Custom Fiberglass Hardtop

[Digger]

Has this been done before? I got to thinking about this again looking at Kirk's fenders. Fiberglass work is within the realm of Everyman/garage manufacturing capability. There is a Jeep guy that did some amazing stuff in his garage. I never really cared for the stock hardtop, but like that idea of a hard top for inclement weather and with a functional CAD model, this could be a possibility.

Any thoughts / opinions on the matter? Any fiberglass experts in the house? I worked for a company that built composite balsa wood/fiberglass campers and they were bulletproof, but I have yet to try my own hand at it.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/custom-modular-jk-hardtop-314392/

[Digger]

To add to this, I really like the idea of a modular hardtop that gives you benefits of the soft top, but protections of a hard top.




OR PERHAPS: *Paging BSD*

[phyler]

You need to talk with JGZ. He knows a thing or two. :)

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[TOOLMAN]

I always thought if I went back to a hard top, I would install window sliders in the sides and do a full sliding ragtop in the top.

[Kinder]

Jay (JGZ) is the local dude who is producing really nice items for the interior; door panels/pockets, speaker pods, headliner, etc. We've chatted about tops, he felt the market was too small to justify the startup costs.

On expedition portal there is 1-2 custom fiberglass tops for the 4 door broncos that were built last year, basically extended 1/2 cab style.

I'm with Toolman, as I thought the sliding ragtop would be fun. I've also seen VW camper roofs grafted onto various roofs.

[Justin]

Next time you're over swing by JGZs place. He's practically down the street from me.

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[cravenbronco]

I like where this is going

[Digger]

Next time you're over swing by JGZs place. He's practically down the street from me.

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Definitely sounds like I need to talk to JGZ. Maybe when I stop by for my FORD sticker. I'm always down for a new project.

[Digger]

Next time you're over swing by JGZs place. He's practically down the street from me.

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Definitely sounds like I need to talk to JGZ. Maybe when I stop by for my FORD sticker. I'm always down for a new project.

Kirk, what's your long term plans for BSD? 4dr SUV or 4dr pickup? Combo EXPO rig? I have aspirations for a stretched rig, which will likely be a 4dr truck configuration.

[Kinder]

Kirk, what's your long term plans for BSD? 4dr SUV or 4dr pickup? Combo EXPO rig? I have aspirations for a stretched rig, which will likely be a 4dr truck configuration.

I was hoping you'd tell me! Ha! Let's see, 4 door hard top, but something lighter weight and a better back window solution than the lift gate. Pickup style like it is now as I like having that space open for over sized items. Lightweight because I still want to have the option to store it and put the camper back on, but strong enough for roof top storage. I'm done open with rag tops.