I thought I'd start a new thread considering the build-up has started. It follows the lines off the soft top almost to a T.......lots of headroom. He used a butt joint at the windshield to get it even closer to the dash. He also filled in most of the holes I drilled for the other cage with weld and was able to use the front footplate holes. I'll post progress pics as I get them....

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That looks really good. I'll have to look them up when it comes time to have mine done. How do the welds look?

It's just tacked together now so no pics of welds yet.

Looks like it is off to a great start. Thanks for the pics - will be fun to see the progress.

Looks really good and a lot less headache for you!

Saweet! Can't believe it's going to come together finally, you've been chasing the elusive cage for months...you'll have it just in time for summer woo hoo.

Great start! If I ever re-do my cage, it will have the main hoops like that. Another trick I saw that I like is cutting the dash a little shorter on either side so that you can run the tube even close to the dash.

Did you decide to mount anything to the cage?

J.D.

I'll only be mounting the seat belts and fire extinguisher to the cage.

Cool! How are you finishing the cage (paint?)

Going to drop it off at the powder coater....I think I'm going black.

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And a video of the wiper action.....

thanks for the update. This is looking really good.

I've been thinking of a cage for mine. I like the looks of this one.

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That is an amazing cage! Turned out perfect.

Yep, I'm excited. He should have it done tomorrow and I may be able to pick it up in the morning.

I'm impressed. They'll definitely be on my list to talk to when I get the cash together for a cage.

Man that looks great!

It's done!:)

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I owe you a Beer for reminding me to mount my cage away from the wiper motor - saved me a ton of work and swearing!

Looks great!

BTW - you may wanna look at the color book at the Powder Coater - I wish I would have done a Grey and Black Hammered Finish instead of straight red on my springs. Roadrunner can even to a hammered finish with Red and Black

I'm definitely going to browse the color book. I thinking black right now as it would look good and is the cheapest. But some of the other hammered finishes look great to.

Well, Eric picked up the Bronco this morning. He is driving down I25 as we speak.

It was a pleasure working with him. I must admit that it sparked that Early Bronco itch again in me. When I can get at least two of my kids out of my house, I may have to revisit one again.

Here are some pics of my old 72'. It ran a Nv4500/Atlas II


Before I beat her to hell and back with the original paint on Sledgehammer at the Hammers:



And one of the 76' uncut i used to own.

That cage looks great!!! I loved building mine and seeing this one makes me want to add to it!