migs' build thread - A 1970 Bronco ...an ever evolving project

[migs]

did a little more tonight... out with the old, in with the.... well, less old.

got some donor parts from my 76 to mix and match with. will start cleaning up and rebuilding the little things to have them ready to go back in when the time comes.
oh, and I've about had it up to here with old dirty undercoating, talk about making a mess of everything...

 

[broncoitis]

Migs! Where have you been? Haven't seen this thread in a long time. Good to see that you are back at it! ;D

Keep it up!

 

[fatboy]

oh, and I've about had it up to here with old dirty undercoating, talk about making a mess of everything...

Maybe so but I think that is the main reason that truck is still so nice up here in New England.

 

[dave67fd]

The key is to tell yourself you always need to have room in the garage. that way it helps motivate and keeps the ball rolling%)

I'm close to starting the parts cleaning process as well. keep at it brother.

 

[migs]

managed to get a little more work done. pulled the fuel tank and skid plate. looks like the tank was weeping a little. after that I finally got started on the floor pans. the passenger side is easy, just had to cut a small spot out, then I'll make a couple of small parts and piece it back together. the drivers side will require a bit more work....

 

[migs]

...for the drivers side I started by sanding the paint around the edge by the rocker and the platform in order to see the spot welds better. drilled those out and made a couple cuts on the other two sides and in the middle next to the floor support. the air chisel took care of any remaining spot weld around the drilled holes and also made quick work of the material left on top of the support channel thanks to how rusty it was. the channel looks pretty good too considering how rusty the floor was.
next up will be cleaning it up and fitting a new panel. all down hill from here...right?

 

[tasker]

Sweet! Can't wait to see this rolling around again!

 

[dave67fd]

Stay on it brother. looks good. I get dibs on first ride (after the wife and kid of course;D)

 

[migs]

Sweet! Can't wait to see this rolling around again!

what are you talking about...it rolls now. it's on casters, can even go sideways!;D;D

and thanks Dave, you got it!

...put a little time in tonight, picking away. started rough fitting the floor pan I had on hand. had to cut away a lot of extra material on it that wasn't needed. thought about making one from scratch, but I already had this one so I made it work. at least the rib grooves do line up.

 

[migs]

Maybe so but I think that is the main reason that truck is still so nice up here in New England.

maybe it has to do more with that the previous owners before me hardly ever drove it;D;D

 

[dave67fd]

what are you talking about...it rolls now. it's on casters, can even go sideways!;D;D

and thanks Dave, you got it!

...put a little time in tonight, picking away. started rough fitting the floor pan I had on hand. had to cut away a lot of extra material on it that wasn't needed. thought about making one from scratch, but I already had this one so I made it work. at least the rib grooves do line up.

Looks good B.
So the pan sits "under" the side and rear lips?

 

[migs]

So the pan sits "under" the side and rear lips?

from the factory, yes. for the original parts picture starting from the front with the cowl/fire wall assebly. then the front floor pans and center tunnel(which is all one piece across) sit on top. then the seat platform sits on top of that along with the inner rockers capping off the sides.
so what I'm doing here won't look entirely factory at the firewall and tunnel but will be rigid and will look pretty good once it's finished and sealed.
I'll save the extra work and time going for the factory original look for when I do the roadster. that one is going to require making a lot of my own panels.;D

 

[migs]

A little more trimming and fitting, and a whole bunch of holes and the driver's side pan is tacked in. didn't finish welding as I ran out of steam tonight. so that's up next along with a little grinding with the flap wheel.

 

[Crawdad]

Man I can't wait to see what the next steps will be! I gotta do the same on both sides and under the seating area. I wanna see how you address underneath as well. Keep up the great work!

 

[migs]

Thanks!
when I overlap and spot weld I like to keep the edges on both sides close to the welds keeping the seams nice and tight to limit the chance of the two pieces flexing away from one another creating voids for crap to collect.
after grinding it's primer and seam sealer both sides then finish as desired.
this truck was undercoated so I'll likely do the same to the underside of the patched areas to blend it in with what's already there.

 

[fatboy]

maybe it has to do more with that the previous owners before me hardly ever drove it;D;D

OUCH... You are starting to sound like tasker. But you can thank me now, or thank me later!

Keep it going, looks great, and confirms the truck is with the right owner.

 

[migs]

all in good fun....but I had better get this one done soon or you'll all be saying that about me next!

 

[Slednut10]

A little more trimming and fitting, and a whole bunch of holes and the driver's side pan is tacked in. didn't finish welding as I ran out of steam tonight. so that's up next along with a little grinding with the flap wheel.

I love it! You run out of steam and still clean up and take pics! Nice work Migs. It will definitely be solid when you are done.

 

[migs]

Thanks!
gotta keep the community happy, we all love pictures...

 

[tasker]

AND picking on Pete!