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frame fresh out
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frame fresh out
Ready for sandblasting & paint
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Ready for sandblasting & paint
Body on our dolly.
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Body on our dolly.
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441 hits | 99.92 KB | Posted: 1/18/15

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solid spacer instead of crush sleeve
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solid spacer instead of crush sleeve
Finally something going back together!
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326 hits | 115.02 KB | Posted: 2/22/15

Finally something going back together!
Ready for brake parts.
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Ready for brake parts.
Great Ebay find! $32.
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273 hits | 119.5 KB | Posted: 2/22/15

Great Ebay find! $32.
Been siting awhile but looks like new gaskets should do it.
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281 hits | 126.43 KB | Posted: 2/22/15

Been siting awhile but looks like new gaskets should do it.
A few dings here and there but absolutely no rust to be found! welded up spare tire holder holes I t...
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A few dings here and there but absolutely no rust to be found! welded up spare tire holder holes I t...
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probably better than new.
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probably better than new.
Blasted and painted. now I've decided to do a shackle inversion.
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249 hits | 119.37 KB | Posted: 3/19/15

Blasted and painted. now I've decided to do a shackle inversion.
All new with 1982 f250 wheel cylinders.(1.125")
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243 hits | 107.18 KB | Posted: 3/19/15

All new with 1982 f250 wheel cylinders.(1.125")
9" 4.56 with Detroit locker. 31 spline
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242 hits | 113.99 KB | Posted: 3/19/15

9" 4.56 with Detroit locker. 31 spline
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left side is modified so I could get snap-ring on stub axle. I had to do both sides.
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257 hits | 104.57 KB | Posted: 3/19/15

left side is modified so I could get snap-ring on stub axle. I had to do both sides.
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229 hits | 93.94 KB | Posted: 3/19/15

410 C.I. KB pistons, ultradyne cam, performer 400 intake, 750 Holley. Balanced rotating assembly.
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281 hits | 113.8 KB | Posted: 3/20/15

410 C.I. KB pistons, ultradyne cam, performer 400 intake, 750 Holley. Balanced rotating assembly.
New 15x10 for our 15x36x15 DC fun countrys
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New 15x10 for our 15x36x15 DC fun countrys
Finally, a little reassembly on the frame.
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Finally, a little reassembly on the frame.
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Front acc. brackets.
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Front acc. brackets.
Before and after
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Before and after
JBG axle flip brackets
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JBG axle flip brackets
Previous owner handywork  on engine perch both sides looked about the same!
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Previous owner handywork on engine perch both sides looked about the same!
My handy work
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My handy work
underside of same perch
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underside of same perch
Lynda & Nicole's handy work
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Lynda & Nicole's handy work
Original Caliper banjo fitting
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Original Caliper banjo fitting
Original caliper
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Original caliper
Original 78 thunderbird caliper
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Original 78 thunderbird caliper
Modifying thunderbird caliper
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Modifying thunderbird caliper
Just need to find 7/16-24 banjo bolt, Bronco used 3/8-24.
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Just need to find 7/16-24 banjo bolt, Bronco used 3/8-24.
Ready to go for sandblasting.
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Ready to go for sandblasting.
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Blasted, the only holes were on top of the bedrails.
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Blasted, the only holes were on top of the bedrails.
Just some dings and dents. Rural truck and auto body do great work.
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Just some dings and dents. Rural truck and auto body do great work.
Great barn loft find! 70 boss 302
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Great barn loft find! 70 boss 302
Original brake and fuel lines are in great shape.
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Original brake and fuel lines are in great shape.
Really starting to take shape! And everybody is worried it won't fit out the door like Henry's first...
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Really starting to take shape! And everybody is worried it won't fit out the door like Henry's first...
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This is a newer tailgate, but it bolts right up and all bodylines line up, just need to get newer la...
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This is a newer tailgate, but it bolts right up and all bodylines line up, just need to get newer la...
bought this tailgate at superswap in Columbus for $325 years ago.
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bought this tailgate at superswap in Columbus for $325 years ago.
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New Ford doors bought at a swap meet years ago.
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New Ford doors bought at a swap meet years ago.
The shock mounts we were missing.
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The shock mounts we were missing.
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203 hits | 103.55 KB | Posted: 5/17/15

