My '67 Half Cab Conversion Build (update 4-27-10)

[yak67]

Well I finally got all the main pieces of the puzzle. Got a bulkhead out of Seattle, a half cab out of Portland, and FINALLY found a 60/40 split bench out of a '99 Ranger in Vancouver. So I'm finally ready on getting this thing put back together. Thought I'd share some pics. Thinking of going with Wet Okole seat covers for the seat (unless someone has a better/cheaper option that will look as good;D ), gonna redo my dash, that is what the piece of steel is in the last pic. Half cab has a couple of rough spots, but shouldn't be too much work a body guy to get it ready for me. Now for opinions, top color.....I'm leaning towards traditional white, the wife wants black, then have also thought about the body color. Anyway, I'll try to keep this up to date, hope you enjoy.

Tim

 

[Scoop]

Looking good. That bulk heads seems to be in great shape. The halfcab top might look good in the blue body color instead of white or black.

 

[Trey Taylor]

I agree I think the top would look good in the same blue as the truck.
Get the bulkhead linexed and painted top and roll!!!
Keep us posted.

 

[sprdv1]

Nice, good luck. Look forward to the build

 

[yak67]

Well this last weekend and today were pretty succesful, got my dash painted and cleared, as well as my steering column. Got the bulkhead bedlined and installed for the last time. Today got the rest of the bedliner put in. Now to get the interior put back together and get the top stripped and prepped for paint. Here are a few pics.....enjoy.

 

[Trey Taylor]

Lookin good!!!

 

[cody72sport]

go with the black top, it will look awesome

 

[yak67]

Got some more progress, got the dash in and gauges wired, just need to get some switches in and the steering column back in and it will be able to move on its own. Got a frame built for the ranger seats, that bolts into the stock mounting holes, and was able to get the seats set in to actually see how they'll sit once everything is done. Needing to get everything mocked up then I'll get the black carpet put in and black seat covers (once they show up).

 

[Tito]

Where are you getting your seat covers? Are they covers or new material? I have the same seat.

 

[yak67]

Tito - going with WetOkole seat covers, only reason I decided to spend that much is I got them from Cabellas and had enough points to almost pay for them......we'll see how they turn out.

 

[Explorer]

Taking shape nicely. The Ranger seats do sit good, and clear the back window with the headrest sloped forward with room to spare for me.

 

[Tito]

Tito - going with WetOkole seat covers, only reason I decided to spend that much is I got them from Cabellas and had enough points to almost pay for them......we'll see how they turn out.

Cool, interested in how they fit. I had a set in my first Bronco, was very happy with them.

 

[yak67]

Well here is an update, got it back together, still need to do body work on the top, but it will work for now until it warms up and I'll get it finished up. Here are some pics. The interior is done, except mounting my fuse block. I love the Wet Okoles, they are really comfortable with all the extra padding they have. Got my tuffy toolbox and hi-lift mounted in the bed, and most important a cup holder for the morning coffee.

 

[Explorer]

Looking great! Hope to get mine in paint this week. Love the seat covers, I'll have to check on those.

 

[yak67]

Looking great! Hope to get mine in paint this week. Love the seat covers, I'll have to check on those.

can't wait to see the pics of yours painted, been following your build, seat covers are nice, kinda spendy......I used my cabella's points, so knocked the out of pocket cost down a bit

 

[Tito]

Looks great! Love the seat covers, look like they fit very well.