taking off the top

2muddytoys · 07-15-2008, 02:46 PM

i own a 85 4runner and a 88 pick up and i would like to make them both full top convertible, but be able to put the top back on when it rains. has any one done this?

4Crawler · 07-15-2008, 02:50 PM

What exactly are you wanting to do? Swap the hard top between the 4Runner and pickup? Remove the 4Runner top and put soft tops on both vehicles? Modify the 4Runner hard top to be something different?
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...op/index.shtml

mrdoug · 07-15-2008, 04:26 PM

I'm subscribing because I hope he answers that he wants to make his 88 pickup a convertible like the 1st gen runners. Then I'm hoping the answer will apply to my 85 pickup.

grovedogg · 07-15-2008, 04:32 PM

I think he wants to go crazy with the sawsall... LOL
cut the top of the cab off...

2muddytoys · 07-16-2008, 12:31 PM

yes i want to cut the roof off but put it back on when it rains. the dodge mini trucks had this in the early to mid 80's, they were a soft top.

DeathCougar · 07-16-2008, 01:11 PM

They were modified by ASC IIRC. No company that I know makes a kit, but top shops and sunroof companies would be your best lead.

Try ASC (american sunroof company) They built and installed the factory convertible tops on Toyota Celicas, MR2's, and Solaras.

http://www.americansunroof.com/

grovedogg · 07-16-2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeathCougar

They were modified by ASC IIRC...

what's IIRC???

DeathCougar · 07-16-2008, 01:14 PM

IIRC=if I remember correctly

Djlarroc · 07-16-2008, 01:15 PM

I = If
I = I
R = Remember
C = Correctly

904_runner · 07-16-2008, 01:16 PM

EDIT: i was way too slow

iirc- if i recall/remember correctly.

google it

DeathCougar · 07-16-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djlarroc

I = If
I = I
R = Remember
C = Correctly

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904_runner

EDIT: i was way too slow

iirc- if i recall/remember correctly.

google it

Oooo too slow guys!

07-15-2008, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
2muddytoys Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: saddy the bay area Posts: 18	taking off the top i own a 85 4runner and a 88 pick up and i would like to make them both full top convertible, but be able to put the top back on when it rains. has any one done this?

07-15-2008, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,254	What exactly are you wanting to do? Swap the hard top between the 4Runner and pickup? Remove the 4Runner top and put soft tops on both vehicles? Modify the 4Runner hard top to be something different? - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...op/index.shtml __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

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mrdoug Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 52	I'm subscribing because I hope he answers that he wants to make his 88 pickup a convertible like the 1st gen runners. Then I'm hoping the answer will apply to my 85 pickup. __________________ DD - 02 ext-cab Taco, SAW/AAL lift, Armor a la budbuilt, bentup and badlands, manual hub conversion, 265/75-16 TKO's Project - 85 ext-cab lawn ornament

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Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,322	I = If I = I R = Remember C = Correctly __________________ '89 4Runner: 22RE 5spd, 4:10s w/202K, 16x8 w/265-75 MT, Diamond headlights, Aisin hubs, Tortis' custom roll on paint job, Home made bikini, 1" Body Lift, 1.25" greasable lift shackles, TG Sliders, 1.5" BJ spacers, Rust is gone! - SOLD! '00 4Runner: Locked F/R

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07-16-2008, 12:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
2muddytoys Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: saddy the bay area Posts: 18	yes i want to cut the roof off but put it back on when it rains. the dodge mini trucks had this in the early to mid 80's, they were a soft top.

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