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

[dave67fd]

He has a big one that has it's own room built with it. Bought it used and cost as much as a small house.

 

[JDJ]

CNC plasma....now that is just cool!

 

[migs]

Had a little time after work tonight to get some work done. put the first piece of the puzzle in. just gotta keep chipping away at it....

 

[dave67fd]

Gotta love a repair that looks factory fresh when done.

 

[migs]

Had some time tonight to get a little more work done. got the second piece in. not much to say about it other than so far it all seems to be working out as planned.

 

[dave67fd]

Nice, keep the pace, one piece at a time. Are you using a roper sytle punch for the holes?

 

[migs]

Thanks Dave!
yea, it's an old Parker Kalon. works great and much faster and safer than the drill press.;D

 

[sicaz66]

Is the color code for that paint" new lime green" ? Just wondering as my 70' has that color and I've never seen it before.

 

[migs]

yes, it is New Lime, paint code 2.

 

[dave67fd]

Thanks Dave!
yea, it's an old Parker Kalon. works great and much faster and safer than the drill press.;D

Yeah, I have a hand one at work that i can't tell you how many hours i have used it over the past 30yrs. They don't break even if you punch way over their limit.

Edit:
It's a really old one, much better than the pic example

 

[migs]

Tonight I finished up the rest of the hinge post fix. yesterday while the hole was still there I got in there with some por15 and slathered it all around up in there good. then tonight, the first thing I did was fit the little patch panel in the hole, tacked it in place, welded it up and ground it smooth. here are the pics of that:

 

[migs]

Next I fit the final piece in place, welded it up and ground it smooth. now that this is done I will address the issues on the striker post next before moving on the the rocker panel.

 

[sellitall]

Very nice repair!! I like the seamless factory looking detail you pu in. Most would just patch it for structural purposes leaving the OEM detail out since it's covered by the rocker. Keep the pics coming!!

 

[fatboy]

You have some serious skills going on there.

 

[migs]

thanks guys! I am my own worst critic so I'm always trying to improve on what I can do.
also, just wanted to post up a before and after photo.

 

[migs]

Pete, how's your build coming? havent seen any updates lately.

 

[fatboy]

slow right now. Collecting some parts here and there for the next phase (body off the frame) but a lot of youth activities going on at the moment. I will be hitting it hard again real soon!

 

[fatboy]

Did you do anything with the first set of rockers you bought? I might be interested. Still planning rock skies but may go this route.

 

[migs]

Did you do anything with the first set of rockers you bought? I might be interested. Still planning rock skies but may go this route.

I have the one rocker from tom's. I will be using the dennis carpenter one. I did have someone interested in the rocker so I will check with them and let you know.

 

[fatboy]

Don't go crazy, I will probably go the rock ski route.