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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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What if you could have (buy) the perfect storage solution/storage with the soft top/hard top?

I have a unlimited and looking to build my own storage cabinet for the summer for protection in the city I plan on designing a complete storage solution with tid bits to personalize as needed, I am a designer by trade. If I get layed off from my job which is looking very possible, I would be interested in peoples thoughts as I would build my own cap for my own needs and might be interested in selling to others. I plan on the (what I would call a cap) 3 sides, front (rear seats side/ removable from the inside of cap only) and sides mounted to jeep and the rear door making the 4th side. I plan on fiberglassing mine. I am not a big wheeler so I like look sometimes over function. I am not sure how fiberglass and wheeling go hand to hand? I will also offer a carpeted version if fiberglass would be a concern.

Big question, Price? I have no clue. I do know there will be a difference between carpet and fiberglass options as material and labor will be much more. I like to keep busy and I have no real hobbies at the moment.

Questions for you?

Do you want a rear storage?
What type of details would you like to see?
Sub option?
How Much would you pay?
Storage for items on top or inside compartments?

I am in the Kansas City suburbs. I would be interested in other Jeep model donors (ie:2 door/ JC / etc) if there is enough interest (yes free of charge).

These will be garage built (personalized as needed) not manufactured by a company.


PS. dont look at my old post to see my 4" lift and 33's to see my taste. LOL. Bad metric nite from the place I bought them from.

I am hoping to have a test cap in several weeks.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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i like that the back seats fold down to open up hte trunk area so i wouldnt want to obstruct it, but at the same time i want a place to hide away small tools and such, the only thing i see working for me would be small storage boxes that conform to the sides of the trunk.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 05:00 AM
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Yes you would be able to access the trunk from the back seat thru the inside. I use mine to sleep in once in a while so this will be a must. I am going over subs in my head I am thinking of having two different access doors. One made with mesh for subs and the other being a solid door.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Progress. Just not as much as I would like. Hopefully get a full backbone in the next week.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Glass, not to happy with it. rushed and tried to do 2 layers in a single sheet plus it was late. It will be fine for a back but i am a perfectsionist and this will be a mold for the rest, I Will redo the door skin this weekend.
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