Landshark's 72 Build

Post by **landshark** » Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:06 pm

Well with the help of Rob (zoso) I finally went and picked up the 72 and brought it home. Just had one locked up drum brake and after a few good wacks we broke it up and pushed it to the garage.

Made in Janurary 1972, 302, three speed, Dana 44, drum brakes all around, manual steering, no idea on which 9 inch it has.

Cleaned it out a bit, removed the rat turds and disinfected it. Looks to be in decent shape, will eventually need a few panels replaced, including Inner kick panels, floors etc etc.. overall the wiring looks to be fairly unmolested with just a few additional wires here and there.

My short term plans are to initially to try and get it started (anyone want to help???) with the hopes of making it my run around for the time being but there are a few things I will have to replace or source to get it running and safe.

Long term its to be determined - i have some plans but it will be at least a year before I will even begin on it.

Anyway for now here are some photos.

Post by **mickphatmac** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:20 am

Real solid start, looks like a fun project! ;) Congrats!

I'm jealous

Post by **Dukietown** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:23 am

I think no matter what happens, no matter what you do to restore/modify etc... that headliner has to stay!

Post by **colby45** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:22 am

That is a fantastic headliner. That's a great looking rig. Looks like a solid start for a project!

Post by **Digger** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:44 am

Great pictures.

Interesting hand brake.

Post by **Stubborn3** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:49 am

X3 on the head liner. keep things warm in the winter

Post by **landshark** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:16 am

Top is coming off. I will raffle off the carpet :)

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:32 am

That rig looks familiar but I can't recall where I've seen it (or pics of it)

Looks like a great starting point

Post by **TOOLMAN** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 11:31 am

Nice! I would love to come give you a hand replacing body panels...I probably need to learn.

Post by **landshark** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:22 pm

Rox Crusher wrote:That rig looks familiar but I can't recall where I've seen it (or pics of it)

Looks like a great starting point

In your dreams ;)

Post by **landshark** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:23 pm

TOOLMAN wrote:Nice! I would love to come give you a hand replacing body panels...I probably need to learn.

I will be doing the rear quarters first.. then a few patches. Then probably nothing else for a while. i will let you know when i plan on knocking them out. Trying to decide on adhesive or spot weld..

Post by **Gunnibronco** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:08 pm

landshark wrote:
TOOLMAN wrote:Nice! I would love to come give you a hand replacing body panels...I probably need to learn.

I will be doing the rear quarters first.. then a few patches. Then probably nothing else for a while. i will let you know when i plan on knocking them out. Trying to decide on adhesive or spot weld..

I'd use adhesive on the seam between the lower & upper quarters, and probably spot weld the rest. Spot welding the upper & lower quarters together will probably leave you with some visible heat warpage along the seam.

Post by **landshark** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:18 pm

Gunnibronco wrote:
landshark wrote:
TOOLMAN wrote:Nice! I would love to come give you a hand replacing body panels...I probably need to learn.

I will be doing the rear quarters first.. then a few patches. Then probably nothing else for a while. i will let you know when i plan on knocking them out. Trying to decide on adhesive or spot weld..

I'd use adhesive on the seam between the lower & upper quarters, and probably spot weld the rest. Spot welding the upper & lower quarters together will probably leave you with some visible heat warpage along the seam.

That's what I have been reading as well.

Post by **landshark** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:22 pm

I got the engine to turn over. Then I put new oil in and filter on , new spark plugs, fuel filter, fuel hose to pump.

I think the only thing I'm missing is the coil?

Don't think the one from my 76 will work?

Anyone have one to use?

Post by **Moab Mike** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:35 pm

I should have one from my 74' engine. Pick it up when you get your seats.

Post by **landshark** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:29 pm

Ok will do thanks.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:06 am

Subscribed

Post by **landshark** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:28 pm

She's alive.

https://vimeo.com/135526575

Too bad the cb doesn't work :(

Post by **Moab Mike** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:41 pm

I guess the coil worked.

Post by **landshark** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:14 pm

It did indeed and I found my old wire stash.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:08 am

Runs smooth! Looks like you're acquiring missing parts pretty quickly. I already see the missing fender hung.

Post by **landshark** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:44 am

Jesus_man wrote:Runs smooth! Looks like you're acquiring missing parts pretty quickly. I already see the missing fender hung.

I am thanks to CCB members, that front fender is the one that came with it - its cut and it will be going to the Kinderbitzen house

I have a load of parts for it from the PO coming north in a week or so, includes shocks, add a leaf, grill, title, and more..

The wiring under the dash is surprisingly in good shape, I will be removing some of the stuff that was added by the original owner in the next few weeks.

It would be nice to have the stock radio - will reach out to triple G.. but i think he sold it.

Post by **akaFrankCastle** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:51 am

Try Don for a radio. I have one but no faceplate and no idea if it works or not.

Post by **JGZ** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:23 am

I've got a few stock radios that work and are UN good shape.

Post by **landshark** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:37 am

JGZ wrote:I've got a few stock radios that work and are UN good shape.

If one of them works I would be interested. I actually don't need to keep it just borrow until it goes to storage but would be happy to buy one off you to have some tunes

Post by **landshark** » Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:45 pm

Shears make short work of sheet metal.

Old metal and an impact make for broken shock mounts. I will probably weld a bolt end on for now.

By overwhelming request.

Post by **Dukietown** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 7:07 am

So plush, so much luxury! Nice work on the sheet metal! You don't waste any time do you?

Post by **landshark** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 7:22 am

Fenders were really hacked. Also it gets two things out of my way and on the bronco.

So looks like I have a small bearing rear end. I need at least one drum for the rear. Anyone have one laying around? Hate to buy new when it will not be the long term rear end

Post by **Dukietown** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 8:28 am

I still have my old drums that I replaced, you may be able to get them machined, I'm not sure. I opted to replace them when I was rebuilding the brakes to have all new. Is there a difference in the drums for small vs big? Let me know what you need to determine if they'll work for you.

Post by **landshark** » Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:39 pm

Dukietown wrote:I still have my old drums that I replaced, you may be able to get them machined, I'm not sure. I opted to replace them when I was rebuilding the brakes to have all new. Is there a difference in the drums for small vs big? Let me know what you need to determine if they'll work for you.

I think it's about 1" diameter difference. What's the inside measurement? Small bearing should be about 11"' across from edge to edge

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