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As the rig currently sits. Hardtop is off a '72 Bronco. Mounting holes had to be re-drilled to match...

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First night in my garage.

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Doors were found on www.classicbroncos.com from a nice guy in California. The are '67 doors.

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The front fenders had quite a few cancer spots and wrinkles from interactions with "a couple sn...

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While driving home to visit the folks, I noticed this hood sitting out in an auto wrecking yard in A...

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The rear fenders were in fairly good shape. A couple areas where road salt had eaten through them, b...

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The rockers and door posts were in awesome shape.

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The tailgate (I later learned) is an original '66 in great condition with no rust what-so-ever.

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On her way to the paint and body shop

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Removing 44 years worth of rust, dirt, pine sap, etc.

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A couple minor spots of cancer, but nothing serious

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The roadster inserts that came with her. They were pretty beat up but maybe when I get more experien...

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My first view of the bronco with all the body lines actually matching up.

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Starting to get excited

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First view of new paint

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The hardtop I had painted on the outside only because I have plans to insulate the inside. No need t...

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The previous owner welded this into place for some reason.

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Not pretty, but still pretty solid.

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The windshield mounting holes will need replacement metal at some point, but not this year.

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After 3.5" suspension lift installation.

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Quick trip with local bronco club. My first time "wheeling"

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Having an absolute blast...

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Central Idaho mountains February 2010

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Turning around to get back down the mountain

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Airing down my skinny tires so I can keep up with the big boys.

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The cab. Not bad at all.

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The inspection...

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Making my inspections and plans...

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Passenger side.

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Thinking that soft top needs to go.

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The 302 V8 that the previous owner installed. Not a bad job at all. At least I think so.

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Little bit of surface rust on the floor panels, but they're pretty solid.

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Passenger floor pans

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Probably need to replace the fenders...

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Front wheel well. Not too shabby.

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Can't wait to cruise..

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Got some new seat covers to cover up the foam. Wish I could find some saddle blanket covers. I reall...

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The pile of parts that came with the '66. Maybe I can trade them for something I can use.