Thinking about putting a high top on my van. I was wondering if there are any structural mods I need to do to the roof before or after I have fastened it to the roof of my van
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High tops?
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GEJ
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Re: High tops?
I don't know,but I will look at mine for you.I bought mine as a high top.It's Ole Yellar a 1985 high top.I am a little short of 6' and can almost stand straight up in mine.Right now that is all I got for you and I hope it helped a little.
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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Archiev
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Re: High tops?
Ive done a high top on a full size before but it had the swing out side doors. Thats why I was asking. With the slider I thought the roof might be different.
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GEJ
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Re: High tops?
Ole Yellar is parked in storage and I will be picking it up tomorrow to use to move with.As I remember it,the roof cut isn't right at the edge of the roof.It's more like cut 2" to 6" in from the sides.I'll measure it if you like and post what I find.
BTW-the glass roof has been wooded with wood supports across the top.It stiffens the roof a lot.
BTW-the glass roof has been wooded with wood supports across the top.It stiffens the roof a lot.
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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Archiev
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Re: High tops?
I would appreciate that. I was planning on cutting about 6" in from the sides and putting a light wood frame around the opening. After that I was going to cover everything in heavy fabric.
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GEJ
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Re: High tops?
Will do.Trybe is another member who has a high top.
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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mdmead
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Re: High tops?
My hightop is fully upholstered so I really can't get at any of the mounting points. I'd guess my roof was cut an inch or two in from the edge with the top glued and bolted down.
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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GnarliSafari
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Re: High tops?
go with some LA Gear white and florescent green fish gilled hight tops with five pairs of extra laces in each, you wont regret it! oh sorry wrong high tops.
99 SLT Safari AWD, G80/GT4 rear, Burgundy, 196,000 and counting (strictly AMSOIL) flowmaster 40series muffler no more cat, K&N Kone Filter, roll pan, 255/60/15 rubbers mounted to 15x8.5 inch American Racing Tailgunner wheels, billet grille, CB Radio, Alpine Deck, Shag carpet, the list goes on....
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
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Archiev
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Re: High tops?
I knew somebody had to. It was just a matter of time. 
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trybe13
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Re: High tops?
I've got pics of my ride when the top was off during the mod process. This was before I owned a digital camera so I make no guarantees [-X about being able to locate them. All of my digital stuff is on my hard drive.
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Archiev
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Re: High tops?
Any help at all would be appreciated.
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