smbundy13

that is what i was thinking about making. just wondering what everyone thought. thanks

VocalMasta

I like your design... The tracks are a great idea... Makes it an easy one man job.

Filthy

10 foot channel strut= 120 inches. 44 and 68 were not long enough for either piece. Are you sure thats the right length?

jmat1980

I have a bulk head in my garage that gives me very little clearance over the back of my jeep, and then over the front I obviously have the garage door.
I only need to lift the top enough to clear the Jeep, then I can pull out and lower the top onto the cart that I plan on building...

My question is what is the best way for me to hoist the top...I was thinking of a 12v hoist on the end of the bulkhead, the cable will be routed under a pully then go straight to another pully located over the Jeep...

There is a pic below, you can see the garage door opener, I plan on mounting the hoist oposite the opener on the other side of the bulk head...any better suggestions? (from the pic it looks like the bulk head goes back to the wall, but it actually stops about 2ft before the wall and goes back up to the ceiling)

HG07JKRubi

Not sure I understand your question . Cutting the channel strut to these measurements did not work for you?

btomike

you might want to just use 4 eye bolts and 4 cargo straps with ratches on them. this way you can just lift it alittle and wouldn't have to worry about a hoist or winch since you plan on making a cart.

jmat1980

I thought about that, but lowering it all the way to the ground and then lifting it back up over the rear of the jeep will be a pain using 4 ratcheting straps...a hoist would make it much easier...

YellowToy

Yes, I did this the first time, before I built the T from strut. It is slow & does not feel safe/secure.

doc307

I ordered all my material today at our local fastenal. Can't wait to get this finished

jmat1980

What did the whole thing (minus the shelf/shelf hardware) cost you from Fastenal?