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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Eden1 on October 27, 2007, 06:14:37 PM

Title: my new lid
Post by: Eden1 on October 27, 2007, 06:14:37 PM
this is the new lid i built last week...let me know what you think or if you have any ideas to add.

thanks guys
steve
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: SnoFalls on October 27, 2007, 06:46:04 PM
very nice !!!

let me guess firberglass over 1/4" ply?

ya know you'll have to spill the beans on how ya did it.
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: MKOLSEN22 on October 27, 2007, 07:56:49 PM
Spill the beans?  We don't need beans, just lots and lots of build pictures.  That is really, really nicely done.

Did I mention tha t we need build pictures?

Mike
(waiting for pictures)
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: SnoFalls on October 27, 2007, 08:01:12 PM
as for "ideas" to improve ... add "hatches" to the rear flat area.

I will say again tho ... VERY nicely done.
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: echojeff on October 27, 2007, 10:41:57 PM
Thats snazzy!  Nice alternative to the x-90
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: Eden1 on October 27, 2007, 11:31:24 PM
well i can tell you some dum ass didnt take any pictures.but i will for the next one im building next week.as for the trunk i did mock one up but i didnt think it was worth the effort.you can reach everything from the tailgate..all i did was use a broken hardtop for the lip and 3/4 plywood and plastic epoxy for the cracks.no fibreglass.i sprayed boxliner on the outside.nice and quit going down the highway now.the rear slider i got from a canopy at the junkyard for 15 bucks...total build cost???about 75 bucks.next one will be cheaper now that i know where to cut...and ill take pictures guys ???sorry about that.

steve
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: crikeymike on October 28, 2007, 12:13:10 PM
When i was in Moab last April, Petroworks had a new prototype roof setup just like that style on a samurai.  Not sure if they've started selling them yet.

That's a neat design you've got.  The rear window looks great because it's nice and wide.

Is the back section removable? 
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: Eden1 on October 28, 2007, 01:15:34 PM
ya the window was a total fluke.i just bumped into it at the junk yard.ha life is good at the yard eh....ya i made a trunk so the whole deck lifted but is seemed pretty useless.i think the one i start next week i will put a trunk on it.and tis build will have lots of pics..to make up for no pics on the first build

steve
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: Rhinoman on October 29, 2007, 05:54:32 AM
When i was in Moab last April, Petroworks had a new prototype roof setup just like that style on a samurai.  Not sure if they've started selling them yet.



Rallytops have a similar top, a bit more than $75!

http://www.rallytops.com/suzuki/samurai.html
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: jeff1997 on October 29, 2007, 06:07:39 AM
Very nice. Makes me want to cut the back half off my 4 door. ???
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: LilRed on October 29, 2007, 06:59:59 AM
That looks great!!!!
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: Tracker-Kid on October 29, 2007, 03:23:14 PM
 ;DI want one!!!  How much? ;D ;D
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: Eden1 on October 29, 2007, 05:23:03 PM
well then i think its about time i got off my lazy ass and start a second,improved lid..lol.and eh  its not a samuria...i searched high and low for a lid for a trackkick and only found one.and i dont think he has time to be building any.he lives about an hour from me.and thats where i gots my idea.
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: JoeCool on October 29, 2007, 10:39:54 PM
Ideas for improvement, a "curtain" on the inside so as to isolate the passenger and driver seats from the rear compartment. I have a notch back soft top that I always wanted to do that to. Keep prying eyes out of the back. And if it hasn't been said enough already... Very nice work.
Title: Re: my new lid
Post by: MKOLSEN22 on October 31, 2007, 01:27:40 PM
And if it hasn't been said enough already... Very nice work.
Nah, you can't tell him enough.  Darn Nice work!! Can't wait to see the construction photos from the second lid.

Mike