Steve83 > 1983 Ford Bronco > open folder Floor Repair Seat Base

This broken mount is the first visible indication of a floor problem. [url=http://www.supermotors...
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This broken mount is the first visible indication of a floor problem.

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I'm planning on swapping transmissions soon anyway, so I pulled the seats & console to check out the...
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I'm planning on swapping transmissions soon anyway, so I pulled the seats & console to check out the...
The wrinkles in the center indicate the slight difference in the floorpan contour between this '82 b...
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The wrinkles in the center indicate the slight difference in the floorpan contour between this '82 b...
My first attempt at a repair (when I installed the body ~10 years ago) didn't last because I didn't ...
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My first attempt at a repair (when I installed the body ~10 years ago) didn't last because I didn't ...
Fortunately, there's no other damage. All the yellow foam remnants are from the residential carpet ...
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Fortunately, there's no other damage. All the yellow foam remnants are from the residential carpet ...
The large plate described in this TSB & FSA is still available for ~$60ea: [url=http://www.supermot...
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The large plate described in this TSB & FSA is still available for ~$60ea:
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After a few hours of beating, grinding, & bending, this is what I came up with.
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After a few hours of beating, grinding, & bending, this is what I came up with.
It fits pretty well, and I think it'll be solid enough to last longer than the truck.
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It fits pretty well, and I think it'll be solid enough to last longer than the truck.
I'm planning on getting it welded from below first, to hold everything in place, then I'll remove th...
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I'm planning on getting it welded from below first, to hold everything in place, then I'll remove th...
That's as close as I can get it, and all the edges are clean, top & bottom.
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That's as close as I can get it, and all the edges are clean, top & bottom.
There's some gap at the front edge, but not bad considering I was only using a 5" vise & a few ball ...
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There's some gap at the front edge, but not bad considering I was only using a 5" vise & a few ball ...
This end is a little worse than the front, but I'm tired of fighting it.
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This end is a little worse than the front, but I'm tired of fighting it.
The guy told me he wasn't good with overhead welding, so this is better than I expected. In any cas...
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The guy told me he wasn't good with overhead welding, so this is better than I expected. In any cas...
He got something done on the rusted-out corner.
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He got something done on the rusted-out corner.
The top looks better than I expected.
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The top looks better than I expected.
That ought to last. Certainly long enough for a few trail rides. [url=http://www.supermotors.net...
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That ought to last. Certainly long enough for a few trail rides.

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