BUILD Mustang replacement....1971 Bronco

[quikturbo]

I'm about 90% complete on the body, only things left to weld up are the inner wheel tubs and core support, but I'm going to wait until I have the frame powder coated since it'll be easier to pull out with that long travel suspension. I need to make a body stand with some 4x4's and 2x8's to be able to pull the frame and then also can prep, prime and seam seal the underneath.

I'll order up front and rear disc brake conversion kits, powercoat the 9" and Dana44, rebuild kits and a new 3rd member with a 4.56 gear.
So much to do but pretty happy with how quick I made work of the new body/tub.

 

[IDAFC21]

God damn. Loving the progesss on this

 

[greasy]

This is an awesome project, love it!

 

[cap42]

Nice! Sad to see the mustang go but happy to see a Bronco!

If you need help with panel gaps or any of the metal fitment shoot me a message.

 

[quikturbo]

Dropped the frame, rear diff and some other parts off at CPC for blasting and powder coating. That's to my good buddy strtcar for the help loading.

Suburban driveline has the dana 44 for a gear change and rebuild.

Test fitting hydroboost setup, which I'll also likely put on the Scout next year.

 

[Chris91LX]

Badass!

 

[quikturbo]

Donor motor arrived 2016 F150. I'm going to start stripping down to put a new mustang timing cover on it for the BC Bronco serp belt setup, new water pump, plugs, and PBH engine harness & control pack setup.

 

[Dr. Jimbo]

Donor motor arrived 2016 F150. I'm going to start stripping down to put a new mustang timing cover on it for the BC Bronco serp belt setup, new water pump, plugs, and PBH engine harness & control pack setup.
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FESTER665 has a control pack for sale...

 

[FESTER665]

FESTER665 has a control pack for sale...

Thanks for looking out..... Also have a timing cover that Id toss in for free if he bought the control pack.

 

[Dr. Jimbo]

Thanks for looking out..... Also have a timing cover that Id toss in for free if he bought the control pack.

All I ask is 10% for the big guy

 

[FESTER665]

All I ask is 10% for the big guy

 

[quikturbo]

I just saw your post the timing cover I have on the way already and they machine a couple of spots for their bracket setup.
I need the control pack for an Auto though otherwise I'd be interested!

 

[Dr. Jimbo]

I think you should put a manual in it....

 

[FESTER665]

I just saw your post the timing cover I have on the way already and they machine a couple of spots for their bracket setup.
I need the control pack for an Auto though otherwise I'd be interested!

No worries. I machined the cover for mine, it was a piece of cake with a die grinder and some aluminum tap magic....

 

[Jon01]

Damn I missed a couple of updates - some really solid progress here.
At this rate you'll be driving that sucker next year!

 

[quikturbo]

Damn I missed a couple of updates - some really solid progress here.
At this rate you'll be driving that sucker next year!

Thanks, definitely moving along with this, trying to order things upfront to avoid any out of stock situations.

I got the front Dana 44 all completed with a Yukon open carrier, 4.56 gears, new chromoly axles and disc brake conversion with new manual lock hubs.

 

[quikturbo]

Still waiting on CPC to finish blasting/pc'ing the frame, hopefully it'll be done this week. I did all new seals and yokes on the Dana20, installed the Advance Adapter kit to mate it to the 6r80.

EFI fuel tanks finally came off backorder so got that and putting my list of fittings needed

Cleaned and replaced a bunch of things on the motor (gaskets, plugs, etc.) along with had the fuel injectors cleaned so it's lookin pretty fresh. Then put the PBH engine harness on, Tom's bronco swap headers and motor mounts.

Trying to figure out if I want to stick with the factory Boxwood Green, or do something with some metallic in it, pretty torn on this part of the build.
Sample of an idea my painter thought may look good. Thoughts? or stick with Boxwood Green

 

[Pro Stock John]

That color is pretty cool!

Curious what sort of primer will you be using for the body?

 

[quikturbo]

Going to start with an Epoxy primer given all of the bare metal and this Speedokote seems to have some great ratings when used as an epoxy primer and sealer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016QP0X8Q/?tag=tcg21-20

We used a similar Transtar product on the Scout and that stuff seemed tough as nails when fully cured, not fun to sand!

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

that sprayout is nice !

I see you removed the FRAM oil filter as well.

 

[Five-0]

I like the metallic and still very similar to the stock color.

 

[Squeaky192]

Love that color.

 

[quikturbo]

Thanks for the feedback guys, more and more I'm liking the sample he sprayed out.