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06-02-2009, 01:27 PM

130 DRVR

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Open top Cherokee

I am potentially getting a free or very low cost 2wd 95 auto 4.0 and want to make a pre-runner out of it. The wife wants a convertible or a Y/TJ, etc. Well since funds are an issue and the price of the Cherokee is optimum, I was wondering if anyone has considered cutting out the top of the roof and fabricating a slide soft "moon roof" ala old VW bugs and Peugots?

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Geoff

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06-02-2009, 02:10 PM

nick_n_ii

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You can cut the middle out, leave the supports and user a sliding s10 bed cover..

I've seen a few done like that..

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06-02-2009, 02:29 PM

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This was posted the other day and looks pretty cool.

http://www.slidingragtops.com/17.html

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06-02-2009, 02:32 PM

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I'm not sure if I'm allowed to pimp another jeep forum, so forgive me and delete my post if its illegal. I thought what this guy did was really sweet.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showt...590872&page=46

hoping it /=

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06-02-2009, 02:34 PM

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You're fine, Jeeps are Jeeps!! It's ok to link to another forum, as long as it's not bashing said forum!!

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06-02-2009, 03:33 PM

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Just make sure to reinforce the uni-body

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06-03-2009, 12:58 PM

130 DRVR

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Thanks for the input/advice! That sliding tops site is pretty cool. I am definately going to go "open top" on the Cherokee.

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06-03-2009, 01:05 PM

tkdtim

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Here is one of my favorites. This guy has mad skills, i think it said he was an engineer. Removable hard top on a 2 door XJ.

Post 31 has all the pictures.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...=557715&page=2

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06-03-2009, 06:17 PM

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Now that is @$%#! SWEET! And here I was thinking about cutting a hole in my roof.

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06-03-2009, 09:04 PM

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ive been thinking of doing kinda the same thing as the guy on pirate when i first seen it but instead of making the hard top to go back on, just having a soft top made for it.

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06-03-2009, 09:44 PM

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My "other' wheeler is an 84 Yota ( was going to sell it when I got the XJ but haven't yet). I have only taken the top off a couple times. It is fun with it off but a PITA and heavy to take on and off.