Rolling Frame!!

[Nowik35]

I know only people on here can relate with me and understand how exciting and accomplishing of a feeling to finally get a rolling frame again. Finally have everything back together minus the brakes. Both axles rebuilt from the shell, at least 30% of the frame welded with new metal from all the rust. Rebuilt suspension with a 2.5 lift. New tires but original restored wheels. Took me all summer, but today got the frame back together and rolled out of the garage for the first time!! Such a great feeling!!����

 

[Nowik35]

 

[sanndmann3]

Looks great! Congrats on the progress. Keep it rolling...

 

[76BroncoPete]

Congrats, looks good

 

[bronkenn]

That sure is a good start to your project. Looking good! Finish one thing at a time and before you know it you're driving it. Ken

 

[chuckyb]

That is definitely a milestone! Congratulations...time for a build thread!

 

[tasker]

AWESOME!! where in Mass?

 

[DRBRONCO69]

I hope to achieve the same in the next few weeks or so.........;D

 

[sprdv1]

Very cool. Congrats

 

[Bronco Maniac]

Looks real nice and what an accomplishment after that much work on the frame. I took mine to the alignment shop this morning. Bronco drives great. I also have 2 1/2" lift with 7 degree "C" bushings. He harps on dropping the radius arm. If I was at that stage, I would put them on. JMO Congratulations.

 

[Nowik35]

I'm in the Springfield area. And how do I start a building thread. I keep hearing about it but can't figure out how to navigate to it. (I'm a newbie)

 

[Mikesimp70]

Nice!

What are you putting on their for a drive train?

 

[Nowik35]

All original parts. I'm going to rebuild the170 it came with 3on the tree and dana 20. I'm rebuilding 4 wheel drum brake as originally intended by ford. Rebuilding original manual steering. I might be the only fool on her doing all this work to not upgrade anything. But I want to be able to say I have a truly original 69. And maybe after a couple years of enjoying it. I will upgrade some conveniences.

 

[Mikesimp70]

All original parts. I'm going to rebuild the170 it came with 3on the tree and dana 20. I'm rebuilding 4 wheel drum brake as originally intended by ford. Rebuilding original manual steering. I might be the only fool on her doing all this work to not upgrade anything. But I want to be able to say I have a truly original 69. And maybe after a couple years of enjoying it. I will upgrade some conveniences.

Original is cool! Nice start!

 

[chuckyb]

IAnd how do I start a building thread. I keep hearing about it but can't figure out how to navigate to it. (I'm a newbie)

It’s easy. Just like you started a thread called “Rolling Frame”, just start a new thread and reply back to it to document your progress. I attached the link for the master list of build threads to give you ideas. http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116734

 

[Stutsmo]

Good Job! I know how good it feels to reach this point. for me it was the like it was the first noticeable progress after a lot of hard work.

 

[LilMixedUp]

great! and I like that you painted the differentials silver!!

 

[Teal68]

They look so cool like that to me! Keep us posted!