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10-18-2016, 05:29 PM
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Looks like you are making what fiberine calls the "transit top"
Full Size Van Tops
I would think you would end up with about 76" interior with the 24" and a 66" with the 14" top, could you verify when you get yours on?
Do you have both tops at your place now?
IF I were to go this route I think an 18" would be the way to go, just enough for my 5'10" carcass to stand vertical.
That said, do you think the demand will be that great for a 5'6" interior height?
Thanks for offering this to the community.
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10-19-2016, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern New Mexico
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gnty
I was told that SMB has the adventure wagon top mold as the original owner passed away and talked to SMB a few times this year to see if they were willing to make a couple tops. They said no. They said it was to much of a pain to work with. So I ended up with the cruiser top. I love that adventure wagon top.
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Could be that SMB would be willing to sell the mold if they're not going to use it.
Herb
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10-19-2016, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Mark,
I am so close to buying a fiberglass topper for my EB van. I have been looking at the super camper but after randomly finding this post....I think you may be the best option for me. I am based just south of you and have a few questions for you. I think the 24" may be the way to go, do you offer them with windows? What would be the process to potentially give you my money?!
Stoked!
Steve
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10-28-2016, 11:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Woods Cross Utah
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MSD
All I've got is this for now...
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I really lie the look you have there. I was thinking I didn't want a high top but since I am 6'3 I am reconsidering. I have a 1998 EWB, I am in Salt Lake so not to far away. If you want a demo model project I could drive out there if you will help with the install. We could video it for the DIY parts. Anxious to see how your pricing turns out it looks like you have a good setup.
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10-29-2016, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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HI Dirk -
I'll send you a PM. We are doing a pre-order right now… so might be a good time to get in. We can help for sure with the install.
Cheers
Mark
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2013 Fiat 500 pop/abarth - Sold
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10-29-2016, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Western Colorado
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I'm most likely going to go with a hard top soon. Some images on the van would be great. Do you have a cost yet?
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10-29-2016, 05:41 PM
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#57
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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The transit top is different and has less shape to it… if you really look at my top it's a lot different, from the lines at the bottom, top and middle.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian94ht
Looks like you are making what fiberine calls the "transit top"
Full Size Van Tops
I would think you would end up with about 76" interior with the 24" and a 66" with the 14" top, could you verify when you get yours on?
Do you have both tops at your place now?
IF I were to go this route I think an 18" would be the way to go, just enough for my 5'10" carcass to stand vertical.
That said, do you think the demand will be that great for a 5'6" interior height?
Thanks for offering this to the community.
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2004 E350 EB Quigley - aka MCSporty6.0
2013 Fiat 500 pop/abarth - Sold
2003 Land Rover Disco II
1997 E350 7.3l 2wd - Sold
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10-29-2016, 05:44 PM
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#58
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Saline - I'll be sending you a PM in a second. The cost is $1650.00 for a 24" EB and $1450.00 for a 24" SB. If you want the top shipped to you from Loveland CO then shipping charges will apply and I'd can PM this to you as well if you send me your zip code. Or you can drive down to Loveland, CO.
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2004 E350 EB Quigley - aka MCSporty6.0
2013 Fiat 500 pop/abarth - Sold
2003 Land Rover Disco II
1997 E350 7.3l 2wd - Sold
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10-29-2016, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Forgot to address the 14" top, Several asked for it and since I have the plug already I can make it. But the reason for buying both the 24" and 14" plug is I have something else intended for the 14" top as a DIY kit for a later date...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian94ht
Looks like you are making what fiberine calls the "transit top"
Full Size Van Tops
I would think you would end up with about 76" interior with the 24" and a 66" with the 14" top, could you verify when you get yours on?
Do you have both tops at your place now?
IF I were to go this route I think an 18" would be the way to go, just enough for my 5'10" carcass to stand vertical.
That said, do you think the demand will be that great for a 5'6" interior height?
Thanks for offering this to the community.
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2004 E350 EB Quigley - aka MCSporty6.0
2013 Fiat 500 pop/abarth - Sold
2003 Land Rover Disco II
1997 E350 7.3l 2wd - Sold
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10-30-2016, 04:33 PM
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#60
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: San Clemente, CA
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Now that is a price that will get me to drive out there. Does that price incline some wood reinforcement?
Any idea when RB tops might start to be available?
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