Yet another DIY hard top hoist
07-09-2008, 07:07 PM
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Yet another DIY hard top hoist
I set out to build one for $50.
...I ended spending almost $60, not too far off budget!
The pieces cut, ready to weld:
...welded...
...after adding some hardware from Lowes:
+ a $17.99 ratchet from Harbor Freight
The entire rig:
I plan on cleaning things up (paint it, etc.)
I also plan on adding some straps for long term storage - I wouldn't trust leaving it up on a little nylon rope for too long!
More details at : http://polarsoft.net/matt/
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...I ended spending almost $60, not too far off budget!
The pieces cut, ready to weld:
...welded...
...after adding some hardware from Lowes:
+ a $17.99 ratchet from Harbor Freight
The entire rig:
I plan on cleaning things up (paint it, etc.)
I also plan on adding some straps for long term storage - I wouldn't trust leaving it up on a little nylon rope for too long!
More details at : http://polarsoft.net/matt/
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10-18-2012, 12:54 AM
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Great job! I've been thinking about doing the same thing. I take it you like it or would there be anything you would want to change? Also the hooks are they damaging the hardtop?
10-19-2012, 02:48 PM
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Awesome, I did something similar but spent a little more and got the electric winch to lift the top. I like the rubber bumpers you used to protect the top, I used foam pipe insulation, but your setup looks a lot cleaner. Are those stick on?
