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

[migs]

...and with a fresh coat of paint on the housing. almost ready to go back under the truck for good!

 

[fatboy]

Looking good B!

 

[Crawdad]

What paint are you using?

 

[migs]

What paint are you using?

nothing fancy on this build, for the axles just brushing on POR15.
will be dragging them over rocks...someday.;D

 

[tasker]

promise?

 

[Crawdad]

nothing fancy on this build, for the axles just brushing on POR15.
will be dragging them over rocks...someday.;D

Well that sounds better than crayons or permanent markers for a paint job. Build is looking good from where I sit. Keep up the good work!

 

[dave67fd]

Lookin great B.
Is that a locker you threw in?

Up for doin another one?;D

 

[migs]

Lookin great B.
Is that a locker you threw in?

Up for doin another one?;D

yes, an aussie locker.
sure! bring it on.

 

[migs]

promise?

now that's a promise I can make!
there are rocks on the ground between the garage and where I'll store them if I don't finish this rig!;D

 

[migs]

what could these oddly shaped parts be...........

 

[migs]

....they are the finishing touches to my front differential cover armor.
1/4" steel plate I formed up to fit around the bottom and up and over the ring gear. hopefully will add some protection if a tire slips and the axle comes crashing down.

here it is all welded up.

 

[migs]

and after a little grinding and a visit to the blast cabinet.

 

[NGABronco]

HaHa!!! There you go stacking them dimes again!!! That is plumb purty and should do what it's intended for!!! Nice Job!!;D;D

 

[dave67fd]

B, You never cease to amaze me. Absolutely stunning.

 

[migs]

Thanks guys

thinking I may add a small flush mount pipe plug at the bottom to be able to drain it without having to pull the cover.

 

[migs]

just little work on some of the many small things...
media blast then painted.

 

[Crawdad]

Looking good B!

I've gotta keep an eye out for those transfer case mount brackets. My frame didn't come with them. I saw a set in eBay for $60 but I want super cheap and within driving distance.

 

[tasker]

keep after it Mugs!

 

[broncoitis]

you wok Fasta! Fasta! ;D

 

[migs]

Tonight I tack welded the new lower bearing in my '76 auto column then threw on some new paint. lucky for me the upper bearing and everything else inside the column was in good shape so I saved some time by not having to take it all apart. might have to find a new shifter arm though, the one out of this one is pretty pitted.