I'm making some progress on Frank!

[Bronco Ben]

well the way I figured it was the media blaster is "Free" (actually this guys gonna blast the intire tub, for an exchange for some dirt car parts and an old body). So its basically free , plus hes gonna epoxy prime it with hardner. Hes also a buddy of mine (wont involve anymore cash)......I have a old buddy from back in my mustang days (Salters Auto Classics in Pace, Florida)and he and his son would blast the mustang bodys, epoxy prime them (and I'm talking shelbys as well) then do the bondo/fiberglass work on top of the epoxy primer............then after the body work, he would put regular primer (most times same color as which paint he was gonna use) on the whole body, which would also be used as kinda of a "fill and sand" deal. And his paint jobs came out "concours clean". I'm told since my bronco will be inside my shop, and I'm using the epoxy primer with hardner, that it will be fine (as far as moisture penetrating it or whathaveya). Untill I get the bodywork done and get the final primer and paint on it. And with it on this stand I'm building I will be able to get to every possible crack and crevis during the sandblasting,priming, body work and final paint. The biggest cost will be for right now immediatly:
1)body stand
2)paint (i already have the primer and reducer for it)
3)whatever sheet metal I need floor pans, etc. thing is, once I get it blasted and primed I can do one pan at a time if I have too!

opinons:?
Bronco Ben;D

 

[Bronco Ben]

ok guys I'm gonna go ahead and do what you guys suggested and put in the floor pans first.......I'll be ordering the floor pans this week, should I get the long passenger side and the drivers side or should I also get the part under the seats????

I also plan on getting the JBG bed replacement panel, but here is one of my questions, in the bulk head area, are those large screws that hold down the bulkhead usually in broncos that have a full top on it? also do you have to remove these large screws to take off the tub?

oh yea and almost forgot, what can i do about the area around the tailgate hinge area in this last photo?

thanks
Ben

 

[Boatsw]

I dont know about the bed, but the front floor pans i got from JBG were real good quality....good luck

 

[Bronco Ben]

yea JBG has did me right in the past so I probably will do business with them. I was just out looking at "frank" and I think I'll need the complete set (less the tunnel).Those pics that Monkey business posted with the rust bullet was very encouraging, and the roll on liner I liked as well.
When my dad passed away he left me with a little money so I plan on buying the floor pans this week and the bed panel. I'm not gonna just jump into anything to expensive but I'll at least install new floor pans, rocker panels, and the bed panel. From there I'll just have to see. This is something I've wanted for a long time, but I also still have to leave a little for hard times. If I can get my rusted panels replaced, and maybe some rust bullet or epoxy primer and the tub painted...........I can do the rest a little along!
Thanks
BEN

 

[Bronco Ben]

Ordering floor pans,rockers,bed panel,and door striker plate today! FINALLY!!!
Here are a few shot of the inner rockers, I dont think they need replacing, what do you guys think? Also here is a few shots of the tailgate rail, all four corners of the bed panel, and some of the floor damage I have. Some of these of the floor pans have been posted before but these are all new pics of the same area.....Not sure how long it will take to get in the floor panels, but will be doing some drilling this week. MY BIGGEST problem is locating all the spot welds for the rockers and corner bed panels, anyone with pics feel free to post. THanks
Ben

 

[Bronco Ben]

here is the rest. Does anyone know if JBG has the complete rockers? I ve seen the particials but I probably need complete OEM style replacements!

This last shot is from the back fender/tire area to the front tire under the door. Inner rocker looks ok, but outter is in bad shape. Hopefully since I have you guys here on this board I can get the new rockers on and them look ok......I'm no body man, but they look kinda straight forward.
thanks
Ben

 

[Flash69]

JBG does have the full rockers.I bought the partials and didnt like them so i ordered the full ones from JBG and they was real nice.They are made by dennis carpenter.Stamped with the original ford press.Fit like a glove.

 

[Bronco Ben]

thanks flash, I tried to view their catalog, but didnt notice it. The tailgate panel looks like it might be a bear as well. ........."Thank GOD" for classicbronco, forums is all I can say!
Ben

 

[Bronco Ben]

new twist to engine status. Located a 1991 GT mustang with engine (good running engine mileage unknown.......but, its complete except for the transmission, for $1000.00.........I know this guy pretty well and have done business with him many times in the past......gonna go look at it this afternoon. iF the body and all is in decent shape I'll probably go get it this coming friday. Sell off all the parts I dont need (rearend, body,wiring harness (still going with ryans),etc etc.......and use the engine and computer. Hopefully I can get my money back (most of it anyway) from the other parts I dont need, would be sweet to wind up getting the engine and computer for around $300-$400 dollors in the end.
Thanks
Ben

 

[El Jefe]

Rotisserie VS. Vehicle tilter

Ben,

thought i'd chime in and link this. It looks simpler to build than a rotisserie:

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?...=PRODUCT&path=1,2,503,504&KickerID=142&KICKER

interesting design, should allow you to do the same as the rotisserie...

 

[Bronco Ben]

thanks for the link El Jefe, but I think i'm gonna go with a home build tub rotator (my version "bronco flipper") build from two HD engine stands! Gonna build a height section that is removable (that way I can still use the engine stands when I get thru with my bronco), and the cross section between the front legs removable as well. Gotta see about getting some casters this week, maybe harbor freight or somewhere.
ben

 

[Flash69]

If you have a lowes hardware store close,they sell casters of all sizes.Walk in and walk out with them.without ordering them and having to wait.

 

[Bronco Ben]

here is my new engine, computer, donor! A 1991 Mustang GT.......my buddy still had 3 left and I talked em out of this one, for the same price it would have cost me for the explorer engine alone...... He bought it for the built C-4,shifter, and torque convertor. Its completely bone stock! Right down to the airbox and silencer in the inner fender.....wow!

man it almost looks to good to part out!....NOT!

 

[Bronco71]

Sweet! If you weren't so far away I'd be interested in the Mustang rolling chasis for another project!

 

[Bronco Ben]

Just ordered my floor pans,rockers,bed panel,pass door striker..... they were all in stock and they should all be here, (edited by Bronco Ben) Tuesday! 09-07-04..!
Ben

 

[Flash69]

Where did you order them from Ben?Did you find the full rocker?

 

[Bronco Ben]

I ordered from Mark at Jeff's Bronco Graveyard! I've had good luck with em, ...When I get ready to order some other items I will "spread the love" around, and try different vendors, but all my sheetmetal came from Jeffs!

Yes I did find the full rockers.......and the four square panels at each corner of the bed called front/rear wheel housing extensions, and I also ordered those. The right side wheel housing extension were labeled correctly but the left side was wrong on the web site catalog, and once Mark and I figured it out, he says it will be corrected soon........Everything should be in by the latest Wedensday or Thursday....I forgot Monday is a holiday, so that in itself may cause a small delay.......more later
Ben

Thanks Mark for helping me get everything I needed in a timely manner...

 

[2badrotties]

Just ordered my floor pans,rockers,bed panel,pass door striker..... they were all in stock and they should all be here, monday 09-06-04..!
Ben

Who told you that lie ? Or do Southern people deliver on Labor day ? ;D

 

[Bronco Ben]

lol hey 2bad did you see the stang I bought for the engine and computer?

 

[2badrotties]

Oh yes I did. Are you sure you are not thinking of another Mustang Project