Just finished mine! Thanks for the write up! Painting and carpeting Tom!

 

Just completed mine as well... I used a 4x4 on the backside to support the top of the top more evenly between the hinges. Also added a cross bar at the frt that bolts into the hardtop for stability when I strapped it down. Pics to follow

 

Sweet rite-up thanks!

 

Why is it pink? lol


I just finished building mine today! Finally cruisin in Cali with the softie on!





I used a cheap 2-pack of bathroom rugs from Home Depot for the carpeting. Just used a boxcutter to cut them up to fit. One 2-pack was enough.

 

FYI, anyone doing this on a 2008 - 201x should only use TWO blocks otherwise you get that unneeded tilt. Im thinking 3 blocks stacked was for the older style hardtop with the building whipper hardware.

 

nice clean design

 

Very nice and great write up. Thanks for the info. I'm gonna try this. Looks a lot more cast effective than ordering one.

 

I am building mine on Wednesday. How do you keep the door from coming open when tilting the top back?

 

I just used some blue painters tape. Holds fine for the big tilt.

Be sure you only use "two blocks"

 

Just built mine last week so I could paint the inside of the top black and install my hothead liners