97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
(essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
storing it this way?

I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
a cover?

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Right side up, on a wooden platform isn't so bad. You want to give the top
the proper support, which it won't get if stored upside down. The wooden
platform I use has a lip, which keeps the sides from ------ing. Unless a
cover is made to fit well, or it is tensioned with a couple dozen bungee
straps, the wind will eventually loosen it. Around here they store boats
for the winter in shrink wrap.

Earle

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Right side up, on a wooden platform isn't so bad. You want to give the top
the proper support, which it won't get if stored upside down. The wooden
platform I use has a lip, which keeps the sides from ------ing. Unless a
cover is made to fit well, or it is tensioned with a couple dozen bungee
straps, the wind will eventually loosen it. Around here they store boats
for the winter in shrink wrap.

Earle

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Right side up, on a wooden platform isn't so bad. You want to give the top
the proper support, which it won't get if stored upside down. The wooden
platform I use has a lip, which keeps the sides from ------ing. Unless a
cover is made to fit well, or it is tensioned with a couple dozen bungee
straps, the wind will eventually loosen it. Around here they store boats
for the winter in shrink wrap.

Earle

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Right side up, on a wooden platform isn't so bad. You want to give the top
the proper support, which it won't get if stored upside down. The wooden
platform I use has a lip, which keeps the sides from ------ing. Unless a
cover is made to fit well, or it is tensioned with a couple dozen bungee
straps, the wind will eventually loosen it. Around here they store boats
for the winter in shrink wrap.

Earle

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

jignesh.amin@gmail.com wrote:
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Upside down storage will flatten the top, or worse, make it concave.
Store it upright.

tw

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Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

jignesh.amin@gmail.com wrote:
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Upside down storage will flatten the top, or worse, make it concave.
Store it upright.

tw

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Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

jignesh.amin@gmail.com wrote:
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Upside down storage will flatten the top, or worse, make it concave.
Store it upright.

tw

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PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

jignesh.amin@gmail.com wrote:
> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Upside down storage will flatten the top, or worse, make it concave.
Store it upright.

tw

--
PLEASE REMOVE THE "OBVIOUS" TO REPLY.

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Sell the hard top buy a sun rider and some beer with the cash you won't have
to worry how to store it.

Coasty

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Sell the hard top buy a sun rider and some beer with the cash you won't have
to worry how to store it.

Coasty

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Sell the hard top buy a sun rider and some beer with the cash you won't have
to worry how to store it.

Coasty

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Sell the hard top buy a sun rider and some beer with the cash you won't have
to worry how to store it.

Coasty

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Buy a 2nd Jeep with only a soft top and store your hard top on that Jeep.
>BFG<. Your wife would love that!

Earle and TW are correct.

Carl



<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Buy a 2nd Jeep with only a soft top and store your hard top on that Jeep.
>BFG<. Your wife would love that!

Earle and TW are correct.

Carl



<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Buy a 2nd Jeep with only a soft top and store your hard top on that Jeep.
>BFG<. Your wife would love that!

Earle and TW are correct.

Carl



<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Buy a 2nd Jeep with only a soft top and store your hard top on that Jeep.
>BFG<. Your wife would love that!

Earle and TW are correct.

Carl



<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like this
for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it to keep the
sun from beating it up too bad.

http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg

Les

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like this
for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it to keep the
sun from beating it up too bad.

http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg

Les

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like this
for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it to keep the
sun from beating it up too bad.

http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg

Les

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like this
for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it to keep the
sun from beating it up too bad.

http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg

Les

<jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
> storing it this way?
>
> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
> a cover?
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I certainly wouldn't reccomend storing it that way. All the weight is on
the front edge, tends to warp it up. It should be supported on the lower
edge (2x4 in the middle) with a rope or cord to keep the front edge from
lifting in a wind storm.

