Remember, most people could never finish a project like that. The things you'll learn will speed up the process next time. Most important, don't burn yourself out, take breaks. My last project took 3 1/2 yrs did it all from paint to engine assembly. Took me 10yrs to start my next (79 bronco XLT) knowing what kind of investment it takes. Good luck! I'm sure it will turn out great.

@Carfleet

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud! Great comment

Ive done a full blown resto on 2 dent sides now and i completely agree .. It becomes an obsession one thing to add is whenever you get burnout on the build after you're in over your head and you're forcing yourself to work on it when you don't want to but you're determined to finish it.. The best approach to finish is to take the pressure off yourself by limiting yourself to working on it for only 1 hour a night even if you get only a minor part finished it will motivate you to finish while still giving you a personal life by doing something else fun with friends this hobby a very lonely be rewarding one. That will prevent you from becoming burnout and depressed you need a social life when building things like this.

@Carfleet

2 ай бұрын

Ya man 100% great idea

I can't wait to see it when it's done. I have a 1978 Ford Bronco Custom that I daily drive and do some tinkering on my days off. I picked it up for $6,500 and am taking it slow, replacing bushings, steering gear, fixing electrical, floor pans, etc... It's not going to be a full frame off restoration like yours, but I'll make it nice.

@Carfleet

3 ай бұрын

I didn’t intend to do the body off frame haha it kinda just went that way you definitely don’t have to way easier if you don’t!

Shipping is expensive on parts. Order as many parts as you can afford all at once, and this will save a ton of money. I bought my 72 bronco in 2018 for $1400. Full ground up restoration, new everything! I think I used 12 original parts, like the frame, tub, hardtop etc. After 5 years and 90K in parts its almost done. It takes a HUGE amount of time! Between working on it, buying parts, and researching what to buy and how to do things you don't know about takes alot of time. It can be very overwhelming and why so many projects never get finished. Good info bro, like you said just try to do something every day and don't turn it into a job otherwise you won't enjoy the process.

@Carfleet

5 ай бұрын

It is quite the process but now that I’m nearing the “end” it seems crazy

Yep. You could go out and buy a brand new Bronco which begins losing value the moment you pull out of the dealership parking lot or you can buy an old one that you plan to restore which becomes more valuable as you progress on the work. It really depends on weather you want the instant pleasure up front or if you are willing to take the journey of doing something with your own two hands that you will be proud to drive and talk to total strangers about.

Agree with many points, especially just doing a little bit at a time. Enjoy the process. it’s a hobby and an opportunity to learn. not a job! If it feels like a job, save up and buy a finished one, it’ll be about the same price anyway

I'm in the middle of a 78 Bronco frame off restoration. Not sure it will ever be perfect, but it will be much better than when I found it. The financial part is no joke. The biggest hassle is the lack of availability of parts right now. I've been waiting over a year for body mounts. Ugh! It's refreshing to seeing someone else experiencing the same pain. 🙂

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

Ya man it’s a grind but same here it ain’t perfect but it’s way better haha I hope your build goes well and thanks for watching cheers 🍻

I liked that. “Me with no clue”

Stoked I found this- just bought mine... I know nothing about them either! So glad to see you still energized to thrash on it.

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

Ya man there fun to work on

great motivation !!! thank you for make this video you cheer me up with my bronco project!!

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Hope you bronco project goes well

You are so right. Good video about the reality of a restoration.

@Carfleet

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very helpful video. I have a 1979 Midas Touch Edition that I’ll be digging into restoring hopefully later this year and this was helpful to kind of put the restoration process into perspective. I’m excited to see all your progress.

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That’s sweet man I have a update video coming out this Friday! It’s a lot of work but I’m at the point now where I’m seeing it come together and it’s making me so happy 😀

Great video started on my 79 Bronco about 3 years ago ordered parts for the front differential yesterday. Hopefully get it done next weekend. I'm lucky have a pretty nice shop and put a lift in it for this project. Like you said lots of time and money! Good luck with your build

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with your build as well

Carfleet why are we the same person! 😂 I’ve literally got a 78 bronco I’m restoring and they are my favorite years of the broncos and I have my 2001 Mustang Bullitt DHG I’m currently daily driving! 😅

@Carfleet

11 ай бұрын

Haha that’s funny! The bullit is actually my father in laws but I did just have a 04 mustang

Great video! Bogi (the host of All Girls Garage, and many other things) had a great quote abouto restoring vehicles that I have found to be absolutly true - "Restoring an old car is equal parts of absolute confidence and abject terror."

@Carfleet

9 ай бұрын

Hahah ya true

Excellent 👍 👍

Hey man, I'm Paulo and I'm building my 79 bronco cummins 3/4 ton by myself. I agree with you , your words could be mine Good luck man!

@Carfleet

Жыл бұрын

Ya all the best with your build as well! Cheers

For many the journey is the HILITE... FOR OTHERS ITS ALL ABOUT DRIVING IT... TREASURE HUNTING & WRKN ON IT IS AN ADDICTION...

Awesome video Brendan! Now get to work 😂

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

Oh my this is the year I want

@Carfleet

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend it hahah

If your doing it solo the best way is to buy a running vehicle and keep it running during the restoration progress. Would do brakes, steering and sheet metal patches than the heavy stuff.

Great video. I am getting ready to start a rebuild a 78 ford ranger xlt. Not sure yet frame off. Thanks for the info

@Carfleet

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with the resto!

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Do the inner FENDERS BOLT IN OR WELDED IN TO THE CHASIS? DOES THE REAR FLOOR BOLT IN OR WELDED? IS THR A "FULL PAN FOR BOX, BACK PAS FOOT WELLS & FRONT PAN...for 78/79

You sound like you're describing me lol. I picked up a 78 for 800 bucks with plans to fix up as I drive, but it's pressure rough. Seems to have been undercoated with something and the floorboards and cab mounts look brand new. It looks like it had been run in a salt mine where the undercoating was gone on the bedsides

@Carfleet

Жыл бұрын

O dang the salt kills! Sounds pretty mint tho

I'm hopping to get my friends 78 bronco that passed a yr ago i've helped him work on it over the yrs will know for sure tomorrow going to look it over and talk to his wife . I have a video of it on my youtube channel

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool man I hope you get it

First and foremost before selecting a project is avoiding rust as much as possible you have to look at it with your eyes and not with your heart otherwise the project will bring nothing but greaves and misery. Rust is a deal breaker I reckon.

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

Ya man i agree 100%

I just got a 1979 Bronco Dearboor edition given to me. Being a body guy Im honestly scared to see how far (financially/mechanically) I'm going to take this thing... Pray for my marriage status 🤣

@Carfleet

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I wouldn’t pick another vehicle to drop the money into these broncos are so cool! Have fun building it up and you’ll be in my prayers 🤣

so what your saying is restos are easy and anyone with a 15mm wrench can do it?

@Carfleet

2 жыл бұрын

Yup super ez

I'm doing the same thing you didn't help out all you did was repeat your self over and over

@Carfleet

Жыл бұрын

Hope your resto goes well!