craigslist find new Ford hood bought by original owner in 1978!
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craigslist find new Ford hood bought by original owner in 1978!
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I forgot I had even bought this. When getting fenders down from shelf this was on top of them. Purch...
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I forgot I had even bought this. When getting fenders down from shelf this was on top of them. Purch...
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Finally ready for paint.
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194 hits | 109.68 KB | Posted: 6/10/15

Finally ready for paint.
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187 hits | 125.79 KB | Posted: 6/10/15

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Loaded up and going to get painted
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Loaded up and going to get painted
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224 hits | 123.55 KB | Posted: 6/10/15

No more jack stands!
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No more jack stands!
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Waiting for a powertrain to be installed
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Waiting for a powertrain to be installed
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191 hits | 123.38 KB | Posted: 6/27/15

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Wet sanded with 1500 and ready to buff.
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Wet sanded with 1500 and ready to buff.
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217 hits | 128.84 KB | Posted: 6/27/15

Paint looks awesome after Uncle Randy's buffing Job!
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164 hits | 127.05 KB | Posted: 6/30/15

Paint looks awesome after Uncle Randy's buffing Job!
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188 hits | 134.9 KB | Posted: 6/30/15

Straps from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard fit well after a little tweeking and adding some support plates ...
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Straps from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard fit well after a little tweeking and adding some support plates ...
Added rubber under straps to protect the tank.
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209 hits | 109.08 KB | Posted: 6/30/15

Added rubber under straps to protect the tank.
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201 hits | 105.23 KB | Posted: 6/30/15

Bought a parts truck. 78 XLT 4 speed with lots of good black interior parts.
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212 hits | 124.55 KB | Posted: 6/30/15

Bought a parts truck. 78 XLT 4 speed with lots of good black interior parts.
Got an unbelievable Original tailgate with the parts truck!
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Got an unbelievable Original tailgate with the parts truck!
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186 hits | 136.39 KB | Posted: 6/30/15

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209 hits | 137.18 KB | Posted: 6/30/15

Nice cap with the dark windows that we wanted. If anyone needs parts email me,
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Nice cap with the dark windows that we wanted. If anyone needs parts email me,
Anyone need any parts? Email me,
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Anyone need any parts? Email me,
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205 hits | 136.8 KB | Posted: 7/7/15

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Headman Headers fit nice, That's the way to install headers, while theres no body.
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Headman Headers fit nice, That's the way to install headers, while theres no body.
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205 hits | 124.06 KB | Posted: 7/7/15

Megan helping make the fuel pump mount,
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Megan helping make the fuel pump mount,
Wiring Harness going back in.
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Wiring Harness going back in.
Nicole & Lynda did a fine job cleaning up and retaping the harnesses.
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251 hits | 107.3 KB | Posted: 7/19/15

Nicole & Lynda did a fine job cleaning up and retaping the harnesses.
Fuel pump installed with Relay that is fed by 12 guage wire. Megan was responsible for plumbing the ...
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Fuel pump installed with Relay that is fed by 12 guage wire. Megan was responsible for plumbing the ...
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289 hits | 117.73 KB | Posted: 7/19/15

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231 hits | 121.76 KB | Posted: 7/19/15

The lift sqad John, Paul, Terry, Bob, Jeff. Lynda on the hoist and Nicole guiding and positioning.
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254 hits | 119.68 KB | Posted: 8/2/15

The lift sqad John, Paul, Terry, Bob, Jeff. Lynda on the hoist and Nicole guiding and positioning.
Oh yea and the hoist on a trolley.
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Oh yea and the hoist on a trolley.
Had to take rear tires off to lower frame to a manageable height.
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235 hits | 123.97 KB | Posted: 8/2/15