Les wrote:

> Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like this
> for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it to keep the
> sun from beating it up too bad.
>
> http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg
>
> Les
>
> <jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
>>the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
>>(essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
>>seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
>>room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
>>storing it this way?
>>
>>I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
>>be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
>>a cover?
>>
>
>
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I certainly wouldn't reccomend storing it that way. All the weight is on
the front edge, tends to warp it up. It should be supported on the lower
edge (2x4 in the middle) with a rope or cord to keep the front edge from
lifting in a wind storm.

Les wrote:

> Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like this
> for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it to keep the
> sun from beating it up too bad.
>
> http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg
>
> Les
>
> <jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
>>the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
>>(essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
>>seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
>>room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
>>storing it this way?
>>
>>I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
>>be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
>>a cover?
>>
>
>
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I certainly wouldn't reccomend storing it that way. All the weight is on
the front edge, tends to warp it up. It should be supported on the lower
edge (2x4 in the middle) with a rope or cord to keep the front edge from
lifting in a wind storm.

Les wrote:

> Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like this
> for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it to keep the
> sun from beating it up too bad.
>
> http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg
>
> Les
>
> <jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
>>the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
>>(essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
>>seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
>>room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
>>storing it this way?
>>
>>I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
>>be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
>>a cover?
>>
>
>
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I certainly wouldn't reccomend storing it that way. All the weight is on
the front edge, tends to warp it up. It should be supported on the lower
edge (2x4 in the middle) with a rope or cord to keep the front edge from
lifting in a wind storm.

Les wrote:

> Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like this
> for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it to keep the
> sun from beating it up too bad.
>
> http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg
>
> Les
>
> <jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>
>>I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
>>the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
>>(essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
>>seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
>>room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
>>storing it this way?
>>
>>I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
>>be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
>>a cover?
>>
>
>
>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Forgot to say: I do like the rack, simple, easy to get the hard top on
there, secure, etc. Just add the middle 2x4.

RoyJ wrote:

> I certainly wouldn't reccomend storing it that way. All the weight is on
> the front edge, tends to warp it up. It should be supported on the lower
> edge (2x4 in the middle) with a rope or cord to keep the front edge from
> lifting in a wind storm.
>
> Les wrote:
>
>> Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like
>> this for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it
>> to keep the sun from beating it up too bad.
>>
>> http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg
>>
>>
>> Les
>>
>> <jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>>> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
>>> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
>>> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
>>> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
>>> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
>>> storing it this way?
>>>
>>> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
>>> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
>>> a cover?
>>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Forgot to say: I do like the rack, simple, easy to get the hard top on
there, secure, etc. Just add the middle 2x4.

RoyJ wrote:

> I certainly wouldn't reccomend storing it that way. All the weight is on
> the front edge, tends to warp it up. It should be supported on the lower
> edge (2x4 in the middle) with a rope or cord to keep the front edge from
> lifting in a wind storm.
>
> Les wrote:
>
>> Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like
>> this for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it
>> to keep the sun from beating it up too bad.
>>
>> http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg
>>
>>
>> Les
>>
>> <jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>>> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
>>> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
>>> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
>>> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
>>> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
>>> storing it this way?
>>>
>>> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
>>> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
>>> a cover?
>>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Forgot to say: I do like the rack, simple, easy to get the hard top on
there, secure, etc. Just add the middle 2x4.

RoyJ wrote:

> I certainly wouldn't reccomend storing it that way. All the weight is on
> the front edge, tends to warp it up. It should be supported on the lower
> edge (2x4 in the middle) with a rope or cord to keep the front edge from
> lifting in a wind storm.
>
> Les wrote:
>
>> Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like
>> this for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it
>> to keep the sun from beating it up too bad.
>>
>> http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg
>>
>>
>> Les
>>
>> <jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>>> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
>>> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
>>> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
>>> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
>>> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
>>> storing it this way?
>>>
>>> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
>>> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
>>> a cover?
>>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

Forgot to say: I do like the rack, simple, easy to get the hard top on
there, secure, etc. Just add the middle 2x4.

