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

[migs]

Not too much to report, still picking away at small things... working on getting the rear axle ready to go back in for good. I did make some new U-bolt plates to better fit with the new set up.

 

[fatboy]

Not too much to report, still picking away at small things... working on getting the rear axle ready to go back in for good. I did make some new U-bolt plates to better fit with the new set up.

Just a little something I made in 5 spare minutes with a few pieces of scrap lyin around the shop... ;D

 

[dave67fd]

......while eating his dinner......Amazing!.;D

 

[Joe473]

Looks like those existing frame holes worked well for your tank too! Nice brackets!;D

He does make it look easy!! Same holes worked for my tank with prewelded brackets. Just watch clearance on underside of bed with EFI style. Had to space mine down.

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[migs]

Looks like those existing frame holes worked well for your tank too! Nice brackets!;D

He does make it look easy!! Same holes worked for my tank with prewelded brackets. Just watch clearance on underside of bed with EFI style. Had to space mine down.

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Gotta give some credit to slednut10, it was his idea for us to utilize those existing holes.... I just made the brackets after that.
we did let him be the guinea pig though to make sure they worked.;D

 

[fatboy]

What no pictures tonight??? ;D

Of bronco stuff...

 

[migs]

Today I started on making a "glove" for the new fuel tank... fits pretty good so far.;D

also made up a couple of pieces to weld on the rear housing for extra protection, and picked up a little drain plug to be added as well.

 

[migs]

There ya go Pete!;D

 

[fatboy]

Thank you for not letting me down! You will have to print a catalog before too long.

 

[dave67fd]

Nice Job B'. Is the glove to be welded directly to the tank or will it utilize brackets in some way? In process of trying to get my tank mounted but still fighting on how high it should actually fit from the bed or frame. Looks like your mounts are mounted low on the plates so assuming the tank is a bit higher. What's your approx. measurement from the frame up to the bottom of the filler neck? Forget what your running for a body lift.

 

[sykanr0ng]

He didn't shave the 9 inch and build a new bottom for it out of 1/4 inch plate?

SMH......................JK

 

[migs]

He didn't shave the 9 inch and build a new bottom for it out of 1/4 inch plate?

SMH......................JK

Ha! no, no... just need a little extra material for this one so it doesn't wear out too quick dragging it around.;D;D

 

[migs]

Nice Job B'. Is the glove to be welded directly to the tank or will it utilize brackets in some way? In process of trying to get my tank mounted but still fighting on how high it should actually fit from the bed or frame. Looks like your mounts are mounted low on the plates so assuming the tank is a bit higher. What's your approx. measurement from the frame up to the bottom of the filler neck? Forget what your running for a body lift.

It's a 3/16" aluminum skid plate, it will be bolted up to the frame brackets. plan is to suck it up tight against the bottom of the tank with several small thin rubber pads strategically placed in between.

as far as mounting the tank, I have a 1" body lift and I used a piece of angle iron bar clamped across the top of the rear frame to jack the rear of the tank up against. I did end up placing a couple of 1/8" thick washers between the tank and bar to space it down slightly for filler neck clearance against the bed floor.
at the front I messed around with different spacers placed on the top of the tank until I achieved the clearance I wanted. with it jacked up solid against all that it was easy to fit the brackets.

Might be easiest if you just fit your tank on my Bronco as it really does come down to filler neck to floor spacing when trying to tuck it up tight. worst case scenario you would have to ad shims between the bottom of the frame and the brackets to space the tank down if it ends up too close to your bed floor.

 

[tasker]

only two weeks before BONES get together....better get cracking Migs!

 

[broncokak]

Thank you for not letting me down! You will have to print a catalog before too long.

Funny, I was going to ask if he is keeping all of his measurements so he can make more. Skipping right to a catalog probably a better idea tho. ;D

 

[sykanr0ng]

Ha! no, no... just need a little extra material for this one so it doesn't wear out too quick dragging it around.;D;D

But that's why you should shave it, the extra ground clearance keeps it from dragging. ;D

 

[migs]

But that's why you should shave it, the extra ground clearance keeps it from dragging. ;D

saving those mods for the next one

Well, the housing is almost ready for paint. I welded the bottom plate on, finished welding up the shock mounts and drilled and tapped for the drain plug.
I decided not to add that extra diff protector for now, but I thought of one more thing to do... I will be adding an extra fill plug toward the top of the housing to make getting new lube in there a whole lot easier.

 

[dave67fd]

Great work brother.. keep on her.

 

[JSmall]

Today I started on making a "glove" for the new fuel tank... fits pretty good so far.;D

also made up a couple of pieces to weld on the rear housing for extra protection, and picked up a little drain plug to be added as well.

I think I need one of those skid plates for my Aero tank It's going to bolt to the tank?

 

[sykanr0ng]

Today I started on making a "glove" for the new fuel tank... fits pretty good so far.;D

also made up a couple of pieces to weld on the rear housing for extra protection, and picked up a little drain plug to be added as well.

I think I need one of those skid plates for my Aero tank It's going to bolt to the tank?

That is how Aerotank makes their skid plates.