Had to take rear tires off to lower frame to a manageable height.
Back of body was lifted by hand and carried sideways over the frame with trolley rolling the front o...
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Back of body was lifted by hand and carried sideways over the frame with trolley rolling the front o...
And finished with tires back on!
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And finished with tires back on!
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289 hits | 125.32 KB | Posted: 8/2/15

Yes its TALL. Not sure how she'll get in.
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Yes its TALL. Not sure how she'll get in.
Still a lot to do but what a huge step. Any body want to buy a body dolly? email me.
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Still a lot to do but what a huge step. Any body want to buy a body dolly? email me.
Not much progress the last couple of weeks. Have to take advantage of the good weather.
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275 hits | 115.98 KB | Posted: 8/30/15

Not much progress the last couple of weeks. Have to take advantage of the good weather.
Just a couple pictures of parts I bought in the late nineties that probably are not even available a...
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Just a couple pictures of parts I bought in the late nineties that probably are not even available a...
Factory pieces fit so nice !
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216 hits | 118.46 KB | Posted: 8/30/15

Factory pieces fit so nice !
This is the later (E7 part no.) tailgate but fits perfect. Just had to get later latches.
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217 hits | 123.36 KB | Posted: 8/30/15

This is the later (E7 part no.) tailgate but fits perfect. Just had to get later latches.
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213 hits | 116.27 KB | Posted: 8/30/15

Just adding the tail lights makes the back look so much more complete.
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238 hits | 92.72 KB | Posted: 8/30/15

Just adding the tail lights makes the back look so much more complete.
The bronco is a 79 but has a 90's tailgate. Had to also get matching latches and the latch actuation...
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The bronco is a 79 but has a 90's tailgate. Had to also get matching latches and the latch actuation...
Even the latch strikes are 79 style and line up and work perfectly with the later tailgate.
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Even the latch strikes are 79 style and line up and work perfectly with the later tailgate.
All the seals are reproduction except the corner seals that are NOS that I bought 20 years ago. ever...
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All the seals are reproduction except the corner seals that are NOS that I bought 20 years ago. ever...
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257 hits | 105.16 KB | Posted: 9/17/15

I also bought a new tailgate panel years ago .Was bought as a 79 part but fit the later tailgate per...
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259 hits | 119.39 KB | Posted: 9/17/15

I also bought a new tailgate panel years ago .Was bought as a 79 part but fit the later tailgate per...
This is the ac harness that goes from the control on the dash to the evaporator thermostat switch. T...
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197 hits | 103.99 KB | Posted: 10/4/15

This is the ac harness that goes from the control on the dash to the evaporator thermostat switch. T...
I cant make heads or tails out of this end of the harness. Ended up getting a great used one from a ...
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I cant make heads or tails out of this end of the harness. Ended up getting a great used one from a ...
Not much help but cant wait for a ride.
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210 hits | 106.02 KB | Posted: 12/21/15

Not much help but cant wait for a ride.
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223 hits | 115.2 KB | Posted: 12/21/15

All the door windows had purple tint on them that Nicole said had to go. She and her friend Baites s...
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211 hits | 111.19 KB | Posted: 12/21/15

All the door windows had purple tint on them that Nicole said had to go. She and her friend Baites s...
Original 1979 door handles cleaned up great. All of the key tumblers now match. Tailgate, doors, ign...
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193 hits | 100.11 KB | Posted: 12/21/15

Original 1979 door handles cleaned up great. All of the key tumblers now match. Tailgate, doors, ign...
One of the jobs I was dreading. Putting new gaskets in the wing windows and installing them in the d...
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185 hits | 112.75 KB | Posted: 12/21/15

One of the jobs I was dreading. Putting new gaskets in the wing windows and installing them in the d...
Progress on the dash! Will have more custom wiring to do as we get accessories, but all the factory ...
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209 hits | 121.51 KB | Posted: 12/21/15

Progress on the dash! Will have more custom wiring to do as we get accessories, but all the factory ...
Same master cylinder that's on my f-350 (1.25 bore), should work well with my larger f-250 rear whee...
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214 hits | 117.38 KB | Posted: 12/21/15

