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Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:27 am
by DOUG
jpcamb wrote: covered with a tenunu.
Joe missed one...LOL


Like the top.

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:08 pm
by Kurt
I decided to do something different this season and only took part of the hardtop off :mrgreen:

A few minutes with the Image and presto!

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Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:34 pm
by DOUG
Kurt wrote:I decided to do something different this season and only took part of the hardtop off :mrgreen:

A few minutes with the Image and presto!

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I've got a 1/2 hardtop from a Scrambler, if you want to go that route.

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:45 pm
by Hoodoo Man
Not the easiest thing to fold at the trail head but looks cool!

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 6:26 pm
by johnsxj
Looks good Kurt!

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:43 pm
by Kurt
johnsxj wrote:Looks good Kurt!
I remember seeing a YJ at the first DWE Truck show years ago with it's hardtop "customized" that way.
I thought to myself... that's unique, I gotta try that someday

so... while dragging the remains of of airborne :o hardtop out of the woods I was thinking of what to do with it.
:idea:


I salvaged the rear window gate, gasket, hinges all it's hardware and wiring. I'm sure I can sell it on CL as I frequently see people looking for them :D

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:37 pm
by ZAEDOCK
Looks good Kurt.

I ended up cutting mine in half and kept the door surround and 1st bolt hole for the body tub to help keep it down. It came out well.

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:56 pm
by Kurt
Joe,

Glad you were able to use some of the remains of your top. :P
Neat idea!

I just used a couple of pipe straps on the main roll bar hoop to secure the center of the top.
Didn't want to secure it too well. Needs to be able to rip iteslf free should it get into an arguement with an obstacle. :twisted:

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:43 am
by smileyfish
looking good kurt!!

cool idea joe.

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:24 am
by Kodi
LOL...Kewl! Who needs a full hard top, especially if it's just for wheeling?

Next thing you know, you'll be wearing flip flops to wheel!~

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6:52 am
by ZAEDOCK
Kodi wrote:Next thing you know, you'll be wearing flip flops to wheel!~
Only on the trail. You have to be able to hit the brake with your big toe and gas with your pinkie.

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:01 pm
by Carl McFly
Kurt wrote: I just used a couple of pipe straps on the main roll bar hoop to secure the center of the top. Didn't want to secure it too well. Needs to be able to rip iteslf free should it get into an arguement with an obstacle
LOL! now THAT'S planning ahead!

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 4:47 pm
by smileyfish
thanks for the hand with the hared top carl.

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:29 am
by wesley4x4
so my soft top is breaking more and more... i just need thread and a needel to fix all of it... so dose anyone know of a nice Heavy Duty White or Tan thread?? that i can use on my soft top and where to get them?

Re: SOFT TOP IT UP

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:38 am
by ZAEDOCK
Use lightweight fishing line.