let the pics tell the story

NEXT DAY

You tried this before, and I'm sick of laying my monitor on it's side to read your threads. I hope someone bans you soon. :flipoff2:

NEXT DAY

MORE FIBER GLASS ON SUNDAY

looks nice

Are you putting clear plastic vinyl windows in the new holes? Looks good whatever your doing. Can't ever have enough peep holes to see where your going.

i will put all clear on the sides . my can back windows are to small its hard to see with soft doors & soft top

Looks interesting, I am curious to see the final product. What are you going to do for support in the middle if anything?

Originally posted by TNToy
You tried this before, and I'm sick of laying my monitor on it's side to read your threads. I hope someone bans you soon. :flipoff2:

Laptop :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

In your first thread about this you mentioned you will be selling your CanBack.........how much do you want for it?

Ryan

did you use the rear glass to mold the fiberglass? whats with the wood underthe top, did you use that? :confused:

ya know what would be cool? a hinged piece of speed glass on either side. with a foam rubber seal around the inside, a simple latch, and the ability to just fip them so they lay flat on the top of the top when you dont want to use them and another latch or something so they will stay. shouldent rattle when closed, cause of the rubber foam seal. im sayin speed glass cause its safer for the kids, or anyone.:D down side? probably $200 for each side.:(

Originally posted by SR5Dave


Laptop :flipoff2: :flipoff2: yes the last post got to talking about seat belts & kids & megans & daryles.i like to keep short

Originally posted by 4xguy
yes the last post got to talking about seat belts & kids & megans & daryles.i like to keep short

:flipoff:

Originally posted by toyrunner


:flipoff: i like your pic of the runner .i saw the way you cut the hole bottom of the top off.iwill be doing that also & put the snaps on the body down the sides

:D

I cut the bottom off cuz I have a kid that climbs in and out of the rig when the top is off from the sliders. Easier to get into the back seat.
If the framework(fiberglass) was left there, not good!
I have the Kayline top sides from my old top. I just haven't thought of a way to mount them that will be;
a. easy
b. quiet
c. cheap!
I am exploring several ideas.
I like the openess personally. great sideview when driving, no blindspots.
Danny

if you fill the sides & move the snaps to the body all you need is the front.im going to use 2in x1/8in flat plate mounted to the top.im not going to cut the front sides off

Originally posted by 4xguy
yes the last post got to talking about seat belts & kids & megans & daryles.i like to keep short

No; I dont care about that. Laptop IE Notebook PC, portable computer etc etc.....

Good idea. I will come by and check it out

ready for paint

going to have the top made next week then its time to hit the trail

turned out nice

Tha turned out pretty fawkin cool. nice work

yeah ive never even tought about fawking with fiberglass, looks smooth!

did you actually use fiberglass or just superbondo with the fiberglass fibers in it?

yaa you fill that hole & its easy to make water tite + soft side.I ALL READY SOLD MY CAN BACK so this better work

Originally posted by Napoleon047
did you actually use fiberglass or just superbondo with the fiberglass fibers in it? i went to a boat shop & got the best fix used fiber glass with the wood backing just like motor mount in a boat . dont need any thing in the center it dosnt move

i'm back:flipoff2: :D
i thought you were going to bob the bed?
i can't beleave you sold you can back befor you know if you like this new top:rolleyes: :confused:
and you said hit the trails
:confused: when?.
is john done with his rig ?

top is done i will post pics soon :) with can back

pic its 85lbs - back window

Awesome! I have a spare top, I might just have to do soemthing like that to mine too :)

pic3

rain gutter

That baby turned out smooth!! :D :D Toy 4 Rox, I'm gettin there should be done soon :D :D

that turned out pretty cool. what did you use for the rain gutter? also, you say it is 85 lbs?? does anybody know what the standard topper weighs?

that turned out way fawking slick! :grinpimp: Nice job, looks clean! :eek: :beer: Did you do the seamstrise(sp?) work your self? :flipoff2: once again nice job.

Looks great! Who did the fabric for you?

That came out sweet! Nice work. Who made the sides and how much?

Nice work and good idea.

But...

The canback is lighter. Why do this?

Nice work and good idea.

But...

The canback is lighter. Why do this?YES the can back is lighter but the windows are small & the back window isnt glass easy to clean & see.also the windows in the can back dont come off so after 2yrs my windows where scratched up from trees inside & out from being up & down.they stay on the side of the rig all the time these i can remove & pute in a bag.
The glass in the top is 42lbs i think i lost 50 to 55lbs

that turned out way fawking slick! :grinpimp: Nice job, looks clean! :eek: :beer: Did you do the seamstrise(sp?) work your self? :flipoff2: once again nice job.NO maby next time roseville auto upholstery did the work the sides are great im taking my 1/2 doors in for new sides thursday.cost about 120.00 a side.the gutters got from HD panel end molding 5.50 each about 22 screews each side.talk to steve for sides @916-782-2237

looks good paul.find a RV yet?are we going wheeling? i have a game on saturday at 2 pm

Could you snap some close up pictures of the inside and post them or email me PLEASE !!!

Thanks,

RCRunner

Could you snap some close up pictures of the inside and post them or email me PLEASE !!!

