****Canvas maintenance **** OEM Soft Tops - Page 2

JohnnyC · 01-09-08, 04:29 AM

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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 · 01-09-08, 04:37 AM

fj43

JohnnyC · 01-09-08, 04:38 AM

more fj43

JohnnyC · 01-09-08, 04:40 AM

and some more fj43

JohnnyC · 01-09-08, 04:41 AM

more interior from ambi door oem top

cruiser4life · 01-09-08, 08:25 AM

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 · 04-03-08, 04:41 PM

TLC4x4 has this great lil cruiser for sale also

note rivited windows

JohnnyC · 04-03-08, 04:42 PM

and a few more

stainless 40/45 · 04-03-08, 06:00 PM

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 · 04-03-08, 07:39 PM

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

Thanks

BigRedFJ40 · 04-04-08, 04:25 AM

Quote:

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 · 04-04-08, 05:14 AM

Quote:

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. · 04-04-08, 03:30 PM

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

JohnnyC · 04-05-08, 04:06 AM

Quote:

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 · 04-11-08, 10:34 AM

FST manual

JohnnyC · 05-03-08, 09:06 PM

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

JohnnyC · 05-22-08, 08:53 AM

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 · 05-22-08, 09:06 AM

side pic of the kcy soft top

metalonmetal · 05-22-08, 09:24 AM

Quote:

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 · 05-22-08, 10:00 AM

Great thread. Lots of great pics and info.

Where did you get your canvas top made?

JohnnyC · 05-22-08, 10:39 AM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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 · 05-22-08, 07:47 PM

pic of foldable bows from parts catalog

JohnnyC · 05-22-08, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbgbottle

pic of foldable bows from parts catalog

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

01-09-08, 04:37 AM	#32
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	fj43 Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

01-09-08, 04:38 AM	#33
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	more fj43 Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

01-09-08, 04:40 AM	#34
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	and some more fj43 Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

01-09-08, 04:41 AM	#35
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	more interior from ambi door oem top Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

01-09-08, 08:25 AM	#36
cruiser4life IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina TLCA# 17690 Posts: 3,162	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! __________________ 2000 UZJ100 / 1997 FZJ80 / 1978 FJ40 / 1977 FJ40

04-03-08, 04:41 PM	#37
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	TLC4x4 has this great lil cruiser for sale also note rivited windows Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

04-03-08, 04:42 PM	#38
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	and a few more Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

04-03-08, 06:00 PM	#39
stainless 40/45 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: N.Y TLCA# 1683 Posts: 355	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

04-03-08, 07:39 PM	#40
charlesD IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 32	I agree with stainless, let me know where I an get a top like these! Thanks

04-04-08, 03:30 PM	#43
FJ40. IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 25	how will i know if i have a canvas top or a vinyl top? thanks

04-11-08, 10:34 AM	#45
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	FST manual Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html Last edited by JohnnyC; 04-11-08 at 10:40 AM.

05-03-08, 09:06 PM	#46
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	forgot the third pg to the oem top fitting....soooo....here it is Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

05-22-08, 08:53 AM	#47
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	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 Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

05-22-08, 09:06 AM	#48
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,770	side pic of the kcy soft top Attached Images __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

05-22-08, 10:00 AM	#50
colangut IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Great Falls Virginia TLCA# 3521 Posts: 835	Great thread. Lots of great pics and info. Where did you get your canvas top made?

05-22-08, 07:47 PM	#52
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