How to get "half cab" look on 2 door Bronco using a DIY crossbar

[Sooner]

wish i could find a 2dr top cheap and I would build a Safari top!

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[MFP2241]

"note that the clamps and rubber bumpers on the panels fit perfectly snug, latched around the 1” tube. Anything thicker won’t work, and anything smaller defeats the purpose"

Dave-

If you just used the single piece of 1" square tube, let's say 16" long, and clamped it using only the 2 rear panel clips, does it fit snug enough that it wouldn't fall out?

If the goal is to "tie" the panels together and flat, it seems that would work.

 

[Bad To The Stone]

Just ordered some 1" aluminum tube and some 3x2 aluminum angle iron to make one of these. Will post the pics when I get it all done. Probably take a week or so for the material to come in. Thanks for posting the dimensions to help me figure out the material I need.

 

[davidforlife]

Dave-

If you just used the single piece of 1" square tube, let's say 16" long, and clamped it using only the 2 rear panel clips, does it fit snug enough that it wouldn't fall out?

If the goal is to "tie" the panels together and flat, it seems that would work.

I could see that working well considering those rubber bumpers will help hold it in place. I don’t have a short piece on hand, so please report back if you try it out!

 

[MFP2241]

I could see that working well considering those rubber bumpers will help hold it in place. I don’t have a short piece on hand, so please report back if you try it out!

Thanks for posting your project!

 

[joell king]

Nice build ! Great ride

Kodi​

 

[Joec410]

Do you really even need a cross bar? Between the locating pins on the front and rear, plus the front clamps and side clamps, I am not sure the rear crossbar is needed, other than to help seal the front panels to the rear hardtop.

 

[zombie]

Now when someone figures out how to anodize 1" aluminum square bar, in Area 51, let me know, I'll send you a check.

Why would you not just paint it?

 

[davidforlife]

Do you really even need a cross bar? Between the locating pins on the front and rear, plus the front clamps and side clamps, I am not sure the rear crossbar is needed, other than to help seal the front panels to the rear hardtop.

Depends on what your ultimate purpose is. My front panels don’t sit flush in the middle without the crossbar; and It’s going to integrate with my cab “window” and tonneau cover. Otherwise, you’re right, it’s secure without.

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