Pistola... West Texas Bronco Buildup

[MyOriginal66]

Seagull grey I like the monochromatic look


Is that a swatch chart or just color chart? Make sure to get swatches before you order to hold up to your bronco

 

[akb3]

I've got the swatches but put that chart up for you guys to go off of. Thanks!

 

[gnpenning]

Keith the monochrom look would look very nice. Me I would go for the contrast. Carb Blue or forest green. Follow your tastes. you have done great so far.

 

[OklahomaBroncoB]

Just got done reading the whole thread an have got to say that you have put together one hell of a machine there! Oh and yeah the Seagull Grey looks like the way to go.:thumbup:

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[akb3]

After screwing around with the grill to fender clips for way too long, I'm scrapping them and just going to use bolts, washers, and locknuts. Makes the gap a little smaller but it's a much bigger PITA.

 

[texasft]

If I may, how did you bend the upper radiator hold-down clamps to fit the radiator? Thanks for the help, you have done one heck of a job on Pistola!

 

[akb3]

If I may, how did you bend the upper radiator hold-down clamps to fit the radiator? Thanks for the help, you have done one heck of a job on Pistola!

Those were kind of a PITA as I recall. I think I put a set of skinny vice grips on the end you put the bolt through. Then I just gently bent it by hand and test fit it many times until it was perfect. It's not a hard thing to do. Those things definitely don't come ready to go. Thanks for the compliment.

 

[akb3]

Can anyone tell me the best way to get the vent window rear rubber piece riveted back onto the vent frame? I'm having major hell with it. I tried pop riveting it back in, but didn't realize that my forward main window felt would'nt fit in the track with those rivets sticking out the vent window. Then I tried the rivets that came with the rubber pieces. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get a good set rivet without it being wobbly. I'm about to just epoxy them in place. Yet another set back.

 

[OklahomaBroncoB]

Only thing i can suggest would be steel rivets and an air hammer

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[akb3]

I ended up reinstalling aluminum pop rivets and then beating the back end almost flush with a punch. The forward window track now fits Should hold forever being that there's no real forces being put on it.

 

[akb3]

Here's the plan. Today - reinstall the grille (still doesn't fit perfectly with the driver's side fender but I'm tired of messing with it. I think I need to get another new fender later on to make it right). Install lights, bezels, and turn signals. Tomorrow - Install windshield (Thanks WH YouTube video), door weatherstripping, door to windshield weatherstripping, minor door adjustment to get them just right. I think I may have to put some thin washers behind the upper hinge on the driver's door to get the back to come down.

 

[akb3]

Windshield and Roll Bar

Got the grille back on yesterday, put everthing on it, but didn't torque it to the fenders yet. Today with the help of my dad and BorderBronco (Josh) I got the new windshield and seal in using the YouTube video by Wild Horses as a guide. Worked very nicely and fits well. Set the roll bar in the back to begin getting a test fit. Looks like my driver's door rear needs to go down a bit and my passenger side needs to go up a bit. Also got my master cylinder painted this morning. Tomorrow hopefully I'll get the door weatherstripping on.

 

[broncobsession]

Looks killer!

 

[akb3]

BCB Media Console Install

Got my media console from BCB installed today. Took it back off to drill all the necessary holes for the mounts. Install was pretty straight forward. #6 self tapping screws and an extra set of hands and you should be good to go. Had a friend hold the console in place while I ran the 6 screws in on both sides. Then I went back and ran the screws in just above the top windshield rubber into the windshield frame. Seems to be very stout when all screws are installed. Filed down all the welds in hopes for a nice finish from the powder coater. Found a nice shade of medium silver metallic powder coat on sale at Prismatic online. Bought 12 lbs for like $65. You can also find coupon codes online that will save you 15%.

 

[deltabronco]

Wow that looks identical to the 76 I inherited from my grandfather. Same color and everything!

 

[akb3]

Guess he had good taste! Ha ha.

 

[stupidboy]

I like that overhead console.

 

[akb3]

Sorry guys, I've been on detail for the past couple of weeks. Got my roll bar back from the powder coater yesterday, along with my BC media console. The color came out a little lighter than I thought, but I'm pleased overall. I also got my trac bar riser in this morning. What a PITA. Got it painted up and it looks alright. I'm disappointed that I did not have the experience to foresee all these coming so I could have addressed them while I was at the frame stage.

 

[MyOriginal66]

Hey Keith it's looking good. At least your tie rod is now in perfect alignment

 

[akb3]

Yeah the tie rod / trac bar geometry is looking better, but I am going to have a clearance issue between the trac bar mounting bolt and the tie rod. There's only about an inch and half of clearance so my turn radius may widen quite a bit because of it. Shouldn't have flipped my tie rod over early on. Then I wouldn't have needed a riser either. Live and learn I guess.

Here's my audio console finished and hooked up. It sounds great when connected to my Iphone.