Same master cylinder that's on my f-350 (1.25 bore), should work well with my larger f-250 rear whee...
All new stainless hardware to hold everything together
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All new stainless hardware to hold everything together
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Going to add a single din stereo to the dash
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Going to add a single din stereo to the dash
Have to cut the opening in the plastic bezel and the steel support behind it.
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Have to cut the opening in the plastic bezel and the steel support behind it.
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189 hits | 107.98 KB | Posted: 12/26/15

This is the generic mounting bracket that came with the Boss stereo and its perfect for this applica...
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This is the generic mounting bracket that came with the Boss stereo and its perfect for this applica...
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167 hits | 103.47 KB | Posted: 12/26/15

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180 hits | 102.69 KB | Posted: 12/26/15

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207 hits | 108.92 KB | Posted: 12/26/15

Opening needed to be bigger than the steel support but there is room for a wider plate to be added t...
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Opening needed to be bigger than the steel support but there is room for a wider plate to be added t...
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Not wired but I think that will be easy compared to getting it mounted in the dash. 7" screen c...
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Not wired but I think that will be easy compared to getting it mounted in the dash. 7" screen c...
Polk 6 1/2 " fit right in with no holes to drill. Rear 6x9 not quite that easy. Will get to tha...
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202 hits | 94.58 KB | Posted: 1/1/16

Polk 6 1/2 " fit right in with no holes to drill. Rear 6x9 not quite that easy. Will get to tha...
Starting to look like a dash again.
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211 hits | 119.5 KB | Posted: 1/1/16

Starting to look like a dash again.
FYI the reproduction door handle pads from JBG do not fit the original door handles. Maybe they are...
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177 hits | 113.05 KB | Posted: 1/12/16

FYI the reproduction door handle pads from JBG do not fit the original door handles. Maybe they are...
A work of art ?
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197 hits | 98.05 KB | Posted: 1/13/16

A work of art ?
Bent up custom lines to go from master cylinder to brake switch . Now we just  need brake fluid.
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229 hits | 95.45 KB | Posted: 1/13/16

Bent up custom lines to go from master cylinder to brake switch . Now we just need brake fluid.
Putting old window in didn't go so well.
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182 hits | 88.21 KB | Posted: 2/5/16

Putting old window in didn't go so well.
So we got a new one with upgrade that included sun shield. And they installed it.
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174 hits | 113.03 KB | Posted: 2/5/16

So we got a new one with upgrade that included sun shield. And they installed it.
New Precision brand  rubber seals for the doors, fit great.
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New Precision brand rubber seals for the doors, fit great.
More new rubber
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More new rubber
1970 boss 302 valve covers going on the Bronco.
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1970 boss 302 valve covers going on the Bronco.
Need a little cleanup.
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Need a little cleanup.
Original valve covers.
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185 hits | 119.61 KB | Posted: 2/5/16

Original valve covers.
Boss valve covers fit but are a job to get on with the AC unit hanging on the firewall.
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Boss valve covers fit but are a job to get on with the AC unit hanging on the firewall.
Squirters getting installed.
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Squirters getting installed.
More of Lynda's handywork. New cowl seal installed too
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206 hits | 108.66 KB | Posted: 2/5/16

More of Lynda's handywork. New cowl seal installed too
New Borgeson steering shaft eliminates the rag joint for tighter steering.
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224 hits | 95.68 KB | Posted: 2/8/16

New Borgeson steering shaft eliminates the rag joint for tighter steering.
NOS Ford drip rail Moldings Installed.
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NOS Ford drip rail Moldings Installed.
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226 hits | 111.49 KB | Posted: 2/8/16

The drip rail moldings were still in the ford packaging along with 4 NOS wheel lip moldings. Found t...
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226 hits | 108.42 KB | Posted: 2/8/16

The drip rail moldings were still in the ford packaging along with 4 NOS wheel lip moldings. Found t...
Custom bent dipstick tube to fit with headers. what a job.
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242 hits | 109.86 KB | Posted: 2/10/16

