Building custom soft top for the LJ
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squint
Adventurer
A couple of small and unnoticeable things left to do, but I will get to those later. It is done and I can just enjoy it for a while.
The corners and sides are tied in with a few snaps:
I am trying to get a good shot of the side but the iphone takes bad pictures at this time of day... Another pic will be posted once the sun is past the trees.
The corners and sides are tied in with a few snaps:
I am trying to get a good shot of the side but the iphone takes bad pictures at this time of day... Another pic will be posted once the sun is past the trees.
jscusmcvet
Explorer
Love this top. The look, especially with your wheels is amazing. Enhances the whole character of the jeep.
Well Done Sir!
Well Done Sir!
squint
Adventurer
Thanks, I really appreciate it! I guess I just have an affinity for the vintage utilitarian look...
Side view from drivers view
rear view ( if you look closely you might be able to see something that is slightly unfinished on the window that is on the short list)
I was going to use nylon, polyester or some other type of strapping for the roll up windows, but after research, I ordered some cotton OD green webbing and purchased some fleece material to pad the windows. This should prevent scratching (at least for a while). That webbing/strapping should arrive tomorrow which will allow me to play with the roll up sides and various configurations. I should be to do a different look/function for each day of the week (if I were so inclined).
Side view from drivers view
rear view ( if you look closely you might be able to see something that is slightly unfinished on the window that is on the short list)
I was going to use nylon, polyester or some other type of strapping for the roll up windows, but after research, I ordered some cotton OD green webbing and purchased some fleece material to pad the windows. This should prevent scratching (at least for a while). That webbing/strapping should arrive tomorrow which will allow me to play with the roll up sides and various configurations. I should be to do a different look/function for each day of the week (if I were so inclined).
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jeepdreamer
Expedition Leader
...and next your gonna build one for a Scrambler, right?
squint
Adventurer
It would probably look the best on a scrambler because of the length. . I am thinking about doing something similar for my wife's TJ since the vehicle is readily available... I have lots of other ideas floating around, some of which go hand in hand with the soft top. I think I will start on those first since they will not be as time consuming...
. I am thinking about doing something similar for my wife's TJ since the vehicle is readily available... I have lots of other ideas floating around, some of which go hand in hand with the soft top. I think I will start on those first since they will not be as time consuming...
jscusmcvet
Explorer
If you would kindly keep us informed, I have been "selling" the idea to the wife that clearly, this is the top we need.
John
squint
Adventurer
John,
I will definitely let you know and start a list of anyone interested if it does indeed reach that point. Thanks for your interest!
Another note on the top-
I also came up with an idea to tighten the top if it stretches without altering the top itself. Since it is extremely tight as it is, I cannot test that idea yet, but I may get there one of these days.
I will definitely let you know and start a list of anyone interested if it does indeed reach that point. Thanks for your interest!
Another note on the top-
I also came up with an idea to tighten the top if it stretches without altering the top itself. Since it is extremely tight as it is, I cannot test that idea yet, but I may get there one of these days.
jeepdreamer
Expedition Leader
SOOO much better now than stock! Awesome!
Jim K in PA
Adventurer
Fantastic job Squint. You have me seriously considering building one for my LJ.