The Bronco build

[Lurch]

I plan to use 2x6 3/16 thick tubing for the slides under the doors tied into the frame with 2x2 3/16 tubing. I originally wat going to tie it into the body but figured the flex would cause problems. Especially with the fiberglass door inserts. I plan to have them stick out to the outside of the fender flares if not a little further to help protect the body.

[Lurch]

Wow paint and body supplies are spendy.

[79chevy39.5's]

Yes they are

[SPR]

What type of paint and primer system are you getting? Something rubber-based?

[79chevy39.5's]

Yes they are

[Lurch]

Not much new, just paint removal and panel straightening with a little help from wrench.

[tobyw]

I see the paint removal, but I don't see the straight part...

[Lurch]

It's coming

[Brier Rose]

Progress as of today. I did get to help













And some scraps that got cut off.

[tobyw]

Cool!

[Brier Rose]

Today the Bronco got primer put on. Still needs a lot of work but its getting there. Paul came over to help. Here are some before, during, and after photos.

[Lurch]

So this thing is no where near ready to paint and yes putting primer on it is a bit early. But I leave for the Oregon coast mid next week so I have to put it back together enough to go play in the big dunes with the rest of the family. Soooo I started reassembly tonight. This is where I am currently. Didn't get as much done as I wanted but you get the idea.



Oh and a side note. Disconnect your battery when your welding on your rig. I fried the PCM on my bronco from welding. And for the record they aren't very easy to find for the application I need.

[Lurch]

Oh and that is 1 of 4 of my sand tires but more on them later

[SPR]

Tim, what paint system and primer did you go with?

[tobyw]

I'm so happy that my Jedi mind melting has brought Timmay to finally take on this beautification project!! Now if I can just get him to toss those wakeboard tower speakers

All kidding aside, this is coming along GREAT!!! Going to be a whole new experience not wanting to perform logging operations at Rim Rock

[Lurch]

Steve it's a high build self etching primer sealer. It's what the paint shop recomended. I'm also using a base/clear 2 stage paint. The cost difference wasn't bad and the clear will help protect it better and make it easier to buff out scratches.

Toby, the wake tower speakers were free and actually work pretty good other then the flatbiller look lol.

[SPR]

Good call on the primer. I used an epoxy primer on the yellow truck mainly to seal it up real good for rust protection. Unfortunately paint doesn't stick to it really well unless you quickly lay on the paint before the epoxy is slightly cured. Scuffing curried epoxy and then painting didn't work so great on the floor of the pickup bed.

[Danny]

Tim, it's looking more and more like a real Bronco every day...congrats on what you've accomplished so far.

[Lurch]

Made some more progress tonight. Finished installing the door inserts then got the soft doors fitted and installed.



Then I masked off the front fenders and traced the flares. Then I cut the fenders. Since I've moved the front axle forward I had to locate the wheel opening a little farther forward also.

[Chrispy]

did you get new pcm yet?
oh and it looks AWESOME. cant wait to see with final color.

[Lurch]

No pcm yet, I'm hoping it shows up today.

[Lurch]

Installed the new PCM tonight. Starts and runs as it should again.

[Boyscout]

Looking good. Great door inserts. I hear they rip out quite nicely.

[mattawajeep]

What color you going to end up with when it's all done?

[Lurch]

Don't worry Mark, I've got plans to keep that from happening


It will be a charcoal gray color. Similar to what you see on the newer ford cars and trucks.