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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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I'm not sure if this is the right spot on the forum for this topic but where do you guys store your doors and hardtop over the summer. I have plenty of space in my garage but I don't want to just lay them on the floor. I saw a door cart on eBay for 140 but I think I can build it for less. Has anyone done it before and have a write up or pics?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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building a carrier is a good idea. i usually keep my top just on the garage floor and i put towels on the ground and lean the doors up against the wall.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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i put my top on plywood with some boards to keep it off the ground and i have support hooks from home depot to hang the doors on
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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I set mine on 2 plastic saw horses in the garage
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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A couple of heavy duty brackets and a pool noodle from local home improvement store to hang the doors.

Ceiling mounted hoist for the hardtop.

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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
A couple of heavy duty brackets and a pool noodle from local home improvement store to hang the doors.

Ceiling mounted hoist for the hardtop.

Do you have a pic of this?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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I created door stands using furniture mover carts, iron pipe, and pipe insulation. It was pretty simple, took me about an hour to make both. I can wheel the cart on the driveway, put the doors on them and roll them into the garage. Created a rolling cart for my hard top as well. They work great.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby snacks
I created door stands using furniture mover carts, iron pipe, and pipe insulation. It was pretty simple, took me about an hour to make both. I can wheel the cart on the driveway, put the doors on them and roll them into the garage. Created a rolling cart for my hard top as well. They work great.
This is exactly what I was going to do. Harbor freight has moving carts for 7.99. Any chance you have a picture of yours that I could use for reference?
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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I made a hardtop cart for storage when I have my soft top on. Cost me about $30. Works amazing!

I'm getting ready to tackle the door cart next...
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett
Do you have a pic of this?
Not mine but looks like this:

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