It has begun! Sheyla's dream build 1973 Half Cab

[gr8scott]

Incredible build Jim. Good choice with the Proform valve covers, love mine.

 

[sprdv1]

Nice Jim....

Progress! Just keeping at it and little by little this rig is getting done. We made a lot of extra room so we are running a new Spal brushless fan. Also have some new Explorer brackets to hold the A/C comp. and Delphi pump. I have to put in a few more Saturdays but I think we will be firing it up relatively soon.

Jim

 

[svastano]

Looks Great!

 

[904Bronco]

How is the Build going Jim?

 

[WILDHORSES]

How is the Build going Jim?

At the stereo shop right now. We broke in the 347 while my wife was out of the shop. It's not a surprise but she does not know it's running. Should have exhaust and test miles by next weekend. The final steps are carpet and seat upholstery. The A/C hose is bugging me so I'm going to change it. The Sniper and Dakota are up and running. Seems like it has plenty of power.;D Hoping for the full unveil around Christmas.

Jim

 

[langester]

Wow! That is awesome. Great job, that is a thing of beauty!

 

[904Bronco]

Wow! That is awesome. Great job, that is a thing of beauty!

You will never get the keys back from her once she gets them. ;D
Well done Jim and Crew.

 

[broncochevy]

Looks awesome. No more words

 

[LUBr LuvR]

More proof some things are definitely worth the wait.....

 

[FRANKO289]

Awesome, Jim... very well done !

 

[sprdv1]

Looking good Jim..

At the stereo shop right now. We broke in the 347 while my wife was out of the shop. It's not a surprise but she does not know it's running. Should have exhaust and test miles by next weekend. The final steps are carpet and seat upholstery. The A/C hose is bugging me so I'm going to change it. The Sniper and Dakota are up and running. Seems like it has plenty of power.;D Hoping for the full unveil around Christmas.

Jim

 

[Scoop]

Very nice Jim. Love the tailgate!

 

[WILDHORSES]

Very nice Jim. Love the tailgate!

First saw that on one of Nugent's Broncos. I always liked it, finally got to do one.

Jim

 

[jmhend]

Looking good Jim. I a sure the unveil will be amazing. x2 on Mitch videoing it...

 

[bigcountry]

Looks great. Nice, clean build.

 

[fordfan]

It looks awesome Jim! It looks like it might get to pull ole Santa's sleigh this year! I'm sure Sheyla is excited!

 

[TX SS]

Bronco looks great. What do you have planned for rear license plate mounting with the custom tailgate?

 

[WILDHORSES]

Bronco looks great. What do you have planned for rear license plate mounting with the custom tailgate?

Looking at center mount on the bumper. Billet or chrome frame. It will hang down a little but that is what the plan is now.

Jim

 

[WILDHORSES]

Just got it back from the stereo shop. We worked with Dynamic Audio of Lodi. Great work and the sound is amazing. Tilt your head and check it out.;D Speakers are up in the Cage Dave roll bar and the deck is also mounted high at the front. The sub and amp are hidden behind a cool custom magnetic panel.

On to exhaust, carpet and upholstery and loose ends. We are close but not making it for Christmas. I bought her an "I Believe" shirt from Thom Cheney.

Jim

 

[TX SS]

Looking at center mount on the bumper. Billet or chrome frame. It will hang down a little but that is what the plan is now.

Jim

Jim - Thanks for reply. Please post a pic when you decide and get it mounted. I’m building a 1973 halfcab right now too and want to mount somewhere other than stock. I thought about center bumper too, knowing it will hang down as you mention.