T-Top XJ
05-13-2014, 05:36 PM
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T-Top XJ
Im chopping up the XJ soon and building a cage so I figured while Im at it I would add some T-Tops over the front seats. Any suggestions on how to do this and make it seal correctly when the doors and tops are on? Im thinking some sort of latching system and weather seals will be needed but not 100% sure how to do it.
05-13-2014, 06:50 PM
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Not many people have been able to get anything weather proof. I am working on a soft top for my "Sunroof". Wont get much on CF, search on NAXJA and Pirate.
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05-14-2014, 04:12 AM
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As someone that use to own a t top camaro they are a nightmare to get water tight longer then 3 years.Or the drain lines clog and they hold water and rust out for you.
05-14-2014, 10:23 AM
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If you are going for the open roof but want to cover it sometimes effect why not have a soft top made for it and chop the roof out while leaving the a and b pillars for your doors?
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05-14-2014, 02:32 PM
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The more expensive option is a universal sliding rag top like - http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/201...tops-Sunroofs/
05-14-2014, 02:43 PM
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The more expensive option is a universal sliding rag top like - http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/201...tops-Sunroofs/
05-14-2014, 02:52 PM
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I have found that the installers of boat tops and bimini tops are the guys to talk to. You are in a good area for that.
05-14-2014, 03:00 PM
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T-tops would require that you chop out the door frame where a soft top requires you to cut a rectangle hole in some sheet metal.
05-14-2014, 03:09 PM
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Gotcha. Well Ill just save t-tops for later down the road then. But any and all info would be great
Last edited by Slim357; 05-14-2014 at 04:57 PM.
