8 Years later, off to paint

Post by **jcb9089** » Thu May 16, 2013 9:36 am

Started this project with my father in June 2005 after I returned from being stationed in England. I was pretty naive about broncos back then, so it cost me more than it should have, but its finally off to paint in Ohio. Going with Deep Cherry Crystal Pearl and white flares/top.

Post by **Colorado75bronc** » Fri May 17, 2013 12:06 pm

Sounds like its gonna be beautiful when its done, can't wait to see

Post by **akaFrankCastle** » Fri May 17, 2013 12:12 pm

The original paint job looks very similar to the first Bronco I ever remember seeing, back in Alaska in 98. That was the one that gave me the Bronco bug.

Post by **jcb9089** » Wed May 29, 2013 7:59 am

Getting fitted prior to paint prep. There is a gap at the rear of the driver door from the rocker pushing the qtr panel back too far. So he is going to cut/weld both rear rockers and eliminate the seam. Other than that, looking good.

Post by **Kinder** » Wed May 29, 2013 5:36 pm

Checking gaps? That sounds like a professional move.

Post by **jcb9089** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:42 pm

getting close, some color added today

Post by **Jesus_man** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:16 pm

Wow, that's going to POP!

Post by **jcb9089** » Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:43 am

Went with the Dodge Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl. For the longest time I planned on Burnt Orange, but love this color. White flares and top, Argent grey grill. My father installed hood vent support by cutting out original hood vents and mounting under cutout.

Post by **jcb9089** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:45 am

color before the clear. Getting close

Post by **Kinder** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:56 am

Very nice, hood vents look great.

Post by **jcb9089** » Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:10 am

Thanks, think the hood pic had 3 coats of color and 3 more to go.

They are going to put a fine coat of rock guard on the top of the top and the dash. Hard to tell but the inside of the hood is lined with rock guard under as well.

Post by **jcb9089** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:01 pm

Almost there, top gets painted tomorrow and put together on Sat.

Post by **Mr. Lav** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:13 pm

Dam that looks awesome, what ever happened to the white one?

Post by **Dukietown** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:00 am

Wow that's a gorgeous paint job. Can't wait to see it complete!

Post by **Geologist** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:12 am

I like the color! Look forward to seeing it complete!

Post by **jcb9089** » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:41 pm

Here is a couple more. Top goes on and then all the tedious but expensive little things need to be done.

Alex, had to part ways with the White one after I retired from the Military. Had 3 broncos, 2 projects and one complete. When projects sell, they seem to always lose money so I sold the complete on. Hated to sell it because the paint was amazing.

After all the work, I've learned to never sell again. I'm keeping this one and the half cab project I have too.

Post by **Kinder** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 7:35 am

That color looks great.

Post by **jcb9089** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:43 pm

out in the sun

Post by **kbank6** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:28 am

Looks great!

Post by **Entourage** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:42 pm

Beautiful paint job - that is going to be an amazing build.

Post by **Geologist** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:30 pm

Nice!!

Post by **Justin** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:10 pm

Stunning.

Post by **Jesus_man** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:57 am

Very nice!!

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:33 am

Awesome colors with perfect contrast

Magnificent !

Post by **jcb9089** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:43 pm

Thanks, can't wait to get it shipped out to the springs.

Anyone know of a good hauling company, enclosed trailer?

Post by **Rox Crusher** » Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:10 pm

Your guy in Ohio does really nice work !

Have you considered moving the rear axle back an 1" to center it better in the wheel well ?

Post by **jcb9089** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:01 am

I noticed that rear wheel too. They make bolt on kits to move it back 1". It will be on my list to move further back.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm

Post by **Justin** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:52 pm

You also have the option of re-drilling the spring perch and upper plate.

Post by **Colorado75bronc** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:45 pm

That is beautiful

Post by **Jesus_man** » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:59 pm

jcb9089 wrote:I noticed that rear wheel too. They make bolt on kits to move it back 1". It will be on my list to move further back.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm

Yeah, as Justin said, it can be done cheaper. I had a friend make me new plates from 3/8" thick steel, but my perches already had a hole drilled. I think I had to widen it tho.

www.ColoradoClassicBroncos.com

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