Convertible top

[andrew7]

I took a ride today with my finished top and doors. It made the car alot more enjoyable. It felt like riding in a 2 door with the windows down and conversations could be heard. I used Red Baron's idea about the clear plexy attached to the roll bar, it stopped the back blast of wind and the top was easier to build. I went with a tonneau style as it can be carried all the time and installed without a fuss. A full top was very confining, hard to see out of, harder to build and the wind turbulance was terrible. I have cut out the clear vinyl for the side windows and have to glue on the velcro, when finish it will be sealed and still have 360 degree vision. It will also be modular, the doors,top and windows in any combination can be put on.



The only change and I suspected it would be needed is the addition of small ribs in the top. The ride down the highway at 50mph had the top bouncing on and off my head. I'll have to get those and add them before I use it again, I don't want to chance destroying it.



Now for the bad news. I can't get the pictures uploaded, the software has taken a fit. I put them up before, so I'll continue to try to add them.

<edited><editID>andrew7</editID><editDate>2007-04-20 18:26:00</editDate></edited>

[slngsht]

tomorrow my friend, tomorrow http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif

[BusaLoco]

Hey Andrew!

Great job! (as usual) ...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm planning to doing my roof just like yours.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I really like the tidy ("African Queen") style.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It stows easily too!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;...&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Do you have any pictures yet?

Also I really like the slow speed reverse you created.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;... Do you have any more pictures, working drawings and/or engineering specs for the "sprocket" sizes?

Cheers!

[andrew7]

test, adding pics.

[BusaLoco]

Hey Mazda,

Great job on the furum upgrade! ... I really like my new password ... (of course I DON"T!) ... ha ha ...I already changed it! ... BTW ... what does "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp" mean?
I can hardly wait to try and figure out how to work these new fangled button thingies!

[andrew7]

My computer was down all this week.:banghead:

I've fixxed my top and attached windows. I added oval spring loaded curtain rods that mount to the roll bar and windshield. I glued large "belt loops" to the top so the rods slide in and prevent flapping.
I made velcro attached windows, that need refining. They take minutes to get into and seal up, plus they seal too well. Its very cozy and warm, less than 1/4 mile down the road everything is fogged up to where you can't see out. They need cut down a little for easy access and for air circulation. pictures to follow.