NOMADIC_LJ
Explorer
jscherb - I'm saving my coins for this top. I've been waiting for this ever since I saw your first mock-up. Can't wait to see what it looks like on my rig!!
Any CJ-8 Overlanders or postals ?
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jscherb
Expedition Leader
Thanks!
Jeff (Jim is my cousin
)PS: Due to the rules of this site, I'm not allowed to discuss the commercialization of this top here. Sorry.
jscherb
Expedition Leader
I'm glad you like it. If you have a side view photo of your Jeep, I can save you the wait and do a photo/drawing mockup for you like this one I did of my LJ...
Send me a photo like this and I'll put the top on it for you.
Jeff
jscherb
Expedition Leader
Here's a few photos of the "van" version with no side windows. Again the disclaimer: the roof and bottoms of the side panels haven't been trimmed yet, nor has the rear door, so forgive the slight fitment issues with them - they'll fit perfectly when trimmed and completed.
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Deleted member 9101
Guest
Honestly, I think i like the no window look better.
jingram
Adventurer
I'm a bit torn... either way, looks a ton better than the rounder versions produced by Jeep for the LJ/TJ/YJ, etc. It totally transforms the look of the vehicle. Very impressed! A shame one won't be available for the JK. Perhaps Jeff would be able to solve all of those leakage issues people are always so upset about!
winkosmosis
Explorer
I think the Safari roof needs skylights made of translucent white plastic. Or even make the whole roof translucent white. You'd get a really nice feeling of openness, without direct sun and heat. UPS trucks have translucent fiberglass roof panels to illuminate the cargo area. You could market it as green, just like those diffusive skylights you can get for your house
http://www.furia.com/vf/log.cgi?topic=41
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1x1_Speed_Craig
Active member
Wow, your Jeep is dirty, Jeff. Get it together, man! :sombrero:
The top looks great. Is there plenty of rear support at the rear corners of the top to drive regularly like that?
Craig
The top looks great. Is there plenty of rear support at the rear corners of the top to drive regularly like that?
Craig
jscherb
Expedition Leader
Craig,
I know, I know. And the photo doesn't show all the fiberglass dust I made from fitting the top. It is way overdue for a wash, but I've been too busy trying to get this top done.
Yes, it's very sturdy. I can grab the side of the roof and rock the Jeep side to side about 6" on its springs without flexing the top. Front-to-back movement is prevented by the attachment to the windshield (which of course is attached to the roll bar), and side-to-side movement is prevented also by that and by the rear corners, which are about 12" wide and bolted to the tub and to the roof.
The only concern is the configuration in the last two photos without the door surrounds - the latches to the windshield are the only things securing the front of the roof - if it were to be driven without the surrounds I think some secondary and more secure method of fastening the roof to the windshield would be in order. The surrounds add a lot of strength, since the roof is bolted to the surrounds and the surrounds are bolted to the tub.
S
Street Wolf
Guest
No, I plan to sell it. Don't need it now that I'm almost at the point of assembling my first Safari Cab...
Let me just step in here and say. That ^^^ thing is awesome.
Piet
Adventurer
Gotta say... Jeff is being a little modest. The thought he has put into the safari tops is top notch.
I have been enjoying the work he did on his CJ Gaucho and TJ "brute". They are drop dead gorgeous. Including the custom tops.
Read for yourself:http://forum.aev-conversions.com/showthread.php?t=404
The CJ Gaucho would make a great overlander!
I have been enjoying the work he did on his CJ Gaucho and TJ "brute". They are drop dead gorgeous. Including the custom tops.
Read for yourself:http://forum.aev-conversions.com/showthread.php?t=404
The CJ Gaucho would make a great overlander!
Ford Prefect
Expedition Leader
Hey there Jeff,
Nice looking photos.
LOVE the look with the sides removed; super nice.
Cheers
Nice looking photos.
LOVE the look with the sides removed; super nice.
Cheers
