coogsLS1

There should be something available to purchase that can cover your T-tops when they are off. I dont know about you guys but when the t-tops are off, I hate the look of the dull paint, nuts bolts and seals showing. They should make a black plastic or fiberglass piece that snaps or slides into place to finish it off. There has to be some way to make it look more presentable.

SunCoastTA

that does sound like a good idea, i'll have to add that to my list of projects.

coogsLS1

if we could get more people or maybe just you and I if you are willing to brainstorm a bunch of ideas for materials, mounting, etc...I could see this working out...

stang_killa94

Yeah i could see this working. How about instead of make a "cover" you make it permanent. Im thinking basically cover it with fiberglass so that you get that clean look. And then just paint it. I painted mine, but it still looks a little dull.

coogsLS1

but what about when you want the t-tops on?

stang_killa94

Im not saying filling it to the top, im saying like a skin almost over the whole area. Do you get me?

KnightRider2000

TTIWWP

I have a hard time grasping the imagery here

MikeStank

this seems like a job for vinyl molding. make it soo it snaps in place somehow and its flexible, might be able to do it as one hole piece.

IF you wanted it pieced, then i'd do fiberglass in 3 pieces with a similar latching method that the convertible covers use.

That is an excellent idea, i used to think about that when i had my ttops.

My only issue with this is that its one more thing to have to worry about when taking the tops off and on. I never use my covers for my vert

coogsLS1

sorry man, pics might be a bit hard being that its just an idea so far...


and I definately see what you are getting at stang killa

My crafting skills have been untapped (so there might not be anything there ) but I wouldnt even know how to go about starting this type of project

bellcamaro

i'm having trouble grasping this too.. why would you want to cover the area when the ttops are off?? the whole point of taking them off is to to get air into the car and whatnot.. putting plastic over that is almost the same as just leaving the tops on

maybe i'm confused

MikeStank

yes, i think you are confused I think what he's talking about is like trim to go over the exposed weather stripping to make it a nice smooth look. Not covering teh whole opening up

guitardedjf

I say two pieces. Imagine the t-tops being on the car but with the openings cut out. the only thing it covers is the exposed weatherstriping. imagine the shape as a "U"

My idea is to somehow use the same holes that the ttops latch into. maybe some kind of bolt that you push in with your thumb... but also pops out wtih the push of the thumb... like a PEN... got me?

i think that should all come painted black too... unless otherwise requested.

I wish I could SHOW you guys... because i really think it would work and look VERY good... maybe i'll try to draw a picture if i get some time.

wow props for whoever had the initial idea... i can visualize it.

94BlackBowtie

You guys are talking about something like this?
http://blackbowtie.web1000.com/image...ttopcovers.jpg


I think it would be a great idea. And I don't even have T-Tops.

guitardedjf

brilliant! did you draw that yourself? it looks good. of course they would fill the whole area, but now everyone gets the idea.
thanks man.

ROWYCO

All I have to say is that that is a kick a$$ Idea... I would buy one in a second if somebody made some!