Ghetto Hard Top Storage Cart
 

(fade in Elvis: And his momma cried...)

So I had my hard top sitting horizontally on some furniture dollies I got a Harbor Freight for dirt cheap. I saw what Robar did in his write-up and was inspired. I had a 2x4 and some 1/4" foam (Lowe's) in the garage and started after work the other day. Here is my creation (sorry for the crappy pics):

Cart frame w/ Dollies, 2x4 and a 1x4 in the front (will support bottom of window). Notice the angled 2x4's on the sides to follow the lines of the hard top. All secured with deck screws I had on the shelf.
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Cart_Frame.jpg

I then added some 2x4's on the corners and in the middle (left spaces for the hinges) to level out the top once placed on the cart
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Risers.jpg

Checked the fit
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/medium/Hinge.jpg

Added some foam rubber I bought at Lowe's. Nice stuff, a little more than 1/4" thick. I adhered it to the wood with spray glue. I also layered on the corners and other areas labeled to follow the contour of the hard top (and for the window to sit on).
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/foam_labeled.jpg

All done! I have the straps on there as a "just in case" measure. They aren't very tight, just enough to keep everything on the dollies if something happens (which is usually the case with me). I covered it with a moving blanket and plastic sheeting to keep it nice until this fall.
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/finished1.jpg
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/back_finished.jpg
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/me...rs_resting.jpg

I don't claim to be a craftsman, but this thing is really sturdy and gave me a lot more room in the garage. I love what others have done with their hard top hangers, but with the garage door opener and access ladder to the attic, I have no room to hang the top. This works for now!

Nice!

I didn't know you were training to be a cage fighter, Kip?

Great minds think alike. I did almost the same thing.