I fought my 74 Bronco tailgate for months until I viewed this video. Instead of washers, I used an aluminum plate behind the latch. If it was too proud, I'd remove and sand a few mm from it. Now the gate opening is flawless. Seeing Barry's procedure brought out the correct problem solver. Thanks Barry for explaining the claw and latch in detail.
Nice job. When I redid my 64 f100, I ran into the same problem with those 90 degree brackets. Instead of using spacers to move the “catch hole” rearward, I just removed material from the rear edge of the hole and slightly modified the rubber “anti-rattle” stopper plug that goes in the hole directly above the 90 degree bracket. This way the 90 bracket won’t contact the tailgate after shimming. Gotta love aftermarket stuff. Keep up the great content. Really have grown to love that green.
That shot of the bed and tailgate really shows how well the paint came out. My guess is the tailgate is relatively flat and it's the quarters that are off but having a tailgate that needs a little shove to close means it'll never rattle. The green is growing on me. For a toy I can live with the green but for a daily driver not so much.
Thank very much im putting together a bronco also .. all new parts 2 different vendors.. Doors had some playing to do made some shims.. now im working on tailgate and also was wondering about the last part.. it looks like I also will have to shim it out.. Thank you for making this video available.... thumbs up 👍
This was a great series and you repairing their mistakes on building the body and you taking time to correct them was informative looking forward to the mustang build take care thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
It looks good. Having reassembled a 65 Mustang with aftermarket parts, test fitting and just fitting take a lot of effort. Sometimes a piece for the right side fits better than the left side counter part. You give me insight on approaching these problems.
The paint looks awesome. Love the tinted texture. Hopefully the owner can install the rubber stop bumpers at the top of the tailgate to keep that paint looking fresh.
I've really enjoyed this series Barry. Nice to know that the Bronco bodies are being repopped. The originals were always prone to rust (being from northern Illinois I have first hand knowledge). Yours won't be nearly as bad as factory. Panel fitment problems are always going to be there. Thanks and we'll see you next time.
Great Job Barry! the holes right below the welds and above the latches take rubber bumpers, really shows how important it is to make sure panels fit before paint.
Nicely done. Perfect example showing "Sequence is Scored" BTW that tinted Raptor liner looks sweet
I fought my 74 Bronco tailgate for months until I viewed this video. Instead of washers, I used an aluminum plate behind the latch. If it was too proud, I'd remove and sand a few mm from it. Now the gate opening is flawless. Seeing Barry's procedure brought out the correct problem solver. Thanks Barry for explaining the claw and latch in detail.
Nice job. When I redid my 64 f100, I ran into the same problem with those 90 degree brackets. Instead of using spacers to move the “catch hole” rearward, I just removed material from the rear edge of the hole and slightly modified the rubber “anti-rattle” stopper plug that goes in the hole directly above the 90 degree bracket. This way the 90 bracket won’t contact the tailgate after shimming. Gotta love aftermarket stuff. Keep up the great content. Really have grown to love that green.
fits as good as from the factory.. They all have fitment issues.
Who would have guessed that after all that a tail gate would frustrate you!! Great job and great problem solving
That shot of the bed and tailgate really shows how well the paint came out. My guess is the tailgate is relatively flat and it's the quarters that are off but having a tailgate that needs a little shove to close means it'll never rattle. The green is growing on me. For a toy I can live with the green but for a daily driver not so much.
Thank very much im putting together a bronco also .. all new parts 2 different vendors..
Doors had some playing to do made some shims.. now im working on tailgate and also was wondering about the last part.. it looks like I also will have to shim it out..
Thank you for making this video available.... thumbs up 👍
As usual, great job Barry. Thanks for the insights on the tailgate install.
This was a great series and you repairing their mistakes on building the body and you taking time to correct them was informative looking forward to the mustang build take care thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
It looks good. Having reassembled a 65 Mustang with aftermarket parts, test fitting and just fitting take a lot of effort. Sometimes a piece for the right side fits better than the left side counter part. You give me insight on approaching these problems.
Hi barry grate show the paint is looking very good good work 😅😂
hi barry the bronco is looking good👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😄
well done paint is great
The paint looks awesome. Love the tinted texture. Hopefully the owner can install the rubber stop bumpers at the top of the tailgate to keep that paint looking fresh.
Looks Awesome Barry!
I've really enjoyed this series Barry. Nice to know that the Bronco bodies are being repopped. The originals were always prone to rust (being from northern Illinois I have first hand knowledge). Yours won't be nearly as bad as factory. Panel fitment problems are always going to be there. Thanks and we'll see you next time.
Great video my friend
Great Job Barry! the holes right below the welds and above the latches take rubber bumpers, really shows how important it is to make sure panels fit before paint.
Looking great one fine job you have done
I agree tailgate should’ve been mocked up
Can you give us an update once the Bronco is completed from the next person’s?
I will try.
You should have bought the Truion that Patriot Classic 4x4 makes, look up their install video on RUclips .
Not my rig. I just painted it.
Rubber bumpers go there.
Who made that body?
Tennessee Broncos.
I think you should give up metal working and stick to painting 😂
I’d never sleep