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My new toy (again) - 1973 Ford Bronco


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Time for an update on the Bronco's progress.  I sold the slot rims pictured above almost immediately after finishing them.  Just didn't like them enough to run them over the stock hubcaps.  Then decided to add some of the chrome trim from the sport/ranger models as well as chrome bumpers.

 

Ford parts are being used where available (and affordable).

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On the inside I added sound deadening and carpet, re-foamed and recovered the seats and built a center console so I would have some cup holders!

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Now on to the detailing.  This is how the truck looked when the guy I purchased it from got it.  He polished it and did a good job bringing it back to life and now I'm trying to take it to the next level.

 

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I'm starting underneath and here is this weekends quick work - passenger wheel well.  I used a combination of correcting polish with 4" pads and a drill and revive for the corners I couldn't access with the drill.  Nothing is terribly dirty just tired and dried out looking.

 

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WOW! Those wheels came out fantastic!!

 

Great job on the soundproofing. It makes a huge difference.

 

Thanks.  I probably should have given the wheels more of a chance, especially after I added the chrome trim.  Oh well.

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Where did you find the NOS parts Scott?  That's awesome!!!  You are motivating me to get our '73 Bronco down off the lift!

 

I've bought from NOS Parts Ltd. out of TX, Green Sales Company out of OH, NOS Only out of CA and Wesley Obsolete out of KY.

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Moved on to the engine bay, driver's side.

 

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In the last picture you can see where the prior owner cut out some rust.  Trying to decide if I should fix this or just live with it.

 

 

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