LORE Bronco restore

[sprdv1]

sure does look good there.... Thanks for sharing I can feel the excitement

 

[halogrinder]

Been working on the dash. I put a clear bra on the entire dash panel, then loaded it up.

 

[halogrinder]

Got some boinger stoppers on there recently. Waiting on the body to get done from LineX now

 

[halogrinder]

Picked er up at Line-X of Houston- came out great!

The driver's valve cover and the firewall wanted to fight. I brought it to a guy because I didn't think my TIG welding was up to snuff- and it was totally boogered up by them.
So, This was my fix- I had to weld it myself (hey- BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, STUPID) mask off where the cookie sander was haphazardly flung around, sand blast it, then vapor honed to to try and soften the edges.
Anyways. Lesson learned- I can TIG aluminum better than I thought.
We're moving right along now

 

[Rustytruck]

That Chrome Yellow a true Bronco color or an industrial yellow? Your progress sure looks good. enjoying your progress.

 

[halogrinder]

Paint code "G"

 

[tasker]

GOOD LAWRD keep after it! wow!

 

[fordfan]

You are getting to the point now that you can't quit working on it!.... It gives you a rush each time a component is added! It's a great feeling too! It looks great!!

 

[halogrinder]

Thanks. Sometimes posting here I feel like I'm talking in a glass bowl to myself lol.

 

[gnsteam]

Thanks. Sometimes posting here I feel like I'm talking in a glass bowl to myself lol.

I here yea. Same thing happens on my build thread. Fantastic build you have going, great job.

 

[1sicbronconut]

Thanks. Sometimes posting here I feel like I'm talking in a glass bowl to myself lol.

Missing the old Pirate huh?? insert flip off

 

[halogrinder]

Trying to sort out all of my components

 

[JeffG]

Paint and liner came out great!! I always stress about laying out components especially on a clean surface with no holes. For the proportioning valve, you could fab a bracket similar to this to avoid drilling extra holes.

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/produ...alve-Bracket-Right/Bronco-Proportioning-Valve

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/MOAB-Vacuum-Boost-Power-Brake-System/Bronco_Power_Brakes

 

[halogrinder]

Paint and liner came out great!! I always stress about laying out components especially on a clean surface with no holes. For the proportioning valve, you could fab a bracket similar to this to avoid drilling extra holes.

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/produ...alve-Bracket-Right/Bronco-Proportioning-Valve

https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/MOAB-Vacuum-Boost-Power-Brake-System/Bronco_Power_Brakes

I have that bracket- not tall enough to clear the fender on the left side. i fiddled with it on the right side, but let me give it another go before ordering -3 brake lines.

 

[halogrinder]

more looking- duh- they make a passenger mount for the bias valve. thanks

 

[fordfan]

On a custom build with so many modifications and one off components, it is almost necessary to completely assemble everything along with the wiring and plumbing while the tub and the sheet metal is 'in the white'..(.before paint.).. to make sure it all works as planned. I agree, it takes a ton of time to do it this way and most builders will possibly put together the major components, but not every piece..

By the way, Your build is looking great!!

 

[halogrinder]

Made a stand so I can work on my dash without it sucking.

Stripping wiring and adding circuits to the Centech harness- did I mention don't buy one of these because they refuse to give you a wiring schematic? DON'T! Painless even gives you an IPO! (input/process/output) and lots of PDF schematics!

 

[JeffG]

Nice use of an engine stand! I may have to steal that idea when I work on my doors.

I have never installed a new harness yet, but good to know when/if I go down that path.

 

[halogrinder]

Yes, door(s) stand will be next to hold them.

 

[halogrinder]

Got the tailgate mounted- was fun getting it in without scratching paint
All this hardware is just gonna be hidden with the tire carrier on, but it sure looks pretty!

Bought the fan/shroud/radiator from Champion- and of course 2/3 of the items fit with each other lol......fuck lol


Had to trim about 7/8" off the shroud to get the fan to sit on the inside/against the radiator so it would clear the water pump.

Mapping out exhaust options. Me thinks about here with a 3" tip.

buuuuuut the gas tank strap is sorta directly in my way. Suggestions?

made this work. Was told it wouldn't. well, it does, so :flipoff2: