Converting a Tacoma to have an "open rooftop" like a jeep or bronco

Just reaching out to everyone out there. I'm thinking about buying a early 2000s Tacoma and completely cutting off the roof and adding roll bars. Almost like a Bronco without the top. Has anyone ever attempted such a thing? I've seen nothing online.
Think if a Tacoma and a Jeep had baby what that baby would look like.

 

I think it would look like a 85-89 4runner.

 

Or it might look like my landcruiser. Lol.

 

I've never seen anyone do that because the Tacoma bed and cab bodies are separate. The bed moves around significantly in relation to the cab. This is because the frame is more open at the rear which allows for more flex and a softer ride.

EDIT: I STAND CORRECTED.

Also no one's done it because 85-89 4runners are still on the road and essentially exactly what you are thinking of doing.

But if you have a sawzall, Bondo, and gobs of money, go for it bud.

 

I just thought it would be a fun project to convert a old tacoma into a completely "open" style truck. I live in So Cal and there is very little rain. That 85-89 4Runner is actually pretty dope. Thanks for sharing!

 

Like this one?

 

The 4runners are totally dope I owned one 4 years ago and I almost bought one at a wrecker to rebuild the other day. 3 years ago I saw one go on eBay for 23000$. 8000 original miles on an 85, original owner. Still had the sales receipt for 13000$. Lol

 

HOLY FUCK.

 

Welcome!

Could be a sweet project if you an figure out how to do it!

 

Does anyone know what would happen if you welded the front frame of the truck with the truck frame? Something similar to how the old 4runners were. This would not be an off road truck but definitely something to throw a surf board in and head to the beach

 

I’ll be damned.

 

You mean the body's? It would probably get twisted if you hit a big bump or something would need some pretty heavy frame reinforcement to make it work

 

I mean I think the bed is narrower than the cab anyways so even if you did it would be a bitch to feather it out so it looked smooth

 

What is this?

 

No idea. I searched Jeep Truck on Google Images and that was one I found

 

Ohhh I forgot, yeah Jeep releasing a truck 2019

 

Well guys, nice knowing you! lol

 

Just don't cut too much

 

HOLY FUCK X 3 !!!