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

[fatboy]

Well in that case I'm suprised you didn't just make the whole damn thing to begin with.;D

Ain't that but the truth!

 

[migs]

Little things... got the new t-case shifter bushings and made a new metal pivot sleeve to replace the original one starting to wear. feels good and moves smooth. also looks like I'll be able to retain the indicator housing with the 1 inch body lift, might just have to clearance the plastic ever so slightly at each end of the shifter throw.

 

[dave67fd]

Lookin good bro. It's all about the little things just don't loose that little aligment tool on your floor.;D

Hope you can swing it tomorrow.

 

[fatboy]

Brian I might have a case you can clearance if you want to keep the other one intact. I think I had one on the 67, and I will be twin sticking that one so if I can find it, it's all yours.

 

[migs]

Had a couple of visitors today give me a little kick in the rear to get motivated again, thanks guys. I wasn't planning on doing much but they gave me a good start and headed me in the right direction on finishing up my shifter install. after a little issue we found with one of the shift levers rubbing the transmission case enough so it wouldn't even move, I ground it down for clearance and finished installing the rest of the shifter. adjusted it all and it shifts nice and smooth.
now I can work on making my cover for it.

 

[migs]

and to keep the momentum going I pushed on and pulled the rear axle back out along with the lift springs. got the axle up on the stand to prep it for paint and then installed the stock height rear springs.

 

[dave67fd]

Nice to see you stuck with it and you got alot done in one evening. Keep at it.

I think I still have my old shifter sheet metal if you want to use it as a starting platform.
Not good enough to use but might help in your design/fab for a new one if you want it.

 

[fatboy]

migs, looking great. FYI - I think all the rear brake parts on the original axle were new except possibly the shoes. Pretty sure I replaced the cylinders and spring kit on it right=when I pulled it out of the barn. Plus brake lines.

 

[dave67fd]

migs, looking great. FYI - I think all the rear brake parts on the original axle were new except possibly the shoes. Pretty sure I replaced the cylinders and spring kit on it right=when I pulled it out of the barn. Plus brake lines.

If thats the case, I believe I may have some NOS shoes if you need/want them.

 

[migs]

yeah, when I pulled the drums off I could tell you had replaced everything but the shoes. but how come there wasn't even any brake dust in there?;D;D;D

I did already pick up new shoes, but thanks Dave.

 

[migs]

started cleaning up the rear axle. old undercoating plus grease and dirt equal very messy. that's not any gear oil from the housing in the tub, it's what came off the outside with the cleaner and some brushing.
planned on replacing just the pinion seal and the o-ring around the pinion support but...upon inspecting the bearings while it was out I found a couple bad spots on the races and one roller. so, need more new parts....

 

[Slednut10]

Better to find that on the stands than on the trail! Looks nice, Migs. Hard to believe Fatboy gave that one up!;D

 

[fatboy]

Better to find that on the stands than on the trail! Looks nice, Migs. Hard to believe Fatboy gave that one up!;D

Neither can Fatboy...%)

 

[hankjr]

I have brand new shifter sheet metal if you want. Decided to go with the ZF.

Hank

 

[migs]

Thanks Hank, appreciate the offer but I have started to make a cover. keeping it as tight to the shifter as possible so it's less obtrusive. I think I can go a bit smaller than typical thanks to the 1" body lift.

 

[migs]

and tonight... tore apart the drum brake components, degreased, media blasted and primed the backing plates. after degreasing I noticed what looked like an original paint marker stamp on one of them.
also started on the shifter cover. got the aluminum base plate cut out that I will build off of. nothing much exciting but it's progress.

 

[dave67fd]

Busy...busy...busy...Lookin good sir.

 

[migs]

I installed the new pinion bearings, used a solid spacer kit to set the preload this time around. new seals, all back together and went back to prepping the rear axle for paint. also cleaned up the axle shafts and installed new bearings on them as well.

 

[fatboy]

Very nice migs! Now I know where to go when I need to do some bearing work!

 

[migs]

after finishing up the prep work I got some paint on the axle. now I can finally put it all back together.