ran the transmission through the gears, and it seems to shift ok.

The gas gauge doesn’t work, and I found out the radiator now leaks, but overall a very successful test run. My dad told me the gas gauge had quit working a few years ago. I put a new sending unit in, so I suspect the gauge itself. Need to do some more troubleshooting in it. The radiator is original, and it looked a little suspect when I took it out. Just ordered a new one.

I pulled the fuel pump, took it apart and found the diaphragm wasn’t attached to the arm. Put it together properly, and now it pumps fine.


New floormat really ties the room together!

 

[Bajabrewer]

That looks fantastic! A long way from when I saw it last year.

 

[KFS35]

Looks great!

Thank you!

 

[KFS35]

Nicely done...

Thank you!

 

[KFS35]

That looks fantastic! A long way from when I saw it last year.

Thanks, yep, it’s come a long way since then.

 

[KFS35]

I’ve been making slow progress. I got a new buffer and rubbed out all of the paint. Burned up my old cheap one on the first panel. It looks much better, could still use a little more though.

Last week I got the glass installed in the windshield frame, and then got it mounted. I used a local glass shop to put the window in. I tried to do it myself on the Jeep, and ended up breaking the glass. I didn’t feel like taking the chance on this one.

I’ve been messing with the hood trying to get it fitting ok. Took some doing, but I finally got it close enough. I set the top on the body but want to get the doors on before I mount it permanently to make sure they fit together. So now I’m working on the doors. The first one is about half done, need to make a slight modification to the new rear track I bought.

 

[KFS35]

I’ve been doing some work off and on.

Since the last update I hung both doors. They fit pretty well. I need to get a new plastic bushing for the window regulator, then I can put the inner panels back on. Need to get the door weatherstripping on, then I can permanently mount the top and do the final door adjustment.

Today I got my new tires mounted. I got BF Goodrich ko2 for it. Stuck them on this afternoon.

Getting closer. Still need to put the new foam and covers on the seats, but I’m finally seeing the end in sight. I’m so ready to be done with this thing, it’s been a long 2.5 years and a lot of effort.