F250 7,3l 4 door 1/2 cab build

[Qumanchew]

Somehow I missed this build till now. I love your plan , and it's looking great so far. Keep the updates coming!

 

[79INA69]

.94 I'm going to run all the electrical down the center inside the cab,
Hi 791na I do have a 2" floor drop in front, the firewall I made complete pushed as far as I could.
Got the front seat mounts almost done, mocked up the rear seats (will start on the mounts next week) going to extend the top into the bed at least 1" (the 1/2 cab side panel will be a bit wider) trying to keep as short as possible. My 4" lift springs just came in,
Love the comments. suggestions & questions {I'm in my garage about 8 hours a day by myself cut off from the real world). Rich

8hrs! Love it! Honestly I am very impressed with your progress. You are in a garage, with no lift or giant fab table (that I see) and you are doing very impressive work. I have a lot of guys younger than you tapping out already when it comes to working on hotrods themselves, let alone in the summer heat. Hats off! What brake master / hydro / booster are you planning on running? I have been looking at my engine side firewall for a while now and thinking I could push it back, and mount a large 11" booster down lower, mounted similar to a Jeep Tj.

 

[ratbilt]

Hi 79in I’m going to try and fit the vacuum booster from the truck master from a 14 f250
Got the front seats in almost have the rear seats done hopefully tomorrow. Rich

 

[ratbilt]

79in I am retired auto tech (45years) for about 8 yrs no racks all creeper work
I use tape measures ,squares & plumb bobs , also eyeballs (yea no laser, no fab table ) just old school. Finally got the rear seats in they lay down & tumble ( seat install took for ever) not sure what next - figure that tomorrow have to look at my list ( I’m on my 6 or 7th list more than likely be at least 100 + list to finish) Rich

 

[.94 OR]

Have you got enough rear angle to the rear seat bottom?
The backseat of my F150 crew feels good. Rode in the backseat of a newer Ram 1500 and felt like the seat would dump me on the floor if I unclenched.

 

[Tiko433]

This is going to be sweet! Thanks for sharing

 

[79INA69]

79in I am retired auto tech (45years) for about 8 yrs no racks all creeper work
I use tape measures ,squares & plumb bobs , also eyeballs (yea no laser, no fab table ) just old school. Finally got the rear seats in they lay down & tumble ( seat install took for ever) not sure what next - figure that tomorrow have to look at my list ( I’m on my 6 or 7th list more than likely be at least 100 + list to finish) Rich

Yeah, fab work looks great! I have had my floor apart on my bronco for way too long now. Mine is sitting in my front driveway, direct sun and not on a level surface. I guess I can always shim my mistakes, haha. I did have some big set backs last year, still dealing with. I keep going fishing on my free time. Also have been splitting time on my 69 Mustang. I am also a mechanic, a mere 22yrs.

 

[ratbilt]

Hey .94 the sets are pretty comfortable the picture looks like it’s dipped in the front (it’s not) could use a little more angle but I’m out of room on the head rest to rear glass
Yea 79 your probably not retired big time difference I would level your bronco before going any further. Rich

 

[ratbilt]

Installed the rear panel extended 2 1/2” into the bed welded nuts under side & back side of pillers. Made. Some brackets for underside mounted the left AB pillar , cut 12 1/2” out of the left rear door & welded back together (need to move the Pilar forward a bit (will do tomorrow). Rich

 

[ratbilt]

Had to go back to work for the last 3 months (shop lost a service writer) this is all I got done hopefully I’m retired again by the 1st of the year
Going to try & get a roller then back to the body

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

Thank goodness! I like this thread a lot, keep it up