Good part is that there are plenty of vendors available for replacement parts and pieces…all it takes is Lots-O-Time and Lots-O-Money. Finished my 1970 not too long ago and every time I drive it it puts a smile on my face no matter what kind of day I’m having👍🏾
When you pull the tub, brace the door and tailgate openings, the core support to cowl, top on. The tub will taco if not braced when lifted off. There are measurements available to make a body cart online. Good luck.
bought a 72 one owner completely original first of the year from my old hs teacher.... 1 owner never touched, also never washed, never took care of.... everything is there but good lord the rust in mine makes ya'lls look brand new, I'm currently repairing the frame at the rear and have repaired all the body mounts... then I have another 77 tub I am gonna piece together with the parts off mine but it still needs the passenger side door posts repaired and prob rockers... and floors lol
Man oh man. This is my second early bronco that I’ve ever worked on and these things were just built to rust! I have been going really hard on this thing and it’s time to film an update. The driver’s side is almost completely assembled and mocked up. I have a door hung and the gaps are correct. What a freaking process though! I can’t believe I have to do it all again on the passenger side now 🤣
@@CRAWLTV if I can make mine just open and close I'll be happy I'm not gonna lose sleep over door gaps or anything... it won't be very pretty or fully restored I just want a sound, safe, driving, stopping bronco... although I did splurge on a 3.5" lift and some gas shocks from Rancho
@@CRAWLTV I've got every dang thing for mine if I can figure out the body work lol never done any body work before.... bought me a harbor freight mig and have just been practicing on sheet metal
Oh yes! There’s no shortage of work. Luckily, Steph pushes me to just make a little bit of progress every day because she’s anxious to take over and work on the parts that don’t require fabrication or body work. She wants this thing done so it’ll get done 😂💪🍺
And I thought pulling my dash out of my TJ is going to be bad. Yikes!! I think you will have an awesome Bronco when done and well worth your time , money and effort . Can't wait until your next video guys . Take care and catch you on your next one.
Haha! I have been building up to a project like this after all of the other things I’ve done. I’ll sharpen my skills on this so that I can build what I’ve always wanted - An AMC Eagle on a JK or LJ chassis 🤣
Where does a fella go to get his 1st bronco appraisal ? I have my 71 almost finished and I lost track on money spent and don’t really care either. But I would like to know what the value of my bronco and all the years of sweet years and many beers and what not!
the crease in the hood is very common, its a weak point. I have owned three and two of them had it, if you up grade to gas struts to hold the hood open the kit has supports to fix this problem. hope this helps. dont forget to brace your tub when you remove it. my 68 was worse then yours and I had a blast fixing it up. dont get caught up in using one supplier, different suppliers have different kits and some are more complete then others
Yep! After we ran the VIN we found that it was built in Colorado in the summer of 69 and then it moved southwest. It did end up in Michigan though, and that is very obvious 😂
Wish you did not buy a stock rear gas tank. The 23gal is what most use. I have a 20gal rear and 8gal side tank. I would suggest 1"body mounts to get a little more clearance under the body and not too high. 2 1/2 suspension is good for 35" tires if you cut the wheel openings. Hope to see you at Big Bear Bronco Bash June 8th.
Dang it. Yeah, we got the 13 gallon stock tank and an 8 gallon aux tank. Are you on 33s or 35s? We’ll try to make the Bronco Bash! I’ve been driving the new Bronco all week. It’s such a great vehicle. Not as cool as the 1st gens, but cool in its own way.
At the very least get a master body bolt kit from Jeff’s bronco graveyard or any of the top bronco parts houses I bought one for mine cause no 2 bolt was the same 44 years of any thing that fits was the name of the game I have gone through the entire truck and replaced all of the bolts with a a concourse set license by Ford. And I would seriously look at a fresh body tube there are several different bronco parts house that offer them
So… you’re right. And thanks for the advice. We’re already so deep into this tub we’ll make it work. It’s a fun experience, getting to tear something apart and figure out how to put it all back together though 🫣
Good part is that there are plenty of vendors available for replacement parts and pieces…all it takes is Lots-O-Time and Lots-O-Money. Finished my 1970 not too long ago and every time I drive it it puts a smile on my face no matter what kind of day I’m having👍🏾
When you pull the tub, brace the door and tailgate openings, the core support to cowl, top on. The tub will taco if not braced when lifted off. There are measurements available to make a body cart online. Good luck.
bought a 72 one owner completely original first of the year from my old hs teacher.... 1 owner never touched, also never washed, never took care of.... everything is there but good lord the rust in mine makes ya'lls look brand new, I'm currently repairing the frame at the rear and have repaired all the body mounts... then I have another 77 tub I am gonna piece together with the parts off mine but it still needs the passenger side door posts repaired and prob rockers... and floors lol
Man oh man. This is my second early bronco that I’ve ever worked on and these things were just built to rust! I have been going really hard on this thing and it’s time to film an update. The driver’s side is almost completely assembled and mocked up. I have a door hung and the gaps are correct. What a freaking process though! I can’t believe I have to do it all again on the passenger side now 🤣
@@CRAWLTV if I can make mine just open and close I'll be happy I'm not gonna lose sleep over door gaps or anything... it won't be very pretty or fully restored I just want a sound, safe, driving, stopping bronco... although I did splurge on a 3.5" lift and some gas shocks from Rancho
Ours has a 2.5 inch lift on it, but we have a new set of Beilstein 5100s to put on it along with some fresh bushings.
