Truck Restoration Steps
Step 1: Prepare a place for the project that can be used for a long time and provides adequate space for the vehicle and associated work. Keep in mind that parts storage and sub-assembly work can take up more room than the vehicle itself.
Classic truck restoration, or any restoration for that matter, requires a well lighted and spacious area. As we continue the restoration of this 1966 Ford Bronco, we will use some photos of our work in order to give you an idea of some of the steps involved.
These photos are at the end of one work day; preparing for the next. Doing this gives us the opportunity to plan ahead and do any necessary research the night before. It also gives us an idea of time, resources and personnel requirements for the work.
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- Secured with tack welds and sheet metal screws, everything is stable enough for work elsewhere on the chassis without causing any disruption to previous work.
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- Ty is holding a level. This is a prelude to his famous dance steps. The level insures he has the proper stance.
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- Mighty proud of the work so far. Can’t seem to get enough photos.
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- Here is one of the spaces allocated to sub-assembly work.
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- Same sub-assembly area from different angle. In the left rear is the original carcass.
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- Getting an idea of next days work. Rear floorboard and wheel wells.
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- Preparing another panel in yet another area of the shop.
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- Here it is. Ty’s famous dance move. Notice the speed he uses in this turn.
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- Making sure we will have alignment after we attach this stuff.
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- Yep, looks good from this angle, too.
