Dang Jeff...
I just cant see myself putting that brand new top outside on a stump.

"jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
news:aD8Yf.4411$e11.3683@trnddc02...
:I have a couple of stumps out back with a 2x4 across them and a couple
: of saw horses. Can't say as it's exactly flat and level, but Dawg kinda
: likes fiberglass doghouse in the summer.
: --
: jeff
:
:
: Kate wrote:
: > I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual says
: > store it flat on the floor.
: >
: > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
: > Any other suggestions?
: > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for it,
we
: > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
: >
: > Kate
: >
: >

 

NP Kate. Maybe I can take some pix....
Tomes

"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:4s8Yf.32819$67.29237@bignews6.bellsouth.net.. .
> Thanks Tomes :)
> There is some good stuff in there.
> I am pointing Evil Sock Boy (aka hubs aka ----) to this thread so he can
> gather all this good information
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:Rt2Yf.2473$i41.491@newsread1.news.atl.earthli nk.net...
> :
> : "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
> : news:ANGXf.3220$Q8.1781@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> : >I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual says
> : > store it flat on the floor.
> : >
> : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
> : > Any other suggestions?
> : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for
> it,
> : > we
> : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
> : >
> : > Kate
> : >
> : >
> : I suspend mine on ropes from the garage ceiling with a pulley system
> that
> I
> : made. I backed the Jeep into the garage all the way and installed 4
> strong
> : hooks in the ceiling 2 of which are exactly above the 2 center boltholes
> : that hold it to the Jeep and the other 2 above the front, over-the-door
> : section. The exactly above the 2 center boltholes ones are the ones
> that
> : really are holding it up. I hung a strong pulley on each of those 2
> hooks.
> : Put another 2 hooks/pulleys in the ceiling by the wall. Got a strong
> rope
> : and used that to do the lifting. I ran the rope around the outside of
> the
> : top and up through the hole bottom and tied it off in an overhand knot
> : (inside the top), ran the other end of the rope up through the 2 pulleys
> and
> : down the wall. Installed on the wall at eye height are 2 boat chocks
> that
> : grab the ropes at stop points while I am pulling it up, and 2 cleats to
> tie
> : them off on under that. It pulls up easily and stays there. Once up I
> use
> : the other hooks to wrap another rope around the front of the top for
> : stability. and covered it with a blanket. Then marked the floor exactly
> : where I want the tires to be with spray paint, then drove out. It hangs
> : there out of the way and behaves.
> :
> : When I want it on again I just drive under with the soft top off to the
> : marks and lower it down onto the Jeep. Easy as cake. I do not seem to
> have
> : any warpage as it all just fits normally when installed. I believe the
> : trick is to have those hooks exactly over the mounting holes. I can put
> it
> : up or down by myself (have done it with trepidation) but I absolutely
> prefer
> : having another capable person there. I suppose adding more pulleys
> would
> : make it easier to lift, but this is OK for me.
> :
> : My US$0.02,
> : Tomes
> :
> :
>
>

 

NP Kate. Maybe I can take some pix....
Tomes

"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:4s8Yf.32819$67.29237@bignews6.bellsouth.net.. .
> Thanks Tomes :)
> There is some good stuff in there.
> I am pointing Evil Sock Boy (aka hubs aka ----) to this thread so he can
> gather all this good information
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:Rt2Yf.2473$i41.491@newsread1.news.atl.earthli nk.net...
> :
> : "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
> : news:ANGXf.3220$Q8.1781@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> : >I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual says
> : > store it flat on the floor.
> : >
> : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
> : > Any other suggestions?
> : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for
> it,
> : > we
> : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
> : >
> : > Kate
> : >
> : >
> : I suspend mine on ropes from the garage ceiling with a pulley system
> that
> I
> : made. I backed the Jeep into the garage all the way and installed 4
> strong
> : hooks in the ceiling 2 of which are exactly above the 2 center boltholes
> : that hold it to the Jeep and the other 2 above the front, over-the-door
> : section. The exactly above the 2 center boltholes ones are the ones
> that
> : really are holding it up. I hung a strong pulley on each of those 2
> hooks.
> : Put another 2 hooks/pulleys in the ceiling by the wall. Got a strong
> rope
> : and used that to do the lifting. I ran the rope around the outside of
> the
> : top and up through the hole bottom and tied it off in an overhand knot
> : (inside the top), ran the other end of the rope up through the 2 pulleys
> and
> : down the wall. Installed on the wall at eye height are 2 boat chocks
> that
> : grab the ropes at stop points while I am pulling it up, and 2 cleats to
> tie
> : them off on under that. It pulls up easily and stays there. Once up I
> use
> : the other hooks to wrap another rope around the front of the top for
> : stability. and covered it with a blanket. Then marked the floor exactly
> : where I want the tires to be with spray paint, then drove out. It hangs
> : there out of the way and behaves.
> :
> : When I want it on again I just drive under with the soft top off to the
> : marks and lower it down onto the Jeep. Easy as cake. I do not seem to
> have
> : any warpage as it all just fits normally when installed. I believe the
> : trick is to have those hooks exactly over the mounting holes. I can put
> it
> : up or down by myself (have done it with trepidation) but I absolutely
> prefer
> : having another capable person there. I suppose adding more pulleys
> would
> : make it easier to lift, but this is OK for me.
> :
> : My US$0.02,
> : Tomes
> :
> :
>
>

