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Articles in the 'Body' Category
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Tech article by Waylon (blackjack) There are a couple of ways to get these old body bushings out of the frame. Remember you may have to use a combination of methods that I will be writing about to remove the original bushings. If you can, soak the bushings and the bolt as best you can […]
Posted in - Body Lift, Body | 3 Comments »
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Tech article by Jason Bauer (SACHEM) I’ve never liked the stock antennae on our beloved Classic Broncos. They are prone to breakage from trees while wheeling and expensive to replace if you can find one. When I had new fenders put on my Bronco I opted not to have a new antennae hole cut in […]
Posted in Body | 1 Comment »
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Tech article by Garry Brown (77TexasBronc) Has anyone ever seen this? RUST! The only thing holding my front clip on was the fender bolts and the body supports.
Posted in - Sheet Metal, Body | 1 Comment »
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Tech article by jerry74explorer To re-attach the main door glass to the channel which lifts the glass you will need a piece of rubber hose cut to the length of the channel (I used 3/8” fuel line), a pair of scissors, an extra pair of hands and some liquid soap. Take the channel and remove […]
Posted in - Doors, - Windshield, Body | No Comments »
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Tech article by Bryan E Couch (Jeep Slayer) I know that some of us out there are still stuck with the old stock vacuum wipers that for some odd reason ford put in Broncos from 1966 to1968 but if your like me and have better ideas on ways to spend my hard earned cash. I […]
Posted in - Windshield | No Comments »
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Tech article by Jeff (t2jeff) Dimension (A) should be .187″ to .200″ (I made this cut on a table saw with a carbide tipped blade. Use WD-40 or some type of wax to lube the blade and go slow to avoid kickbacks. You can also purchase a metal cutting blade.) To find dimension (B) place […]
Posted in - Soft & Bikini Tops, Body | No Comments »
Monday, January 5th, 2009
Tech article by Karl Wise (kwspony) Here is a simple way to install locking wing window latches on your early Bronco. I got tired of hearing the wind whistle through the gap in the seals because the latches weren’t tight enough.
Posted in - Doors, Body | No Comments »
Sunday, January 4th, 2009
Tech article by Malcolm Beattie (malcolmzilla) This rotisserie will fit a early Bronco body (66-77, no frame), with the front clip (inner fenders, etc.) removed. It will allow for easier access to the underside of the tub for blasting, patching and painting. With the addition of casters, it also makes the tub very mobile. I […]
Posted in Body, Tools & Garage | No Comments »
Sunday, January 4th, 2009
Tech article by Keola Ford (Bronc) Parts Needed: Stock Hinges New Hing Pins (only if needed) Special Tools Required: Cut-off Wheel(s) Grinder I did this modification so that I could make my bronco even more convertible. The mechanics of this lift-off hinge is simple. If you have done, or are familiar with the glove-box sliding […]
Posted in - Doors, Body | No Comments »
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
by Honorio Madriaga Materials needed; 2 – 4′ pieces of 1/2″ schedule 40 black pipe Tools needed; Jigsaw and/or Sawzall w/ metal blades, light mig welder for panels, 4 1/2′ grinder, bodywork or ball peen hammer, Visegrip C-clamps. Here is my solution to rusty rocker panels. With a Bosch jigsaw and a Sawzall in hand […]
Posted in - Rocker Panels, Body | No Comments »
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