Preperation-H

Hi tech template for cutting arches to match

Hopefully this will be the final ride height

I'm 95% sure I'll remake the bench and bulkhead from scratch. In order to permanently install the cage the bedsides have to come off individually.

I will start by pulling the tub then cutting off the 2 bolt flanges. Then a ~1" tube stub will be inserted and welded in place. Probably with a few holes for rose welds.

Almost forgot.. Decided to use the original cobra transmission mount. Only down side is the transmission needs to be jacked up a couple of inches to install it. Might make trail side repairs a PITA.. 

Fender trimming

Trimmed up the fenders last night. Working on interior sheet metal design and some other little things right now.

Grill

Got the grill today. It turned out to be easier to make one rather than modify an OE unit.

The problem is headlight clearance. Either need a low profile light or a thick bezel to hold it.

The fender bolts onto the grill

OE mesh works with new grill

Another shot of the poor light clearance