When to remove hardtop in SD

[ZPDFJ]

Today was a nice day and I thought I should remove the top and just go with the bikini top? This is my DD. Maybe I should wait another month?

I am in the north park area. I am also wondering if people will start loitering my car? I was thinking a club would take care of it.

 

[TemeculaTim]

Today was a nice day and I thought I should remove the top and just go with the bikini top? This is my DD. Maybe I should wait another month?

I am in the north park area. I am also wondering if people will start loitering my car? I was thinking a club would take care of it.

You need to ask- when to put it on.

 

[ZPDFJ]

ha

I know I guess its just wanting to think it through before going through all the trouble. I think I would like to run w/ out doors and so I need to get a dog seatbelt deal secured, a lock for the seat so I have some secure storage. Just some things to consider

 

[Chula Vista 71 FJ40]

CATS!!!

You get a lot of foot traffic in your neighborhood, but the real issue around your place will be cats

Just ask me how I know??? So even if you park in the underground spot you'll want a cab cover to keep the little S%$t eaters out of it.

 

[1973Guppie]

I took mine off in college and never put it back on,

the hardtops are tough, if that is what we are talking about, you can cut the posts to make it a bit easier to get in and out of the truck.

cats are a problem, I have had them spray in there which is a real PIA. If you can get a trail top or a cover tight on there it may help to keep them out.

Noah

 

[Bluetribal]

Zack I am here to officially tell you that you are not welcome back to the 80 series. You gave it two shots and they are obviously not for you. Good luck with the 40 series.

 

[ZPDFJ]

well...

I figured as much. ;p I figure why drag everyone through it. I have not offered myself up for flaming, but I knew you would find me out Eric was a little miffed, I am used to it. I just do what makes me happy.

I think friday I will be taking the top off.

 

[ZPDFJ]

bTW

After driving Toms 71 there was no going back on the decision. I was really going to hold out for something clean and I got lucky so I pulled the trigger.

 

[Chula Vista 71 FJ40]

Great decision, I've decided to keep mine-

Not sure how I feel about the "waiting for something clean" comment

 

[ZPDFJ]

te he he

Tom I know you are kidding but let me just say I did love your cruiser. The Saginaw, Chev350, full roll cage, and functional back seat all sound really good now after I have broken myself in on the 40.

 

[LandCrusher'70]

I used to keep the Bikini top on all year round. Most of the time without doors. We're in San Diego! The hardtop went on every once and a while. Usually when I just felt like putting it on or when we had some descent rains.

 

[gsdog2]

Now I have his old rig! HAHAHA! We made a straight trade. Now that I have an 80, I need to sell my 60 too.

 

[ZPDFJ]

If you put it up for sale

I will put in a good word for ya.

 

[TemeculaTim]

fawk it- Landcruisers have great heaters. The only time it's cold is running freeway speeds- .

 

[ZPDFJ]

weeeee

The top is off and I took a nice ride home this evening from PB to my home near North Park. It was awesome, my helped me lift the confer rack and roof off the 40, did the rest myself. The look on her face, and the look on my mothers face as I started stashing parts in my old room and the garage, priceless.

It feels great to have the wind blowing, feels a little quicker (relatively) without the extra weight. Oddly the car seems quieter too. Tomorrow I will fit the soft top and tonight I will get on top of ordering the top to secure it at night from the cats and condensation. Now I just need to get it on the trail.

 

[jerdog]

I use to use mouse traps to train the cats. Just don't forget when you jump in the driver's seat...