Barn Door for Factory JK hardtop
07-12-2014, 05:05 AM
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So I misunderstood Jeff when we were discussing the rear wiper motor. At one time we discussed the wiper motor arm interfering with the stock third brake light but he was able to design and find a wiper motor that worked. Attached is a picture showing protrusion of the wiper arm from the face of the barn door. With the cover on the rear this should be reduced down to 1".
So the third brake pod will just be used for hinge recess covering and adding auxiliary lights.
So the third brake pod will just be used for hinge recess covering and adding auxiliary lights.
07-12-2014, 02:41 PM
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07-14-2014, 07:04 AM
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Would anyone be interested in sliding rear windows to replace the ones in their hardtop? Jeff may have found a source to have these made up.
A few more photos of a slider window mounted in an opening cut larger in the hardtop:
One other thing about using this style is that the same size windows could be installed in both the early model and late model JKU hardtops - the early model windows aren't as long as the later models (there's a 4" difference), so if you've got an early model JKU hardtop you could end up with longer windows, which would also mean larger openings in the sliders. Doing the same size window in both models could also reduce the cost, because only one size would have to be made for all years of JKU.
One other thing about using this style is that the same size windows could be installed in both the early model and late model JKU hardtops - the early model windows aren't as long as the later models (there's a 4" difference), so if you've got an early model JKU hardtop you could end up with longer windows, which would also mean larger openings in the sliders. Doing the same size window in both models could also reduce the cost, because only one size would have to be made for all years of JKU.
07-14-2014, 09:02 AM
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07-14-2014, 11:37 AM
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After searching online for potential clear aux lights I ordered a set of these in red and clear for the pod today for testing.
http://www.kchilites.com/lights/cyclone.html
If these live up to the hype at 1100 Raw Lumens in a 2" round package then they are the brightest small LED lights I could find. The bars I have drawn in the longer pod are only a couple hundred lumens due to the lens and much lower quality.
The aluminum extrusion order for the ModuluS was placed last Friday so parts should begin arriving this week. I was able to get a really good deal on non-standard lengths so I will need to cut the material to appropriate lengths when received. This will add a day or two on to my assembly time but I will get pictures up as soon as I start assembling.
http://www.kchilites.com/lights/cyclone.html
If these live up to the hype at 1100 Raw Lumens in a 2" round package then they are the brightest small LED lights I could find. The bars I have drawn in the longer pod are only a couple hundred lumens due to the lens and much lower quality.
The aluminum extrusion order for the ModuluS was placed last Friday so parts should begin arriving this week. I was able to get a really good deal on non-standard lengths so I will need to cut the material to appropriate lengths when received. This will add a day or two on to my assembly time but I will get pictures up as soon as I start assembling.
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07-16-2014, 03:47 PM
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Got some packages in the mail today. Aluminum extrusion, hardware and some hinges I plan to use for the table as they have a removable pin so it will be easy to install and remove.
I hope to be able to get these to the shop tomorrow but have a full day of meetings plus I'm Mr. Mom this week as my wife is out of town on a business trip. Worst case these will be off to the shop on Monday and I hope to have an assembled prototype by the end of next week. This day job is keeping me from turning things around like Jeff can
I hope to be able to get these to the shop tomorrow but have a full day of meetings plus I'm Mr. Mom this week as my wife is out of town on a business trip. Worst case these will be off to the shop on Monday and I hope to have an assembled prototype by the end of next week. This day job is keeping me from turning things around like Jeff can
07-16-2014, 06:29 PM
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love every thing about the whole project, but I'm really interested in the rear windows. I think most of the guys with dogs on here would be interested too.