Custom bent dipstick tube to fit with headers. what a job.
Holley 3310 780cfm needs a good tune up but just a good simple vacuum secondary carb.
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145 hits | 105.75 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

Holley 3310 780cfm needs a good tune up but just a good simple vacuum secondary carb.
used 3g puts out 130 amps compared to the stock 55 amp unit on the right.
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149 hits | 109.53 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

used 3g puts out 130 amps compared to the stock 55 amp unit on the right.
3g swap was easy as swapping pulleys and adding a heli-coil to the bottom hole. 3g came out of a V6 ...
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3g swap was easy as swapping pulleys and adding a heli-coil to the bottom hole. 3g came out of a V6 ...
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151 hits | 112.96 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

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134 hits | 139.96 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

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Some more of Lynda's handy work. New hoses and clamps and she cleaned up the steel tubes.
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135 hits | 92.54 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

Some more of Lynda's handy work. New hoses and clamps and she cleaned up the steel tubes.
Core support going on.
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161 hits | 133.35 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

Core support going on.
Inner fenders going back on Had them powder coated semi flat black along with the core support
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Inner fenders going back on Had them powder coated semi flat black along with the core support
auxiliary battery tray made from modified right side tray. at a casual glance it almost looks factor...
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auxiliary battery tray made from modified right side tray. at a casual glance it almost looks factor...
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152 hits | 111.41 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

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Finally looking like a truck again. Factory parts just fit so nice!
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150 hits | 128.51 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

Finally looking like a truck again. Factory parts just fit so nice!
Kind of an awkward shot of the refurbished headliner. Nicole & Lynda recovered it in a black materia...
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166 hits | 105.5 KB | Posted: 5/9/16

Kind of an awkward shot of the refurbished headliner. Nicole & Lynda recovered it in a black materia...
Needed a place to mount the battery isolator.
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Needed a place to mount the battery isolator.
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160 hits | 96.35 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Isolator now attached right next to the right side battery.
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Isolator now attached right next to the right side battery.
All the lights work but turn signal switch wont hold.
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127 hits | 124.49 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

All the lights work but turn signal switch wont hold.
Realized the striker posts were missing bushings that are not really replaceable. They want to sell ...
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Realized the striker posts were missing bushings that are not really replaceable. They want to sell ...
Made new washers to replace originals because they had to be cut off.
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Made new washers to replace originals because they had to be cut off.
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New bushings being made from delron.
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New bushings being made from delron.
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Door closes much nicer now.
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Door closes much nicer now.
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Vacuum can we found at Dundee junkyard. All cleaned up and painted by Lynda.
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130 hits | 106.2 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Vacuum can we found at Dundee junkyard. All cleaned up and painted by Lynda.
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142 hits | 94.62 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Jason's polishing of Grafton Ohio stripped and polished our pretty straight grill shell. He did a go...
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127 hits | 107.52 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Jason's polishing of Grafton Ohio stripped and polished our pretty straight grill shell. He did a go...
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121 hits | 130.1 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Needed someplace to mount all the auxiliary fuse blocks and wiring connector blocks.
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119 hits | 96.47 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Needed someplace to mount all the auxiliary fuse blocks and wiring connector blocks.
Just getting wiring started.
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133 hits | 106.22 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Just getting wiring started.
Had to drill holes for the wiring looms from a post to door. truck didn't have door speakers origina...
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135 hits | 87.89 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Had to drill holes for the wiring looms from a post to door. truck didn't have door speakers origina...
There are dimples in the body and in the doors that locate where to put the holes.
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124 hits | 98.48 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

There are dimples in the body and in the doors that locate where to put the holes.
Looks as good as factory if not better
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Looks as good as factory if not better
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139 hits | 111.75 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Time for Uncle Randy to do some more buffing.
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135 hits | 111.84 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Time for Uncle Randy to do some more buffing.
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126 hits | 126.18 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Brand new ford wheel lip moldings.
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156 hits | 93.4 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

