Les

I've been storing the top for several summers like this with no adverse
effects. I would almost think there is a steel plate built into the mounting
flange. Wouldn't a couple of lifting eyes that fold flat built into the hard
tops be just the most awesome thing Jeep could do to them?


"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
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> Where the top sits on those blocks might cause a problem with the weight
> being concentrated. Running a beam down the entire length would ------
> the load.

Les

I've been storing the top for several summers like this with no adverse
effects. I would almost think there is a steel plate built into the mounting
flange. Wouldn't a couple of lifting eyes that fold flat built into the hard
tops be just the most awesome thing Jeep could do to them?


"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d8d0a$442fec13$4831b233$3877@FUSE.NET...
> Where the top sits on those blocks might cause a problem with the weight
> being concentrated. Running a beam down the entire length would ------
> the load.

Les

I've been storing the top for several summers like this with no adverse
effects. I would almost think there is a steel plate built into the mounting
flange. Wouldn't a couple of lifting eyes that fold flat built into the hard
tops be just the most awesome thing Jeep could do to them?


"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d8d0a$442fec13$4831b233$3877@FUSE.NET...
> Where the top sits on those blocks might cause a problem with the weight
> being concentrated. Running a beam down the entire length would ------
> the load.

jeff

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
>
>

jeff

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
>
>

jeff

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
>
>

Kate

*reads closely*

OH ----!

LMAO!
fine, just FINE!

LOL


"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
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:I guess you've gotta REALLY read what you wrote there...oh, never mind.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Kate wrote:
: > WHAT???!!!!!
: >
: >
: > hey... what's THIS? .(look down here ?) I need to go look at this
methinks.
: > "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote
: >
: > : Ahem......'scuse me???
: >
: > :
: > : Kate wrote:
: > :
: > : > Geeze... all this property and not a damn place to put a hard tip.
: > : >
: > : > Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
: >
: >

Kate

*reads closely*

OH ----!

LMAO!
fine, just FINE!

LOL


"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:yIqdnbYFXso5t63ZRVn-uA@comcast.com...
:I guess you've gotta REALLY read what you wrote there...oh, never mind.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Kate wrote:
: > WHAT???!!!!!
: >
: >
: > hey... what's THIS? .(look down here ?) I need to go look at this
methinks.
: > "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote
: >
: > : Ahem......'scuse me???
: >
: > :
: > : Kate wrote:
: > :
: > : > Geeze... all this property and not a damn place to put a hard tip.
: > : >
: > : > Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
: >
: >

Kate

*reads closely*

OH ----!

LMAO!
fine, just FINE!

LOL


"twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote in message
news:yIqdnbYFXso5t63ZRVn-uA@comcast.com...
:I guess you've gotta REALLY read what you wrote there...oh, never mind.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
: 2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
:
: "There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
:
: Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
:
: Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
: A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
: capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
: __________________________________________________ ___________________
:
: Kate wrote:
: > WHAT???!!!!!
: >
: >
: > hey... what's THIS? .(look down here ?) I need to go look at this
methinks.
: > "twaldron" <thomasOBVIOUS@rubicons.com> wrote
: >
: > : Ahem......'scuse me???
: >
: > :
: > : Kate wrote:
: > :
: > : > Geeze... all this property and not a damn place to put a hard tip.
: > : >
: > : > Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
: >
: >

Kate

Thanks Matt for the info!

"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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: You've got mail.
:
: "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
: news:_gVXf.5767$L7.429@bignews2.bellsouth.net...
: > Thanks!
: > Here's my addy:
: > kate at selby.ws
: >
: > "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
: > news:AdydnTBZwepZkK3ZnZ2dnUVZ_tKdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
: > : The TJ hardtop I can do myself. The rack I built uses perforated steel
: > (like
: > : what you'd use to mount a garage door opener) making two frames
attached
: > on
: > : either side of the top. The top hoists between the steel frames, and I
: > use
: > : 2x4's across the frames to support the top.
: > :
: > : send me a good email addy and I will shoot you a pic, but the hard
top
: > : isn't up there now.
: > :
: > : The vertical rack for Linda's TJL ins't here, it's in a storage
: > facility.
: > : Glass down on that one. It's kind of a pain to wrestle around with
that
: > top,
: > : just because it's longer and heavier. When we got that Jeep (purchased
: > used)
: > : it didn't have a soft top, so we ordered one from a dealer on eBay.
The
: > : Unlimited hard top is such a bear I have a good mind to sell the damn
: > thing
: > : this spring when I switch tops.
: > :
: > : No trouble with warpage, the hardtop is flexible enough that it will
: > re-fit
: > : once it is put back on.
: > :
: > : "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
: > : news:nSTXf.14394$Q8.9277@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
: > : > Thanks Matt..
: > : > that's what we were kind of thinking. Hubs could fabricate something
: > for
: > : > me
: > : > without all the $$$.
: > : > I have some questions though.
: > : > Do you have any trouble with warpage?
: > : > How hard is it to wrestle the top onto the storage rack?
: > : > Glass up, or down?
: > : > Any photos?
: > : >
: > : > "Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
: > : > news:aZednejuZsRam63ZnZ2dnUVZ_tidnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
: > : > : For my TJ, I rigged a pulley/rack system to hoist the hardtop up
in
: > the
: > : > : garage and store it out of the way. My garage ceiling is tall
enough
: > to
: > : > park
: > : > : the Jeep under it.
: > : > :
: > : > : I saw the vertical rack storage in a catalog for the wifey's
: > hardtop,
: > : > but
: > : > : couldn't justify the $$$ for some steel tubing and four wheels. So
I
: > : > made
: > : > my
: > : > : own rack with 2x4's and casters, probably $40 invested total.
Seems
: > to
: > : > work
: > : > : just fine.
: > : > :
: > : > : "Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
: > : > : news:ANGXf.3220$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
: > : > : >
: > : > : >
: > : > :
: > : > :
: > : >
: > : >
: > :
: > :
: >
: >
:
: