Down to the Tub

Speaking of room around the engine, now there is much more! Few more steps and the rest of the body can come off which will make the transfer case, transmission and engine removal that much easier. Rolling chassis here I come...

Jag and Steering Column

After removing the rear seat a while back, Jag has found it to be a prime napping zone while I work. This causes me to turn down my music, but at least I know he isnt tearing apart my shoes somewhere else.

Along with various other small components, I removed the steering column today.

Engine compartment is now a little more roomier.

Bronco Colors

You may have seen two colors on the Bronco. One is Blue, the other Copper. The origional color of the Bronco is the copper and the updated color (by some previous owner) is that nice blue...

Heater Removal

Removal of the heater took place today...

Eiger and Windshield Removal

Clint Eiger Eastwood (Eiger for short) loved to go riding in the Bronco...

Sadly tonight he discovered it.

As you can see he was a little concearned.
So I went ahead and tore off the windshield while he was moping.

Pesky spot welds are what held it on.

What falls out of 30 year old windshields.

Dash Teardown

Got the dash off, now time to strip it....

Wiring Harness

The Garage

You take things off, and they need to go somewhere...

Interior Teardown

Now its time to get that dash board off...

Out of School Celebration

Finishing my Masters meant I could now spend my time tearing down the Bronco. I decided I would do the part i feared the most and reveal the mysteries hiding under that carpet.

Not what you want to find hiding under nice looking carpet...a shotty previous restoration with bondo and screws used as some kind of poor-mans welding.


Your guess is as good as mine. I am thinking aluminum siding. Who cares, I need new floorboards!

Christmas Teardown

With the help of my father, we succesfully pass the point of no return.

What shoes not to wear when working on a Bronco...

My Dad's favority activity, labeling

Essentials

Engine Torn Down

Liquid Celebration in Bronco Mugs

The Beginning

The beginning of a project, one that will take some time, but will be rewarding. What could it be...the restoration of my 1973 Ford Bronco.

Here are some pre-destruction pictures...

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