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8 Years later, off to paint
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Thu May 16, 2013 9:36 amby jcb9089
Started this project with my father in June 2005 after I returned from being stationed in England. I was pretty naive about broncos back then, so it cost me more than it should have, but its finally off to paint in Ohio. Going with Deep Cherry Crystal Pearl and white flares/top.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Fri May 17, 2013 12:06 pmby Colorado75bronc
Sounds like its gonna be beautiful when its done, can't wait to see
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Fri May 17, 2013 12:12 pmby akaFrankCastle
The original paint job looks very similar to the first Bronco I ever remember seeing, back in Alaska in 98. That was the one that gave me the Bronco bug.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed May 29, 2013 7:59 amby jcb9089
Getting fitted prior to paint prep. There is a gap at the rear of the driver door from the rocker pushing the qtr panel back too far. So he is going to cut/weld both rear rockers and eliminate the seam. Other than that, looking good.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed May 29, 2013 5:36 pmby Kinder
Checking gaps? That sounds like a professional move.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:42 pmby jcb9089
getting close, some color added today
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:16 pmby Jesus_man
Wow, that's going to POP!
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Fri Aug 09, 2013 8:43 amby jcb9089
Went with the Dodge Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl. For the longest time I planned on Burnt Orange, but love this color. White flares and top, Argent grey grill. My father installed hood vent support by cutting out original hood vents and mounting under cutout.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:45 amby jcb9089
color before the clear. Getting close
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed Aug 21, 2013 9:56 amby Kinder
Very nice, hood vents look great.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:10 amby jcb9089
Thanks, think the hood pic had 3 coats of color and 3 more to go.
They are going to put a fine coat of rock guard on the top of the top and the dash. Hard to tell but the inside of the hood is lined with rock guard under as well.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:01 pmby jcb9089
Almost there, top gets painted tomorrow and put together on Sat.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:13 pmby Mr. Lav
Dam that looks awesome, what ever happened to the white one?
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:00 amby Dukietown
Wow that's a gorgeous paint job. Can't wait to see it complete!
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:12 amby Geologist
I like the color! Look forward to seeing it complete!
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:41 pmby jcb9089
Here is a couple more. Top goes on and then all the tedious but expensive little things need to be done.
Alex, had to part ways with the White one after I retired from the Military. Had 3 broncos, 2 projects and one complete. When projects sell, they seem to always lose money so I sold the complete on. Hated to sell it because the paint was amazing.
After all the work, I've learned to never sell again. I'm keeping this one and the half cab project I have too.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Sat Aug 24, 2013 7:35 amby Kinder
That color looks great.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:43 pmby jcb9089
out in the sun
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:28 amby kbank6
Looks great!
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:42 pmby Entourage
Beautiful paint job - that is going to be an amazing build.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:30 pmby Geologist
Nice!!
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:10 pmby Justin
Stunning.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:57 amby Jesus_man
Very nice!!
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:33 amby Rox Crusher
Awesome colors with perfect contrast
Magnificent !
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:43 pmby jcb9089
Thanks, can't wait to get it shipped out to the springs.
Anyone know of a good hauling company, enclosed trailer?
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Tue Aug 27, 2013 3:10 pmby Rox Crusher
Your guy in Ohio does really nice work !
Have you considered moving the rear axle back an 1" to center it better in the wheel well ?
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:01 amby jcb9089
I noticed that rear wheel too. They make bolt on kits to move it back 1". It will be on my list to move further back.
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:52 pmby Justin
You also have the option of re-drilling the spring perch and upper plate.
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:45 pmby Colorado75bronc
That is beautiful
Re: 8 Years later, off to paint
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Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:59 pmby Jesus_man
Yeah, as Justin said, it can be done cheaper. I had a friend make me new plates from 3/8" thick steel, but my perches already had a hole drilled. I think I had to widen it tho.