My Build Thread - Clifford

[kbldawg]

Soft Top

The hard top got damaged also, so, I ditched it for a soft top.

 

[kbldawg]

Dash Pad & Ammo Can Console

I got a Dash Pad a while back and figured I might as well get it painted and installed. Also, check the cool Ammo Can Console, I got off Bigmuddy. Thanks Ben!

 

[bax]

That top looks good on your truck. Everything go OK.

 

[kbldawg]

Everything went real well. The door gaps are off a little bit, but will be great once I get my cage in. For some reason the winshield on the passenger side needs to come in some and I need the cage in to have an anchor point.

 

[Fishbone]

You made some excellent choices. It looks awesome!

 

[bax]

Everything went real well. The door gaps are off a little bit, but will be great once I get my cage in. For some reason the winshield on the passenger side needs to come in some and I need the cage in to have an anchor point.

Yeah there is no beef in that top to allow the windshield to be mounted to. A cage will help. Good job. I am glad it worked out for you.

 

[bigmuddy]

Damn, that looks sweet with the new top! When I saw your rig earlier today it really looked great but the top just takes it to a new level.'

Ben

 

[JC]

Dangit boy, that looks great!! I am green with envy now!

 

[Tito]

Looks fantastic! Skis are sweet and the top looks great!

 

[bigmuddy]

Hey I don't know if I mentioned it, but I just realized that these tops (I own one too) Anyway, the top snaps off and then can be rolled back for a sunroof over the front seats.

Ben

 

[Tito]

Yup it sure can ;D

 

[kbldawg]

Is that what the two little black strips of fabric with snaps are for? I can't figure those things out for nothin'

 

[Tito]

which ones? I dont remember any extra snaps. These are buckle things at the first bow.

 

[kbldawg]

I had these, and the 4 nylon bow clamp thingies left over.

 

[astark]

That does look really good Chad, you guys have done one heck of a great job and I can hardly wait to see it in person.

 

[kbldawg]

Thanks guys, everything is starting to come together. Now, I just need to work on the
engine and tranny.

But, first, I have to get the cage welded up, painted, and bolted in.

 

[Tito]

Those 2 snaps are to hold the rear bar in while the windows are out.

 

[trlblazr]

Nice, I really like those rock skis.

 

[kbldawg]

Roll Cage is in!

FINALLY!!

The cage is in.

I bought an 8pt family cage kit from Bronco Bob.

Bigmuddy and I tacked it all together, boy what a job that was, and I found a welder to burn it in for me.

I've been working on it for the past few nights (hotter than blue blazes out in the garage). I painted it with Rustoleum Hammered silver paint, it was the closest match I could find to the soft top color, but it doesn't match as well as I had hoped.

Bigmuddy came by this morning and helped me get her set in and bolted up, thanks!!

and one with the top on...

I installed some el cheapo turn-buckles at Lowes and got my door gaps looking pretty good.

It feels good to make some progress after a long wait.

 

[BroncoJAK]

Cage looks great-exhaust still looks like crap.%) Bet it still sounds that way too.;D
I'm guessing the powdercoat was more than you wanted to spend.