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05-23-2012, 03:34 AM
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K5drive
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Softop installation no Holes
Finally finshed installing my new softopper. I didnt want to put holes in the windshield mast so I made a mold of the top of the windshield and then made a part from the mold to accomadate the installation without drilling holes
The part I made utilizes the same holes in wich the the Hard top does. From there I got my new softopper and put the holes in my part to match the snaps in the softtopper . It worked very nicely but I think I would like to tweek my mould a little for the next one  . |
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05-23-2012, 04:31 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
That looks great! Any close up pics? What would you do different?
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05-23-2012, 06:16 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I would like to see some pics on how the it attached to the soft top. Maybe some closer pics of it all together and on the truck...
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05-23-2012, 10:01 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Definitely interested in more pics! Great work! If I were you I would get set up to start popping these out and listing them in the classified section
 I can think of a few people who may be interested in one of these.
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05-23-2012, 11:59 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Definately a market for this, as I'm sure there are many more people like myself that cringe at the thought of drilling holes in rust free South West sheetmetal.
As a matter of fact, with one of these, I just might make the plunge for a softtop and put up with the other idiosyncrocies that come with having a softtop. Drilling holes was the biggest hangup for me. |
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05-23-2012, 08:15 PM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Rob, you could always use my blazer to show off the next one..i'm just across the bridge...nice and close...plus i still need to come see you for a tailgate..
Ivan
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05-23-2012, 09:07 PM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Yes, need more info!
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05-24-2012, 11:23 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I was thinking the same thing (not wanting to drill holes) - great idea and nice job getting it done. I would be interested in more info as well.
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05-25-2012, 12:43 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Lookin' Good Rob Keep up the good work!
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05-25-2012, 06:21 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Ditto!
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05-26-2012, 12:57 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I would also love one.
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05-26-2012, 11:49 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I would buy one as well.
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05-26-2012, 10:06 PM
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K5drive
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I forgot to mention that the mold I made also utilizes the seal from the hard top for further protection .Not sure if it will be needed but what the Hell thought I would throw it in anywa . .........................Regards Rob
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06-22-2018, 09:53 PM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Looks great. Definitely a market for them. Now design one for a Bestop and I'm first in line.
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05-27-2012, 02:21 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
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Very nice quality!
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05-28-2012, 10:04 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I'd buy one.
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06-01-2012, 11:56 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Very nice. My Kayline puts one snap just below the drip rail
 What did you do for the tail gate?
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06-01-2012, 02:11 PM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Count me in for one
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06-01-2012, 04:12 PM
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K5drive
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Thanks Bouncy .The tailgate was left as per softopper instructions. That is to say that their instructions have a strip of velrco accross the tailgate but I have'nt put it on yet citing I dont feel the need for it at this point in time .But havent been on the highway yet either. So It might be an issue is what you may be eluding top??? I guess its a wait and see program for me !
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06-07-2012, 07:47 PM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I'd be interested in one of these, are you still putting this together? What is the final cost going to be to buy one of these from you?
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06-08-2012, 02:44 AM
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K5drive
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I'm still looking for a shop to do a bunch for me but so far not having much luck to get the price down and Im not really interested in doing all these by my self cause don't have the time and from my experience it doesn't really pay. I"ll keep looking for a bit anyway hopefully a small shop will step up. Also making a second piece for this mold so it can be sandwiched and left to cure without having to babysit it right up till it goes off. But again it's taking another week to build that part too. Should have it ready to go by end of month if I find the time.
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07-27-2012, 05:53 PM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I would be on board to purchase one if you have any available or are planning to make any more.
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05-09-2013, 08:06 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I'll sell something to get one of those!
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06-16-2013, 12:29 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
Absolutely interested if avail. Have a brand new softopper waitin to be installed.
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10-15-2014, 11:57 AM
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Re: Softop installation no Holes
I do like the final appearance of the front roof line by adding this part. It gives the top look of a much cleaner install similar to factory convertible tops. I might be interested in one as a purely aesthetic value.
I have worked with fiberglass in the past and I can see you have put a lot of work into the tooling alone. Good job there Rob.
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