Originally Posted by Four Low

You can use the rod with sleeves so the framework can be pulled apart for assembly/disassembly.Canvas snaps-like on the old Jeep tops,boat covers can be installed with a simple snap kit,from Harbor Freight onto your fabric. Or have someone machine sew on the Velcro once you have the fabric fitted with the overlap neededIY with the snaps. The rods inserted into the sleeves gives rigidity,the fabric holds it together by folding over the rod and snapping/velcroing to itself.Taking the door off,unsnapping the fabric "skin" pulling the rods out of the sleeves,bundle the rods & roll up in the fabric.Voila! Yes, a picture is worth a thousand words....

Originally Posted by jrhouse24

I found another material that could be cool. Anyone familiar with nylon cordura? I found some online for some 60" wide x the yard for $12/yard.

The only experience I have with this material is that I have a really good set of winter hunting boots that are made out of this and they are indestructable. I wear them when I ride AVTs and they've been through it all and look as good as the day i got them. As I understand it they are used on military issue boots. The website describs the mateiral as "back coated with a 3/4 ounce urethane coating." Sounds cool... In the picture the cordura is the portion of the boot upper that is not leather. Could be a nice material for when they are piled in the back of the jeep on top of each other and under a bunch of crap
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Originally Posted by ClaytonT

I made my bikini top out of the coated nylon cordura. I like it. It's the same stuff the military seabags are made of.

I've thought about making doors too, but you know how the virgin projects can wind up costing much more than just buying the product. I think it would take a long time to figure out the subtle, "hard-to-plan for" hiccups that show up when you think you have it all figured out.

I'd still like to make some, but I'm leaning towards buying them and just tweaking as I want. Good luck and let us know how they turn out!

Originally Posted by jrhouse24

The best thing I have going for me is that I work for a metal distributor and can get the metal for free. My dad has the tools and welder so that won't cost anything. I'll build the frame before buying anything else. If I can do that I will get the fabric. If I can do that I'll buy the latch. If I get tripped up along the way I have no problem quitting. I definitely don't want a money pit.

The project is stalled because I've got a rancho rear bumper on the way to me that I'm going to install this weekend. Wanted to do it this past weekend but shipping got screwed up on it.