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First Time Post: see anything wrong with this hardtop??
I recently bought a 72 Jimmy. Always wanted one, now I have it!!
but I got no roof!
found one but it’s not local and the pics are blurry. Thought maybe you fine folks could take a look and tell me what you think.
My first impression is that there seems to be some damage at the very front.
I also talked to a metal fabricator who said he can build one and suggested aluminum to cut down on the weight.
I dont have a price yet, what does everyone think about aluminum for a top?
Im in northern Cali 100 degree summer days are not unusual, winters pretty mild. The fronts got some crumple. Difficult fix? Single wall I know these are becoming more and more rare. What’s a good deal nowadays
That looks like a top from a 73-75 truck that has a window stuck into it at the back. I would need to see the front of the top to know for sure. The 69-72 tops were flat across the front while the 73-75 tops curve down at the 'A' pillars to somewhat match the windshield.
As far as prices go, it's a crap shoot. Some sellers want your first born while others just want them gone. I paid $100 for the extra 73-75 top that I have. It does need some repair work, but nothing major. The largest issue is along the bed rail that will be easy to re-glass.
Depends on what you are referring to as a "fabrication project".
If you are looking for a lightweight option, a soft top is the way to go. Sure you could hand lay some woven fiberglass rather than the chopped fiber that was used originally and make a slightly lighter version. You could also go wild and make it out of woven carbon fiber. Both would be MUCH more expensive than finding a good or salvageable original including bringing them back to 'as new' status.
Dream killer!
I kid. I know, I got newbie optimism.
Metal fabricator said he’d make one out of aluminum, not sure how practical that is though.
Softtopper or....softopper is the only option?
right now mine has a small $80 bikini top from summit that’s made for a scout.
Doesnt do do anything for back passengers (kids)
thanks again!
Originally Posted by swartlkk
Depends on what you are referring to as a "fabrication project".
If you are looking for a lightweight option, a soft top is the way to go. Sure you could hand lay some woven fiberglass rather than the chopped fiber that was used originally and make a slightly lighter version. You could also go wild and make it out of woven carbon fiber. Both would be MUCH more expensive than finding a good or salvageable original including bringing them back to 'as new' status.
First Time Post: see anything wrong with this hardtop??
