Before&After.jpg
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It started as a rustbucket with nice wheels, and ended up as a 2000 Eddie Bauer Bronco.
a01.jpg
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This is what Frank bought and asked me to help him restore.
a7.jpg
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We quickly decided to start over, so we stripped it.
b35.jpg
512 hits | 219.41 KB | Posted: 7/1/03

With some help from the neighbors, we got the body off the frame.
b65.jpg
481 hits | 84.15 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

I think Frank wassurprised at how little there was under there.
c1.jpg
428 hits | 96.76 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

We think that's a '7? T-bird 351, but we don't know where the transmission (3.03?) came from. Neith...
f2.jpg
466 hits | 64.69 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

After cleaning the mud out of the frame (that's why it's up), we cup-brushed the whole thing to prep...
f4.jpg
763 hits | 102.16 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

I think we used 1 1/2 gallons to get 2 thorough coats on it.
g1.jpg
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The front ring was missing a few teeth, so we tore it down and rebuilt it with new gears.
d0.jpg
605 hits | 80.91 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

While waiting for the body to come back from the painter, we went shopping and found this JEWEL! An...
d70.jpg
497 hits | 112.31 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

We carefully removed everything that wasn't ruined and hauled it home.
d94.jpg
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When we were done, only the sheet metal and most of the frame remained.
e3.jpg
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This was the original goal, but we got a LOT of useful parts, including the whole wiring harness, wi...
i2.jpg
411 hits | 66.5 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

The inner fenders, rocker panels, and one A-pillar were rusted out, but the painter did a great job.
i7.jpg
488 hits | 47.53 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

It went straight from the paint shop to the local Rhino-Liner dealer, where the body, camper, and ta...
h1.jpg
500 hits | 67.31 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

After repairing & rebuilding everything but the t-case, we reassembled the driveline. Later, we fou...
h65.jpg
406 hits | 60.47 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

Even Frank's wife started to get enthusiastic when we got back to a rolling chassis.
j7.jpg
574 hits | 66.96 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

The crossmember had to be clearanced, lowered, and shifted rearward for the Advance Adapter needed t...
l1.jpg
740 hits | 66.02 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

The whole '88 wiring harness (minus ABS & a few other circuits) was laid in & arranged to fit, and w...
k52.jpg
564 hits | 67.4 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

We added shoulder belts to the roll bar. They came from the same '86 EB Bronco as the seats.
m2.jpg
471 hits | 77.46 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

Even the Crown Vic plenum comes close to the hood, and I had to flip the IAC and move a throttle bod...
m4.jpg
455 hits | 70.73 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

I haven't figured out the fan at this point, and the A/C is just gonna have to wait, but it does run...
n3.jpg
486 hits | 48.9 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

At the first rollout, the neighbors were all shocked and eating their words.
o8.jpg
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Bedwall panels and rear seat are waiting.
o9.jpg
1229 hits | 54.08 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

The Rhino-lining goes from the floor to the ceiling, and up the firewall & tailgate. We found a gre...
p2.jpg
777 hits | 56.51 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

Even with a tilting & sliding base, there's still not much access to the back. You can see the rear...
o4.jpg
580 hits | 68.75 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

Bumpers are waiting, but I have a good plan that won't require any drilling or welding of the frame.
o1.jpg
1746 hits | 53.28 KB | Posted: 7/2/03

That's it until Frank can find enough spare cash to build a dash, bumpers, door panels, and a few ot...
ValveCoverGaskets.JPG
238 hits | 90.72 KB | Posted: 10/15/07

Frank, his own self, getting his hands dirty (FINALLY). Oil has been dripping onto the ex.mans. for...
75Bronco1.mpg
219 hits | 34.47 MB | Posted: 10/28/07

I don't know why I haven't made a video before, but it just occurred to me.
75Bronco2.mpg
202 hits | 44.99 MB | Posted: 10/28/07

We just replaced the valve cover gaskets & painted the covers, which is why they're so clean.
EvilClown.JPG
115 hits | 72.02 KB | Posted: 1/6/08

NOW it's cool !!! :-D

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