Somewhat newbie

[JMo3Stix]

Ok, my brother had a 95 XLT for a few years, and i helped him work on it. So i'm not completely new to bronco's, just mine. I have an 81 L6 with a 3speed. Motor new(ish) with 17k on it and a rebuilt tranny. Problem is the body reflects its real mileage... 217k. Not bad but definitely a project/restoration. Pics up soon i hope. The name's James. I'm sure i'll be posting more VERY soon.

 

[Seabronc]

Welcome to the Zone /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> . Sounds like you are going to have some fun bonding time with your new truck. Looking forward to seeing your pictures, to make them viewable to most users size them no bigger than 1024 x 768, 900 x 675 would be the best fit. Also add your truck vitals to your signature, it will help get more accurate responses to questions

Good luck,

 

[miesk5]

yo James,

WELCOME!

I used the body panel patches for the 1/4 panel wheel well area

Rear Wheel Arch Panel Left 39in. x 16in., 80-86 #34083 $35.00

Our Sponsor here, Jeff's Bronco Graveyard has them + other body parts, interior stuff and many other psrts.

and, Jeff at the Bronco Graveyard has offered a 2% discount to members of The BroncoZone for on line orders. To get your discount, enter the discount code BZMEMBER. Also you must include your BroncoZone User Name with th

 

[JMo3Stix]

yo James,

WELCOME!

I used the body panel patches for the 1/4 panel wheel well area

Rear Wheel Arch Panel Left 39in. x 16in., 80-86 #34083 $35.00

Our Sponsor here, Jeff's Bronco Graveyard has them + other body parts, interior stuff and many other psrts.

and, Jeff at the Bronco Graveyard has offered a 2% discount to members of The BroncoZone for on line orders. To get your discount, enter the discount code BZMEMBER. Also you must include your BroncoZone User Name with th

That's good to hear. I'm gonna need it for my passenger side. The driver's side is done in, so i'm gonna have to go with a full quarter panel. also i'm probably gonna need the rear corners. the front end is virtually perfect, minus a few small surface rust spots. I was comparing prices between LMC, JCWhitney and a few others. Bronco Graveyard was recommended to me by the guy i bought the truck off of so that's definitely an option. The discount helps as well. After the body is squared away and i get it painted it's on to the fun stuff. Not sure if i want to lift it yet. may just get some 31x12 tires and give it the more aggressive stance. the factory look leaves a lot to be desired. Still going to keep the truck looking original, with my own twists. Thanks for the input. It's much appreciated.

 

[miesk5]

yo James,

yw

Some install 1/4's w/Body Adhesives; I have some Links on that in my site @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=459

here is my Replacement & Repair LINKs Summary http://broncozone.com/topic/20002-rear-quarter-panel-replacement/page__gopid__106693entry106693

 

[Seabronc]

Check out my pictures on Supermotors, http://www.supermotors.net/registry/212/76163 . Instead of welds, I used Fusor structural epoxy and blind rivets. Welds are one of the biggest causes of galvanic rust. also if you use patch panels, be sure to ****** the edges of the cutout area, that gives you a better blend when using Bondo to smooth out the edges.

Good luck,

 

[JMo3Stix]

Thanks for the input guys. I was leaning more towards rivets than welds anyway. As i'm not a welder, it would be the easiest way to accomplish what i need done. In the process of gathering supplies and parts and then i have a lot of work to be done. Hopefully before the snow hits. I'll put of pics of my progress when it's started. Thanks

 

[Seabronc]

Thanks for the input guys. I was leaning more towards rivets than welds anyway. As i'm not a welder, it would be the easiest way to accomplish what i need done. In the process of gathering supplies and parts and then i have a lot of work to be done. Hopefully before the snow hits. I'll put of pics of my progress when it's started. Thanks

If you are going to use my method, be sure to use auto body structural epoxy, Fusor 112B gives the longest working time. 3M also makes auto body structural epoxy. You can get it either on line or at an auto body supply. If you have any questions on the technique, just ask.

Good luck,

P.S. You can get either a hand or pneumatic flanging tool on line, or if you have a Harbor Freight Store near by, fairly cheep. The manual one is easy enough to use for small areas and they don't take long to learn to use.

 

[JMo3Stix]

If you are going to use my method, be sure to use auto body structural epoxy, Fusor 112B gives the longest working time. 3M also makes auto body structural epoxy. You can get it either on line or at an auto body supply. If you have any questions on the technique, just ask.

Good luck,

P.S. You can get either a hand or pneumatic flanging too on line, or if you have a Harbor Freight Store near by, fairly cheep. The manual one is easy enough to use for small areas and they don't take long to learn to use.

Sounds good. I have a harbor freight literally a block away from my house. If i run into a problem I'll definitely ask. Thanks!