80/800 top mounting Idea - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

That Mick · 11-07-2001, 01:59 PM

I've got a 61 scout, halfcab. Could a fellow take those cam-lock deals they use to hold the wheels on mountain bikes, thread them for the existing holes, and have quick releases for the top?
I love running around topless, but the 12 bolts make it a PITA to take on and off all the time.
Sound good or am I

??

The humble newbie

Long Live

scoutman · 11-07-2001, 06:43 PM

Why not use Dzus fasteners? They are quater turn and would hold better than a mountian bike type cam lock. All race cars use them to hold on body panels.

Scout Dude · 11-07-2001, 06:53 PM

Hey man, I have the same set-up...but it's only 12 bolts sheesh...quit your

NotQuiteSane · 11-07-2001, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lilgreenscout
I've got a 61 scout, halfcab. Could a fellow take those cam-lock deals they use to hold the wheels on mountain bikes, thread them for the existing holes, and have quick releases for the top?
I love running around topless, but the 12 bolts make it a PITA to take on and off all the time.
Sound good or am I ??

The humble newbie

Long Live

Matt,

I can make it real easy for you.

send me the top. no more worries about getting it on or off.

Joe

Hayraker · 11-07-2001, 08:06 PM

just use half of the bolts, or.........................vise grips

Scout Dude · 11-08-2001, 06:47 AM

And be thankful that you don't have a full top....you could blow a nut trying to lift one of those.

scoutman · 11-08-2001, 09:22 AM

full tops aren't that bad. they are just really awkward to lift and move. that is why i get a couple of my buddies over and they help me lift it off and move it. not a big deal. although a full set up of dzus fasterners would make top removale a lot easier. hummm...

tsm1mt · 11-08-2001, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lilgreenscout
I've got a 61 scout, halfcab. Could a fellow take those cam-lock deals they use to hold the wheels on mountain bikes, thread them for the existing holes, and have quick releases for the top?
I love running around topless, but the 12 bolts make it a PITA to take on and off all the time.
Sound good or am I ??

The humble newbie

Long Live

I use an air-wrench.

It's easier to pull the full tops off the 800s - you can actually get the air-ratchet onto ALL of the bolts ('cept those ones in the windshield). On the SII, you can't even use a ratcheting box-end wrench on the bolts under the quarter glass..

11-07-2001, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
That Mick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7430 Location: Wright WY Posts: 1,052	80/800 top mounting Idea I've got a 61 scout, halfcab. Could a fellow take those cam-lock deals they use to hold the wheels on mountain bikes, thread them for the existing holes, and have quick releases for the top? I love running around topless, but the 12 bolts make it a PITA to take on and off all the time. Sound good or am I ?? The humble newbie Long Live __________________ "Man, your playlist has Merl Haggard and Megadeth- You're like the Hillbilly From Hell!!"

11-07-2001, 06:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
scoutman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3924 Location: golden, co 80401 Posts: 189	Why not use Dzus fasteners? They are quater turn and would hold better than a mountian bike type cam lock. All race cars use them to hold on body panels. __________________ 1966 IH Scout 800, 283 ci v-8, MSD box, custom lift, detroits

11-07-2001, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scout Dude Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4001 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 3,984	Hey man, I have the same set-up...but it's only 12 bolts sheesh...quit your __________________ Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers

11-07-2001, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hayraker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5946 Location: At your place, going thru your stuff. Posts: 1,671	just use half of the bolts, or.........................vise grips __________________ I.R.B.S.T.M.

11-08-2001, 06:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scout Dude Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4001 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 3,984	And be thankful that you don't have a full top....you could blow a nut trying to lift one of those. __________________ Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers

11-08-2001, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
scoutman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3924 Location: golden, co 80401 Posts: 189	full tops aren't that bad. they are just really awkward to lift and move. that is why i get a couple of my buddies over and they help me lift it off and move it. not a big deal. although a full set up of dzus fasterners would make top removale a lot easier. hummm... __________________ 1966 IH Scout 800, 283 ci v-8, MSD box, custom lift, detroits

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