Hard Top Options
03-10-2007, 12:45 PM
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I've seen a truck that looks exactly like that driving around Arizona - it may be the same guy. I know he has a website that documents all the mods he has done to his truck.
03-10-2007, 02:35 PM
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03-11-2007, 10:11 AM
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On Pirate4x4 in the FAQ there is a thread about using pickup tailgates on 4Runners. I'll see if I can find it.
Found it: 2nd Gen truck tailgate onto a 1st Gen 4Runner
Found it: 2nd Gen truck tailgate onto a 1st Gen 4Runner
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03-12-2007, 03:12 PM
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On Pirate4x4 in the FAQ there is a thread about using pickup tailgates on 4Runners. I'll see if I can find it.
Found it: 2nd Gen truck tailgate onto a 1st Gen 4Runner
Found it: 2nd Gen truck tailgate onto a 1st Gen 4Runner
hey something wrong with that link...it just sits there loading
03-12-2007, 03:31 PM
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Looks pretty easy to do to me.. Take OEM top, cut, there you go.
The plastic rear would need to be done by a shop (at least I can't do it).
Tops here in TX - last one I saw was given away free.. couldn't even get $100 for it.
The plastic rear would need to be done by a shop (at least I can't do it).
Tops here in TX - last one I saw was given away free.. couldn't even get $100 for it.
03-12-2007, 05:56 PM
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This thread is a complete How To for this project. Great info here!
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=31615.0
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=31615.0
03-12-2007, 05:58 PM
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In the thread I just posted a link to the guy shows with pictures and explains how to do all of the fiberglass fabrication. Extremely radical.
07-01-2007, 01:47 PM
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Completed.. Changed the color to black, which took more time than anything else.. Takes a while to get a non glossy durable finish, courtesy of Dupont and 3M.
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I'm just finishing up making a targa-style peal back top on mine. As part of it I did a similar cut to the ones above.
Here's a link to the proces on 4x4wire:
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...5&o=14&fpart=1
Mine is bit different though, as the goal was for there to be very little "top" remaining, just to be used as a frame.
And ome teaser pics:
Started
All cut
Test fit using my bikini top
All painted up, front half, no roof
With fabric on complete frame
So I have like 10 different combinations possible.
Working on side panels now.
Here's a link to the proces on 4x4wire:
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...5&o=14&fpart=1
Mine is bit different though, as the goal was for there to be very little "top" remaining, just to be used as a frame.
And ome teaser pics:
Started
All cut
Test fit using my bikini top
All painted up, front half, no roof
With fabric on complete frame
So I have like 10 different combinations possible.
Working on side panels now.
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If you mean a canvas type top I believe Bestop and Canback make them. If you mean a convertible type top like a Miata I've never heard of one being done on a runner... there may have been some custom made for pick-ups similar to the Dodge one but I've never seen any of them either...
