Not so great "paint" version. Someone here probably has photoshop?
Bronco is looking sharp!
Bumper Opening:
A few comments on the bumper opening. I have thought about doing something but after thinking this over it will like some pointed out not match the theme.
Not really sure at this point if I will make a change to opening but for now at least it will be left alone.
Because its a Tribute truck to my dad's and the theme is to make it appear as close to stock as possible I want to try to keep it that way. Thinking that if I painted it silver and had a polished grille and chrome bumper then maybe other changes would be warranted.
I highly doubt I will be able to turn one of my other trucks as prior planned into a tribute truck so this one will have to do.
Because of the HUGE brakes it has to have a minimum of a 18" wheel. Cannot change that and also it needs a large opening in bumper for IC.
I really wanted to integrate the '11 power mirror motors into it but at this point going to lean for the tribute style look. Much faster and also cheaper to do.
Looking back at dad's original truck and the type of mirror it had I looked up the part number and typed it into a web browser. BINGO, Found a new one still in box from probably 1963! (63-66 the same mirror)
Made a bid and ended up with it. Also found a trailer tow type mirror for the pass side but for now will not install. Its even uglier than the one found for drivers side.
I went with the regular small mirrors on my F-100, they're readily available from all the old Ford truck parts suppliers:
However, they aren't as big so they don't provide as good a view, particularly if you have a camper shell or side boards on the bed.
ade a bit of progress on bronco to those interested. Have not touched the eco
will try to get better pics. Tough w n Internet.
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Wheel Smith does not make them in larger sizes. 16" Being the largest.
I did have custom wheels made for my "other" project but they are 15".
Brake rotor's on Eco are 14" gotta be at least a 18" wheel to clear.
I do have a plan for wheels but no funds at this time. I can at least put some miles on it with current tire/wheel combo.
Using the same NOS caps these are wheels for the other project. But again will be unable to use them on the front as do not properly clear the much much smaller disc brakes and maintain proper back spacing.
Who would have thought 50 yrs later my daughter would be doing the final restoration touches on a 30 yr old Bronco?
Trying to do this without cutting corners . .
The Bronco being 30yrs old the Arizona sun had taken its toll on interior fade. Surprisingly it held up well as far as dry rot, cracking etc but the color was fading away. Especially after having no tailgate and for a extended amount of time no topper to protect it from the sun.
We decided to re-do all the trim. Front door panels not avail for this year so restoring the only way. To me I think it all turned out fantastic!
Daughter for sure the motivating factor here.
Using side garage and 4 post hoist we stripped everything down then painted and re-assembled.
Here is a before and after of the door panels.
While I was at a "medical appt" daughter chased after dye and paint for interior.
Simply amazing what a bit of elbow grease will do. She also re-dyed the door panel cloth inserts.
I am unable to give her any type of financial help but hoping this job will have lasted memories.
What materials did you use to prep and paint the panels?
