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Firewall replacement

From 1988 Ford Bronco “Broncinstein”, documented by xxxyank.

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1988 Ford Bronco - Well you can see here, where i seperated the dash on the 95 bronco. I figured this was a major part of doing the swap, so i might as well e… 1988 Ford Bronco - You can have a better look at the A pillar on this 95 as it comes into the drivers cockpit about 2 & 1/4 inches. I will be replacing the 88… 1988 Ford Bronco - Just a closer look 1988 Ford Bronco - These are the 3 main bulkhead connectors. The far right is for main computer as it sits in that rusty bracket... You can see i already star… 1988 Ford Bronco - As these pictures progress you will see the seems become unattached. 1988 Ford Bronco - I know... A perfectionist would have gotten out the old blare cutter to cut these spot welds out. But my way is much faster and less hassle… 1988 Ford Bronco - this picture didn't come out very well 1988 Ford Bronco - yup that's a lot of drilling! But it was worth it in the end... 1988 Ford Bronco - well as you see... HERE SHE SITS! You see how i kept the A pillar attached, it has the rectangle bracket as well. My original plan of cours… 1988 Ford Bronco - to keep the flanges in good condition, as you can see i just cut this side out. It makes it easier to work with. 1988 Ford Bronco - now you simply take your air hammer and cut the spot welds out the old fashion way... with force! 1988 Ford Bronco - Interior view of a damaged vehicle's firewall and dashboard, revealing exposed metal and wiring. 1988 Ford Bronco - for whatever the reason was. On the 88 style firewall, they placed a reinforcement on the outside of the firewall i guess to just stiffen i… 1988 Ford Bronco - now you can see all those welds drilled out... 1988 Ford Bronco - This is a damaged firewall section, likely removed for replacement, with various holes and mounting brackets visible. 1988 Ford Bronco - this is the nice shot of the inner A piller. I ended up cuting the pillar off the firewall, because it just wasn't lining up good enough fo… 1988 Ford Bronco - got it ready to weld on 1988 Ford Bronco - unfortunately not a great picture and i was on a roll, so i didn't take many pictures. This one here i have it welded and seem sealed. 1988 Ford Bronco - that my friends is a perfect weld. 1988 Ford Bronco - you can see it seem sealed inside and ready to roll... next is the pedal brackets and the A pillar corrections. 1988 Ford Bronco - This is sealed, primed & undercoated 1988 Ford Bronco - I got the old bracket off to make room for the newer style pedal bracket. 1988 Ford Bronco - Notice the holes, they will be welded up in this process 1988 Ford Bronco - I got the peddal bracket in and the An the A pillar corrections in. 1988 Ford Bronco - You can't pull that off with your teeth! as my dad would say 1988 Ford Bronco - you can see the pedal bracket is welded in... Now i'm just scuffing everything and seam sealing all the weld spots. ready for primer and pa… 1988 Ford Bronco - You actually have to remove the bracket off the dash so you can get your mounts in the proper location. 1988 Ford Bronco - it's been primed and painted 1988 Ford Bronco - now it's been painted. 1988 Ford Bronco - Looks awesome and i have bolted the dash up... I'll throw up a picture to finish this when i get a chance.