soft top options
Apr 5, 2006 | 02:23 PM
#21
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From: Ashburnham, MA
Originally Posted by 4x4nala
I agree, I wouldnt get a top made of vinyl, it wont breath and will mold very easily. I would get a top made of SunBrella. Its what I used on boat covers, from12' to 105' It simply is the best. Its waterproff (you will need to coat it), and breathes so it doest mold, or make the inside of the rig nasty.
Apr 5, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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This is the link I was looking for seems like the best deal to date
http://www.4wheelcustoms.com/Products.asp?Cat=614
http://www.4wheelcustoms.com/Products.asp?Cat=614
Apr 5, 2006 | 02:48 PM
#24
yeah, shiftless, that looks like a pretty nice top and is not a bad deal.
What I would love to come up with is one that uses the rollbar for the middle support and slopes down to the gate, sort of a hum-vee look.
What I would love to come up with is one that uses the rollbar for the middle support and slopes down to the gate, sort of a hum-vee look.
Apr 5, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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From: Gulfport, Mississippi
Originally Posted by RustBucket
yeah, shiftless, that looks like a pretty nice top and is not a bad deal.
What I would love to come up with is one that uses the rollbar for the middle support and slopes down to the gate, sort of a hum-vee look.
What I would love to come up with is one that uses the rollbar for the middle support and slopes down to the gate, sort of a hum-vee look.
That looks exactly like the Kayline (STC) top I had on my '89. I loved it. A very good price too. I didn't notice if it included shipping.
Apr 5, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1985 4Runner
That looks exactly like the Kayline (STC) top I had on my '89. I loved it. A very good price too. I didn't notice if it included shipping.
Apr 5, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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From: Ashburnham, MA
Originally Posted by 1985 4Runner
That looks exactly like the Kayline (STC) top I had on my '89. I loved it. A very good price too. I didn't notice if it included shipping.
Apr 6, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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In fact the picture 4wheelcustoms used in the page is directly off the STC/Kayline web site!!!
I talked to the guy that owned SunTop yesterday. When he moved about a year ago he threw away two tops that he had laying around
. He didn't realize how much demand there was for them right now. I have permission to copy the design. He gave me more leads that have required about 5 phone calls to get to the guy that originally designed it. Maybe tomorrow I can get hold of him.
I talked to the guy that owned SunTop yesterday. When he moved about a year ago he threw away two tops that he had laying around
. He didn't realize how much demand there was for them right now. I have permission to copy the design. He gave me more leads that have required about 5 phone calls to get to the guy that originally designed it. Maybe tomorrow I can get hold of him.
Last edited by 86Original; Apr 6, 2006 at 01:15 PM.
Apr 7, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Well, I got hold of the guy with all of the patterns and design. He said he would sell me the whole thing. What I need to know is if there is enough demand for me to go into this business. Expect someone to start making the SunTops again real soon now. Stay tuned...
Apr 7, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 86Original
Well, I got hold of the guy with all of the patterns and design. He said he would sell me the whole thing. What I need to know is if there is enough demand for me to go into this business. Expect someone to start making the SunTops again real soon now. Stay tuned...
Apr 7, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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As I've mentioned previously, I'm also very interested in purchasing a soft top. I don't have the time, patience, or skill to whip a nice one together myself. Keep us informed!!! The $400 mark is also pretty close to what I'd be willing to spend for a decent quality top. Maybe post a thread over in the group buy forum so that if you are serious about having these made, or making them, you can get a contact list together, as well as gauge the level of interest to see if it is something that is even worthwhile.
