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Project for an Iowa winter, '77 Ranger

renrag

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While this is my first Bronco, it is, by far, not my first rodeo. I have never entered the bronc events, but have plenty of time spent around mustangs.

I have pulled just enough apart on this rig to know that everything on the body needs to be replaced. After my fieldwork is finished for the year, I will be working on this more, but for now, I started in a most unusual place. I broke out the buffer for all my semi aluminum(ugh) and polished all the brightwork. I have always hated this job, as you stand at the buffing wheel, trying not to bend it, or burn the crap out of your hands while you hold the backside of where you are polishing. So, this time I tried something completely different. I like it. Took less than an hour, all the trim is anchored and easy to polish, no burnt hands, no new bends in any of it. Plus, I now know what will clean up well, and what needs to be replaced.

I will update as I go along if you all want another bronco apart, and back together, thread.
 

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sprdv1

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Look forward to the progress renrag. Good luck
 
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renrag

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Look forward to the progress renrag. Good luck

Here is something that might be progress. Took a trip to MI to pick up some stuff.

Yes, that is a horse trailer....
 

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BajaBronco

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I grew up for 4 years near duck creek park in Davenport!

Don't remember many Broncos tho. Cool Orange 77!
 

LUBr LuvR

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Here is something that might be progress. Took a trip to MI to pick up some stuff.

Yes, that is a horse trailer....

Looks like Santa’s sleigh in a Bronco owners dream....... That should keep you busy for awhile!
 
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renrag

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Eastern Iowa
The fun appears to have begun. Fun for Dad anyway. This Father-Son project, has mostly been a Father project as I finish up some corn hauling...
 

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1strodeo

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Welcome! Looks like you got your work 'cut out' for ya :D

...seriously why does it seem everyone has a lift but me? :(
 
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