66 half cab build

[derrick1032]

Here is my homebrew doubler setup,it took longer than I liked but the end results are excellent.there are no kits for this setup so i decided to make my own!the only expenses were the steel plate($75)and labour to get the input shaft re-splined($250inc shipping)overall just over $300,not bad.It did take alot of man hours so Im not sure if I would do it again

-I used an AOD from a fulsize 89 Bronco.
-Ford 203 rangebox bolts right up to AOD(no adapters needed;D)
-I then used my EB dana 20 t-case
- I had to cut up the old d20 trans adapter so I could still use the bearing on the input shaft
-I then used a 3/4' steel plate to bolt the bearing plate to the t-case then to the range box
-home made front/rear x-members
-had O.T.T. industries cut/re-spline the 205 out put shaft

To make this possible the t-case needs to be clocked flat so the shift rails dont hit the range box.Mine already has a 3' body lift,not sure it would clear without one.This also raised issues with the exhuast as there is now no room for it because the drive shaft is raised to high for it to go over and going under would be way to low.I had to go under the oil pan and across to meet up with other side.Not a big deal because the exhaust is custom along with almost everything else on the truck

 

[Mtn Gote]

Sweet half cab work dude, looks great.

 

[derrick1032]

Here's pics of the tub before/after spraying primer and painting the jambs. Last pic is starting to piece it back together.

 

[derrick1032]

Had to try my new airbrush on the door panels. Engine bay. APC seats and 4 point harness,

 

[derrick1032]

Off to work to paint it Labourghini silver.I mounted the spare tire on a spare spindle/hub/rotor assembly.It even spins when the hub is unlocked.

 

[kntr]

Are those the Duff Trailflex flares I see? Any other pics?

 

[derrick1032]

Yes they are duff trailflex flares.Apperantly they dont make them anymore!Too bad, I think they are a good product.Not the best best fit and finish,but exactly what I was lookin for.Tuff and wide!
Are you lookin for more pics of the flares or the whole truck?

 

[kntr]

Both !!!!

 

[tasker]

the roll bar an air tank? i see the hose coming out going to the seat base? Looks mean as hell. Great job

 

[derrick1032]

Sorry I forgot to mention, yes the cage is plumbed as an air tank,the coiled hose is just laying there,I guess it kind of looks like its going into the seats.HHHHMMMM, pneumatic seats........theres an idea,lol.
I'll get more pics up soon,just gotta dig around and find them.

 

[okorangebrnco]

Man that is one SWEET looking Bronco! There is not anything thats not Awesome about it. I wanna see end-products on this steed!

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

Derrick, if I had your skills & shop i would fab a different bulkhead. I love my half cab but wish I could keep a tool box behind the seat instead of out in the bed. I don't go anywhere without tools. Following Murhpey's Law, the day I don't bring tools is the day actually need them.

 

[Pa PITT]

AWESUME LOOKING job ...there is a lot of work goes into those before you get to drive it ...but it sure looks nice ....

 

[greatguy57078]

Nice work! Keep the updates coming! Thanks!

 

[derrick1032]

Here's the dash that I rearanged to my liking.
I mounted the spare with enough room to put my storage box infront of it and an ammo box on each side.
I had made a second rib on the bulkhead like the one the spare tire is suppose to mount to,then put a bolt in the slot and mounted my highlift with wing nuts.
And yes a quadruple stick set-up..............gonna have to get use to that.

 

[thesnake]

derrick1032,

That thing is sweet!!! I admire your fab skills. I still love the top!!!

John

 

[derrick1032]

been a busy summer with the new house but we managed to get out a couple times.only a few bugs to work out, but other than that its everything I hoped it would be and more

 

[Tito]

Dude, thats freakin sweet! Looks awesome! That rock pile looks like tons of fun too.

 

[deltarat]

Derrick, if I had your skills & shop i would fab a different bulkhead. I love my half cab but wish I could keep a tool box behind the seat instead of out in the bed. I don't go anywhere without tools. Following Murhpey's Law, the day I don't bring tools is the day actually need them.

Here's my 1/2 cab with storage behind the seat. The pictures aren't very good. I goes back to the fender wells and comes in and goes another 8" between the fender wells. It is invaluable to put your jacket, waders,tools,guns and anything you want to keep dry. After I get my tub Line-Xed I am going to build another one that just goes back to the fender wells. I will take pictures of the build.