89 chop top

[Kayakcrazy]

I ran into a snag on my rear fenders. To get the shape I want it's going to take most of the flare out of the top part of the fender opening. But leave some on the sides. Looks like I am going to have to try and do a little sheet metal work to get it to look right.

Hopefully get to work on it tomorrow. I have to fix the shift linkage on my sons car first. Then bronco time.

 

[Kayakcrazy]

Been sitting on the wheels for a while now and finall couldn't stand it anymore. Put them on with my existing tires.

Also had a little experiment with some supposedly color matched spray paint. Got her one solid color.... Kinda

Gives me an idea of what the final product will be anyway

 

[Kayakcrazy]

Ok did a couple of paddling and camping trips with the new rack and it worked well. But since doing just day to day stuf with the truck I didn't like the rack being in the way of accessing my bed. Dropping back to punt a little Will have new picks tomorrow. But spent today reworking mounts for my roof rack and I think I've come up with something i like.

One thing that works well is the dip in the bed. Cooler fits great a

 

[AOMills]

I hope the rack gets to stay. It looks really good.

 

[Kayakcrazy]

Got the roof rack, cab version, basically done it allows me to use the roof basket without the bed rack being there for better access to the bed. I probably will use the bed rack on trips. My plan was to attach the high lift and such to it for trips off road. Hauling day to day it was just kinda in the way

I bent pipe and welded it directly to the roof. Nice and solid. I could have bought a set of cross bars and mounts but it's way more fun to build your own

 

[Kayakcrazy]

With the basket

 

[Kayakcrazy]

Front

 

[Kayakcrazy]

Front with basket

 

[Kayakcrazy]

This way I have the option for both.

 

[Kayakcrazy]

I hope the rack gets to stay. It looks really good.

I plan on using the rack but have it off right now just for using the the bed to haul. I am fitting it with brackets for the high lift and accessories for trail use

 

[bobbywalter]

i have developed quite a few ideas after owning 351 rangers chop for the last several years. i have a 7 foot bed i been sitting on just waiting for me to get a better b2 to work with so i can execute the ideas.. mark pushed a concept in construction i will keep, but i want more wheelbase, his closed cab architecture is premium among-st the various methods i have seen over the ..... well since b2's been around

i had planned to just run gorilla flares for the EB application but this thing you got going is interesting. its a nice mix that soundly hails rbv.... awesome job.


i have some old shots that may demonstrate the cab size differential. of course my daughter hijacked this rig....it was for my wife.

the difference in closed cab size is perfect if your over 6 foot. lots of room for gear and etc.

 

[Kayakcrazy]

" its a nice mix that soundly hails rbv.... awesome job."

Thanks, I definitely want it recognized as a B2, I wanted to build this because I just like them. I plan on wheeling but nothing too extreme, I have a 302 to put in it and plan on axles an probable SAS. All down the road.

right now I have a kid in nursing school syphoning all my play money

I'm not happy with the fender flares. they turned out ok but Im probably going to have to bite the bullet and buy some cut out flares.

 

[Kayakcrazy]

I was worried about not having enough room in the cab as well, I'm 6'1. I was pleasantly surprised. I had considered an extended cab but decided to try this first and liked it.

I really like your doors, I'm toying with the idea of something like that for the summer. Back glass out and no doors would be a blast at the beach.

 

[rusty7983]

Great build. What about using ranger rear cab parts for filler pieces over the taillights? I am wanting to make a roll down rear window like on full size broncos. I have 2 girls so i still need the back seat. I want to cut and section a fsb tailgate. Then use ranger rear cab section and back bed pieces to fill the gap over the taillight.

 

[Kayakcrazy]

Ive seen where a few that have used the ranger bed parts and I kinda thought I would as well I just haven't found the right donor to make it happen. I don't want really spend a lot for the corners and most folks don't want you to cut up a decent bed.

I have seen sectioning off the whole back of the ranger bed and grafting it in to make the tailgate work too. I didn't really want a tailgate though.
My plan for the rails when I finish the body work is to get some diamond plate rail protectors to finish off the top of the bed.