Brand new ford wheel lip moldings.
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The wheel lip moldings had been sitting around so long that they took some elbow grease to get them ...
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The wheel lip moldings had been sitting around so long that they took some elbow grease to get them ...
inner splash shields and wheel well moldings installed.
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178 hits | 122.44 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

inner splash shields and wheel well moldings installed.
nos parts fit so well. all the screw holes lined up great
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163 hits | 113.42 KB | Posted: 5/10/16

nos parts fit so well. all the screw holes lined up great
Custom made fuel log. 3/8 o.d. w/ gage.
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Custom made fuel log. 3/8 o.d. w/ gage.
Wow I can finally post photos again! Been a couple of months with lots of progress.
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Wow I can finally post photos again! Been a couple of months with lots of progress.
Last piece of the fuel system. Had to bend that one twice to get it right.
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Last piece of the fuel system. Had to bend that one twice to get it right.
Cut strips of mdf to fill in the ridges in the bed. Similar to the factory strips but we cut them to...
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152 hits | 132.45 KB | Posted: 5/20/16

Cut strips of mdf to fill in the ridges in the bed. Similar to the factory strips but we cut them to...
Bought  the dynamic insulation tub kit from JBG, great stuff but I needed to buy 3 extra 19x29 sheet...
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137 hits | 127.89 KB | Posted: 5/20/16

Bought the dynamic insulation tub kit from JBG, great stuff but I needed to buy 3 extra 19x29 sheet...
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165 hits | 133.16 KB | Posted: 5/20/16

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Painted the back of the bumpers and the bottom of the rear valence panel.
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152 hits | 123.87 KB | Posted: 5/28/16

Painted the back of the bumpers and the bottom of the rear valence panel.
Lynda's handy work before and after. For the rear bumper brackets.
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144 hits | 84.57 KB | Posted: 5/28/16

Lynda's handy work before and after. For the rear bumper brackets.
Had to polish all the bumper bolts.
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189 hits | 88.56 KB | Posted: 5/28/16

Had to polish all the bumper bolts.
The new reproduction bumpers from JBG look great. really pleased with both bumpers quality. I've bou...
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162 hits | 124.55 KB | Posted: 5/28/16

The new reproduction bumpers from JBG look great. really pleased with both bumpers quality. I've bou...
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159 hits | 123.63 KB | Posted: 5/28/16

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Rear valence and bumper brackets ready for a bumper.
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162 hits | 119.04 KB | Posted: 5/28/16

Rear valence and bumper brackets ready for a bumper.
She thinks we put the carpet in just for her.
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She thinks we put the carpet in just for her.
Rear bumper is just as nice as the front one.
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171 hits | 111.05 KB | Posted: 6/2/16

Rear bumper is just as nice as the front one.
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169 hits | 118.73 KB | Posted: 6/2/16

Uncle Randys been busy again. This is only the first stage of buffing. He says the paint has gotten ...
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224 hits | 99.25 KB | Posted: 6/2/16

Uncle Randys been busy again. This is only the first stage of buffing. He says the paint has gotten ...
Another item from the parts truck.
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126 hits | 118.17 KB | Posted: 6/12/16

Another item from the parts truck.
started putting moldings on. they are in very good shape and look good.
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114 hits | 112.84 KB | Posted: 6/12/16

started putting moldings on. they are in very good shape and look good.
Original seat tracks worked out well, just moved the bolt holes a little and our scat seat went righ...
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126 hits | 114.28 KB | Posted: 6/12/16

Original seat tracks worked out well, just moved the bolt holes a little and our scat seat went righ...
Had to bend up some custom boxes to fill in the hole that a previous owner cut to clear speakers.
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151 hits | 109.16 KB | Posted: 6/12/16

Had to bend up some custom boxes to fill in the hole that a previous owner cut to clear speakers.
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106 hits | 109.23 KB | Posted: 6/12/16

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199 hits | 106.46 KB | Posted: 6/12/16

These scat seats look great
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These scat seats look great
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171 hits | 112.33 KB | Posted: 6/12/16

