migs' 66 U13 Roadster build

[migs]

picked up a 66 U13 today, once again many thanks go out to Tasker for all the help and the tow in getting it to it's new home.
the plan is to restore it to as original as possible. I don't plan on doing much to it yet (other than gather parts) as I need to finish the other Bronco first, but hopefully I'll be able to dive into it by winter. figured I may as well start the build thread now and post up the pictures of the beginning.
oh yeah, anyone have a copy of the assembly instructions for this thing...mine seem to be missing from the kit;D;D;D

 

[sprdv1]

Congrats on the Score... Look forward to the build...

 

[NGABronco]

Great score migs!!! You got all the parts, just bolt them together!!!

Be sure and register it here:http://www.roadsteru13.com/history.shtml

The site owner is eaglesnest66 on here, super guy, he probably has those "easy to assemble" instructions!!!!%)%)%)

Good luck!!;D

 

[tasker]

CAREFULL of that NGA guy...he's got a u13 with a funny horse on it! ;D

 

[76MaBronco]

Wow...that rig looks pretty solid. Good score!!!

 

[migs]

Thanks, it is a good solid fondation to start with.

oh, and thanks Randy... I forgot about Stacey's video instructional on how to build a U13. I'll have to dig that up so I know how to put this back together and what it should look like when it's done.;D

 

[tasker]

Nice picture of the "waiting room" so to speak....

 

[66broncofan]

looks like a pretty good start for a project. need to sell that tailgate and start the hunt for a 66 gate. Have fun with the project!! Nice rescue

 

[fatboy]

Looks good Migs. I believe the 66 is already registered at http://www.roadsteru13.com/history.shtml
so maybe you can get the owners name changed. Looking forward to seeing this one go together.

 

[fatboy]

Nice picture of the "waiting room" so to speak....

We call that "Waiting in the queue". ;D

 

[4lofun]

Looks good Migs. I believe the 66 is already registered at http://www.roadsteru13.com/history.shtml
so maybe you can get the owners name changed. Looking forward to seeing this one go together.

Yes it is registered there. but now you are the keeper of this U13..
I dont have an assembly manual just a disassembly manual;D... lefty loosey assemble wiith righty tightey

 

[migs]

guess I'll have to pick up some righty wrenches, all I seem to have is leftys.;D

at least you have given me a good head start and all the parts look to be kept well organized.

 

[eaglenest66]

Hey Migs, looks like you bought Brian Halgren's ole U13! Nice! Yes it looks like a rock solid one to start with. Hey probably the best thing to do is apply to the registry and start all over with your name and email addy. I do have the original photos submitted by Brian, but really ought to use some of these new ones here too. Pm me if you need any help.

Welcome aboard! tim

 

[eaglenest66]

Hey Ben, another roadster brother and with any luck, maybe we'll see he and his "new bride" at next year's Super Celebration!!

Randy, I'm sure you'll lead the way to the Smokies!

 

[tasker]

already leaning on him!!! might be a convoy of new builds next year!

 

[migs]

since I haven't touched the other Bronco in a while, and even though this one's stored away for the winter, just thought I'd bring it back up to help keep me motivated. for now, I figure as I work on the other one I'll be on the look out for parts I need for this as time and money allows. I did pick up an old nos ford rocker panel, but high on the list right now would be a nice correct tailgate. possibly a hood, the one I have is repairable but if I find a nicer 66 hood for the right price....
I'm up in the air on a set of roadster inserts though. looks like this one may have come from the factory with the hard top and doors. there are no holes where the inserts would have mounted, it does not look like it had a fender mounted mirror, and the dso has 6 digits so I think it may have been special ordered this way. I like the look with the inserts but if it came this way I thought about just keeping the lower half of the doors on and storing the top and widow frames. curious to hear other's thoughts about going for a true roadster look vs keeping it as close to as it was when it left the factory.

oh yeah, might as well put a couple pics up of the "new" rocker panel as that's all I got right now.;D

 

[bigpitbull]

Cool... Waiting to see more pics... I will be picking up a roadster in a couple weeks

 

[76MaBronco]

I have a '66 hood...care for a trade?

 

[eaglenest66]

Hard doored and topped roadsters are hard to find and less in numbers than the insert ones! I would keep it that way! tim

 

[dave67fd]

B, I'm sure you'll decide on the look when the time comes. If i come across a TG i'll let you know or maybe i'll grab it for myself first;D