Bronco restoration Day 28 - New Body

I bought this Bronco for $2,000 and my plan is to fully restore it, and at the end sell it. I’m keeping track of every dollar and hour spent so see what kind of profit I could get in the end.

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Money Spent:
$14,650 Spent before this video
$895 - Platform “cart”
$480 - Fenders
$500 - Grill
$500 - Tailgate
$200 - Paint

Time Spent:
5 Hours engine disassembly
16 Hours pick up body
12 Hours Raptor Lining
4 Hours body on frame

00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Torquing bolts on frame
01:49 - Engine recomendations
02:25 - Engine tear down
04:05 - Picking up Bronco body from Dennis Carpenter
04:47 - Raptor Lining underside of new body
08:00 - Putting new body on Early Bronco
10:16 - Money and Hours breakdown

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[BBslider]

I bought my first 4x4 and it happened to be a '69 Bronco. It was my hunting/camping truck for 2 years. Then I did a "frame off" resto for about $6k when it was all said and done. Those days are LONG gone and it is so stupid that these are now in the 5-6 figure range. Glad to hear you got it for $2k. That is how it should be.

[Cxmaron]

restoring a 72 bronco ranger myself right now.... I got a fixed up tub with everything replaced and raptor lined on the bottom for $4, 000 so I feel pretty good about that... still gonna need front fenders and a few other small things but I'll be in mine about 15k or so fully restored when I'm done =]

[ScottFigiel]

Would you mind sharing how you reinforced the new body prior to lifting? Measurements and mounting locations would be great! Thanks for the awesome content!

[seanwanlass]

Get a blueprint 347 stroker with Edelbrock pro flow 4 backed up with 4r70w or 6R80 . That’s exactly what I just did for my Restomod . You’re not going to want to sell it! Great job so far ! 👊

[BNW]

I have been stoked for this update! Thanks! Atm I’m saving up for a project bronco myself and these help “hold me over”

[trirunner]

Great video! This is a project that is for sure on my some day list, and it is videos like this that not only push me closer to making it happen but give a great insight into what it is going to take. Thanks for taking the time to do it, and awesome job so far!

[brockmahler]

John, my 1972 needed a new body as well, then I added a blueprint 331 crate engine. At the end after all body painting etc. I was in ~$100, 000 and 4, 000 hours, it took over 4 years. This started as a $5, 000 truck. :-) Good luck.

[ronbelldvm]

Looks good. Can't wait for the next installment.

[KcBronco]

Looking good. I’m about a year behind you. Would like to know where the rotisserie came from that looks like you mounted right to the DC crate. 4:48

[ozburns]

Definitely go with coyote to max profit if you’re building a brand new truck

[denisepaciorek]

Can anyone recommend their favorite carpet for a '67? Thank you!

[Halfwheelhell]

well done. the race continues. I'm sure you just pulled into the lead. I need a shop like that close to home. unfair advantage.

[redcrackeroutdoors]

Damn you work fast! And that hair is next level! 💪🏼

[craigmaverick]

I look forward to the "Torque" video👍👍

[jimduke]

Looks great, I need to drop by Dreamweaver and take a gander at the body. The color looked lighter after it dried.

[robertn]

Huge progress right there. Curious if you're willing to share more detail for those of use who choose to assemble our bodies. There's some data available out there, though one I've not ever found is the vertical distance from the inner rocker top flange to the top horizontal area of the front hinge posts. Since you have a new body and the original driver be interesting to know how those distances compare to one another. Neither of mine are welded in place, just clamped at 22 1/2" above the inner rocker with the lower edge of the windshield cowl panel 3" above that at 25 1/2".

[craigmaverick]

Ah raptor liner is supposed to be sprayed over primer, never directly on to bare metal is what they're website says?

[atrizzle]

Where are you at with this now? Im invested 😆😆

[amurray]

Kind of disappointed your went with a new fab entire body. I have a 67 and am trying to keep it as original as possible even though she’s rusty. At least you’re keeping the motor

[craigneveu]

Ijust finished my 1978 Bronco. I dont EVEN want to know how many hours or $ i spent.