New member/ New project

[Suckerpunched]

Just signed up five minutes ago, I live near Fresno Ca. I drug home a wrecked 75 bronco sport two days ago and plan to restore it with my son who is 6yrs old now. The bronco belonged to his Grandpa, who bought it when it was a year old, and is still original paint. Unfortunately, it was clobbered by another fine california driver. have done about four full restorations in the past and a few partials (but not on a bronco). I have worked on a couple broncos for friends, but only easy stuff like trans swaps and power steering coversions. This one now has substantial frame damage, dont know yet if I will straighten it or replace it. A buddy of mine has a body shop and is willing to straighten the the frame for me if I want to go that route. From what I can see, I will also need a new dash, hood, grill, right fender and innerpanels, radiator support and radiator, windsheild frame and probably a top. not too sure where to start, or when to start, might wait until he is a couple yrs older and just gather parts for now. your comments are welcome and If my picture does not work, sorry, it's my first crack at it.

Mike

 

[Bully Bob]

What a shame...!

With your experience, you're prob. light-years ahead of some of us when we started playing with these rigs.

These EB's are pretty much a LARGE volkswagon.....meaning there isn't anything you can't remove/fix/replace.

Other than the frame, (& swapping out the dash stuff) all those repairs are basic & pretty easy.

I would let him work the frame 1st & see if it will come back.....then all the new sheetmetal will line up.

Good luck & have fun.... B)

Bob

 

[Dave]

Like said above. I would let your buddy pull the frame and see if that will work. Then all the sheet metal is easy to replace and parts are fairly plentifull for it. Glad to see your raising another Ford lover. It will keep him out of trouble.