Lav's 1974

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:10 pm

My daughter said she wanted the 74. Bought it 15 years ago it has a 302 with an auto. It has the rust in all the usual places. Hopefully have it on the road by the end of summer.

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:25 pm

And thanks to Melissa for all the parts today

Post by **Eck** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:54 pm

MacGuyver would be proud of that patchwork! Good luck with the build.

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Post by **Dirtheadz** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:00 am

thats awesome she is onboard or a EB

Strike2 · Post by **Strike2** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:32 am

Nice! Looking forward to the build thread.

Post by **Kinder** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:11 am

Let me know if you only need patch pieces for the rear floor, I have one that can be cut up.

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:33 pm

Yes thanks kinder

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:41 pm

The can is finally open. Looking for some door measurements. Thanks also getting a tetanus shot

Post by **Eck** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:46 pm

Look here- this should be what you need. http://www.broncofix.com/viewtopic.php? ... highlight=

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Post by **Mr. Lav** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:13 pm

Yes thanks. I seen this before but couldn't remember where.

Post by **phyler** » Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:01 pm

Mr. Lav wrote:The can is finally open. Looking for some door measurements. Thanks also getting a tetanus shot

Just did this repair over the summer on my 75. If you need specific measurements, let me know. I'm really pleased with how I got mine but I don't have the lower door seal installed yet so hopefully it will stay this nice.

I found that the 39" for the door opening was pretty spot on. I had the issue that the cowl wanted to spring forward which caused some funky gaps.

Good luck with the repairs!

Adam

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Post by **Mr. Lav** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:06 am

Dam looks like another trip to the Hut need the right quarter and both door posts. At least keeping my mind busy.

Post by **Kinder** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:18 am

^ wow, thatΓÇÖs a bit of cutting there. IΓÇÖll add that you should measure your doors and adjust the opening accordingly. Not all doors are created equally.

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:30 am

That is the definition of jumping in head first

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:14 am

Ya like I said trying to keep my mind off of other things. This is fun. But yes everything is going to be screwed together and fitted before the welding

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:20 pm

Right side all done. Now for the left side

Post by **EFI Guy** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:23 pm

Looking good!

Post by **Jesus_man** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:47 am

Anyone see the irony of the name on the original passenger floor patchwork?

It's so fun to see folks dive in like this. Someday I'd love to be the apprentice of someone doing this so I might gain a little confidence in body work.

Strike2 · Post by **Strike2** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:21 am

Nice progress! definitely have some momentum going on thumbs up

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:32 pm

Happy the way the door turned out. Was getting ready to start on the driver's side but thought it would be easier to go ahead and do the rear floor before I turn it around in the garage. But good news is all the body bolts came out.

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:39 pm

Does anyone have any old rear tail light housing. The PO had cut about six inches off the bottom don't want to replace the whole housing. Thanks

Post by **mickphatmac** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:47 am

AMAZING WORK there Mr. LAV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are KILLING IT!!! Keep the pics coming!!!

...not sure if it makes a difference, but if you are going to disassemble and paint, it might be worth swapping your door hinges, they're upside down so, Your Lt's are on the Rt.

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:42 pm

Shoot nice catch I didn't even notice the hinges. Thanks

Post by **plumbdoctor** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:42 pm

Mr. Lav wrote:Does anyone have any old rear tail light housing. The PO had cut about six inches off the bottom don't want to replace the whole housing. Thanks

Yep have one here...let me know if you still need

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:36 pm

plumbdoctor wrote:
Mr. Lav wrote:Does anyone have any old rear tail light housing. The PO had cut about six inches off the bottom don't want to replace the whole housing. Thanks

Yep have one here...let me know if you still need

Pm sent

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:30 pm

Got the rear finished up now on to the driver's side

Post by **Kinder** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:14 pm

That looks nice, hard to beat fresh steel.

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:38 pm

Yes it is. Started to just cut the rust out then we'll you know it just went down hill from there.

Strike2 · Post by **Strike2** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:55 pm

Nice work! Your making quick work on the sheet metal

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:27 pm

Has anyone else ran it to this. The left front corner of the rear floor pan doesn't fit well ended up just bending up some 16 gauge metal to fill the gap

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