Description
Outwardly, our half cab is a faithful replica of the original piece. It has several major improvements. First, it is fully finished inside. By incorporating a complete interior liner, it reduces noise, and provides various mounting locations for speakers and interior lighting. The way it is constructed, it can be installed w/ over center latches eliminating the 20+ bolts and nuts used on the original. Unlike other fiberglass versions , it has a full drip rail like the original. The partial drip rail version made by some caused a point of failure from stress in the upper rear door corners. It is Sold minus rubber and glass.
We have updated the molds so the OEM style rubber window gasket can be used, with minor sanding/fitment. The window can still be glued in with urethane, like a modern windshield, but a custom piece of glass will have to be cut to do so.
The inner liner may interfere with the windshield wiper motor bracket. This can be addressed in a couple ways such as: spacing the bracket out roughly 1/2-3/4″(probably the easiest option), cutting the bracket and bending it down 1/4-1/2″ and re-welding, some guys have unbolted the bracket and motor, flipped the bracket upside down and put it back together. Another option is to notch the fiberglass headliner to allow for clearance.
Top comes in a sandable grey primer gelcoat finish. There are a few seams that may require light filling/blending before paint. It is easy to prep for paint just scuff w/fine scotch brite, seal, sand, and shoot any one, two, or multi stage paint system and color of your choice.
Crate fee of $75 and truck freight will be invoiced before the top ships. The website cannot calculate freight.
Here is a PDF with more pictures and info on our Half Cab: BroncoDesign Half Cab
Stace Kowalsky –
Overall a nice looking top. But be aware that the lip around the area for the back glass is too thick to install using a gasket. Glass must be glued in. Also be aware that the opening is larger than factory measurements and a factory glass or one cut from a factory pattern is going to be too small.
Steve Harwood –
Excellent product, very good fit and finish. Very little work needed for a high quality paint job.
Corey and his crew are great and customer service is top notch. Very very happy!