Rustbelt Bronco tubs.

[Broncoronium]

Have any of you ever used Rustbelt Broncos tub? Their price point seems better than Dennis carpenters. And from my understanding their turn around time is faster. I just want to know if anybody knows quality of their work.

 

[76YETI]

https://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=298860

 

[tabyers]

Getting detailed information on people’s experiences with tub builders is like pulling teeth. I’m not sure why, but it just seems to be that way to me. I often wonder how 5 or 6 shops can be spitting them out every 2-3 weeks with years worth of waiting lists and there not be more details. I have one on the way (not a Rustbelt) and could provide detailed pictures and thoughts when I receive it. At the end of the day, the only comfort I could take in my decision was that whatever shows up now will have to be beat into a bronco shaped object no matter what. I’ve spent years researching, visited several shops in person, paid the money, and still feel like I know precious little. But I fumble through most everything in life, so maybe someone will chime in now that it’s back to the top…

 

[TheLimeRanger]

body

Getting detailed information on people’s experiences with tub builders is like pulling teeth. I’m not sure why, but it just seems to be that way to me. I often wonder how 5 or 6 shops can be spitting them out every 2-3 weeks with years worth of waiting lists and there not be more details. I have one on the way (not a Rustbelt) and could provide detailed pictures and thoughts when I receive it. At the end of the day, the only comfort I could take in my decision was that whatever shows up now will have to be beat into a bronco shaped object no matter what. I’ve spent years researching, visited several shops in person, paid the money, and still feel like I know precious little. But I fumble through most everything in life, so maybe someone will chime in now that it’s back to the top…

so who did you end up going with?

 

[tabyers]

Northeast Classic Ford Parts

 

[msmith]

I have no experience with RB but a friend of mine purchased one for his build. I haven’t gotten a chance to check it out in person but he seems to be fairly pleased with it. One thing on his, the parking brake bracket was welded on backwards. It was a simple cut off, turn and reweld. I think they hire auto body students from a community college in PA to help out. This may be why they have a little better price point and lead time but I don’t know for sure.

RB is only a couple of hours away from me so I have intentions of making the trip for a tour when I get a little time.


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[Jedeka]

Tabyers , when are you getting your body? I ordered mine from Nick on March 1st.

 

[tabyers]

Today! I ordered in late October.

 

[mdelliott]

tabyers & Jedeka - any updates on your tubs from Nick. Im in the same boat as you guys were. Im in indiana and closer to rustbelt and steelhorse designs but i feel like going with Nick is going to be a better bet.

 

[Jedeka]

mdelliott, Nick called me a couple months ago and I had made it to the top of the list, but he only had three firewalls left. He didn’t know how soon he would be getting more. I am in the middle of a major house remodel and was not going to have time to work on it. I told him to gi e the next person in line a call. my name is sitting in a queue and when I get ready to proceed, I will give him a call. I am wanting to get the rolling chassis completed and driveline installed. Nick told me if I bring it out, he can set the body on the frame and shim it if needed. Sorry, I am not much help at this point.

 

[mdelliott]

mdelliott, Nick called me a couple months ago and I had made it to the top of the list, but he only had three firewalls left. He didn’t know how soon he would be getting more. I am in the middle of a major house remodel and was not going to have time to work on it. I told him to gi e the next person in line a call. my name is sitting in a queue and when I get ready to proceed, I will give him a call. I am wanting to get the rolling chassis completed and driveline installed. Nick told me if I bring it out, he can set the body on the frame and shim it if needed. Sorry, I am not much help at this point.

I talked to nick Wednesday and after a short talk im convinced he's the right guy for the build. Unfortunately nick has a big back log and is waiting on material like the rest of the world right now. He isn't taking orders and is likely a year out but I think I'm going to wait. I've been ready for a body for a few years...probably should have jumped on this sooner.