Hey Guys, First post here.
I bought a 77 last year and am getting ready to begin restoring (the question is how far do I want to go) There is very little rust, only on the lower door panels. I'm wanting something that I'm not afraid to drive and play with. Thats why I'm leaning towards NOT doing a frame off. My dad has done 3 frame offs on classic trucks, so we can do it if we decide to.
Now for the questions:
1) My gas gauge (put in new sending units), temperature gauge, alternator gauge does not work. I'm probably going to get the Centech wiring harness. That should take care of the problems right?
2) I have what looks to be the Vintage Air kit. How will that work with the Centech wiring harness?
3) I think I'm going to go with bed liner instead of the carpet, but I currently have tons of heat (cooks my feet down here in South Georgia). I know that I have a bunch of drilled holes in firewall and trans hump. Once I repair the holes, do you think the heat will be manageable?
4) What is the cheapest route to make those pesky vent windows back to snuff? It looks like I will need most of the parts. Didn't know if somebody sold a complete kit.
5) With the rust on the lower door panels, would you get a complete door skin, or just the lower panels?
6) Now for the important question: What color? I was thinking of painting it a charcoal gray, but I want to keep the white top (the white is the epitome of a classic Bronco in my opinion). First of all, do you think that will look ok? And if so, what color to do the fender flares?
**I haven't seen a pic of an EB with this color combo. If you guys have seen one, please send me the link.
Thats all I can think of for now, but I'm sure there will be more. Thank you guys in advance for the help.
I bought a 77 last year and am getting ready to begin restoring (the question is how far do I want to go) There is very little rust, only on the lower door panels. I'm wanting something that I'm not afraid to drive and play with. Thats why I'm leaning towards NOT doing a frame off. My dad has done 3 frame offs on classic trucks, so we can do it if we decide to.
Now for the questions:
1) My gas gauge (put in new sending units), temperature gauge, alternator gauge does not work. I'm probably going to get the Centech wiring harness. That should take care of the problems right?
2) I have what looks to be the Vintage Air kit. How will that work with the Centech wiring harness?
3) I think I'm going to go with bed liner instead of the carpet, but I currently have tons of heat (cooks my feet down here in South Georgia). I know that I have a bunch of drilled holes in firewall and trans hump. Once I repair the holes, do you think the heat will be manageable?
4) What is the cheapest route to make those pesky vent windows back to snuff? It looks like I will need most of the parts. Didn't know if somebody sold a complete kit.
5) With the rust on the lower door panels, would you get a complete door skin, or just the lower panels?
6) Now for the important question: What color? I was thinking of painting it a charcoal gray, but I want to keep the white top (the white is the epitome of a classic Bronco in my opinion). First of all, do you think that will look ok? And if so, what color to do the fender flares?
**I haven't seen a pic of an EB with this color combo. If you guys have seen one, please send me the link.
Thats all I can think of for now, but I'm sure there will be more. Thank you guys in advance for the help.