Ben's 73 Build Thread

[Bferrari]

On to the tub ... welded up holes that will not be used in the firewall, the vent bottle hole in the quarter behind the drivers seat and finally welded my emergency brake bracket back on!



Cut the dash up and got things re-worked for the new design. I am very happy with how it turned out. Few more items to weld then back on to finishing the body work.

 

[904Bronco]

Nice work Sir

Great Kid shot, mine are too busy to get dirty in the shop with Dad. But the oldest will be driving this summer!

 

[mattyq17]

dash looks great Ben!

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Looks awesome amigo!

 

[Bferrari]

Made patches and welded up the raised area in the rear wheel well for the factory shock mounts. I will be moving mine to the front of the axle.



Welded some lock nuts to some 1/4" strap for my seat mounts. Welded these to the bottom of the tub so I will be able to bolt them in from the top without assistance.



Got the tub back in the booth and epoxy primed everything that was bare metal. Then shot the next coat of primer surfacer on the rear quarters so they can get their next round of blocking.

 

[mattyq17]

Looking good Ben!

 

[mjramacher]

I would like to see some color on the thing please.

 

[englewoodcowboy]

I would like to see some color on the thing please.

Me too!

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Hmmmm do I smell paint in the air?

 

[Bferrari]

Starting to get some color on her. This is a huge milestone in my build and can't wait to move past it! Got the engine bay shot, the dash and the tub. On deck are the doors, fenders, hood and grill. I am definitely itching get this thing back on the road!

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Pat yourself on the back Ben, that looks perfect! Keep rocking that spray gun, I knew you could do it... Congrats amigo!

 

[mattyq17]

Awesome job Ben I am gonna try and swing by this afternoon if possible I will call you I gotta see these in person!

 

[mjramacher]

Well done buddy.

 

[Bferrari]

Few more progress pics from todays activities.

 

[Bferrari]

A couple more progress pics.

 

[sprdv1]

Nice work there.. Looking really good

 

[rydog1130]

That color is sharp! What color is it? Did you buy a harbor freight car tent to paint in? if so genius!

 

[ajonesny]

Any updates?

 

[rydog1130]

Sharp, hoping to get some paint on mine by mid June

 

[broncoitis]

Lookin really good Ben! Keep up the hard work! ;D