Hard top storage ideas needed
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Heel & Toe
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From: Silverthorne CO
Hard top storage ideas needed
Greetings! finally took the plunge this past Saturday and bought my 1st. Vette. 1989 Convertable with optional hard top. I am very excited about this car (have been "lurking" on this site for a while). Any storage ideas regarding hanging the hard top from the garage ceiling would be appreciated. Other storage ideas appreciated as well. :auto:
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Re: Hard top storage ideas needed (Steelevette)
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Re: Hard top storage ideas needed (Steelevette)
Welcome to the Forum!
Nice choice, 1989 Convertible! Check out the magazine links posted by Mr. Mojo for storage solutions for the hardtop. I store my hardtop in the basement and just carefully place it out of the way. One of these days I may buy one of those pulley things to lift it off and store it in the garage.
Good luck with your '89.
Nice choice, 1989 Convertible! Check out the magazine links posted by Mr. Mojo for storage solutions for the hardtop. I store my hardtop in the basement and just carefully place it out of the way. One of these days I may buy one of those pulley things to lift it off and store it in the garage.
Good luck with your '89.
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Re: Hard top storage ideas needed (Steelevette)
I built a storage cart from PVC sprinkler pipe bades on the pics of the stands in the MAD catalog. I think I have about $25 into the whole thing.
I used 2" Sched 40 PVC and a variety of tee fittings and 90 degree bends. Also got 4 casters for the base.
I also have a pulley system to remove ahd install the hardtop. Found a dual-sheave pulley at Harbor Freight and used some EMT conduit to build a frame to support the top. I have a MS Word document that describes how to build the hoist assembly. Let me know if you want it, I can send it to you as an e-mail attachment.
I'll take some pics of the storage dolly later on this morning and post them here along with the dimensions.
I used 2" Sched 40 PVC and a variety of tee fittings and 90 degree bends. Also got 4 casters for the base.
I also have a pulley system to remove ahd install the hardtop. Found a dual-sheave pulley at Harbor Freight and used some EMT conduit to build a frame to support the top. I have a MS Word document that describes how to build the hoist assembly. Let me know if you want it, I can send it to you as an e-mail attachment.
I'll take some pics of the storage dolly later on this morning and post them here along with the dimensions.
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Re: Hard top storage ideas needed (c4cruiser)
I have a MS Word document that describes how to build the hoist assembly. Let me know if you want it, I can send it to you as an e-mail attachment.
....... That sounds like a neat idea, can you e-mail to me too???
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Re: Hard top storage ideas needed (Mr Mojo)
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
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