[JohnnyC]

Originally Posted by metalonmetal

do you think this is because of manufacturing costs? i've been pricing canvas rolls and see large jumps when asking for canvas wide enough to cover the whole width of the cab. any idea the distance between those two seams?

if i were to guess it would be 36" (1 yard roll) with an inch and a half rolled over seam ...that would put the space between seams at 33"...i held that measurment up to my rig and it looks dead on. +/- 1/2 "

[JohnnyC]

fj43

[JohnnyC]

more fj43

[JohnnyC]

and some more fj43

[JohnnyC]

more interior from ambi door oem top

[cruiser4life]

This is a cool thread, I've been following it since you started it.

I need to clean my OEM soft top and doors and that's how I stumbled onto this thread in the first place.

Like you, I've been collecting lots of pics just to keep track of all the variations of the OEM soft tops.

That is now my 40 in your post #22. Thanks for that first pic, I had not seen that one before!

[JohnnyC]

TLC4x4 has this great lil cruiser for sale also

note rivited windows

[JohnnyC]

and a few more

[stainless 40/45]

I have just decided that this is the look I want for my bj42. Now who has one for sale. It has to have those cool rear doors. Just Like the red cruiser in the photos. Please email me

[charlesD]

I agree with stainless, let me know where I an get a top like these!

Thanks

[BigRedFJ40]

Originally Posted by stainless 40/45

I have just decided that this is the look I want for my bj42. Now who has one for sale. It has to have those cool rear doors. Just Like the red cruiser in the photos. Please email me

Jim,

The red Cruiser in this thread is my Cruiser..... the "cool rear doors" is actually a drop down tailgate. custom made but, uses OEM FJ45 latches and hardware

[JohnnyC]

Originally Posted by BigRedFJ40

Jim,

The red Cruiser in this thread is my Cruiser..... the "cool rear doors" is actually a drop down tailgate. custom made but, uses OEM FJ45 latches and hardware

I think Jim was saying he loves the look of your rig....but....with really cool rear 'ambi' doors. That guy Jim has to be different all the time

[FJ40.]

how will i know if i have a canvas top or a vinyl top?
thanks

[JohnnyC]

Originally Posted by FJ40.

how will i know if i have a canvas top or a vinyl top?
thanks

canvas looks and feels like canvas inside and out

vinyl is plastic...either a coating or the whole thing

[JohnnyC]

FST manual

[JohnnyC]

forgot the third pg to the oem top fitting....soooo....here it is

[JohnnyC]

this was an elusive top...but finally found a good pic of the bj41kyc Vinyl top rig...and a factory pic to boot.

neat set-up...you can roll up the rear panel or open as a door so you dont have to unlatch the spare carrier.

take a look

[JohnnyC]

side pic of the kcy soft top

[metalonmetal]

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

this was an elusive top...but finally found a good pic of the bj41kyc Vinyl top rig...and a factory pic to boot.

neat set-up...you can roll up the rear panel or open as a door so you dont have to unlatch the spare carrier.

take a look

that was a very cool idea. do you know how the bows were set up? i'm guessing there had to be some sort of frame for weatherstripping around the door?

[colangut]

Great thread. Lots of great pics and info.

Where did you get your canvas top made?

[JohnnyC]

Originally Posted by metalonmetal

that was a very cool idea. do you know how the bows were set up? i'm guessing there had to be some sort of frame for weatherstripping around the door?

I was told it flaped over...no support for the door...just unzip like you would a side panel....the door top panel was not able to separate from the rest of the top.

the door bows are about the same as our oem tops....but the rear is easily colapsed down

Originally Posted by colangut

Where did you get your canvas top made?

one of a kind ....as of right now

Highlandcruzer may have a startup soon

see link:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ast-coast.html

[pbgbottle]

pic of foldable bows from parts catalog

[JohnnyC]

Originally Posted by pbgbottle

pic of foldable bows from parts catalog

Great...thanks for finding and posting ' pbgbottle '

[kkt]

My canvas top has mildew on it. I have researched the net and found two methods of removal:
1. 50/50 white vinegar. let dry wipe with dry rag.
2. 1 cup Lysol with 1 gal warm water. rinse with 1 cup salt 1 cup lemon to one gallon of water.
both methods say to start with a dry surface that has been brushed.
Anyone used these methods and if so results.

[JohnnyC]

I have never had a problem with mildew..(dihard canvak user) ...but...i would say any mixture you put on canvas and then wipe will possibly wipe color away because the canvas is wet. never wipe hard, wet canvas.

Use a stiff brush to pick out the heavy mold (if any)...then try one of those methods in a small area..let it sit for 10 min at least...to kill it off.

I would also say when you do get all the mold off as best as possible..it could still have a dark stained area...then...use Canvak to treat the canvas...it is parifin based ...so it is water, MILDEW and also fire resistant.

[JohnnyC]

Do you have a pic of the affected area?

[antFJ]

johnny C do you have any close up pictures of how the amby doors bolt to the bows on the C-type models.. I won't be putting my top on anytime soon but the hinges bolt to two bows that go down from the rearmost bow to the tub and the top itself seals around those bows.. so is there a 'cut' in the fabric to put the hinges through.. or just two holes in the top to let the bolts go through to the bow on the inside?

[JohnnyC]

Originally Posted by antFJ

...but the hinges bolt to two bows that go down from the rearmost bow to the tub and the top itself seals around those bows.. so is there a 'cut' in the fabric to put the hinges through.. or just two holes in the top to let the bolts go through to the bow on the inside?

There should be just holes for the bolts to go thru...your top from Ehsan probably doesnt have the holes untill you put them in...AFAIK....sooo...I would get the top to fit really well before punching thru for the exterior door hindge to bolt thru. You can use a common hand held hole punch...the hole will be a tad smaller ....but...the bolt will go thru and help lock it in.

[antFJ]

sweet thanks.

[kkt]

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

Do you have a pic of the affected area?

Pictures are posted at these posts. ist is post 9,2nd is post 10
IH8MUD™ Forums - View Single Post - Canvas Soft Top Mildew
IH8MUD™ Forums - View Single Post - Canvas Soft Top Mildew

I will post up when I solve the problem. Looks like now I will bleach to kill the mildew.
Then paint to restore the original tan color.
Then treat with Canvak or Meguiars.
Real PITA.