88B2EB
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- Joined
- Mar 26, 2012
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- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Vehicle Year
- 1988, 1994
- Vehicle
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9L, 2.3L
I bought an '88 Bronco II recently that's in great shape other than some rust spots starting in the usual places that I wanted to get fixed before driving it. No holes visible, although that will probably change after sand blasting. The plan is to fix the rust spots and do a complete repaint in the original 2-tone color scheme.
So is this something I could learn and do on my own or is it better left to the professionals? I did read through TRS's tech page on bodywork and realize there's a lot involved. My ability: I'm an Architect by profession but am always out in the garage in my spare time and enjoy spending a lot of time on the details. I recently did a full motorcycle restoration so I'm fairly mechanically inclined but I've never done body/paintwork. I have an air compressor, sandblaster, and 2-stall garage but understand I'll need to buy quite a bit more.
The issue with a body shop is not so much the cost but finding one I trust. I know someone who spent a lot of money at one and the rust came back within 2 years. The original plan was to have a friend of the family do it but it's been 2-1/2 months already and he still has no idea when he can get to it. I figure if I take it on myself it would be a great learning experience, I'd save some money, and I'd feel more comfortable knowing I got all the rust.
So is this something I could learn and do on my own or is it better left to the professionals? I did read through TRS's tech page on bodywork and realize there's a lot involved. My ability: I'm an Architect by profession but am always out in the garage in my spare time and enjoy spending a lot of time on the details. I recently did a full motorcycle restoration so I'm fairly mechanically inclined but I've never done body/paintwork. I have an air compressor, sandblaster, and 2-stall garage but understand I'll need to buy quite a bit more.
The issue with a body shop is not so much the cost but finding one I trust. I know someone who spent a lot of money at one and the rust came back within 2 years. The original plan was to have a friend of the family do it but it's been 2-1/2 months already and he still has no idea when he can get to it. I figure if I take it on myself it would be a great learning experience, I'd save some money, and I'd feel more comfortable knowing I got all the rust.