Just saved a 73

[Mono]

If you ever decide it's not worth saving............. I have a better starting point just north of you. Then I could start a thread:
I just saved a guy trying to save a '73.

Wish I had the skills to fix a bronco in that condition. I love watching these types of builds.



Mono

 

[sillyjt]

Mono, i have zero skills. First project of this type. Gotta start some where right.

 

[AZ73]

Geez, thank God my Barn find was in Arizona. Mines basically a refresh compared to that. But I'm glad you saved it! I'll be rooting for you!

 

[DonaldDouchebag]

I'm watching this one.


Good luck, man! It's doable but it'll be a long road, I bet.

 

[sillyjt]

Well i got some friends, the kids, and the wife outside in 9 degree weather and got the body out the door and on the trailer. That firewall area is a monster.

 

[sillyjt]

Now on to the frame. There is a brace about a foot in front of the fuel tank that has a shock mounted to it. Is this normal? I'm not keeping it either way. Just curious.

 

[ObscureMachine]

Good job saving another bronco! Can't wait to see the progress!

 

[AZ73]

Now on to the frame. There is a brace about a foot in front of the fuel tank that has a shock mounted to it. Is this normal? I'm not keeping it either way. Just curious.

Nope. Not supposed to be there.

 

[sillyjt]

Didn't think so. Just interesting

 

[BronCowie]

Great progress in a short time. I can't wait to see it this time next year. ;D

 

[sillyjt]

Thanks guys. Got the front axle off and all wires, lines and hoses. I think that's a wrap today. Fighting a cold and got all this done by lunch. Will finish up tomorrow and get the tank off. Next weekend will get it blasted up at my brother on laws work and take springs off. After that progress will prob come to a stop as you all know this is the easy free part

 

[sillyjt]

Oh and the d44 was missing lock outs and the driver side axle shaft. Was planning full width any way. So not huge deal

 

[nick50471]

Looking good. Subscribed.

 

[nick50471]

What did you find out about the rear shock mounts?

 

[sillyjt]

Forgot about those. Are these supposed to be straight or bent?. Both are bent and not the same angle

 

[sillyjt]

Flipped the frame. Got the fuel tank out and some other odds and ends. Found two small rust thru spots back by the fuel tank.will have access to air tools next weekend and will get the leafs off. Ready for blasting.

 

[nick50471]

We will get a much better look at it next Sunday. Doesn't look bad at all. Start spraying the bolts with PB Blaster. Give each one a shot a couple times a day. We going to patch the holes Sunday or just clean it up?

 

[sprdv1]

Flipped the frame. Got the fuel tank out and some other odds and ends. Found two small rust thru spots back by the fuel tank.will have access to air tools next weekend and will get the leafs off. Ready for blasting.

Gonna be soo different after the blasting.. excitement in the air

 

[sillyjt]

Yeah i already have been hitting em every day. Still gonna be a pain

 

[nick50471]

You using PB Blaster or WD40? WD40 is a waste of time. PB Blaster works much better.