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Dave I hear you on the block sanding. I'm good for only about three hours these days, when I use to hand sand woodworking projects all day!

That pro-street early Bronco is really cool. Hard to find one of those that the body isnt beat to death.

I too like the green one. Those old buisness trucks with company logo's sure look cool! I guess that's why so many people are doing the distressed paint jobs these days.

Originally Posted by stovens

I too like the green one. Those old buisness trucks with company logo's sure look cool! I guess that's why so many people are doing the distressed paint jobs these days.

I'm with you Steve. My favorite is Ratso's 37 Chevy. I really favor slick shiney paint jobs but there a place in my heart for the business trucks with a history of use as 'a business truck'. I'm not real fond of intentionally distressing a vehicle without the genuine purpose of bringing back some history with it though. There's too many cars with door badges and no history. Just ask the owner at a car show. Its obvious when they stumble trying to make something up. Guess its just a look 'thing'.

Where I'm at right now.....guess I'm in a downtime 'slump'. I'm worrying that I'm getting burned out so I'm taking a little break from the 36. For the first time in my life....I'm taking a real interest in the realm of politics and where we are today as a country. I detest politics but feel that this time around....its important that we all put these folks under a microscope and do our best to translate theyre real intentions. Kind of hard with all the bashing and lies but I'll do my best. In my case....I dont trust any of them....there is good and bad with both parties. I just dont know yet. I worry about how this will affect my hobby as well. Sorry....not making this thread into a political debate....just encouraging everyone to vote....however you see fit.

ProZ28.....where are you at on the Z? Havent heard near as much about your project as I have in the past. I watch this thread with anticipation of seeing your car running.

Dave G

Beautiful weather today, low 70's and clear so I dug out all the stuff to start getting the house and shop winterized... And wound up in the little garage and decided to work on the Bronco and do the winterizing tomorrow....

Anyway, got the posts all leaned in to match the new windshield width after I leaned it back. Everything is tacked in place and waiting for someday when I have a "sighted" welder over here to make things solid... Eyes are getting so bad most of my welding is by Braille!!! The shot with the original vent window probably shows best the new windshield angle and top height. All in all, things went back together fairly well and it turned out to be a fairly easy chop. Starting with the windshield angle and using the stock windshield is a bit of a departure from my normal top choppin' routine, but in this case it looks like it's going to work out quite well.... Once everything gets welded, going to put the body on a rotissierie and get the outside in primer before I start on the frame. Thinking it will make a nice home for either a Windsor or a 4.6 Modular with a 5 speed behind it???????

Wow Dave. You've got a lot done. Lookin good!

Dave G

....I don't think that wind wing is gonna fit !

Daver.

Originally Posted by Daver

....I don't think that wind wing is gonna fit !

Daver.

Haven't decided what I'm going to do there yet Daver... Might just add some 20 ga. to square off the window opening and at the same time provide a place to mount some mirrors... Windows in the doors are going to be done the easy way, removable lexan with a lightweight framework. It's going to be a fair weather only car, no use adding a bunch of weight with all the window regulators and tracks.... As always, going to be weight conscious on the build, once a racer, always a racer I guess....

Yo, Dave....have a peek at a '78 Ford Granada rear end. It has the same 50" width, but it has the fat tubes. The mustang has a skinny, stepped down tube were it meets the backplate. Also, the Granada has a cast steel (not iron) housing, and as an added bonus....the Granada rear brake shoes are metallic.

Now, I don't really know what years the Granada's had all these features...but you might want to check it out.

Daver.

Thanks Dave... it did go fairly quick... Laying the windshield posts back really simplified it. Too bad it won't work for everything.

Now I have to give some thought to the frame, cage, and powertrain. Got to get Tom's coupe finished up and on it's way home then I should be able to get back to all my projects.... Still have a couple fenders giving me fits on the coupe, hope to get the problems corrected on them this week and move on.

As of now, plans for the frame are an NHRA legal--but still streetable chassis. A couple new things I want to play with on the chassis, get more into that as the build progresses. Giving some thought to using a 4.6 and 5 speed, plus the 8.8 rear end out of a donor Mustang---but I still like my Windsor's hooked up to a good 5 speed with a 9" rear.... Guess I don't have to decide today. Could just build me a 302 so Scooter and I can have our 302 shootout I guess.........

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Thanks Dave... it did go fairly quick... Laying the windshield posts back really simplified it. Too bad it won't work for everything.

Now I have to give some thought to the frame, cage, and powertrain. Got to get Tom's coupe finished up and on it's way home then I should be able to get back to all my projects.... Still have a couple fenders giving me fits on the coupe, hope to get the problems corrected on them this week and move on.

As of now, plans for the frame are an NHRA legal--but still streetable chassis. A couple new things I want to play with on the chassis, get more into that as the build progresses. Giving some thought to using a 4.6 and 5 speed, plus the 8.8 rear end out of a donor Mustang---but I still like my Windsor's hooked up to a good 5 speed with a 9" rear.... Guess I don't have to decide today. Could just build me a 302 so Scooter and I can have our 302 shootout I guess.........

I'm sure it'll all come together faster than you think. At the moment I have the 'grinding wheel' blaaughs! I've decided to get away from finishing the frame up....and do a little body work to break up the monotany. Been a long time since I've got to spread body butter on a panel. Kind of looking forward to hand sanding. I bought a air knife years ago and realized real quick I was better off doing it the old fashion way....by hand.

Dave G.

I've still got a good selection of 9" rears, most with the big bearing ends so that's not really a concern as I'm sure I'll have to narrow it to get just the width I want. The lil' Bronco is a bit on the skinny side, so I want to get as wide a track width on the rear as possible... As usual, I'll just pick the tire and wheel combo I like, then narrow the housing and order up a set of axles..... I'll be running discs on the rear, too... Heck, might go with a brand new housing, both Comp Engineering and Moser sell a fabricated 'moly housing at a decent price now.....again that old weight issue... If the weight is down where I think it should be, could even spend the big bucks for an aluminum center section and lose a few more pounds of ugly fat.... All that depends on how much horsepressure I decide to build for it....

Lots of considerations, and lots of things to ponder. Just love this part of the build, always have!!!! The decisions made now can at times have a huge effect on the overall performance when the build is complete.....

yeah, go to change off on what you're doing once in awhile.... The Bronco is fun, so when I've had a good day and still a bit of ambition left or when I actually get something done, I reward myself with a bit of time working on it.

A change is good and Dave I know you have been offered plane fair and a comfortable bed and bring the wife , some good food along with Chicago's great weather . But heck I will try it again we could work well together .

Ain't warm enough there!!!! Got a lot of stuff to get done right here this winter..... Like to get back to Texas for Christmas...not sure that will even happen....