 

NP Kate. Maybe I can take some pix....
Tomes

"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:4s8Yf.32819$67.29237@bignews6.bellsouth.net.. .
> Thanks Tomes :)
> There is some good stuff in there.
> I am pointing Evil Sock Boy (aka hubs aka ----) to this thread so he can
> gather all this good information
>
> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message
> news:Rt2Yf.2473$i41.491@newsread1.news.atl.earthli nk.net...
> :
> : "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
> : news:ANGXf.3220$Q8.1781@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> : >I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual says
> : > store it flat on the floor.
> : >
> : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
> : > Any other suggestions?
> : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for
> it,
> : > we
> : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
> : >
> : > Kate
> : >
> : >
> : I suspend mine on ropes from the garage ceiling with a pulley system
> that
> I
> : made. I backed the Jeep into the garage all the way and installed 4
> strong
> : hooks in the ceiling 2 of which are exactly above the 2 center boltholes
> : that hold it to the Jeep and the other 2 above the front, over-the-door
> : section. The exactly above the 2 center boltholes ones are the ones
> that
> : really are holding it up. I hung a strong pulley on each of those 2
> hooks.
> : Put another 2 hooks/pulleys in the ceiling by the wall. Got a strong
> rope
> : and used that to do the lifting. I ran the rope around the outside of
> the
> : top and up through the hole bottom and tied it off in an overhand knot
> : (inside the top), ran the other end of the rope up through the 2 pulleys
> and
> : down the wall. Installed on the wall at eye height are 2 boat chocks
> that
> : grab the ropes at stop points while I am pulling it up, and 2 cleats to
> tie
> : them off on under that. It pulls up easily and stays there. Once up I
> use
> : the other hooks to wrap another rope around the front of the top for
> : stability. and covered it with a blanket. Then marked the floor exactly
> : where I want the tires to be with spray paint, then drove out. It hangs
> : there out of the way and behaves.
> :
> : When I want it on again I just drive under with the soft top off to the
> : marks and lower it down onto the Jeep. Easy as cake. I do not seem to
> have
> : any warpage as it all just fits normally when installed. I believe the
> : trick is to have those hooks exactly over the mounting holes. I can put
> it
> : up or down by myself (have done it with trepidation) but I absolutely
> prefer
> : having another capable person there. I suppose adding more pulleys
> would
> : make it easier to lift, but this is OK for me.
> :
> : My US$0.02,
> : Tomes
> :
> :
>
>

 

Kate, I have trouble understanding your reluctance to expose that top
to the environment it was designed for. I have a topper for my MJ
that sits on 2 4x4's on the ground in direct sun/rain/snow for
probably 11 months out of the year. When it comes time to put it on
for a trip with the wife (she can fill it with luggage for a one night
stay!) I walk out with the hose, open the rear hatch and spray all the
leaves, spiders, and assorted mud off it then roll it on. The finish
on the topper seems to stand up better than the factory paint on the
Jeep ever did.

If I lived in your neck of the woods, I would sure as heck tie it down
well, though.

On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:16:22 UTC "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:

> Dang Jeff...
> I just cant see myself putting that brand new top outside on a stump.
>
> "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
> news:aD8Yf.4411$e11.3683@trnddc02...
> :I have a couple of stumps out back with a 2x4 across them and a couple
> : of saw horses. Can't say as it's exactly flat and level, but Dawg kinda
> : likes fiberglass doghouse in the summer.
> : --
> : jeff
> :
> :
> : Kate wrote:
> : > I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual says
> : > store it flat on the floor.
> : >
> : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
> : > Any other suggestions?
> : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for it,
> we
> : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
> : >
> : > Kate
> : >
> : >
>
>


--
Will Honea

 

Kate, I have trouble understanding your reluctance to expose that top
to the environment it was designed for. I have a topper for my MJ
that sits on 2 4x4's on the ground in direct sun/rain/snow for
probably 11 months out of the year. When it comes time to put it on
for a trip with the wife (she can fill it with luggage for a one night
stay!) I walk out with the hose, open the rear hatch and spray all the
leaves, spiders, and assorted mud off it then roll it on. The finish
on the topper seems to stand up better than the factory paint on the
Jeep ever did.

If I lived in your neck of the woods, I would sure as heck tie it down
well, though.

