Back on the wagon with this;
Got another roof (black one). Other one I had was in to bad of shape to use. Rust all gone. frame painted. Tub undercoated and mounted. Flares mounted. Bottom of rear fenders chopped. swivel jack had to be modded to accommodate the frame height. Truck box is mounted using rivnuts into the frame. Got plates for it today and took 'er for a spin. Tows nicely. It sits about an inch to high in the front right now. As i start adding weight I hope that levels out.
Next up, i'm doing some bartering with a local off road shop. In return they're going to build me a wrap around tube bumper with a receiver in it as well as a couple of steps off either side of the frame under the plastic truck box. Steps will allow me to get up onto the roof to access the basket that will be up there.
Procrastinating on welding those tops together. Need to find the motivation, I think its gonna suck.