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Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:10 pm
by Mr. Lav
My daughter said she wanted the 74. Bought it 15 years ago it has a 302 with an auto. It has the rust in all the usual places. Hopefully have it on the road by the end of summer.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:25 pm
by Mr. Lav
And thanks to Melissa for all the parts today

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:54 pm
by Eck
MacGuyver would be proud of that patchwork! Good luck with the build.


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Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:00 am
by Dirtheadz
thats awesome she is onboard or a EB

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:32 am
by Strike2
Nice! Looking forward to the build thread.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:11 am
by Kinder
Let me know if you only need patch pieces for the rear floor, I have one that can be cut up.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:33 pm
by Mr. Lav
Yes thanks kinder

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:41 pm
by Mr. Lav
The can is finally open. Looking for some door measurements. Thanks also getting a tetanus shot

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:46 pm
by Eck
Look here- this should be what you need. http://www.broncofix.com/viewtopic.php? ... highlight=


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Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:13 pm
by Mr. Lav
Yes thanks. I seen this before but couldn't remember where.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:01 pm
by phyler
Mr. Lav wrote:The can is finally open. Looking for some door measurements. Thanks also getting a tetanus shot
Just did this repair over the summer on my 75. If you need specific measurements, let me know. I'm really pleased with how I got mine but I don't have the lower door seal installed yet so hopefully it will stay this nice.

I found that the 39" for the door opening was pretty spot on. I had the issue that the cowl wanted to spring forward which caused some funky gaps.

Good luck with the repairs!

Adam

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Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:06 am
by Mr. Lav
Dam looks like another trip to the Hut need the right quarter and both door posts. At least keeping my mind busy.

Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:18 am
by Kinder
^ wow, that’s a bit of cutting there. I’ll add that you should measure your doors and adjust the opening accordingly. Not all doors are created equally.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 10:30 am
by Rox Crusher
That is the definition of jumping in head first

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:14 am
by Mr. Lav
Ya like I said trying to keep my mind off of other things. This is fun. But yes everything is going to be screwed together and fitted before the welding

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:20 pm
by Mr. Lav
Right side all done. Now for the left side

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:23 pm
by EFI Guy
Looking good!

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:47 am
by Jesus_man
Anyone see the irony of the name on the original passenger floor patchwork?

It's so fun to see folks dive in like this. Someday I'd love to be the apprentice of someone doing this so I might gain a little confidence in body work.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 8:21 am
by Strike2
Nice progress! definitely have some momentum going on thumbs up

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:32 pm
by Mr. Lav
Happy the way the door turned out. Was getting ready to start on the driver's side but thought it would be easier to go ahead and do the rear floor before I turn it around in the garage. But good news is all the body bolts came out.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:39 pm
by Mr. Lav
Does anyone have any old rear tail light housing. The PO had cut about six inches off the bottom don't want to replace the whole housing. Thanks

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:47 am
by mickphatmac
AMAZING WORK there Mr. LAV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are KILLING IT!!! Keep the pics coming!!!

...not sure if it makes a difference, but if you are going to disassemble and paint, it might be worth swapping your door hinges, they're upside down so, Your Lt's are on the Rt.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 12:42 pm
by Mr. Lav
Shoot nice catch I didn't even notice the hinges. Thanks

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:42 pm
by plumbdoctor
Mr. Lav wrote:Does anyone have any old rear tail light housing. The PO had cut about six inches off the bottom don't want to replace the whole housing. Thanks



Yep have one here...let me know if you still need

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:36 pm
by Mr. Lav
plumbdoctor wrote:
Mr. Lav wrote:Does anyone have any old rear tail light housing. The PO had cut about six inches off the bottom don't want to replace the whole housing. Thanks



Yep have one here...let me know if you still need




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Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:30 pm
by Mr. Lav
Got the rear finished up now on to the driver's side

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:14 pm
by Kinder
That looks nice, hard to beat fresh steel.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:38 pm
by Mr. Lav
Yes it is. Started to just cut the rust out then we'll you know it just went down hill from there.

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:55 pm
by Strike2
Nice work! Your making quick work on the sheet metal

Re: Lav's 1974

PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:27 pm
by Mr. Lav
Has anyone else ran it to this. The left front corner of the rear floor pan doesn't fit well ended up just bending up some 16 gauge metal to fill the gap