72 orange bronco build thread

In reply to Javelin (Forum Supporter) :

Thank you sir!!

Goal is to have everything including interior finished end of July.

After weekend of hard work 

teuck is on ground 

rear is all done 

I woud upload tons more pics if this website wasn't so horribly  painful to upload pics to 

Working on some bumper mounts 

Lots of progress 

new driveshaft and new top 

Botched oil pan replaced 

New oil pan seems to work. I ended up going with a modern 351 W oil pan. I did a dry fit to confirm all bolt holes and clearances. So far everything looks good.

I’ll order the gasket and get everything installed. Main difference is the oil dip stick moved from the passenger side to the driver side. I’ll have to order a new dipstick tube for it. 
 

Here is top

Looks great, but I'm a sucker for orange cars

calteg said:

Looks great, but I'm a sucker for orange cars

Thanks, me too! Hope I can finish it next month and cash it out, before the people become poor with x mas shopping

That is SECKSAY!

I want to grow up one day and have a shop as baddass as yours. 

Olemiss540 said:

I want to grow up one day and have a shop as baddass as yours. 

Come on over anytime. It is commercial rental space. After Covid, its pennies on the dollar, to rent. :)

z31maniac said:

That is SECKSAY!

Thank you. Turning out a lot better than I expected. I am not a Bronco guy, but a Land Cruiser guy. But so far enjoying it.

Made more progress today:

• king shocks installed with reservoirs 
• Chromoly axles done 
• front wheels on 
• Fender badges going on 

Got a lot done this weekend

but first put some new parts order:

• Steering wheel, steering wheel hub, front bumper, radiator hose kit, hose clamps, bumper bolts, transfer case bolts, fender emblem clips, rubber tailgate bumpers, air cleaner, alternator bracket, alternator bolt, alternator spacer, alternator belt, power steering pump bracket. I might get a set of valve covers from summit racing if they have them.

Power steering kit is somewhat installed. I need to order or make a bracket for the power steering pump. Easy fix.

I’m going to change the hardware on the pulleys, need longer bolts with lock washers. I need a bracket for the power steering pump it’s goes on the head here.

Painted the T case

Brake booster showed up and installed

Next install - twin sticks

Progress little slow

but shocks back today

Got my new steering wheel today 

mr2s2000elise said:

Got my new steering wheel today 

Dang that's nice! What brand/model is that?

In reply to Javelin (Forum Supporter) :

Thanks. Its from Toms OffRoad 

https://tomsoffroad.com/parts/66-77-ford-bronco-black-billet-steering-wheel-mahogany-wrap

more delivery today: 

New valve covers are the right choice, and will make the engine bay look lots nicer.

STM317 said:

New valve covers are the right choice, and will make the engine bay look lots nicer.

Thank you! Agreed. I think will really dress it up :) 

i can almost see the finish line

   Small setback today

More madness regarding the bronco transfer case. Turns out its been rebuilt poorly in the past using random parts. It had USA made timken races with Japanese Koyo bearing. I prefer the Koyo. Regardless, I wouldn't ever mix parts like previous owner. Also front output shaft is from a 73-77 Bronco, and mine is a 72. New bearings I have do not fit the shaft I have.  After a little self debate, I am going with the original as thats easier. Ebay to the rescue $60