Looking For A Hardtop For My '69! - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

BMAN · 08-19-2003, 03:29 PM

Hey guys I'm still looking for a hardtop! Anyone got a decent top in or near Az? I'm ready to build a new cage but I don't want to until I get a lid for the rig. I want to maximize my interior space by building to the extents of what the top will allow so I'm hoping to score a top soon. Let me know what you got hangin around!

helocat · 08-19-2003, 03:44 PM

I bet you could trade two full Jerry cans in Phoenix for one right now. Ok bad joke.

Another option of course is to measure up a friend’s rig to get your maximum dimensions. One thing to consider: If you push your cage to the extremes inside the hard top plan on having to toss your soft top in the drier for a few hours before you put it on. All but the OEM soft-tops dip inward where you don’t expect them too and will make install tough. (The OEM soft-tops have the most interior space over non-OEM)

If you ever plan to run a soft-top, take that into consideration as well with your cage design. Ask me how I know this!

Good luck!

Mark

BTW: I have a pristine 78’ top but it’s too far from AZ

Slowerthanu · 08-19-2003, 03:51 PM

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Originally posted by helocat
I bet you could trade two full Jerry cans in Phoenix for one right now. Ok bad joke.

Another option of course is to measure up a friend’s rig to get your maximum dimensions. One thing to consider: If you push your cage to the extremes inside the hard top plan on having to toss your soft top in the drier for a few hours before you put it on. All but the OEM soft-tops dip inward where you don’t expect them too and will make install tough. (The OEM soft-tops have the most interior space over non-OEM)

If you ever plan to run a soft-top, take that into consideration as well with your cage design. Ask me how I know this!

Good luck!

Mark

BTW: I have a pristine 78’ top but it’s too far from AZ

I agree, my old cage fit awesome with the hardtop but did not with my bestop soft top.

I recommend you build it to fit around you and not your top, keeping it clear of heads and shoulders.

BMAN · 08-19-2003, 04:23 PM

I understand what you're saying about the soft top and I plan on measuring to both when I build the cage (I already have a Bestop). My plan though, like I said, is to maximize room inside for the entire family while protecting them also. I sure as hell ain't gonna skimp on safety for comfort but I don't plan on overbuilding either.

Don't think that '78 lid would work for me anyway Helo!

gmciver · 08-19-2003, 04:54 PM

I have a nice hard top for sell in the Sacramento area. It's painted green and has the hatch in back. It's off of my father's 73. Let me know if your interested.

rick d · 08-19-2003, 05:55 PM

bman-

I have pieces to a hard top you can buy off me in Tucson. Don't have the fiberglass, but may end up with one in a few days.

PM me offlist.

rick

08-19-2003, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
BMAN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12186 Location: MESA,AZ Posts: 588	Looking For A Hardtop For My '69! Hey guys I'm still looking for a hardtop! Anyone got a decent top in or near Az? I'm ready to build a new cage but I don't want to until I get a lid for the rig. I want to maximize my interior space by building to the extents of what the top will allow so I'm hoping to score a top soon. Let me know what you got hangin around! __________________ PISSING OFF THE WHOLE F*CKING PLANET. ONE POST AT A TIME.

08-19-2003, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
helocat Metal-tech'in Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10420 Location: Newberg (Portland) OR Posts: 1,554	I bet you could trade two full Jerry cans in Phoenix for one right now. Ok bad joke. Another option of course is to measure up a friend’s rig to get your maximum dimensions. One thing to consider: If you push your cage to the extremes inside the hard top plan on having to toss your soft top in the drier for a few hours before you put it on. All but the OEM soft-tops dip inward where you don’t expect them too and will make install tough. (The OEM soft-tops have the most interior space over non-OEM) If you ever plan to run a soft-top, take that into consideration as well with your cage design. Ask me how I know this! Good luck! Mark BTW: I have a pristine 78’ top but it’s too far from AZ __________________ Metal Tech Made in the USA! ALL Active duty US Military get 10% off Metal-tech brand – thank you for your service!

08-19-2003, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
BMAN Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12186 Location: MESA,AZ Posts: 588	I understand what you're saying about the soft top and I plan on measuring to both when I build the cage (I already have a Bestop). My plan though, like I said, is to maximize room inside for the entire family while protecting them also. I sure as hell ain't gonna skimp on safety for comfort but I don't plan on overbuilding either. Don't think that '78 lid would work for me anyway Helo! __________________ PISSING OFF THE WHOLE F*CKING PLANET. ONE POST AT A TIME.

08-19-2003, 04:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
gmciver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7345 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 15	hard top I have a nice hard top for sell in the Sacramento area. It's painted green and has the hatch in back. It's off of my father's 73. Let me know if your interested.

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08-19-2003, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
rick d Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1849 Location: old pueblo Posts: 493	bman- I have pieces to a hard top you can buy off me in Tucson. Don't have the fiberglass, but may end up with one in a few days. PM me offlist. rick