My First Bronco Build

[ChappDogg]

Well here are some pictures of my first Bronco build. It is a rusty Steed, But hopefully I'll be able to return it to its glory. I have received my last replacement parts. So it's off to the sandblaster. I will wire brush the frame and than POR15 it; since everyone seems to think it's the best, I'll try it. Then it will be peicing back the body. Wish me luck! If anyone has front clip measurements please send them my way. The only original body part I'm keeping is the firewall. Everything else is new or good used parts. I'll have more pictures later.

Chappdogg

 

[2badrotties]

Looks as if you are going to have plenty to keep you busy for a while. Check out my thread and you may find something useful.

http://www.classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57719&highlight=bronco+project+starting

The front sheetmetal isn't too bad to do but it all depends on how good your aftermarket parts come through. If you hold a tape measure over that lip on top of the front edge of cowl and measure straight out to the back side of the radiator support it is going to be just about 34 inches on the button. If you measure from the rear fender bolt hole across to the hood bumper on the front of the other side it will get you centered BUT you can pretty much look at the space you have between your lower radiator mounts and the frame and get it pretty even. Good luck with you project, keep us posted as you go along.

 

[ChappDogg]

Thanks for the info

Your thread will surely be a life saver. Thanks again for the measurements they will help out. I will keep everyone updated as I go.

 

[NicksTrix]

man you've got a lot of work ahead of you. take your time and do it right. congrats on keeping one alive rather than being recycled.

 

[ChappDogg]

Some Rusty Pictures

A few rusty pictures

 

[4xfloored]

good luck with your project hope you can wheel it sooner than later....make sure you post pics as you progress...

 

[ChappDogg]

Start with the cowl assy.

I will start with the cowl assemble, here are a few pictures of what I have to work with. The first is of the old and than the replacement. I'll have to do minor repair to the replacement.

 

[Grunt1058]

Looks to me like you got your work cut out for you... literally... ;D ;D ;D

 

[crawln68]

Your cowl work is looking good. The best advice that I can give you is, just take your time! Don't get in a hurry and everything will come out great. Until a couple of weeks ago, when I started on my cowl replacement, I had never even touched any sheet metal work. I just took my time and worked my way through it. Most of it is pretty self explanatory once you get in there and start working. It looks like you are well on your way and doing a fine job. Good luck and have fun.

 

[Red Bronco]

ChappDogg great job..good luck and keep the photos coming