Cab top made easy but found it the hard way

[jkelly66]

Well yesterday was a day for working on the War Horse so I installed a right windshield and hoops for the canvas cab top I got from Ironhorsethegeneral. Now comes the fun part sliding the end of the canvas through the track on the front of the windshield well I got it about half way not going easy but going when I riped it in two places well drat and other words I cant use here. there gos 200 $ so I took it back off and quit for the day. This morning this smart woman that was crazy enough to marry me said she could fix it so she got out her heavy duty needle and went to work I was skeptical but it worked and she done a good job. After stitching we sealed it with Elmers Ultra Stix All.
Now comes the installation I got the bright idea to get some Vaseline petroleum jelly and put it inside the track on the windshield. It worked like a charm I wish I had thought of that yesterday before I ripped it. Anyway mission accomplished thanks to my beautiful wife Patty I now have a top on my truck and it is starting to look like a truck should. Below are some pics of the adventure.
John

 

[ironhorsethegeneral]

Looking good.

 

[jkelly66]

Heres more pics
Just remember Vasiline for those tight places always works

 

[Recovry4x4]

A few gallons of paint and a roller and you'l be all set for the convoy!

 

[ironhorsethegeneral]

We see the parts that you got from us are starting to take shape on the truck. Again looking good.

 

[FrankUSMC]

John
In the "old Corps" they used soap to slide the top through the track. I have tried it and it works also.
*no more comments about "vasiline and tight places", in the photos you can see you are scaring the dog.
One of the few, Frank

 

[jkelly66]

I hope I can make it this year sounds like alot of fun. If not this year next definatly

 

[Big Mike's Motor Pool]

i got a speedy stitcher for top repairs, its a bit easier on the hands than a reular needle. i bought the model 110 kit. it was about $22
http://www.speedystitcher.com/main.html

 

[jkelly66]

John
In the "old Corps" they used soap to slide the top through the track. I have tried it and it works also.
*no more comments about "vasiline and tight places", in the photos you can see you are scaring the dog.
One of the few, Frank

Dont want to do that she dosent know what to make of me half the time anyway

 

[jkelly66]

We see the parts that you got from us are starting to take shape on the truck. Again looking good.

Thanks for all the help it was good to see you up and and around this weekend Chris

 

[ironhorsethegeneral]

You are highly welcome

 

[jkelly66]

i got a speedy stitcher for top repairs, its a bit easier on the hands than a reular needle. i bought the model 110 kit. it was about $22
http://www.speedystitcher.com/main.html

Thanks hope I dont need one anytime soon but would be nice to have if I did

 

[gimpyrobb]

Funny you should post this now, I am getting ready to post up how I got a vinal top from another member cheap, and sewed it to make a great top at a great deal. I will post it later this week.

 

[jkelly66]

Cheap is always the best price

 

[Recovry4x4]

Speaking of fixing tops, I think I have an extra plastic lip for the vinyl tops if anyone needs it. Should have the whole lenght across the front.

 

[rdixiemiller]

Looking more and more like a deuce should!
You going to paint it green or tan?

 

[jkelly66]

Looking more and more like a deuce should!
You going to paint it green or tan?

383 green with 3 color NATO camo

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Recovery 4X4, I could use that lip, mine on the deuce I got is shot.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Ken, if you run across anymore, lmk.

 

[hndrsonj]

Aren't the front lips steel? (The C-channel right??)