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Author Topic: 77 U15 (Reddog) build  (Read 2096 times)

JustaFordGuy

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77 U15 (Reddog) build
« on: February 07, 2012, 12:59:16 PM »
When I got this EB a few years ago it was really in bad shape. It took me about a year to get it back on the road. I guess the build process is now complete (kinda) but I'll just post some photos I took along the way.

Day 1, as it sat when we picket it up.
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 01:55:59 PM »
I remember. Seems like it only took you a few weeks to finish it
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2012, 02:16:28 PM »
I did work on it a lot. ;)
« Last Edit: February 07, 2012, 02:37:16 PM by JustaFordGuy »
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 02:18:59 PM »
The first thing I did was remove the body from the frame. Them I cleaned up the frame, painted it, and redid the brake lines. The brakes had just been replaced before it was parked in the field by the PO.
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 02:22:00 PM »
Next I worked on the engine (also just rebuilt by the PO), tranny, exhaust, etc. I converted from a 3 speed manual to a C4 automatic also.
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2012, 02:25:54 PM »
After the frame was done I started on the body. This was by far the worst part of the build because it was in such bad shape (still not great).
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2012, 02:36:55 PM »
Next I welded in new floors and primed the inside.
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2012, 02:40:28 PM »
Next was bodywork and primer, my least favorite thing to do. :P
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2012, 02:43:40 PM »
Next was time for color. This part's also a pain but kinda fun too. :D
« Last Edit: September 26, 2012, 01:56:28 PM by JustaFordGuy »
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012, 02:47:15 PM »
Next , bedliner, dash, grill and flares.
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2012, 02:49:46 PM »
Finally looking like a Bronco again.  8)
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2012, 03:10:31 PM »
Well I finally got it back on the road but very quickly realized that my "rebuilt" engine had an oil pressure problem. :o Turns out the PO had blown an oil filter seal by leaving an old seal on the block during an oil change without realizing it. They must have driven it with no oil because the bearings were wiped out. I was able to roll some new bearings in and everything else looked brand new. It now has great oil pressure.
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2012, 02:17:19 PM »
I guess I should finish this. ;D

Next thing I worked on was the interior.
« Last Edit: September 26, 2012, 02:23:21 PM by JustaFordGuy »
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2012, 02:21:38 PM »
Next came the bumpers.
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Re: 77 U15 (Reddog) build
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2012, 05:47:37 PM »
Looking good !!!
I started back online yesterday I will try to post a build sometime soon
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