Custom modular JK hardtop
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Early in the project, two companies contacted me and expressed interest in manufacturing and marketing the top. I had some preliminary conversations with both, and told them that I wanted to wait until I had a prototype installed on a Jeep before deciding if I wanted the top to go into production. I have not been pursuing any companies since then, for now I'm just focusing on building the top to my standards. At this point I haven't decided if I think it should go into production or not.
#475
Early in the project, two companies contacted me and expressed interest in manufacturing and marketing the top. I had some preliminary conversations with both, and told them that I wanted to wait until I had a prototype installed on a Jeep before deciding if I wanted the top to go into production. I have not been pursuing any companies since then, for now I'm just focusing on building the top to my standards. At this point I haven't decided if I think it should go into production or not.
#479
Some photos with the side panels, rear panel, upper door jambs and drips rails in place. Barn door is just setting on the tailgate for now, it's not bolted on. The drip rail isn't trimmed to height or front length yet.
Overall fit is very good, especially considering all of these parts were made separately and this is the first time they've all been together and all been on a Jeep. Door gaps are to factory spec:
Next I'll do a rough fit of the roof panel.
Overall fit is very good, especially considering all of these parts were made separately and this is the first time they've all been together and all been on a Jeep. Door gaps are to factory spec:
Next I'll do a rough fit of the roof panel.
#480
All the parts installed. The roof hasn't been final trimmed yet, so it's about 3/4" taller than it will be when it's done, it's sticking up a bit in the front. It fits perfectly, but I won't do the final trimming until a later stage of assembly when I bond the drip rails to it. Also haven't installed the barn door mounting hardware yet, so it's just setting in place.