FJ45 Cab and Bed Soft top (2 Viewers)

[Brost]

Thanks for stepping up @tornadoalleycruiser , hopefully we get some progress. I’ll also have to source some bows. Picture of my FJ45 I just got this week and another FJ45 with a nice canvas canopy over the bed.

 

[Julie2006]

Headed to relic run this year. I can possibly drop off a 45 soft top in April. Not sure I can leave a truck but maybe. Only if I knew it was going to be secure till pickup. That's a long commute to pick it up from kc. I have a set of bows also. I can call her after the first of the year and discuss. It would at least be a really good starting point for getting this off the ground. Wonder if she would hold the 45 and trailer for me.

Of course I would hold the trailer & 45 I have a fence around my house & shop. Contact me after the holidays. 616-450-0145 Julie

 

[Julie2006]

Of course I would hold the trailer & 45 I have a fence around my house & shop. Contact me after the holidays. 616-450-0145 Julie

Also I can get the bows from Realsteel Cruiser parts. I use Realsteel cruiser parts for the bow kit for FJ40’s

 

[Brost]

Thanks @Julie2006 I think some progress is being made and might be able to offer a new product sometime in the new year.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Let's all get thru the holidays. I will be in touch. My actual name is Erik. We all go by our on screen names here. I imagine you can copy the bows I have and or use them as a template to build something better. I need to chat about a top for the 40 also so gives me a reason to call. @whitey45 we may have something cooking here.

 

[whitey45]

Playing around with some factory bows. I just need a rear bow for the cab. Pretty straight foward with factory parts. Realsteal could easily market a 45 cab and bed softtop and then have Julie make the tops.

 

[Mightymes]

Hey guys,
I'm definitely in for the cab and bed set up. If there's anything I can do to help this along please let me know.
Craig

 

[Mightymes]

Cab bows, from Pakistan. The bed bows look really easy. Don't make me go unwrap em b4 Xmas. Pics of the top and bows sitting on the cab. Post in thread 'Chef's FJ45LWB-PU' Builds - Chef's FJ45LWB-PU - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/chefs-fj45lwb-pu.783796/post-8904291

Erik,
I just read the build thread on Chef's 45....awesome! You guys really knocked it out of the park for him.
Craig

 

[Brost]

How’s plans going on this thread?

 

[sandcruiser90]

Had this top made locally over a custom powder coated support.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

I'm just trying to get to the relic run and back don't think I'll b leaving a truck there. She kinda is my baby and not really feeling leaving her alone outside. Someone closer than 4+ states away have a donor to model?

 

[Brost]

Had this top made locally over a custom powder coated support.
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That turned out perfect

 

[sandcruiser90]

Yep. He did a great job. This is the custom support. Super strong. Will be good to attach items to.

This is original headache rack.

 

[sandcruiser90]

This is another option. Not mine. Using military metal curved supports and wood. Not as taut.

 

[Mightymes]

Yep. He did a great job. This is the custom support. Super strong. Will be good to attach items to.

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That rack is awesome! Shoot, I like the look of that without the cover!