TROA soft top: nice fit? Happy with the product? OEM Bows.

[NicksFJ40]

TROA emailed me and said they “TROA” sourced the zippers in Columbia. That doesn’t mean they were originally made in China.

Thanks for the info. I’ll wait and see.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Has anyone else had the issue with the straps not lining up with the bows above the B pillar? I have OEM bows from overseas but probably doesn’t make a difference.
The one in the middle lines up perfectly.

 

[charliemeyer007]

You could make new straps to fit. Glue and sew to the trimmed old ones. I think I would use 1 1/2" velcro rather than the little snap. Leather with punched holes and laced tight with paracord
Maybe a little chiropractic work on the bows - Ratchet straps might just spring them enough to line up.

 

[NicksFJ40]

Yes, mine also don’t all strap tight. On hot days, I park in the sun and try to strap it and stretch the strap.

 

[voyager:01]

Looks like I’ll be going another year with no top!

 

[Mike Shull]

Is the Relik top any good? I am having a custom top made in 1-2 months by Est. 28 Upholstery in Colorado and I can report back my experience.

Exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend.

 

[RevISK]

Exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend.

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Wait, what top is this? Looks like a BestTop (no offense).

 

[Mike Shull]

Wait, what top is this? Looks like a BestTop (no offense).

This is a custom top made by Est. 28 Upholstery. Bestop wouldn’t entertain making a longer top but they did supply various parts from a Jeep and Cruiser.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I’ve been out of the net, chased by the dragon, AKA the “Honey Do List”. I wanted to point out one of the add on features from the guys at Alexander Restorations - @Atram. Weatherstrip added to the front side bow sub assembly. This adds a measure of weatherproofing around the top of the door and mitigates “some” of the road noise caused by the small gap at the top of the door. YMMV

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[Mike Shull]

I’ve been out of the net, chased by the dragon, AKA the “Honey Do List”. I wanted to point out one of the add on features from the guys at Alexander Restorations - @Atram. Weatherstrip added to the front side bow sub assembly. This adds a measure of weatherproofing around the top of the door and mitigates “some” of the road noise caused by the small gap at the top of the door. YMMV

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Can you post some pictures of the entire vehicle please?

 

[RevISK]

Can you post some pictures of the entire vehicle please?

Builds - 76 Fj40 Face Lift

I picked up a 76 TLC Fj40 about three years ago. Saw my 1st "40" up close when I was a kid. While sharing lunch with a fellow hunter I met, I commented on his "Jeep"...Well you get the picture. I got the lecture! The seed was planted and I picked the "red pill" shoulda' went with "blue"...

forum.ih8mud.com

You haven’t seen ol’ Chinga’s thread?
Full body shots towards the end

 

[Mike Shull]

Builds - 76 Fj40 Face Lift

I picked up a 76 TLC Fj40 about three years ago. Saw my 1st "40" up close when I was a kid. While sharing lunch with a fellow hunter I met, I commented on his "Jeep"...Well you get the picture. I got the lecture! The seed was planted and I picked the "red pill" shoulda' went with "blue"...

forum.ih8mud.com

You haven’t seen ol’ Chinga’s thread?
Full body shots towards the end

Thanks. It looks like I responded to that thread last year when the body was painted but I don’t recall seeing anything after that. Nice Cruiser!