On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:16:22 UTC "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:

> Dang Jeff...
> I just cant see myself putting that brand new top outside on a stump.
>
> "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
> news:aD8Yf.4411$e11.3683@trnddc02...
> :I have a couple of stumps out back with a 2x4 across them and a couple
> : of saw horses. Can't say as it's exactly flat and level, but Dawg kinda
> : likes fiberglass doghouse in the summer.
> : --
> : jeff
> :
> :
> : Kate wrote:
> : > I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual says
> : > store it flat on the floor.
> : >
> : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
> : > Any other suggestions?
> : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for it,
> we
> : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
> : >
> : > Kate
> : >
> : >
>
>


--
Will Honea

 

Kate, I have trouble understanding your reluctance to expose that top
to the environment it was designed for. I have a topper for my MJ
that sits on 2 4x4's on the ground in direct sun/rain/snow for
probably 11 months out of the year. When it comes time to put it on
for a trip with the wife (she can fill it with luggage for a one night
stay!) I walk out with the hose, open the rear hatch and spray all the
leaves, spiders, and assorted mud off it then roll it on. The finish
on the topper seems to stand up better than the factory paint on the
Jeep ever did.

If I lived in your neck of the woods, I would sure as heck tie it down
well, though.

On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:16:22 UTC "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
ask)> wrote:

> Dang Jeff...
> I just cant see myself putting that brand new top outside on a stump.
>
> "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
> news:aD8Yf.4411$e11.3683@trnddc02...
> :I have a couple of stumps out back with a 2x4 across them and a couple
> : of saw horses. Can't say as it's exactly flat and level, but Dawg kinda
> : likes fiberglass doghouse in the summer.
> : --
> : jeff
> :
> :
> : Kate wrote:
> : > I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual says
> : > store it flat on the floor.
> : >
> : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
> : > Any other suggestions?
> : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for it,
> we
> : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
> : >
> : > Kate
> : >
> : >
>
>


--
Will Honea

 

Hey Will,
Well ya see it's like this...
1) As you know I live in tornado country. Even if it doesn't do the twist at
my place I don't want my top to end up in Oz.
The tornados night before last were not far from us, went right through our
county but missed us.
2) Mud dobbers... Wasps that make mud nests. Need I say more? Even in the
garage they are a threat because the little SOBs get in everywhere.
3) Have you priced a replacement lately? If I keep this out of the elements,
it will be in the same great condition as my rig, that is ALSO stored
inside.
4) I am not the sort of person that stores "stuff" outside. The only things
"outside" are the tractor and the pickup. The pickup only because it is too
large to fit in the garage and my husband doesn't like fooling with parking
in in the shop. No dog houses, no dead cars - no plies of stuff - nuttin.
(I tend to lean towards a type A personalty.)
Now the neighbor down the road.... HE has stuff outside.
AND
5) Even if I did want to put it outside, the only choice I would ahve would
beout in a field or in the trees somewhere.

So, that's about it- I don't know what else to say in my defence.

Kate


"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-Idr8k79Y9dh4@anon.none.net...
: Kate, I have trouble understanding your reluctance to expose that top
: to the environment it was designed for. I have a topper for my MJ
: that sits on 2 4x4's on the ground in direct sun/rain/snow for
: probably 11 months out of the year. When it comes time to put it on
: for a trip with the wife (she can fill it with luggage for a one night
: stay!) I walk out with the hose, open the rear hatch and spray all the
: leaves, spiders, and assorted mud off it then roll it on. The finish
: on the topper seems to stand up better than the factory paint on the
: Jeep ever did.
:
: If I lived in your neck of the woods, I would sure as heck tie it down
: well, though.
:
: On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:16:22 UTC "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
: ask)> wrote:
:
: > Dang Jeff...
: > I just cant see myself putting that brand new top outside on a stump.
: >
: > "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
: > news:aD8Yf.4411$e11.3683@trnddc02...
: > :I have a couple of stumps out back with a 2x4 across them and a couple
: > : of saw horses. Can't say as it's exactly flat and level, but Dawg
kinda
: > : likes fiberglass doghouse in the summer.
: > : --
: > : jeff
: > :
: > :
: > : Kate wrote:
: > : > I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual
says
: > : > store it flat on the floor.
: > : >
: > : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
: > : > Any other suggestions?
: > : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for
it,
: > we
: > : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
: > : >
: > : > Kate
: > : >
: > : >
: >
: >
:
:
: --
: Will Honea

 

Hey Will,
Well ya see it's like this...
1) As you know I live in tornado country. Even if it doesn't do the twist at
my place I don't want my top to end up in Oz.
The tornados night before last were not far from us, went right through our
county but missed us.
2) Mud dobbers... Wasps that make mud nests. Need I say more? Even in the
garage they are a threat because the little SOBs get in everywhere.
3) Have you priced a replacement lately? If I keep this out of the elements,
it will be in the same great condition as my rig, that is ALSO stored
inside.
4) I am not the sort of person that stores "stuff" outside. The only things
"outside" are the tractor and the pickup. The pickup only because it is too
large to fit in the garage and my husband doesn't like fooling with parking
in in the shop. No dog houses, no dead cars - no plies of stuff - nuttin.
(I tend to lean towards a type A personalty.)
Now the neighbor down the road.... HE has stuff outside.
AND
5) Even if I did want to put it outside, the only choice I would ahve would
beout in a field or in the trees somewhere.

