Want Hardtop - Check your T-top

[BuilderFL]

Well, I’m kind of embarrassed about this issue because I should have known better. Anyway when installing a hardtop, keep in mind that your t-top may not have been designed to handle the pendulum effect or momentum the extra weight of a hard top will bring, specially if it does not have proper cross bracing. Check out the clear-cut breaks to both sides of my t-top at the point of connection. I’m very lucky the whole thing didn’t end up in the water.
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[msbhammer]

YiKes !!, thats a good last minute save there. :o

[macojoe]

Wow not much holding there!!

[Blue_Runner]

I like the gaff protector....

Man you really did dodge a bullet there! Are you now adding supports, if so how?

[BuilderFL]

I'm not sure if I am staying with the hardtop or I'm going back to the canvas. If I keep the hardtop I would weld a support, any type as long as it is a cross bracing between the two front legs.

[msbhammer]

Ok, you talked me into it. I'll glady take your hardtop off your hands for ya. ;D

[Blue_Runner]

Sell me that gaff protector 8)

[BuilderFL]

You guys like my balls, well if you don't mind that they are lightly used, I can get you some!

Penn & Wilson, Tennis Balls that is. ;D

[msbhammer]

So what you decide, did you repair and add in more brace support, or decide to go with a bim top. ???
We want Pics. >:( >:( >:( >:( :P ;D

[BuilderFL]

Hammer,

Have not decided but I'm leaning towards keeping my hardtop which not only cost me $750, but I like very much. I'm still working on my console and looking at pictures of other CCs for ideas as to how best brace my T-top. Also, thinking of moving my console forward by about 10".