Armadillo Designs plans to produce a Bronco hardtop from aluminum

[Verve50]

Thanks, I didn't see that.

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[Ducksworth]

So it appears this finally launched. Some great ideas here. It appears the 2 top pieces of the 2 door allow for a larger open air experience without having to remove the whole rear clam shell.

The rear side windows have a "gull wing" function. Would really be interested if they could be removed/replaced easily.

Excited to see more options on this. I might be a buyer.

 

[Ninjak]

It appears no wiper assembly. Well at least not in the photos. I am guessing with the slant back design you do not need a wiper? I have to say I like the design. The more to market the better! Choices and competition are a good thing!

I never realize how big the Bronco aftermarket was. I dare say its as big if not bigger than the Mustang market.

UPDATE: Lol, as I read more, the more I like what I am seeing. First I see they tested with a light bar. That means they looked at sound levels with that accessory. I also see the two panels, like the roof that comes on the F150. That is also nice, I have a soft top. If I purchase this, that space is also good for the S.FL heat,. Aluminum should be sturdy and basically what the F150's are made out of. So should be good. SHIP TO YOUR HOUSE. Yeah that is a HUGE plus Get the guys from the shop to help out, Put the game on, order pizza and beer, and you're done.

Oh, I may need to open the wallet for this one!

 

[Ducksworth]

It appears no wiper assembly. Well at least not in the photos. I am guessing with the slant back design you do not need a wiper? I have to say I like the design. The more to market the better! Choices and competition are a good thing!

I never realize how big the Bronco aftermarket was. I dare say its as big if not bigger than the Mustang market.

If you choose a product and go through the "options" there is a wiper and defroster available.

 

[Chritaka]

Seems they have a lot of options to configure.. interior insulation colors/patterns, wiper assembly, windowed gull wings, molle panels, etc. Problem is they don’t have pics of a lot of this stuff and very little description so it’s hard to know what you’re getting. Price creeps up very quickly with add-ons.

Torn on the design, seems more tactical looking. Appears to be a better option if you plan to leave it on year round, but just remove panels for open air. Really need to see one completely finished/painted, with all the options… Seems like the same old story of rushing to market without fully being able to tell the story… I was hoping the release would be better prepared.

 

[Ninjak]

If you choose a product and go through the "options" there is a wiper and defroster available.

Ahh I see thanks for that. I just went to the page and was reading through.

 

[Sandbergo]

I want to know if you don’t choose gull-wing windows for the side rears what do they put in its place and can you add them later on? They state the headliner is easy to install and knock $250 off the cost if you install it. I notice the rear window looks quite a bit larger on the square back than the slant back, wonder if you could get the larger window. Wish they would join Bronco6g and have a Q and A.

 

[Ninjak]

Wish they would join Bronco6g and have a Q and A.

This! I started looking at the options, and yes I have questions as well. As someone else stated, the price creeps up rather quickly with options.

Are the covers removable and no windows behind them? If you get the windows, are they tinted? do they come off? Do they have the covers on the windows? If no windows in the back how is the sound? Are the covers insolated? Do they have pics with the two panels on the roof off? What do these patterns look like in person?

I know they are just starting out, and a small leap of faith needs to be done to get the good pricing and what not, (0% APR is not a bad thing) but even so, to spend 5~7k a little more info would be nice.

 

[Ducksworth]

I'm asking myself half these questions as well, haha! Wish they would join so we could get some clarification.

I'm interested but no way am I going to drop $7,500 without more info.

 

[Sandbergo]

This! I started looking at the options, and yes I have questions as well. As someone else stated, the price creeps up rather quickly with options.

Are the covers removable and no windows behind them? If you get the windows, are they tinted? do they come off? if no windows in the back how is the sound? Are the covers insolated? Do they have pics with the two panels on the roof off? What do these patterns look like in person?

I know they are just starting out, and a small leap of faith needs to be done to get the good pricing and what not, (0% APR is not a bad thing) but even so, to spend 5~7k a little more info would be nice.

From what I can see the panels get insulated, the gull wing “windows” look more like panels to me. I saw that if you cancel they charge you 30%. I also wonder if they will make a version that the top panels lay flush with the top. I think the options are great but I also think they have made too many options and will confuse most consumers. It would be helpful if they had a preset option for the top with windows and you just picked color and if you want a headliner or not. All the extras should be options offered after that. Just my thoughts. Also like someone else stated they need photos of the physical options.

 

[Ducksworth]

They claim it is completely modular and customizable and was hoping to be able to option something close to Ford's MOD top.

I'd give them all the money for some removeable or sliding rear side windows and a gunner's hatch.

 

[Snacktime]

Solar oven, I had a Hewescraft aluminum boat with a metal top anything over 75F and you cooked. During the summer you couldn't sit in the thing 15 minutes before dieing.

 

[SubmarineNuke]

i have been following this on their IG. Seems every their “square back” still has a slant. And all aluminum is nice to a point, I mean the roof of a regular car is aluminum . I like that they offer a few customizations for the headliner etc. but after windows, wiper, defrost it’s almost $9k. You can do 12 months no interest with affirm, and I’m close enough I could save shipping and just drive over and get it installed. But damn that 9k price tag.

when questioned they also say they’re targeting a Q4 release/delivery. So buy now and expect 5-6 months at the least.

 

[Chritaka]

Snagged a few shots off IG. Looks pretty good black! I asked for some more shots of the gull wing window option and molle panels. They said they’d send some pics… I’ll share once they do. Really considering this, they’re 3.5 hrs away so I could pickup and put the shipping $ toward options…

 

[JohnnyBronco]

Well the site mentions "financing available", so that's a clue. But otherwise glad to see more options, hope it's a success.

My older Land Rover has an aluminum top and sliding side windows. It does have more of a johnboat look with rivets and all like @Area51BS suggested, lol.

But I will say the aluminum is the bomb in terms of no rust, even when paint is flaking off. And the top took it like a pro when the Land Rover rolled on it's side, no cracking/splintering like a composite top might.

My 95 LR3 was all aluminum body. Being all aluminum makes it no different than any monocoque all aluminum shell. Insulation and silent mounting is the key.

And since it costs less to make new AL from beer cans than from raw bauxite start saving your cans

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