Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

[RogueGypsy]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Man what a difference after the wash. I say you have a gem there. keep up the good work. Looking good.

Thanks, I'm pretty happy with it so far too. The Great NorthWet decided to live up to it's name today, doesn't look like I'll be doing anything with it in the rain. More fun for tomorrow!


Brock

[ronniejay]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Show us the engine. Are you going to detail the Case tractor, too?

[Jeepster04]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Thats a sweet project youve got going there! I would love to find a bronco like that and make it into an offroad rig!

[RogueGypsy]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Show us the engine. Are you going to detail the Case tractor, too?

You might just see the tractor done in an up coming string. I have another International loader and 3 water trucks with stainless tanks (2@2000 gallons, 1@500gallons) a Chevy truck and a Dodge Intrepid. They'll all get the treatment sooner or later.

As for the engine, I'm not there yet.

[RogueGypsy]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Thats a sweet project youve got going there! I would love to find a bronco like that and make it into an offroad rig!

That was my plan with this. Funny you should say that too, I was reading a string on a Bronco forum today (doing some research on it) and one guy was talking about getting an F-150 and his Bronco stuck in the snow. His boss in a Liberty had to pull them out. Don't short change your jeep, they are still the ultimate off-road machine. Followed closely by the Toyota Land Cruiser, the late 90's FJ 70? with the factory lockers. But they go for $40K+ new.

Oddly enough in the research today I found out Ford only made 3000 of the Silver Anniversary Editions. They were all the same color (Currant Red) the only truck offered in that color by ford, they were also the first truck offered with leather seats by Ford. The only differences between the 3000 made were the choice of leather or cloth seats and the choice between the 302 and the 351C. I might just have to restore it and hang on to it for a couple of years when it becomes a Classic.

[RogueGypsy]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Didn't have any luck locating the Marine Color Restorer today, but I got a break in the weather this evening so I hit the to with some #2 to get rid of some of the oxidation, then I took a pass with some #7 Show Car Glaze (Man, I like that stuff). I think the fiberglass top is going to come back.

What do you think?



I didn't bother with the tape, the difference is easy to see.

Thanks for looking.

[dvtldav]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

You have come a long way on that Bronco. When I the pic's you posted the first day, I thought no way is that ever going to look good. I know you still have a long way to go, but it is looking awesome. You should be proud of yourself.

[Jeepster04]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Don't short change your jeep, they are still the ultimate off-road machine.

Dont you worry about that, I take it offroad as often as I can. Just went yesterday evening after I got out of classes.

[yalerd]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

This has been a very nice thread!
Been seeing your progress and I can't wait for you to post the finished Jeep full restored, you are doing great.

[roushstage2]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Top looks much better! I think you can save it from a repaint! Great work!

[RogueGypsy]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Polished a tail light with some #10 and some #17. Every product I've tried just works great.



shined the plastic nicely.

[RogueGypsy]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

Need a little help on this one. There is rubber trim everywhere on this beast. The bumpers and along the sides is in the worst shape.

What works good to clean it???? It is oxidized and dirty. I tried the carwash and it took some of the grunge off, but not all.
Should I try a brush or a different cleaner?????

I tried some #40 on it a spot too, it cleaned it a little better and brought the color back a little. Just not as much as I'd like. I think I saw somewhere that #40 doesn't work so well on the exterior because it will run when it gets wet. I'm not looking for shine on the rubber, just clean, deep color... Any suggestions???



All the trim looks like that or worse.

Thanks,

[RogueGypsy]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

This has been a very nice thread!
Been seeing your progress and I can't wait for you to post the finished Jeep full restored, you are doing great.

Thank you, I appreciate that. This is my first real detail I'm trying here. Trial by fire. They should all be easier after this one...

[willhawk]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

After you're done with the detailing, drive it back to the seller's house and say, "I'd like my $1500 back, the truck is not to my liking. Psych!" Then video record his gapping mouth and put it on youtube.

[RogueGypsy]

Re: Things you find in a field for $1500 Alex

You have come a long way on that Bronco. When I the pic's you posted the first day, I thought no way is that ever going to look good. I know you still have a long way to go, but it is looking awesome. You should be proud of yourself.

Thank you, the encouragement helps. There is a lot of real estate to cover on this thing. It starts to get daunting after spending 3hrs on one 18x18 spot to get it to shine. When I step back to check my work, I see the rest of it and wonder what I've gotten myself into.

The good news is it looks like it is going to be salvageable and I'm getting a lot faster working with the PC and the Meguair's products. THey continue to amaze me with how well they work.


Thanks Meguiar's for making a nasty job more pleasant.