Building A Woody Hard Top
03-06-2005, 03:32 PM
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
03-06-2005, 03:32 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
03-06-2005, 03:32 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
03-06-2005, 03:53 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
03-06-2005, 03:53 PM
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
03-06-2005, 03:53 PM
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HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
HarryS wrote:
>
> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for the
> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it was
> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and have
> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process by
> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either a
> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame work
> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out of
> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of weird
> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have gone
> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that will
> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about $500.00
> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different. I
> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> will have to see once I get that far.
>
> HarryS
03-06-2005, 04:33 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
Bill,
It looks like the entire top unsnaps not a bad idea I will put that one on
the drawing board. That woody is pretty straight forward not bad, I am
going to something a little different more curves not so boxy.
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HarryS My 2¢
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>
> HarryS wrote:
>>
>> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for
>> the
>> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it
>> was
>> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and
>> have
>> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
>> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
>> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process
>> by
>> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
>> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
>> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
>> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either
>> a
>> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame
>> work
>> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out
>> of
>> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
>> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
>> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of
>> weird
>> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have
>> gone
>> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
>> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that
>> will
>> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about
>> $500.00
>> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different.
>> I
>> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
>> will have to see once I get that far.
>>
>> HarryS
It looks like the entire top unsnaps not a bad idea I will put that one on
the drawing board. That woody is pretty straight forward not bad, I am
going to something a little different more curves not so boxy.
--
HarryS My 2¢
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>
> HarryS wrote:
>>
>> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for
>> the
>> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it
>> was
>> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and
>> have
>> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
>> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
>> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process
>> by
>> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
>> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
>> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
>> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either
>> a
>> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame
>> work
>> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out
>> of
>> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
>> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
>> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of
>> weird
>> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have
>> gone
>> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
>> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that
>> will
>> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about
>> $500.00
>> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different.
>> I
>> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
>> will have to see once I get that far.
>>
>> HarryS
03-06-2005, 04:33 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
Bill,
It looks like the entire top unsnaps not a bad idea I will put that one on
the drawing board. That woody is pretty straight forward not bad, I am
going to something a little different more curves not so boxy.
--
HarryS My 2¢
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>
> HarryS wrote:
>>
>> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for
>> the
>> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it
>> was
>> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and
>> have
>> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
>> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
>> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process
>> by
>> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
>> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
>> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
>> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either
>> a
>> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame
>> work
>> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out
>> of
>> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
>> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
>> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of
>> weird
>> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have
>> gone
>> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
>> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that
>> will
>> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about
>> $500.00
>> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different.
>> I
>> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
>> will have to see once I get that far.
>>
>> HarryS
It looks like the entire top unsnaps not a bad idea I will put that one on
the drawing board. That woody is pretty straight forward not bad, I am
going to something a little different more curves not so boxy.
--
HarryS My 2¢
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> HarryS wrote:
>>
>> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for
>> the
>> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it
>> was
>> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and
>> have
>> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
>> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
>> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process
>> by
>> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
>> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
>> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
>> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either
>> a
>> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame
>> work
>> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out
>> of
>> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
>> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
>> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of
>> weird
>> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have
>> gone
>> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
>> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that
>> will
>> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about
>> $500.00
>> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different.
>> I
>> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
>> will have to see once I get that far.
>>
>> HarryS
03-06-2005, 04:33 PM
#19
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
Bill,
It looks like the entire top unsnaps not a bad idea I will put that one on
the drawing board. That woody is pretty straight forward not bad, I am
going to something a little different more curves not so boxy.
--
HarryS My 2¢
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:422B68E2.B0EF94E@***.net...
> http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> HarryS wrote:
>>
>> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for
>> the
>> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it
>> was
>> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and
>> have
>> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
>> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
>> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process
>> by
>> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
>> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
>> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
>> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either
>> a
>> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame
>> work
>> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out
>> of
>> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
>> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
>> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of
>> weird
>> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have
>> gone
>> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
>> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that
>> will
>> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about
>> $500.00
>> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different.
