bmburton13

i would be afraid to even attempt this, good luck man

reddragon

Why not spend the time needed to build it at work and get the dollars to buy the real one? Much better than ending up wasting time and money on something like this.

So_Cal_Tay_12

Because Id be doing it for the sake of saying " I made that". Ive got over 200 hours into my rear bumper and tire carrier. I couldve worked those 200 hours and bought the LoD one but instead I had fun making my own design for less than 200. Yeah this would be a pain in the ass but if I did it and did it relatively cheap, everyone would love it

Id say my first big project was worth it

arasco85

now that is one well fabricated jeep right there!

Holyroller

Not for nothing, I ran a fiberglass shop for 20 years and it looks a whole lot easier than it is. In addittion the method you are talking about will result in a piece that is much heavier than you think. The current crop of tops are not fiberglaas but a thermoplastic that is much lighter.
That being said good luck if you decide to go that route and remember to post pictures!

barnettd

for a top... i'd be patient and watch ebay, craigslist, etc... I've seen several 4 door HTs go for less than $1200 and you could spend the time and energy on other projects. But if you do it... post pics!

So_Cal_Tay_12

Ive got a hard top, that is my black 2dr pictured above. It is the fastback one I am after

So_Cal_Tay_12

To give a better understanding as to where I am at so far, this is what ive come to.

This is a rough mock up of what I have in mind, so hopefully any advice can be directed towards this idea now.



Allow me to explain.

First, the red section will be cut out equally on both sides, leaving a triangular hole in the entire hard top. From there section 2 will be leaned towards section 3 and fiber-glassed together. The top of section 2 will have to be cut and modified to make the lines flush with the roof line again, this being done with fiberglass as well.

After that the angle between section 1 and 2 will be fiberglassed and smoothed over.

Now, as for the cut in the window to angle it, I am still working on a way to bond the two pieces, any input would be greatly appreciated.

mkjeep

Sometimes you can find damaged hardtops for cheap( accidents, etc.) That's the way I'd go , then you could take your time, learn from mistakes, redo. I say go for it. A year or so ago a member found a busted up top and made a half cab outta it.

So_Cal_Tay_12

So basically just call around to local salvage yards and whatnot?