Wall mounted T-top storage device....
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Wall mounted T-top storage device....
Has anyone made something to hang/store your t-tops in the garage? Lets put our engineering caps on and come up with a simple, effective design that is cheap and easy to build, slim in design, and one that provides adequate protection for the tops!
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From: Shawnee KS
I made this because I got tired of having them lay around. It's nothing special. It's just a narrow shelf with carpet to protect the paint. I need a better strap (it's just nylon rope) but they never go anywhere. They naturally lean towards the wall.
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I've got your solution right here. I did this about 2 years ago and it's worked out great. It consists of 2 wheelbarrow wall mounts and a towel. I had to space the top mount out from the wall about 1 1/4" or so. I just used a piece of wood to space it out. I think it works out really nice and is very quick and easy to use.
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Mike, I want to hang them somewhere because I don't like having them in the back taking up space. I have a subwoofer back there that I would have to remove to store the tops. I don't drive in bad weather, so the tops are almost never on the car, and I would rather keep my sub in there while crusing topless!!
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
I can post a picture tommorrow if you like but Canadian Tire or any other hardware store for that matter sells L brackets that you screw onto the wall, they say they are for ladders etc.
I put a little foam on them and they stick out about 3 or 4 inches on the bottom and the tops lean back against the wall couldn't be easier
I put a little foam on them and they stick out about 3 or 4 inches on the bottom and the tops lean back against the wall couldn't be easier
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I know the ones you are talking about Wayne, that sounds like an easy cheap idea! I think they even have ones with double hooks. Any way to hold them at the top? I have never seen "wheelbarrow" holders before, i looked or them yesterday, but didn't find any.
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From: algonac michigan
Originally Posted by tshort
I've got your solution right here. I did this about 2 years ago and it's worked out great. It consists of 2 wheelbarrow wall mounts and a towel. I had to space the top mount out from the wall about 1 1/4" or so. I just used a piece of wood to space it out. I think it works out really nice and is very quick and easy to use.
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From: caraquet N.B Canada
Originally Posted by brystheguy
I made this because I got tired of having them lay around. It's nothing special. It's just a narrow shelf with carpet to protect the paint. I need a better strap (it's just nylon rope) but they never go anywhere. They naturally lean towards the wall.
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From: Katy (Houston) TX
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Originally Posted by 7t2vette
I know the ones you are talking about Wayne, that sounds like an easy cheap idea! I think they even have ones with double hooks. Any way to hold them at the top? I have never seen "wheelbarrow" holders before, i looked or them yesterday, but didn't find any.
