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Almost done so I thought I'd start a thread.

Chopped up a bronco more-doors top and did some fab work. Got a few adjustments to make and a final sand and paint, but overall I'm satisfied so far.

The front two top panels still lock in place to the new half-cab the same way, and they are obviously still removable.

The Bronco top is nearly 3 ” narrower in the rear than at the B pillar,.so this presents a bit of an issue. Some massage is needed to make up for the wider B-pillar and get the rear of the old top to match up well with the middle of the truck.

I made sure I can still use my old MIC 2 top ... and I will add 4130
inserts to the roll bar at each end that can be bolted in with aircraft grade fasteners. The roll bar will be removable.
The original hard top is still usable and now I have two top options.

I will build a bolt-on bulkhead across the front of the bed that will match up with the bottom of the window. The window is the same, so the defrost, wiper and washer will all be functional.

The side curtain airbags did need removed, and I plan on installing a set from a 2dr F150 in the near future, as they appear to be installed in the same area and fashion.

I also ordered a new back roll bar cross support that I will build into a removable cross support while the half cab is installed.


Still have lots to do.

Bulkhead

Speaker pod mounts.

Tail gate

Tool boxes built into bed.

Here's a few pics of my progress. It's a bit dusty as I'm still sanding here and there.

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20220407_183220.jpg


20220407_183126.jpg


20220407_182943.jpg


20220404_073610.jpg


20220322_225013.jpg
Wow this is really awesome… great job!
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KnoxGnater

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Did you need the room in back for your balls?

I love this, keep up the good work!
 

bhb

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Looks great. following.
 

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BigDaddySquatch

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Broncos_south posted your picture on instagram this morning. Just thought you’d like to know
 

ebrs929

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This is incredible. Great work!!!
 

RedHotLava

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Clubs
 
Almost done so I thought I'd start a thread.

Chopped up a bronco more-doors top and did some fab work. Got a few adjustments to make and a final sand and paint, but overall I'm satisfied so far.

The front two top panels still lock in place to the new half-cab the same way, and they are obviously still removable.

The Bronco top is nearly 3 ” narrower in the rear than at the B pillar,.so this presents a bit of an issue. Some massage is needed to make up for the wider B-pillar and get the rear of the old top to match up well with the middle of the truck.

I made sure I can still use my old MIC 2 top ... and I will add 4130
inserts to the roll bar at each end that can be bolted in with aircraft grade fasteners. The roll bar will be removable.
The original hard top is still usable and now I have two top options.

I will build a bolt-on bulkhead across the front of the bed that will match up with the bottom of the window. The window is the same, so the defrost, wiper and washer will all be functional.

The side curtain airbags did need removed, and I plan on installing a set from a 2dr F150 in the near future, as they appear to be installed in the same area and fashion.

I also ordered a new back roll bar cross support that I will build into a removable cross support while the half cab is installed.


Still have lots to do.

Bulkhead

Speaker pod mounts.

Tail gate

Tool boxes built into bed.

Here's a few pics of my progress. It's a bit dusty as I'm still sanding here and there.

20220407_194201.jpg


20220407_194140.jpg


20220407_194132.jpg


20220407_183220.jpg


20220407_183126.jpg


20220407_182943.jpg


20220404_073610.jpg


20220322_225013.jpg
Super sick dude! I was curious if anyone else was going to do it after the BDS build, awesome!
 

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gryphon1231

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Almost done so I thought I'd start a thread.

Chopped up a bronco more-doors top and did some fab work. Got a few adjustments to make and a final sand and paint, but overall I'm satisfied so far.

The front two top panels still lock in place to the new half-cab the same way, and they are obviously still removable.

The Bronco top is nearly 3 ” narrower in the rear than at the B pillar,.so this presents a bit of an issue. Some massage is needed to make up for the wider B-pillar and get the rear of the old top to match up well with the middle of the truck.

I made sure I can still use my old MIC 2 top ... and I will add 4130
inserts to the roll bar at each end that can be bolted in with aircraft grade fasteners. The roll bar will be removable.
The original hard top is still usable and now I have two top options.

I will build a bolt-on bulkhead across the front of the bed that will match up with the bottom of the window. The window is the same, so the defrost, wiper and washer will all be functional.

The side curtain airbags did need removed, and I plan on installing a set from a 2dr F150 in the near future, as they appear to be installed in the same area and fashion.

I also ordered a new back roll bar cross support that I will build into a removable cross support while the half cab is installed.


Still have lots to do.

Bulkhead

Speaker pod mounts.

Tail gate

Tool boxes built into bed.

Here's a few pics of my progress. It's a bit dusty as I'm still sanding here and there.

Ford Bronco Half Cab Pick-Up Bronco Build! 🪚 IMG_1850


Ford Bronco Half Cab Pick-Up Bronco Build! 🪚 IMG_1850


Ford Bronco Half Cab Pick-Up Bronco Build! 🪚 IMG_1850


Ford Bronco Half Cab Pick-Up Bronco Build! 🪚 IMG_1850


Ford Bronco Half Cab Pick-Up Bronco Build! 🪚 IMG_1850


Ford Bronco Half Cab Pick-Up Bronco Build! 🪚 IMG_1850


Ford Bronco Half Cab Pick-Up Bronco Build! 🪚 IMG_1850


Ford Bronco Half Cab Pick-Up Bronco Build! 🪚 IMG_1850
nice!
 

drive21bronco

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Wow Bold. Can’t wait to see it done.
 

Rednek

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my wife would kill me,but good on you man!
 

TimBee

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Totally diggin it! Looks awesome!
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