Where has the time gone?

Ok - so this isn't being updated as frequently as I had originally planned.  I may convert this from a blog to a simple build thread for a while.  Everyone is asking "what have you done lately to the Bronco?".  So let me bring you up to speed.

Engine headers came in... still not dyno'd.  Have appointment for next weekend to fire it up and dial it in.  I wonder if I can post a video w/sound of that here?

Pretty cool huh?

The Bronco itself has been completely stripped and is awaiting delivery to the body shop.  I came to the conclusion that bodywork/paint is not something I have even the slightest interest in doing myself.  This will speed up the overall restoration by at least 2 years.  :-)

Removed front fenders, doors, tailgate, hood, complete dash assembly.... you name it is removed.  The body is just sitting on the frame now, so I will construct some door braces and lift it off onto a trailer for delivery.  Then it will be framework.  Scrape, sandblast, powdercoat.  Then the fun reassembly process can begin.

I already sent the instrument gauge cluster out for refurbishment.  Had the gauges changed to white, replaced the ammeter with a voltmeter, switched to LED lighting and the outer bezel chromed.  I will have the black area painted the same color as the body when it is time for paint.

Before

After