RoyJ wrote:

> I certainly wouldn't reccomend storing it that way. All the weight is on
> the front edge, tends to warp it up. It should be supported on the lower
> edge (2x4 in the middle) with a rope or cord to keep the front edge from
> lifting in a wind storm.
>
> Les wrote:
>
>> Here is a link to a photo of how I store my top. I've stored it like
>> this for several summers with no ill effects. I throw a tarp over it
>> to keep the sun from beating it up too bad.
>>
>> http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...t=0870d552.jpg
>>
>>
>> Les
>>
>> <jignesh.amin@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1178990422.908693.323310@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>>> I have some room in my backyard (with a tarp cover to protect it from
>>> the weather) to store my hardtop with the topside against the ground
>>> (essentially upside down). I have looked through forums and no one
>>> seems to mention this option. Is it because people do not have the
>>> room or is it because there is a possibility of damaging the top by
>>> storing it this way?
>>>
>>> I have looked through the options of the pulley systems, but this will
>>> be absolutely free. Should I consider storing it in the backyard with
>>> a cover?
>>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I have stored my hardtops on plywood for the past 10 years with no
proublems. I would never store it on it's roof side. I think it could
cave in the middle or ------ the sides out more.

Later Mike

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I have stored my hardtops on plywood for the past 10 years with no
proublems. I would never store it on it's roof side. I think it could
cave in the middle or ------ the sides out more.

Later Mike

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I have stored my hardtops on plywood for the past 10 years with no
proublems. I would never store it on it's roof side. I think it could
cave in the middle or ------ the sides out more.

Later Mike

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I have stored my hardtops on plywood for the past 10 years with no
proublems. I would never store it on it's roof side. I think it could
cave in the middle or ------ the sides out more.

Later Mike

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I like your idea. I have for years thought of building something like
that but just never have. I do like.

Later Mike

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I like your idea. I have for years thought of building something like
that but just never have. I do like.

Later Mike

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I like your idea. I have for years thought of building something like
that but just never have. I do like.

Later Mike

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

I like your idea. I have for years thought of building something like
that but just never have. I do like.

Later Mike

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

On May 14, 2:56 am, MikeChamb...@webtv.net (Mike chambers) wrote:
> I like your idea. I have for years thought of building something like
> that but just never have. I do like.
>
> Later Mike

I made a cradle to hold mine vertically. The top rests on the rear
corners in a curved, carpeted cradle. The rear window is between the
cradle so no weight is on that. The cradle frame has casters so I can
roll it around the garage. Storing vertically avoids the stress
problems people have been mentioning above in this thread and it takes
minimal space. Sorry don't have any pictures right now, top is still
on the jeep for the winter, I hope my explanation is clear enough

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

On May 14, 2:56 am, MikeChamb...@webtv.net (Mike chambers) wrote:
> I like your idea. I have for years thought of building something like
> that but just never have. I do like.
>
> Later Mike

I made a cradle to hold mine vertically. The top rests on the rear
corners in a curved, carpeted cradle. The rear window is between the
cradle so no weight is on that. The cradle frame has casters so I can
roll it around the garage. Storing vertically avoids the stress
problems people have been mentioning above in this thread and it takes
minimal space. Sorry don't have any pictures right now, top is still
on the jeep for the winter, I hope my explanation is clear enough

Re: 97 Wrangler Hardtop Storage Issues
 

On May 14, 2:56 am, MikeChamb...@webtv.net (Mike chambers) wrote:
> I like your idea. I have for years thought of building something like
> that but just never have. I do like.
>
> Later Mike

I made a cradle to hold mine vertically. The top rests on the rear
corners in a curved, carpeted cradle. The rear window is between the
cradle so no weight is on that. The cradle frame has casters so I can
roll it around the garage. Storing vertically avoids the stress
problems people have been mentioning above in this thread and it takes
minimal space. Sorry don't have any pictures right now, top is still
on the jeep for the winter, I hope my explanation is clear enough