Half cab cage install. ( complete 8/16/17)

[doghows72]

So I finally got around to installing my cage I got from Ballie Built. This is the second one because we had a miscommunication on the first one. I needed the cage for a Bronco Design top which is narrower that the one for a steel top. Anyway Gordon was great to work with and we got everything sorted out.
I had a few small issues but Gordon had talked with me before hand so I was ready for them.
First I opted to trim a bit of the inside lip on the side of the top to keep the cage from rubbing or squeaking. No big deal.
Second is the wiper motor arm hits the crossbar but I think a simple drop bracket will solve this. I was planning a bikini top anyway.
Other than that in she went easy peasy.
For a drop in cage I cant say enough good about Gordon and his products, his help, and willingness to fix our initial problem.
Couple small things to clean up and I'll pull it out for powder coating. Her she is so far.

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[sprdv1]

Looks good.. mo protection the better

 

[hankjr]

Grind those welds Brother

Hank

 

[bronconut73]

Wow. Tight. Cool.

 

[sprdv1]

What color of PC you going with?

 

[doghows72]

Going with the same color as the body. I want it to disappear so to speak, trying to keep a clean "street" look.
I still want to clean it up a bit, mount the shoulder belts and really trying to decide if I want to keep the dash bar? I know it offers lateral support but not sure if I like the way it looks? I guess I'll leave it for now and see if it grows on me.

 

[sprdv1]

Understand... I'm sure it'll look sharp no matter what

 

[meadowblaster]

Looks nice, do you happen to have a pic of the entire bronco from the side with the top off? I am considering this cage and would like to see how it looks with the top off.

 

[doghows72]

Sure here you go. I drove it to work today.

 

[ared77]

Man, that looks good.

 

[sprdv1]

A lot of thumbs up too I bet..

Sure here you go. I drove it to work today.

 

[meadowblaster]

Took me a while to finally get back and look, thanks for posting the pic. Looks great. I think you have helped me make my decision. When the time comes, this is the cage I will be getting.

 

[doghows72]

Time for powder coat!!

 

[broncoeddie1970]

Are you running a normal EB half cab (steel) or is this some kind of after market brand? Any pics of the half cab ?

 

[doghows72]

I'm running a Bronco Designs top. If you're thinking of getting a cage from Gordon make sure he knows what type top you have. There is a difference.

 

[doghows72]

Cage powdered now to install it!

 

[half cab]

man that's Top Shelf right there. So glad this all worked out for ya.

 

[doghows72]

Me too. Gordon is a great guy to work with and I am very happy with the cage and how well it fit. Here it is back installed and done. I think I'll run topless for a while!

 

[doghows72]

One more angle for you.

 

[Ether]

Holy cow that looks awesome. What wheels are those?