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Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:02 am
by Entourage
My vote is below the bedrail inside the cab. Only time I see bedliner go over the rail is work trucks. Broncos are play toys not work trucks
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:20 am
by dsmith01
Entourage wrote:My vote is below the bedrail inside the cab. Only time I see bedliner go over the rail is work trucks. Broncos are play toys not work trucks
True but I'm a little concerned about putting on and taking off the top. Last thing I want is scratched paint.
Jesus_man wrote:You want it for protection. In that case, I would have him stop where the bedrail begins to slope down to the quarter panel. What does your painter suggest?
J.D.
He wants to stop before the rail on the inside, at the edge.
Any one have pictures with it over the bedrail? I don't want it to look rediculous when the top is off.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:45 am
by Jesus_man
Chad has a point. IIRC you're building something to look nice, but also for tooling around in the mountains right? You might get lucky pulling the top once or twice without a scratch, but you will eventually scratch it. Not a bronco, but here's a pic:
http://www.americanbedliners.com/SPRAY_ ... k_beds.aspWish this guy had a better pic. Look like he did it.
http://www.socalbronco.com/buildup.htmlMaybe search cb.com too...
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 9:06 am
by dsmith01
Found this one on CB. Not sure if I like how far down the liner goes. What do you think about where I drew the black line? Where Jesus suggested?
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 8:28 pm
by dsmith01
Finally!!!! PAINT!
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 10:03 pm
by PonyCorral
Looks Great! Can't wait to see it in person...I know I asked this before but was there a build-off I didn't know about? LOL!
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 12:40 am
by Entourage
Very nice! You picked an amazing color - cannot wait to see it in person in the sun.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 6:47 am
by Jesus_man
That is something to be proud of!!
J.D.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 8:10 pm
by dsmith01
Thanks guys. Bedliner is going in tomorrow morning. Might be able to pick it up tomorrow
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 5:21 am
by ZOSO
Is it back together yet?
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 6:40 pm
by Booger
Wow. Nicely done. Damn good looking color. Now to see it at the June breakfast.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 7:03 pm
by ZOSO
I cant believe how far this thing has come along. I read your posts on colorado4x4 and saw how rusty that thing was. You truely saved that one. Very well done.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:49 am
by dsmith01
Booger wrote:Wow. Nicely done. Damn good looking color. Now to see it at the June breakfast.
I hope so!
ZOSO wrote:Is it back together yet?
Well, since you asked...
Got it back from the painter on Monday and I was so excited I decided to take yesterday off from work so I could put it back together. I was so busy yesterday with the Bronco I didn't have anytime for web wheeling or pic posting.
I got brakes and steering installed and then I moved onto the interior. Got the seats, center console and roll cage installed.
Had a little time left in the day so I installed the fan shroud. FYI, the fan shroud from a mid 90s V6 Ford Ranger fits like a glove on the early Bronco radiator with an Explorer front dress. I'll shoot a couple pics tonight and post them later.
Everything is a little dusty but should clean up nice.
SEM Pro-tex bed liner
Hood is sitting on top of the hood pins
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:49 am
by Justin
Looking good! Are you planning to install a harness bar?
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 8:53 am
by ZOSO
Looks great. You need to teach chad how to put it back together.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:31 am
by dsmith01
Justin wrote:Looking good! Are you planning to install a harness bar?
There is a harness bar with 2 tabs for the shoulder straps. Lap belts will use the original seatbelt holes in the floor.
ZOSO wrote:Looks great. You need to teach chad how to put it back together.
Ha! He still has more progress than me but I'm catching up!
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:08 am
by Entourage
That is an impressive list of items crossed off the list in just a few days. At this pace, you will catch me in no time. Color turned out great. This is going to be such a fun summer!
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:17 am
by GMAN
Great Color.... very nice body ... Love the roadster look
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:51 pm
by Justin
You may want to consider installing another bar farther up on the cage. See this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1189&p=15344&hilit=harness#p15344
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:17 pm
by dsmith01
Well ain't that a PITA. Looks like I'll be cutting/welding right next to my new paint job now
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:25 pm
by Jesus_man
Go to your local welding supply shop and get a nice welding blanket and you should be fine. I bought mine at airgas and it's very plyable, just like a blanket on your couch.
J.D.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:42 pm
by PonyCorral
Amazing progress...You will have that thing on the road by next weekend!
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:30 pm
by Rox Crusher
If either of you get them finished by the end of the week end let me know...............you could bring em out to our little cool cars and hot bikes show here in Roxborough on Sunday
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:00 am
by dsmith01
I wish but mine definately won't be done by this weekend. Still need a wiring harness and gas tank.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:02 am
by dsmith01
Jesus_man wrote:Go to your local welding supply shop and get a nice welding blanket and you should be fine. I bought mine at airgas and it's very plyable, just like a blanket on your couch.
J.D.
Good to know. I need to stop by General Air anyway for a refill.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:05 am
by hockeydad4-22
dsmith01 wrote:I wish but mine definately won't be done by this weekend. Still need a wiring harness and gas tank.
Spark and fuel - 2 things that I have learned we really need to make our rigs run.
it's ok - between yours and Ent's rigs. I am certian ours will be so ashamed of itself that it will never leave the yard... Take your time, enjoy the process...
(Kiddding that rig looks sweet)
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:08 am
by Jesus_man
hockeydad4-22 wrote:Spark and fuel - 2 things that I have learned we really need to make our rigs run.
Don't forget air, there are three things...
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:29 am
by dsmith01
Got my rear flares put on last night. The black flares really change the way it looks! Also got the most important part of the Bronco installed....Fender Emblems!
Couldn't find the camera this morning so I'll post a pic up later.
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:43 pm
by Entourage
How are things going? Excited to see pics of the rear flares, emblems, and the other progress. Cannot wait to see the blue paint in the sun!
Re: 72 restore/mild build
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:03 pm
by dsmith01
Been kindof busy at work and a little burnt out with the bronco so I haven't done much lately. Was saving some $$$ for a wiring harness and gas tank.
I picked up a Centech Harness from Bronco Hut today and the gas tank is on order with BCBs. Appearently the NWMP tanks are on back order - got an email from Chuck today that said I won't get it for about 3 months.
So...see you guys on the trail next summer
Seriously though, I'm hoping they are over estimating.