Any Custom Color soft-top makers out there, still ?? (1 Viewer)

[AdventureFJ]

Hello, I have a 1976 FJ40 with a light gray soft top that we imported from Colombia. It underwent a frame-off restoration, but unfortunately, the current soft top is tearing. Does anyone here know of any manufacturers that offer light gray / custom color replacement tops?

 

[cims1970fj40]

I asked Julie with Dirtroad tops about color selection about a month ago and she had some light grey fabric but just enough left to possibly cover one more cruiser. I would contact her and ask. If she doesn’t pick up just text her.

 

[AdventureFJ]

Thanks for that I will let you know!

 

[CondeCruiser]

SOR offers a grey top.
TROA also

 

[EWheeler]

Hello, I have a 1976 FJ40 with a light gray soft top that we imported from Colombia. It underwent a frame-off restoration, but unfortunately, the current soft top is tearing. Does anyone here know of any manufacturers that offer light gray / custom color replacement tops?

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I'd be interested in you're ripped top for a trail rig if you consider parting with it.

 

[AdventureFJ]

SOR offers a grey top.
TROA also

Thanks for the link, I checked them out and all I saw was tan / black. Did you guys know of anyone else?

 

[Unimogguy]

Thanks for the link, I checked them out and all I saw was tan / black. Did you guys know of anyone else?

Did you try Julie as was suggested previously?

 

[AdventureFJ]

Did you try Julie as was suggested previously?

Yessir, I called and texted her new number that @Trollhole posted, and called her main line from FB, No dice. I guess she's backed up.

 

[AdventureFJ]

Yessir, I called and texted her new number that @Trollhole posted, and called her main line from FB, No dice. I guess she'

Hello, I have a 1976 FJ40 with a light gray soft top that we imported from Colombia. It underwent a frame-off restoration, but unfortunately, the current soft top is tearing. Does anyone here know of any manufacturers that offer light gray / custom color replacement tops?

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What do you guys think if I can only go tan or black for the top from TROA / SOR? Which way would you go, I'm leaning towards the tan. I think the black might clash.

 

[voyager:01]

I my opinion the SOR top doesn’t look as cool as the one you have.. I’m not a fan of the window pattern they do. Looks more like a k-line reproduction than an OEM replica. I’d hold out till you can get one made by Julie. Or just have yours fixed.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Yessir, I called and texted her new number that @Trollhole posted, and called her main line from FB, No dice. I guess she's backed up.

I texted her today and received this answer later. She didn’t get back with me but I just asked again. Keep you posted

 

[igotta40]

She made this one, so this might be the fabric she has.

 

[cims1970fj40]

She made this one, so this might be the fabric she has.

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Damn that grey looks great! Looks like two of us are going to want that color. If she only has enough for one it’s yours @AdventureFJ
FYI those wheels still look white to me.

 

[Unimogguy]

@AdventureFJ Have you thought about approaching a company that repairs and makes boat tops? I’m sure they could use your top as a pattern? They use similar top material (can probably order any type/color) and they have clear plastic for the windows.

Honestly I still can’t believe someone hasn’t taken a top that was widely loved (like the Kayline or OCD) and make a copy of the pattern?!?!? Although from the pics it looks like exactly what TROA and Julie did with OCD?!?!? It seems there’s a lot of 40 owners who’d like to have a high quality top?

If I owned a boat shop repair shop I would buy one of each and make a copy to then sell and have 3 different types to offer. Especially since the Kayline and OCD are no longer offered.

Kayline

OCD

TROA

SOR

 

[EWheeler]

@AdventureFJ Have you thought about approaching a company that repairs and makes boat tops? I’m sure they could use your top as a pattern? They use similar top material (can probably order any type/color) and they have clear plastic for the windows.

Honestly I still can’t believe someone hasn’t taken a top that was widely loved (like the Kayline or OCD) and make a copy of the pattern?!?!? Although from the pics it looks like exactly what TROA and Julie did with OCD?!?!? It seems there’s a lot of 40 owners who’d like to have a high quality top?

If I owned a boat shop repair shop I would buy one of each and make a copy to then sell and have 3 different types to offer. Especially since the Kayline and OCD are no longer offered.

Kayline
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OCD
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TROA
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SOR
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Solid post with the different photos. SOR top looks best IMO.

 

[igotta40]

I like the parachute buckles on the SOR top, and how the split between the windows matches the roll bar. That’s where my clear is scratching. But not crazy about the square corners windows.

 

[cims1970fj40]

She made this one, so this might be the fabric she has.

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How long did you have to wait for your top please?

 

[knuckle47]

Great looking tops… I like the TROA top with the radius window corners.
I was going to mention boat canvas guys…. With a pattern from your own, they can get one made up easily. Had a few tops from boat guys in the past including a cover For my cabinet smoker.

 

[igotta40]

How long did you have to wait for your top please?

4 weeks

ordered June 10, 2019, received on July 11.

 

[EWheeler]

How long did you have to wait for your top please?

I assume you are aware of the backlog of folks waiting for Dirt Road Tops, some on the order of magnitude of over a year delay?

I just dont want the 4 week lead time quoted above to give you the impression a brand new soft top from Dirt Road Tops is say 4-6 weeks out after placing a deposit…..

Dirt Road Tops aka Julie

It's come to my attention that there is an issue with people getting tops from Julie or Dirt Road Tops. I've been trying to get in touch with her over the last month and her voice mail was always full and she didn't respond to my texts. Today I tried calling and both her house and cell phone...

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