[ocdbeetle]

Originally Posted by cruiser enthuiser

X2! I really like the strapped version you posted on your other thread. I would be interested in purchasing one. I have to score the windshield channel, but I'd sure rather support a great fellow mudder than send my had earned $$ to SOR. Would you need to treat the canvas with some kind of waterproofing product?? Anway, let us know if you decide to produce a few for sale.

Ed

I have 3 more firm orders for strap tops - $57 shipped which includes footman loops....Black, Natural, or OD Green

I delivered 2 today at our club get together.....

Treating the canvas is certainly a good idea....JohnnyC has the canvas maintenance covered wonderfully.....
http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

I really don't care to make any more strapless tops.....

The way I worked the taper on the strap top pulls the canvas really evenly and as tight as a drum.....

[ocdbeetle]

Originally Posted by Bill McC

Beautiful FJ sir. I hope to get mine to that condition too someday. How are your soft doors?

I made soft half doors that are skinned with the same canvas but havent had time to source a good handle yet.....I'll probably work on it now that I'm happy with my bikini top.....

[yotaforce1]

Originally Posted by cruiser enthuiser

X2! I really like the strapped version you posted on your other thread. I would be interested in purchasing one. I have to score the windshield channel, but I'd sure rather support a great fellow mudder than send my had earned $$ to SOR. Would you need to treat the canvas with some kind of waterproofing product?? Anway, let us know if you decide to produce a few for sale.

Ed

for water proofing if you really need to and your gonna get into rain with a bikini top i would recomend nikwax, im pretty sure they have a canvas application, and i use it on all of my backpacking stuff, my tent, my backpack, my boots, etc...


those are awesome tops, id buy one if i had a truck. lol

[rocman1]

That is one sick looking fj. Love the color and the top. Wish mine was looking like that but alas it is not and probably never will. But she still runs like a champ.

[cruiser enthuiser]

I saw your Ebay listing for the bikini top and just wanted to say Good Luck with your endeavor! Looks like a great product and your price is most reasonable. I love that entrepeneurial spirit. I'm in the middle of painting my cruiser right now but hope to be ordering one from you in the next few weeks.

Ed



P.S. - You know, if this goes really well for you maybe you should think about going after the holy grail - factory style canvas soft tops! I've seen a lot of talk but no one here in the USA seems up to the challenge of making 'em.

[ocdbeetle]

yeah, I'm going to be making one out of ballistic nylon after I get my bows finished.....

[k91]

I'm a little confused......Are you going to make more? I could have swore that I read one of your posts earlier stating that you were not....I would be interested as well

[ocdbeetle]

Sorry for the confusion - I'm not making any more "strapless" bikini tops......

I will however make a strap top for you if you'd like one.....$57 shipped....

Here's how to buy:

Canvas Bikini Top

Edit: I can make it custom or family size as well...

[Ron B]

do you happen to have a pic of the green one?

[ocdbeetle]

Yes - Here it is:

[k91]

Thank you for the clarification! I will definetely consider it, Matt

[ocdbeetle]

Made one in white.....crisp white.....someone wanted one.....
made an extra so I could throw in some screen fabric just to see what it was like......
havent driven it enough to know yet.....Not sure how long the white would stay white but it gave off a cool glow under the canvas.........