Thanks,

RCRunnerwhat would you like a pic of

what would you like a pic of

I would like to see pictures of the inside, where the rear top glass curved and the bottom part where the top sits on the truck. Also the area where the top bolts onto the cab of the truck.

Thanks ... RCRunner

Hrmm, would anyone be interested in a tonneau cover for the 4Runner's? I'm thinking simple and quick vinyl with a standard pickup size rear window portal. Bolt onto stock mounting. Tricky part is getting around the roll bar and maintaining a good seal. Sanyway, just a thought that I felt like adding to this creative top thread :)

Dog
There's a good vinyl shop nearby UFO I think.

Hrmm, would anyone be interested in a tonneau cover for the 4Runner's? I'm thinking simple and quick vinyl with a standard pickup size rear window portal. Bolt onto stock mounting. Tricky part is getting around the roll bar and maintaining a good seal. Sanyway, just a thought that I felt like adding to this creative top thread :)

Dog
There's a good vinyl shop nearby UFO I think.


Yep! I think of it everytime time I see one of those BestTop adds with a jeep tonneau cover.

Hrmm, would anyone be interested in a tonneau cover for the 4Runner's? I'm thinking simple and quick vinyl with a standard pickup size rear window portal. Bolt onto stock mounting. Tricky part is getting around the roll bar and maintaining a good seal. Sanyway, just a thought that I felt like adding to this creative top thread :)

Dog
There's a good vinyl shop nearby UFO I think.

Howabout a top that goes over the part behind the rear seats... making it sort of a double cab sorta thing... i'd buy one of those...
For the roll bar you can have a cut out that stays permanantly around the rollbar with a zipper on it, that zippers to the top when you put it down (give me your email and i'll send you a crude paint drawing of what i mean)

I've got a tonneau cover on mine that goes behind the rear seats. The previous owner made it. It looks really nice and keeps all my gear and speakers hidden while I'm parked.

He made a thin metal rail (1/8" or less, by about 2") that bolts into the stock holes, and then this has button snapps on it. Then theres another rail screwed into the back seats behind where the plastic trim goes, and one more paice screwed into the tailgate. To go around the roll bars there is just a cutout in the vinyl. Its not weather proof, but it doesn't really have to be since the top is off and the rear seats are exposed anyway.

It works great and looks nice too :D

I've got a tonneau cover on mine that goes behind the rear seats. The previous owner made it. It looks really nice and keeps all my gear and speakers hidden while I'm parked.

He made a thin metal rail (1/8" or less, by about 2") that bolts into the stock holes, and then this has button snapps on it. Then theres another rail screwed into the back seats behind where the plastic trim goes, and one more paice screwed into the tailgate. To go around the roll bars there is just a cutout in the vinyl. Its not weather proof, but it doesn't really have to be since the top is off and the rear seats are exposed anyway.

It works great and looks nice too :D

post some pics

rain gutter

I need one, Where Do I get that Rail ???
thanks

compared to the factory top...how much lighter is this one? this top by far is the best one i've seen. you can take sides off, roll factory window up and down, no holes drilled into truck, able to use rear wiper, cheaper than a canback, sweet!

Hey You did a nice Job , SWEET

Can you tell us where you got your long rail / Rain Rail ?? :D

I want to make one

You guys realize that your asking questions about a 2+ year old post right? :D



I agree though, very clean work and nicely done. The pics speak for themselves. :cool2:

plus he already said where he got the rain rail from... home depot..

still think that top was one of the best mods on the runner I just couldnt find a way 2 make it a 4 door now look where im at a 97 runner :D

I was thinking about making a canback style frame and top when I came across this thread. I went and got an extra top, and got out the sawzall. Here's where it's at so far:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/thewizard182/DSCF0041.jpg


I'm thinking of cutting out some of the roof of it so it's easier to jump over the side and into the back, just not sure if what's left will be strong enough. I might fill in that back portion for some strength, might even just reuse the piece i would be cutting out of the front. I would then also have to make a soft top to cover it up and make it water proof.
Quick chop:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/thewizard182/chop1.jpg

Its always great to see old parts put to good use. You didn't waste any time cutting that up! :cool2:

Its always great to see old parts put to good use. You didn't waste any time cutting that up! :cool2:

Yea that top worked out perfect for what i needed. Now i just need to start cutting up the rest of the truck :D

Here's another guy with something similar:
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=985308&page=3&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1&vc=1

I've got a tonneau cover on mine that goes behind the rear seats. The previous owner made it. It looks really nice and keeps all my gear and speakers hidden while I'm parked.

He made a thin metal rail (1/8" or less, by about 2") that bolts into the stock holes, and then this has button snapps on it. Then theres another rail screwed into the back seats behind where the plastic trim goes, and one more paice screwed into the tailgate. To go around the roll bars there is just a cutout in the vinyl. Its not weather proof, but it doesn't really have to be since the top is off and the rear seats are exposed anyway.

It works great and looks nice too :D

i know this is an old post but if you still have this vehicle got any pics of the tonneau. i was thinking of doing the same thing cuz in the city stuff tends to get stolen with no top on!!!!