>> I
>> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
>> will have to see once I get that far.
>>
>> HarryS
It looks like the entire top unsnaps not a bad idea I will put that one on
the drawing board. That woody is pretty straight forward not bad, I am
going to something a little different more curves not so boxy.
--
HarryS My 2¢
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:422B68E2.B0EF94E@***.net...
> http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> HarryS wrote:
>>
>> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for
>> the
>> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it
>> was
>> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and
>> have
>> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
>> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
>> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process
>> by
>> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
>> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
>> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
>> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either
>> a
>> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame
>> work
>> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out
>> of
>> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
>> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
>> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of
>> weird
>> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have
>> gone
>> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
>> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that
>> will
>> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about
>> $500.00
>> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different.
>> I
>> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
>> will have to see once I get that far.
>>
>> HarryS
03-06-2005, 05:00 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
I bet the top's more like slats that run length wise, covered with
cotton, then canvas as the Real woody I owned in high school:
http://www.----------.com/woody.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
HarryS wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like the entire top unsnaps not a bad idea I will put that one on
> the drawing board. That woody is pretty straight forward not bad, I am
> going to something a little different more curves not so boxy.
> --
> HarryS My 2¢
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:422B68E2.B0EF94E@***.net...
> > http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > HarryS wrote:
> >>
> >> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for
> >> the
> >> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it
> >> was
> >> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and
> >> have
> >> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> >> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> >> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process
> >> by
> >> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> >> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> >> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> >> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either
> >> a
> >> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame
> >> work
> >> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out
> >> of
> >> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> >> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> >> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of
> >> weird
> >> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have
> >> gone
> >> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> >> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that
> >> will
> >> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about
> >> $500.00
> >> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different.
> >> I
> >> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> >> will have to see once I get that far.
> >>
> >> HarryS
cotton, then canvas as the Real woody I owned in high school:
http://www.----------.com/woody.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
HarryS wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> It looks like the entire top unsnaps not a bad idea I will put that one on
> the drawing board. That woody is pretty straight forward not bad, I am
> going to something a little different more curves not so boxy.
> --
> HarryS My 2¢
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:422B68E2.B0EF94E@***.net...
> > http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > HarryS wrote:
> >>
> >> I have been contemplating for some time now on building a woody top for
> >> the
> >> TJ. When I was a kid my dad had a woody station wagon and I thought it
> >> was
> >> so cool and that style has always stuck. I am an avid wood worker and
> >> have
> >> built everything from grand father clocks to ship's wheels and have done
> >> some one of a kind pieces for consignment. It is going to be a long term
> >> project as I have a long honey do list this year. I started the process
> >> by
> >> making some sketches on graph paper, initially I am going to use
> >> polycarbonate for the rear and side windows. I plan on putting a round
> >> window on the side and a lift gate style in the back but, I am sure as
> >> things progress that will change. I will be installing a sun roof either
> >> a
> >> sliding hatch like on a boat or a snap type with sail cloth. The frame
> >> work
> >> will be made out of white oak and all the solid panels will be made out
> >> of
> >> 1/4" marine mahogany plywood. All the joints will be mortise and tendon
> >> with marine glue and teak pins this should give a real nice contrast
> >> especially since the Sahara is sienna in color. I know it is kind of
> >> weird
> >> to have a woody TJ but I am not wrapped to tight either and always have
> >> gone
> >> on the road less traveled. As I get things going I will be posting some
> >> pictures my wife thinks I am nuts but after 31 years of marriage that
> >> will
> >> make everyone a little nuts. The initial build cost will be about
> >> $500.00
> >> and it is a hell lot less than a hard top and will be really different.
> >> I
> >> may go off the deep end and roll and tuck the interior of the woody but I
> >> will have to see once I get that far.
> >>
> >> HarryS