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jpet
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I see you made some door rods. Lets see some pics of those.
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Night0wl
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Hey Dennis, What is your Jeep parked in? Is that a carport/garage sprayed with insulation inside?
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Night0wl
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose" Jim Elliot 45 CJ-2A My Project |
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dennisanvil
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dennisanvil 1948 cj2a, maker of tailgate hooks & hand forge iron ware
there not any knowen cure for jeep fever. serial # 164136< |
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dennisanvil 1948 cj2a, maker of tailgate hooks & hand forge iron ware
there not any knowen cure for jeep fever. serial # 164136< |
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dennisanvil
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jeff.i hope that this the pictures of the dr. rods that i made is clear enough .
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dennisanvil 1948 cj2a, maker of tailgate hooks & hand forge iron ware
there not any knowen cure for jeep fever. serial # 164136< |
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mike in oregon
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I received my JPET DUSTER today and man it is nice, Thank you Jeff. Here are some pictures of General Willys little brother (as Jeff called it) And I have not come up with a name my self. Jeff I have a couple of question, how am I suppose to attach the middle flap around the front bow with the brace from the windshield to the bow or am I missing something. The last picture shows what I talking about. Second question is do I need to treat the Sumbrella or is it good to go and water proof. Thanks again Jeff this top is more than I ever dreamed of. |
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MIKE IN OREGON
President of Oregon Flat Fender Club. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Flat-Fender-Club/222864787838570 46 CJ2A 38007 46 CJ2A 79863 BANTAM T3-C 25314 |
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dennisanvil
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look good mike
dennis
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dennisanvil 1948 cj2a, maker of tailgate hooks & hand forge iron ware
there not any knowen cure for jeep fever. serial # 164136< |
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jpet
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This is the way the original canvas tops fastens. Ever notice that the tube spacer (bow that runs from windshield to front bow assembly) only has one hole in it? Now you know why. The end with the hole goes in the windshield footman loop and the back end is secured by the bow flap.
The rear seam should look more like this: Do you have to pull it that tight to keep the canvas from sagging? If you loosen it up some, it should cause the corner not to pucker out so bad: If necessary, I can take an inch off the back. It looks to me like your bows may be wider that 57-1/2" at the top. Of course maybe I'm just being picky. If you are satisfied, I am satisfied. Enjoy and I hope "lil' bro" likes it Edited by jpet - 12 Apr. 2011 at 1:20pm |
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CJ2A #29110 "General Willys"
MB #204827 "BAM BAM" "We do what we can, and we try what we can't" |
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mike in oregon
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I did not even notice the pucker. I do have it pretty tight I will loosen it up a bit tonight and see how it looks and I am very satisfied. Thanks, Mike |
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MIKE IN OREGON
President of Oregon Flat Fender Club. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-Flat-Fender-Club/222864787838570 46 CJ2A 38007 46 CJ2A 79863 BANTAM T3-C 25314 |
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JCMarsh
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Jeff, these look outstanding. I'd love to get in line for a black half cab like Dennis'. Would you consider building one for a roll bar instead of a bow in the rear?
let me know if you're interested and, if so, how to proceed.
I'm extremely impressed and envious.
thanks,
marshall
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jpet
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Hi Marshall,
I appreciate the compliments. Thanks. Unfortunately, I would not even be able to attempt that without having the jeep at my disposal. GW personally inspects each top and he does not have a roll-bar. To make the CJ2 top(s) I had to put an MB windshield on the General to check the fit. Sorry but I gotta draw the line somewhere. The main purpose for this thread is to encourage people to attempt to make their own tops. If you follow the procedures that I have outlined, I think you would realize that you can make a nice looking top like what Dennis has in a weekend with an ordinary sewing machine. I say give it a try and post your progress. |
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JCMarsh
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you've certainly laid out the "how to" as thoroughly as I've ever seen.
I'll see if I can get up the nerve. I don't mind wasting a dozen yards or so of canvas, but my wife's sewing machine???
If I give it a try, I'll post some pics.
thanks, Jeff.
marshall
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F Bill
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Older SInger sewing machines are a dime a dozen in flea markets, antique shops, and yard sales...They won't be like Jeff's walking foot machine but with care they will sew a top. Don't fall for the hype that old SIngers are rare..$50 should buy a functional one. Edited by F Bill - 17 Apr. 2011 at 3:21pm |
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If you haven't checked out the tech FAQ section, go to:
http://www.thecj2apage.com/forums/tech-faq_forum57.html for a lot of great stuff you need to know!! |
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jpet
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If I were making one top from Sunbrella for myself, I would not be afraid to use a common household sewing machine. This fabric is not very hard to sew. If your sewing machine is a household one, set the stitch count to the smallest setting (usually 8). Use a #18 needle with a 90 thread.
If you are making a top out of #8 cotton duck, I would highly recommend getting an old Singer like what F Bill suggests. You definitely want a sewing machine with steel gears. The biggest problem you will have is the clearance for the foot when sewing on straps. If you use type III webbing like the original tops, you will need at least 7/16" clearance on a 3 fold strap. When I make Sunbrella tops, I use type II nylon webbing for the straps. They can be sewn on with a household machine. For sewing heavy duck canvas with type III straps, I highly recommend a walking foot machine with 1/2" clearance. When I make a top, I set my machine to 4 spi. (ends up sewing about 5spi) and I use a #22 needle. I use two thread sizes. I use 138 for the top thread and 90 for the bottom thread so that I don't have to wind my bobbin as much. That's what Dave P. does as well. Edited by jpet - 17 Apr. 2011 at 8:11pm |
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banjobees
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Jeff: The Tan Sunbrella Reedkini/Duster arrived on Friday and I had a chance to get the front bows and rods on my CJ2A. The top is great!! On the maiden trip last evening, it rained - which was perfect.
On Tuesday, I will have time to put on the back piece. Thanks so very much!! Here are some photos from today: |
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banjobees
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Dave R.
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Hamhog
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Just wanted to say a quick "thank you" to Jeff (jpet) for making me the top in the picture and also for repairing a couple fasteners on my original top. Great quality and attention to detail and I'm real happy with it. Thanks Jeff.
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Hey Jpet,
Got my Duster yesterday. It looks fantastic! Thanks for making these !!!! I'll post photos when I get everything all together.
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Brian in Tyler
'46 CJ-2A #14883 M416 Trailer 1938 Plymouth Pick-Up 2008 HEMI Rubicon Unlimited 2008 JK Unlimited My Jeep photos at: https://picasaweb.google.com/113017572186775733159/ForumPhotos |
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