Got the water jet cut dash pieces from the fabricator last night and checked the fit. A number of the holes needed a bit of massaging with a file, but it seems to be as-expected fit-wise. Now it goes to the powdercoater in Colorado Springs to get a coat of crinkle-finish black powder on it.
Some pics:
1966 Bronco (Aug. 1965 production date), 5.0L Explorer EFI, 33x12.50 BFG AT
I should have gotten a Ph.D. Those guys have all kinds of time to work on Broncos!
This thing is coming together FAST. What are you doing next summer? I'll just drop my Bronco off and pick it up, what, 2 weeks later?
Looking great.
Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
Heh. It is finally coming along. Things will slow down next week tho. School starts.
The rounded hole between the gauge and switch holes is for the Vintage Air streamline control unit. The one above it is just for decoration and ties into the same size and shape hole in the glove box door.
1966 Bronco (Aug. 1965 production date), 5.0L Explorer EFI, 33x12.50 BFG AT
Nothing like a white grill contrasted against a darker body color. Reminds me of my old 66.
Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
Engine and trans went in today. Had to buy a 2-ton shop crane to get enough reach, but the three of us got it in with minimal issue.
And holy crap does that Explorer front dress give back a bunch of room between the fan and radiator. I went from having nearly no room by the time I cleared the AC compressor clutch to probably needing to extend my fan shroud a bit.
1966 Bronco (Aug. 1965 production date), 5.0L Explorer EFI, 33x12.50 BFG AT
That is going to be sweet when your done. Can't wait to see it at a breakfast/lunch in the Springs sometime.
Bob - Turning hydrocarbons into noise since 1970
Spiritual owner of the now Zoso mobile (1974 Bronco Ranger - EFI 351W-4R70W-ARB front and rear-STC softtop- High Country hood-3 1/2" WH lift- Cross inboard rear shock mnt- Duffs bumpers- Warn 8274- 33's- Cheby disc conversion)