Hard Top Modification for M66 Ring Mount.

[bbbang]

A buddy and I are going to modify a hard top for use on an M66 mount on an M35. Cutting the hole is not a problem but sealing it up afterward would be the issue. I would be interested in photos and information from other who have done this modification. I have seen pictures of some that were GI done with the top off of a barrel but would like to do something different than that. Thanks for any help. Chris

 

[goldneagle]

Well there are:

1-Tank Hatch
2-Manhole Cover
3-Very Large Tupperware Lid
4-Spare Tire Cover
5-Vent Cover
6-Roof Hatch
7-Trash Can Lid
8-Large Pot Lid (with Hinge)
9-Small BBQ Round Cover
10-Custom Made Hatch (Like a Tank but lighter)

 

[Westech]

 

[M1075]

The real funny thing is that I think it was a serious post! I think any of those field modifications would work.

 

[clinto]

If I saw a deuce with the lid from a Weber charcoal grille as a manhole cover in a hardtop, I would instantly die of laughter.

 

[Westech]

I would pee a little too

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

You and me both Clint...that would be a site Now, I betcha some tupperware would work!

 

[alphadeltaromeo]

I would pee a little too

The rumor is that you do that whenever you get excited westy

 

[Westech]

well because of the surgery I had i am having some problems so that really does happen now. hmm a little too much info I think.

 

[nf6x]

Wasn't there a member's ride with the top few inches of a 55 gallon drum mounted through the hard top for this purpose? My memory says Wreckerman, but it's been getting increasingly flaky as the years go on.

 

[FreightTrain]

You mean this one?

 

[nf6x]

That could be the one. I think I'd remember the interior shot(s) better; I recall how the barrel was cut and tabbed over inside the cab, followed by lots of caulking.

Hey, this thread reminded me of something I just saw over on the Saturn Surplus site:

http://www.saturnsurplus.com/miscpage/tankbubble.htm

 

[spentshell]

Shrink wrap it then cover it in canvas that way when your ready to open fire you pop up thru it.

 

[desertfox]

Well now Chris, do you feel sufficiently abused?

 

[bbbang]

Indeed I do. (Someone should have mentioned welding in a T-Top from a 1979 Grand Prix).
I am going to pick the hard top up in about a week. I will get something cool fabricated up, and post some pictures up on the site, hopefully in a couple of weeks. I had seen the cut off barrel in the top before, but did not want to go that route. I actually have a M2HB and a MK64 Mount, and am wanting to set this M35 up for some serious shooting. Chris

 

[Offroadfabworks]

dang someone beat me to the WM 55 gallon drum hatch

 

[wreckerman893]

HEY!!!!!That was a perferfectly good authorized Redneck modification. Worked great too...we fired my AK-47 out of it at the local machinegun shoot.
Too bad it is gone now. But I have a ringmount that I am going to put on the bob deuce...has a hardtop so I am looking for ideas too.

 

[papercu]

Top

The drum top is not too far off. Here is how the HEMTT does it. Wayne

 

[desertfox]

RE: Top

The tank bubble is really cool. Complete with wiper, and tinted glass. I bet it is bullet proof and hinged.
It would look good on the top of a M109 box. That is where I would put the back seat driver.

 

[tie6044]

Man I wish you were closer, I've got a couple hard tops with the hole and cover already in it that I would trade you for a regular hard top.