So, that's about it- I don't know what else to say in my defence.

Kate


"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-Idr8k79Y9dh4@anon.none.net...
: Kate, I have trouble understanding your reluctance to expose that top
: to the environment it was designed for. I have a topper for my MJ
: that sits on 2 4x4's on the ground in direct sun/rain/snow for
: probably 11 months out of the year. When it comes time to put it on
: for a trip with the wife (she can fill it with luggage for a one night
: stay!) I walk out with the hose, open the rear hatch and spray all the
: leaves, spiders, and assorted mud off it then roll it on. The finish
: on the topper seems to stand up better than the factory paint on the
: Jeep ever did.
:
: If I lived in your neck of the woods, I would sure as heck tie it down
: well, though.
:
: On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:16:22 UTC "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
: ask)> wrote:
:
: > Dang Jeff...
: > I just cant see myself putting that brand new top outside on a stump.
: >
: > "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
: > news:aD8Yf.4411$e11.3683@trnddc02...
: > :I have a couple of stumps out back with a 2x4 across them and a couple
: > : of saw horses. Can't say as it's exactly flat and level, but Dawg
kinda
: > : likes fiberglass doghouse in the summer.
: > : --
: > : jeff
: > :
: > :
: > : Kate wrote:
: > : > I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual
says
: > : > store it flat on the floor.
: > : >
: > : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
: > : > Any other suggestions?
: > : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for
it,
: > we
: > : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
: > : >
: > : > Kate
: > : >
: > : >
: >
: >
:
:
: --
: Will Honea

 

Hey Will,
Well ya see it's like this...
1) As you know I live in tornado country. Even if it doesn't do the twist at
my place I don't want my top to end up in Oz.
The tornados night before last were not far from us, went right through our
county but missed us.
2) Mud dobbers... Wasps that make mud nests. Need I say more? Even in the
garage they are a threat because the little SOBs get in everywhere.
3) Have you priced a replacement lately? If I keep this out of the elements,
it will be in the same great condition as my rig, that is ALSO stored
inside.
4) I am not the sort of person that stores "stuff" outside. The only things
"outside" are the tractor and the pickup. The pickup only because it is too
large to fit in the garage and my husband doesn't like fooling with parking
in in the shop. No dog houses, no dead cars - no plies of stuff - nuttin.
(I tend to lean towards a type A personalty.)
Now the neighbor down the road.... HE has stuff outside.
AND
5) Even if I did want to put it outside, the only choice I would ahve would
beout in a field or in the trees somewhere.

So, that's about it- I don't know what else to say in my defence.

Kate


"Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-Idr8k79Y9dh4@anon.none.net...
: Kate, I have trouble understanding your reluctance to expose that top
: to the environment it was designed for. I have a topper for my MJ
: that sits on 2 4x4's on the ground in direct sun/rain/snow for
: probably 11 months out of the year. When it comes time to put it on
: for a trip with the wife (she can fill it with luggage for a one night
: stay!) I walk out with the hose, open the rear hatch and spray all the
: leaves, spiders, and assorted mud off it then roll it on. The finish
: on the topper seems to stand up better than the factory paint on the
: Jeep ever did.
:
: If I lived in your neck of the woods, I would sure as heck tie it down
: well, though.
:
: On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 14:16:22 UTC "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please
: ask)> wrote:
:
: > Dang Jeff...
: > I just cant see myself putting that brand new top outside on a stump.
: >
: > "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
: > news:aD8Yf.4411$e11.3683@trnddc02...
: > :I have a couple of stumps out back with a 2x4 across them and a couple
: > : of saw horses. Can't say as it's exactly flat and level, but Dawg
kinda
: > : likes fiberglass doghouse in the summer.
: > : --
: > : jeff
: > :
: > :
: > : Kate wrote:
: > : > I am looking at all of this stuff on the web and my owner's manual
says
: > : > store it flat on the floor.
: > : >
: > : > Is anyone using the vertical cart system?
: > : > Any other suggestions?
: > : > Hubs is getting ready to build an electric hoist and rack system for
it,
: > we
: > : > may just leave it up there like a pinata...
: > : >
: > : > Kate
: > : >
: > : >
: >
: >
:
:
: --
: Will Honea