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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Sidekick, Vitara, Geo Tracker (Gen. 1 Platform) 1989-1998 => Topic started by: SquirrellyFella on August 18, 2011, 09:04:17 PM

Title: Fastback softtop?
Post by: SquirrellyFella on August 18, 2011, 09:04:17 PM

I found this pic on an image search and think this top is awesome!
Anybody know where to get one? It's probably custom :(

http://images.dealerrevs.com/gallery/photo.php?id=32037764 (http://images.dealerrevs.com/gallery/photo.php?id=32037764)

Title: Re: Fastback softtop?
Post by: talonxracer on August 19, 2011, 05:47:45 AM

That appears to be a one-of custom sewn top.

I started fabbing a custom hardtop this week. It will have the appearance of a soft top but will be comprised of 7 molded sections. I already created a mold of the forwards metal frame section(that the clamps under the visors grab) and the top edge of the bed/targa. I have 45 yards of fiberglass, 27 yards of 9oz 3k 5 harness weave Carbon cloth, 8oz Kevlar twill, several sheets of 3/8" Rohacell and 10 gallons of Jeffco Epoxy to play with.

 

Title: Re: Fastback softtop?
Post by: SquirrellyFella on August 19, 2011, 03:49:27 PM

Haha, remember the respirator and lots of rubber gloves!

Title: Re: Fastback softtop?
Post by: talonxracer on August 19, 2011, 05:28:52 PM

Of Course!

I have worked with composite construction, repair and mold making for years.