Building A Woody Hard Top
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
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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
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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
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
03-06-2005, 05:00 PM
#22
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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
03-06-2005, 05:39 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
- JG
> http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
- JG
03-06-2005, 05:39 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
- JG
> http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
- JG
03-06-2005, 05:39 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
- JG
> http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
- JG
03-06-2005, 07:24 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
Yes, the Japanese copied the Real Jeep:
http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Hardtop.html Just like the land crusher
used hundred percent 1950's Chevrolet pickup running gear.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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"Bubba Kahuna (only 1 'J' in my address)" wrote:
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>
> > http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
>
> - JG
http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Hardtop.html Just like the land crusher
used hundred percent 1950's Chevrolet pickup running gear.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Bubba Kahuna (only 1 'J' in my address)" wrote:
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>
> > http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
>
> - JG
03-06-2005, 07:24 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
Yes, the Japanese copied the Real Jeep:
http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Hardtop.html Just like the land crusher
used hundred percent 1950's Chevrolet pickup running gear.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Bubba Kahuna (only 1 'J' in my address)" wrote:
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>
> > http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
>
> - JG
http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Hardtop.html Just like the land crusher
used hundred percent 1950's Chevrolet pickup running gear.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Bubba Kahuna (only 1 'J' in my address)" wrote:
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>
> > http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
>
> - JG
03-06-2005, 07:24 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
Yes, the Japanese copied the Real Jeep:
http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Hardtop.html Just like the land crusher
used hundred percent 1950's Chevrolet pickup running gear.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Bubba Kahuna (only 1 'J' in my address)" wrote:
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>
> > http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
>
> - JG
http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Hardtop.html Just like the land crusher
used hundred percent 1950's Chevrolet pickup running gear.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
"Bubba Kahuna (only 1 'J' in my address)" wrote:
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>
> > http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/truck/jeep-cj_finn.jpg
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> From that angle, it looks a lot like a Toyota FJ-40 land cruiser.
>
> - JG
03-06-2005, 07:36 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
It looks like someone crashed a CJ into a kid's wagon ...weird!
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> http://www.----------.com/woodTopJeep.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
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03-06-2005, 07:36 PM
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Re: Building A Woody Hard Top
It looks like someone crashed a CJ into a kid's wagon ...weird!
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> http://www.----------.com/woodTopJeep.jpg
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
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