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Back of interior finished up, assembled,  done
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Back of interior finished up, assembled, done
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The other seat is installed.
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132 hits | 112.81 KB | Posted: 6/16/16

The other seat is installed.
hoods on not done with line up, but is looking good
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187 hits | 121.87 KB | Posted: 6/16/16

hoods on not done with line up, but is looking good
Stereo sounds great! Nicole's first tune  "my old bronco" sounded better than ever before.
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Stereo sounds great! Nicole's first tune "my old bronco" sounded better than ever before.
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151 hits | 94.33 KB | Posted: 6/19/16

gauges hooked up
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gauges hooked up
Original chrome looked good. The black paint not so good.
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165 hits | 117.24 KB | Posted: 7/2/16

Original chrome looked good. The black paint not so good.
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122 hits | 111.12 KB | Posted: 7/2/16

Henderson driveline and axle made us new driveshafts front and rear. They used some of our cv joint ...
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192 hits | 108.44 KB | Posted: 7/2/16

Henderson driveline and axle made us new driveshafts front and rear. They used some of our cv joint ...
Front shaft is made from 2" X .120 wall tubing couldn't be any larger diameter, just clears Hea...
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115 hits | 114.85 KB | Posted: 7/2/16

Front shaft is made from 2" X .120 wall tubing couldn't be any larger diameter, just clears Hea...
Lynda sprayed the emblems entirely black, then Nicole steel wooled the top surface to bring the chro...
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Lynda sprayed the emblems entirely black, then Nicole steel wooled the top surface to bring the chro...
getting ready for more trim.
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getting ready for more trim.
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158 hits | 118.22 KB | Posted: 7/2/16

Used a chalk line to get moldings straight.
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156 hits | 124.7 KB | Posted: 7/2/16

Used a chalk line to get moldings straight.
Custom dual exhaust bent up by Joes complete auto in Huron Ohio. Joe literally did pull-ups from the...
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113 hits | 105.34 KB | Posted: 7/21/16

Custom dual exhaust bent up by Joes complete auto in Huron Ohio. Joe literally did pull-ups from the...
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Finally ready for the maiden voyage! Friday July 1 The whole family loaded in and we cruised to Big ...
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Finally ready for the maiden voyage! Friday July 1 The whole family loaded in and we cruised to Big ...
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133 hits | 116.04 KB | Posted: 7/21/16

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Sunday July 3rd we drove to Marble Head and took the ferry to Kelleys Island.
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Sunday July 3rd we drove to Marble Head and took the ferry to Kelleys Island.
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257 hits | 109.16 KB | Posted: 7/21/16

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208 hits | 102.63 KB | Posted: 7/21/16

July 10th 2016, Elyria Ford, Nicole pulling into the Mustang and Ford Show
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July 10th 2016, Elyria Ford, Nicole pulling into the Mustang and Ford Show
Barrowed brothers tube bender to make a roll bar. We are headed up to the Bronco takeover at silver ...
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187 hits | 107.83 KB | Posted: 7/31/16

Barrowed brothers tube bender to make a roll bar. We are headed up to the Bronco takeover at silver ...
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173 hits | 112.14 KB | Posted: 7/31/16

Its a work out but it makes a nice bend in our 1 3/4" dom .120 wall tube.
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176 hits | 112.19 KB | Posted: 7/31/16

Its a work out but it makes a nice bend in our 1 3/4" dom .120 wall tube.
Main hoop bent up and fits nice. Having the parts bronco next to the shop worked out great for fitti...
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Main hoop bent up and fits nice. Having the parts bronco next to the shop worked out great for fitti...
Side tubes bent up but need fit and notched.
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Side tubes bent up but need fit and notched.
Very time consuming hopefully second notch goes quicker.
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Very time consuming hopefully second notch goes quicker.
Roll bar got done in time for The Bronco Takeover.
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148 hits | 128.18 KB | Posted: 8/9/16

Roll bar got done in time for The Bronco Takeover.
On the dunes at Silver Lake.
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On the dunes at Silver Lake.
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