m35 roof cap

[tukrhum]

does anyone have a fixable hard top. are there anyone making new??
tried pushing mine back up it just poops back.
thanks glenn

 

[spentshell]

How are you trying to pop it out ? You might need extra uummph from a jack.

 

[tukrhum]

i am going to try a jack and wood next i can not hurt it
glenn

 

[spentshell]

Make a t with some 2x6 and use a bottle jack, just make sure all the bolts are good and tight. Go easy, it should push up alright.

 

[SgtHatred]

I just laid on my back with my feet in the air and pushed. Please hold the smart remarks.

 

[Avn-Tech]

Tukrhum,

When I picked up my second deuce this week, I discovered that the hardtop is cruched in. I think what I am going to do, is to cut out the center (damaged area) and have a canvas cover made that I can remove. That way I get the best part of the hard top and the benifits of a soft top as well.

Laterrrrrr
Avn-Tech

 

[dabtl]

For about $110 at Northern Tool you can get a hydraulic ram kit that will work wonders on bent MV steel.

I find it extremely versatile and handy.

 

[art]

Look, It's real easy,,,,
Take off the top, lay it on the grass, jump up & down -it will pop out. (Thank you Warren!)

If you want a better job:
Take out the bracing & straighten it out, get new peg board from mega-hardware and if you need better insulation use the foam sleeping mats.
After you pop the dent out, beat it with a block of wood and a rubber mallet.

No biggie, they all are dented on the top. Some more than others.
See me in Aberdeen (L,M 1/2), I'll show you my hard top.

Did I say I love my hard top? It's quiet, warm, less leaks & looks nice.
Art

 

[jimmcld]

Have you seen the insulated soft tops? They are really nice!

 

[jdmcgowen]

Anybody try using heat disc's for body work? I've heard they can help with stretched metal.

 

[pctrans]

OR, you can cut a 5' piece of metal 3/4" conduit. Drill 4 holes in it, and the roof brace. That will keep it from popping back down.

 

[Parker2]

If you dont care about keeping it stock. Put a sun or moon roof in it. I am thinking about doing that for ventilation.

 

[Avn-Tech]

Parker2,

I was talking about doing that to my M109, that has a caved in roof a couple of days ago.

I am thinking about cutting out all but about 3-4 inches of the damaged top out, and making a support ring. then making a vynal/Canvas peice that covers the opening. On nice days, I can open the top up like a sun roof.

Laterrrr
Avn-Tech

 

[scottc]

Great Idea PCTrans!