Scale EB Build

[4wd4ws]

You're killing it!

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[802Bronco]

Got a few more body tub parts made and started silver soldering the floor together. I may need to attach it to the frame before i get any farther along because as I heat the panels up to join them, they start to warp a bit. Had to massage things quite a bit to get it to relax. I also redid the drivers floor as 2 pieces like the 1:1 and didn't set the ribs quite as deep. That seems to help not warp the panels quite so much. Guess I need to make body mounts now.




I also kicked around the idea of putting a Hanson Enterprises front bumper on like my 1:1 but after mocking it up I think reproducing the stock one looks way more classic. Any thoughts?

[58_Willys]

Very cool build. I love the EB's and have a couple of Bronco projects in the works myself.

Your floor detail is right on the money, although I'm not going for that much detail.

I like the looks of classic Hanson bumpers, simple and functional. I even did a front and rear, in brass, for my Tomb Raider Jeep.
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Looking forward to seeing this beauty come to life.

[802Bronco]

WOW! WOW! WOW! Very nicely done Sir... Where did you find scale diamond plate?

[War Pig]

I know RC4WD makes real aluminum diamond plate.

Scale Diamond Plate Aluminum Sheets (2)

[802Bronco]

Originally Posted by War Pig

I know RC4WD makes real aluminum diamond plate.

Scale Diamond Plate Aluminum Sheets (2)

Very cool! Thanks for the link

Got a few more bits put together last night. Still need s a bit more clean up and tabs for the radiator and hood prop rod.

[AkFordfan]

Forget the the frame, maybe I should have you make me a whole new bronco!

[joe122]

Amazing fab skills!

[802Bronco]

So here is a couple shots of the inspiration behind the build. Quite a few years ago, a buddy in Mass had a couple yard rotters he wanted gone. Of course being a self admitted broncoholic I saved them from the murky depths of the back 40. One was so bad I had to pound a 2x4 down the frame rail so it wouldn't sag so bad I couldn't shift the transmission

Out of the two I was able to make one (with a bunch of NOS parts he also had). Most of the rot has been fixed and all I need is to fix the front fender wells and I'll be ready for body work and paint. This thing is like the old Johnny Cash song about the Caddy. A little bit of everything from 68-77. Nice to see the parts piles come back together into a complete rig. Plus who doesn't love an uncut halfcab.

[802Bronco]

Originally Posted by AkFordfan

Forget the the frame, maybe I should have you make me a whole new bronco!

1/10th or 1:1??? I'll need more paint cans if it's a full size

[802Bronco]

Originally Posted by joe122

Amazing fab skills!

UMMMM Thanks, I've seen your scale workshop thread so coming from you i'll take that as a huge compliment

[SMFtwstdHICK]

This is just amazing. Diggin this man.


Much respect from a full on Bronco freak. You're doing a great job.

[AkFordfan]

Just 1:10 Already have 1:1

[802Bronco]

Originally Posted by AkFordfan

Just 1:10 Already have 1:1

One is never enough.

Nice rig. 36's? Love the beadlocks.

[802Bronco]

Here is the '66

[Microgolf]

amazing work so far! floor looks killer. keep up the good work, ill be following along.

[AkFordfan]

Nice! One day I'll get a new front bumper for mine. Close on the tire size 37's. I think if you're going for a semi stock uncut half cab then a stock bumper would probably look better. Either way I'm sure it will look awesome.

[58_Willys]

Originally Posted by 802Bronco

WOW! WOW! WOW! Very nicely done Sir... Where did you find scale diamond plate?

It's styrene, 1/16 scale size, I think...can't remember exactly. Gorilla super glue to hold in place. I went with styrene because it was easier to work with, while cutting the "Jeep" logo in the tailgate.

[802Bronco]

Got a bit more of the tub assembled.

[joe122]

In awe.....love the metal fab work!