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bronco8777

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Are any of you guys in the Memphis area? I am overwhelmed with where to start on my '70. I'd love to have someone who's rebuilt a Bronco come look at mine and give me a basic road map punch list of what to do and when to do it. Thanks everybody
 

half cab

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Guru Bronco
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Steve83 member on here is from Memphis as are a few others on here. Steve would have a good idea of what's up n where to start . Might want to give him a shout or PM.
 

FordBronc

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Bronco's, yea I have a couple.
Joined
Dec 26, 2010
Messages
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Loc.
Polk County, Missouri
Here is a friends list that I modded for a Bronco, so it is not 100%.

Pre-Teardown Phase
Determine the purpose of your rig... street/strip, trail riding, daily driver, etc.
Determine budget...
Determine mods wanted like P/S, P/B, a/c, Mohave heater, lift kit, blade style fuse box upgrade, heater box upgrade.
Now add another 20 percent to your budget.
Determine sources for tech support and parts.
Build a Bronco Reference Library
Order lots of catalogs!!
Invest in a factory shop manual/CD. Chilton's/ Haynes as a alternate
Get your work area and tools in order
Needs.... Money, time, and patience.

Phase 1 - Take digital pic of everything. Especially right before teardown
Bodywork / Interior Disassembly.
Catalog, label, and bag your parts!
Engine & transmission removal
Front clip/doors/tub removal
Chassis disassembly (including rear axle) and hardlines

Phase 2a - Bodywork
Clean & strip body finish
Bodywork, body mods, and seal with epoxy primer
Door fitment & gaps (rebuild your door hinges now)
Paint job!

Phase 2b - Chassis
Strip & refinish frame
Build axles and install new brakes
Build new suspension & steering
Install fuel tank, fuel line, brake lines.

Phase 3 - Powertrain Build-up
Build engine
Build transmission
Build transfer case

Phase 4 - Tub Assembly
Install tub on frame
Install & adjust door & window mechanical
Install door window glass, rear glass, and windshield
Install firewall pad
Run all electrical wiring, vacuum hoses, & control cables.
Install under dash components like wiper motor, etc.
Install instruments, steering wheel and column
Install climate control systems
Run any sound-system wiring
Lay sound deadener (like Dynamat) and carpet underlayments

Phase 5 - Powertrain Installation
Install engine/transmission/transfer case
Install brake hydraulics (MC/booster/proportioning valve)
Build exhaust system
Install core support & radiator

Phase 6 - First Run
Perform preliminary engine system checks and FIRE IT UP!
At this point you should have a truck that is driveable but not road legal.

Phase 7 - Front Clip Assembly
Install inner fenders, fenders, and hood
Install wiring and route wiring to rear

Phase 8 - Interior
Upholstery & headliner
Install interior accessories
Watershields & door panels
Carpeting
Install seat(s)

Phase 9 - You're Almost There!
Dial-in engine tuning
Install exterior electrical components (head, tail, side marker, running lights, etc.)
Perform a thorough vehicle system checks
Detail work (emblems, grill, bumpers, etc.)
Exterior accessories (winch, light bars, auxiliary lights, etc.)

Phase 10 - Celebrate!
 
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