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

[migs]

Tonights little project was to tackle the the two spots on the striker post. here they are and here are the patches I made. I welded a loop to the circle so I could hold it in place while tac welding it.

 

[migs]

after cutting out the rusted area it revealed a good little chunk of rust on the panel opposite of it. I scraped and ground it off to find some pin holes. it was small enough that I was able to just weld it up from both sides and grind it smooth.

 

[migs]

With that taken care of I could continue with fitting the two patch panels. once fitted they are tacked in place and if everything looks good I finish stitch welding all around. all this work has reminded me that I keep forgeting to get a better welding helmet for home. I have a good one at work but for home use just a bottom of the barrel, pain in the... real cheap auto darkening one that always falls off my head.
well, after welding, grind it smooth and it's done.

 

[migs]

Pete, I forgot to ask you if you knew what is with all the sand in and on this truck? it's everywhere, if you start banging on things you get piles on the ground underneath. I should start bagging it for the next flood;D I need to get it outside and give it a good pressure washing so I don't have to sweep the garage floor as much.

 

[broncoitis]

Mig,

Just skimmed through the thread and NICE JOB! Lookin really good for sure. I will be keeping an eye on this one for sure. ;D

 

[dave67fd]

Is it like beach sand? Wouldn't think it was a coastal truck for how clean it is.

Just filter it and run it through your blaster.;D

 

[migs]

Mig,

Just skimmed through the thread and NICE JOB! Lookin really good for sure. I will be keeping an eye on this one for sure. ;D

Thanks! words of encouragement help kep me motivated.

Dave, Pete said this one made it's way up from florida and spent some time in the carolinas years ago. so it may be sand from up and down the east coast...or... maybe he just used it for doing doughnuts in the sand pit

 

[fatboy]

With that taken care of I could continue with fitting the two patch panels. once fitted they are tacked in place and if everything looks good I finish stitch welding all around. all this work has reminded me that I keep forgeting to get a better welding helmet for home. I have a good one at work but for home use just a bottom of the barrel, pain in the... real cheap auto darkening one that always falls off my head.
well, after welding, grind it smooth and it's done.

First let me say I saw these repairs first hand last night and the pictures do not do them justice, I am very impressed!

Pete, I forgot to ask you if you knew what is with all the sand in and on this truck? it's everywhere, if you start banging on things you get piles on the ground underneath. I should start bagging it for the next flood;D I need to get it outside and give it a good pressure washing so I don't have to sweep the garage floor as much.

I had wondered that myself Brian. I actually found clumps of dried dirt underneath that I had to use a screwdriver to break free.

 

[migs]

Since I'm just about ready to install the rocker panel I finally got around to taking a closer look at the rear quarter behind it. after seeing the crease in the rocker I figured there was no way the quarter could be spared. sure enough, after a little chiseling, some more thick filler popped out. I wanted to address this area before the rocker goes on permanently... so let the fun begin.
these pictures are after chiseling the filler out.

 

[migs]

Here it is after sanding away all the filler back to where its just good metal and paint, exposing what needs to be reworked.

 

[migs]

Here it is after working it over with hammers and dollies and whatever other means necessary. notice that there is a small vertical crease on the edge that cannot be removed because the edge of the door post is right behind it.

 

[migs]

And finally, after welding in that little crease and grinding it smooth. after the rocker is in I will come back and fine tune it and make sure that the transition matches.

 

[dave67fd]

Great work Brian. Hope you don't find too much more if any. Do you suspect any more areas that will need attention on the body?

 

[tasker]

Migs....you are my wicked super hero! i just love your attention to detail and the way you go about making it right. Let's hang soon! BYOB right?

 

[migs]

Thanks Dave, other than the spots on the front floor pans, this should the last of any serious repair.
and thanks Randy, don't know if the bronco will be ready for BYOB but I'm planning on being there.

 

[tasker]

Bronco or not....gotta come down

 

[migs]

Im keeping my calendar clear that weekend.

 

[dave67fd]

Brian,
After you get that rocker in, prime it up, throw in a seat, pull the drivers door and steal the plates off the wifey's car. Go roadster style. I can follow behind ya.;D

 

[fatboy]

Looking Good Brian. I recieved this update on my phone this am with no pictures so I was afraid to see what you uncovered after the rocker, but not nearly as bad as my imagination made it out to be.

 

[migs]

yeah, when I took the fender off I could see it started at the bottom of it, so I was pretty sure it was going to end on the quarter. the ding on the fender is not as big, but they still decided to just fill it rather than hammer it out a bit first.?:?