@@CRAWLTV I've got every dang thing for mine if I can figure out the body work lol never done any body work before.... bought me a harbor freight mig and have just been practicing on sheet metal
Oh boy! You all have a ton of work in your future. I wish you the best of luck. Looking forward to seeing this Bronco getting the love that it needs.
Oh yes! There’s no shortage of work. Luckily, Steph pushes me to just make a little bit of progress every day because she’s anxious to take over and work on the parts that don’t require fabrication or body work. She wants this thing done so it’ll get done 😂💪🍺
wish you a lot of courage for this project. But I'm confident you'll get it done.
Thanks! It’s a long term project. We won’t rush anything. One piece at a time… 🤓
@@CRAWLTV let me know when you need help. I will fly in from Switzerland 😂😂
I had a 76 Bronco and I know your pain, on the bright side you will love it when it's done.
Steph already loves it so much! She’s pushing me to work on this, so it’ll get done. I can’t wait to see it out on the road again!
Collins Brothers here in Texas? If so they are awesome
Yup! Those are the guys!
And I thought pulling my dash out of my TJ is going to be bad. Yikes!! I think you will have an awesome Bronco when done and well worth your time , money and effort . Can't wait until your next video guys . Take care and catch you on your next one.
Haha! I have been building up to a project like this after all of the other things I’ve done. I’ll sharpen my skills on this so that I can build what I’ve always wanted - An AMC Eagle on a JK or LJ chassis 🤣
@@CRAWLTV That would be awesome !
You guys definitely have your work cut out for you! It's gonna be a fun adventure getting it back to an acceptable condition!
Yup! Definitely a long term project! We’ll just be chipping away at this in the background of our lives for the next year.
Where does a fella go to get his 1st bronco appraisal ? I have my 71 almost finished and I lost track on money spent and don’t really care either. But I would like to know what the value of my bronco and all the years of sweet years and many beers and what not!
the crease in the hood is very common, its a weak point. I have owned three and two of them had it, if you up grade to gas struts to hold the hood open the kit has supports to fix this problem. hope this helps. dont forget to brace your tub when you remove it. my 68 was worse then yours and I had a blast fixing it up. dont get caught up in using one supplier, different suppliers have different kits and some are more complete then others
Great insight! Thank you!
Recommendation like you said order all the aftermarket body stuff you can buy instead of trying to restore it.
I’m going to be making some very small patch panels here and there but for the most part we’ll be getting factory panels to stitch in
Can't wait to see the finished product, you definitely have your work cut out for you.
Thanks! And yeah, it’s a project!
That bronco sounds like it lived in the northeast with all its rust🤦♂️🤦♂️. It’s going to be a great build…looking forward to seeing come together!!
Yep! After we ran the VIN we found that it was built in Colorado in the summer of 69 and then it moved southwest. It did end up in Michigan though, and that is very obvious 😂
Wish you did not buy a stock rear gas tank. The 23gal is what most use. I have a 20gal rear and 8gal side tank. I would suggest 1"body mounts to get a little more clearance under the body and not too high. 2 1/2 suspension is good for 35" tires if you cut the wheel openings. Hope to see you at Big Bear Bronco Bash June 8th.
Dang it. Yeah, we got the 13 gallon stock tank and an 8 gallon aux tank. Are you on 33s or 35s?
We’ll try to make the Bronco Bash! I’ve been driving the new Bronco all week. It’s such a great vehicle. Not as cool as the 1st gens, but cool in its own way.
I was on 33" now on 35" 2 1/2 suspension 1" body.
Wow, that's a lot of rust but fixable. Flash back to what Stacy David's Crazy Horse project looked like. Can't wait to see the progress.
Exactly!!! I got to work with Stacey when I was at Baja Designs. That guy can do anything.
I think the aircraft remover is removing the Bronco.
😂😂😂
At the very least get a master body bolt kit from Jeff’s bronco graveyard or any of the top bronco parts houses I bought one for mine cause no 2 bolt was the same 44 years of any thing that fits was the name of the game I have gone through the entire truck and replaced all of the bolts with a a concourse set license by Ford. And I would seriously look at a fresh body tube there are several different bronco parts house that offer them
Get a new tub the price will hurt at first but it will save you so much time and get her on the road.
So… you’re right. And thanks for the advice. We’re already so deep into this tub we’ll make it work. It’s a fun experience, getting to tear something apart and figure out how to put it all back together though 🫣
Should be fun
Fun is one word for it! 😂
WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE THE SWAMPERS ::PUNCHES KEYBOARD::
LMAO!!!
In my opinion there is no such thing as to fare gone!
oh god its its much worse than i initially thought lol