So some of you know that I have decided to race in the 2019 NORRA Mexican 1000 and now that i have decided a direction and Bronco to build I thought I woudl start this thread to document my progress and hopefully garner some interest to help out, be apart of the chase team and more. I don't have all the fine details sorted just yet, as it took me a few months to figure out exactly the way forward for the build. Essentially after discussing with several members of this forum and family it seemed a bit short sighted to tear my running and driving 72 apart - literally, instead of passing it on to the next person to enjoy as a daily driver or a great starter for a build. In place of it, buy a roller and build that into my baja rig.. so that's what I did.. or at least the buy a roller part so far.

This is the 72 that I will be selling -

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and here is the 74 that followed me home today - no running gear, Dana44 front. Yes of course there is some rust - will repair most of it.

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found a horseshoe under the seat
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progress tonight, rust looks worse than it is... lots of surface, lots of fred flinstone

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tomorrow I will continue to strip stuff off and have a good look at what needs to be repaired!

Oh, this should be a great thread. I was very jealous over the Baja trip. This will be great to follow. Happy to lend a hand when needed.

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I’d like to donate some parts if you are interested, let’s talk over the phone then meet at my storage. Also, do you have a pit crew together?

This is totally cool! Congrats of starting the journey
I’ll be following the build for sure ,the horseshoe is a great sign and needs to be kept with the Bronco imo

Oh man, this is going to be great!! So what are your overview plans? Suspension, power etc??

Definitely interested to follow this build as I have thought about the NORRA thing after seeing Brad and Roger Lovell run their Bronco. Any idea on what class your going to run?

Finished stripping the inside and engine bay, will move on to removing the fuel tanks, ebrake and all the other stuff I won't need or needs replaced.

No big surprises as far as rust repair is concerned, a little disappointed in the amount of rot in the drivers side cowl, not an easy patch but I have done it before. I think i can salvage enough of the door post to replace just the back cover, will know when i cut stuff away.

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Engine bay is straight forward, both side skirts, I am thinking i will just replace the entire driver side kick panel as i already have it.

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Both floor pans are long long gone, matter of fact the floor mat was resting on top of the aux fuel tank, you could fred flinstone this thing easy. Will also be doing some quick patching to the rear bed in the corners and along the wheel well. This will never be restored so not going to be anal retentive about the patches or welds - must resist!

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Checked the fuel cell fitment - ready to roll!

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and of course my helper for the day, always there for encouragement and advice. I think he's telling me i have a better chance of being a quarterback than getting this thing ready in time!

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Good luck with this Chris! Looking forward to seeing this all come together.

I will be working on this junk all weekend. If any of you want to swing by please do. Most of you have my details and locations. Will be cutting and welding.

Did some work this weekend. Should have the front passenger side floor pans and other patches welded in by tue night. Will then move to the drivers side which is going to be a bear.

Looking good.

Looks like your making some good progress, keep it up.

Will this rig be capable of a run up pikes peak against Aaron Kaufman next year ?

I so wish I could come help and learn some body work from you!!

Things are starting to show up, better get my butt in gear!



Reverse gate will replace the standard pattern, it’s on the way.

Lots of things appearing.

Time to turn some wrenches!

Sweet
Can't wait to see the end result

Driver floor pan in. Kick panel and door post will be in tomorrow. Need to repair cowl a little then moving to the bed area repair.

Body panel Replacements done, will tackle more body work later. on to the fun stuff. Will pull the body off this week and start reinforcing the frame and building suspension.

That is a lot of coolness!!

I've always wanted one of those pinion guards.

Ruffstuff currently has them on sale.

Sprayed primer and seam sealed most of the repairs, built a rolling stand for the body. Rear disk brake kit came in.

Nice looking disc kit. I have a similar style on my 14b, but I’ve been having problems with those calipers seizing up after what seems a season of use. Going to be swapping in these next go around, hopefully better luck and more stopping power while I’m at it. https://www.wilwood.com/calipers/Calipe ... l%20Piston


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We will see how this kit does, it’s the ruff stuff early bronco kit. I didn’t want bolt on and this one seems decently built and priced better than most.