Incredible 40 stretch!

[Uncle Ben]

I don't think Wild Rice even Exists.. ill believe it when i see it!

Its kind of strange, i thought mikes rig was perfect the way it was.. keep up the good work bro..

What is a Wild Rice? :flipoff2:

 

[zornff]

Here are some updated pics of Julius. Front and cab painted and reassembled. Bed build complete and ready for under coating and paint.
http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/attachment.php?attachmentid=12398&stc=1&d=1238386489
http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/attachment.php?attachmentid=12397&stc=1&d=1238386489
http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/attachment.php?attachmentid=12396&stc=1&d=1238386489
http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/attachment.php?attachmentid=12399&stc=1&d=1238386489
Here is some cruiser porn from today at my shop. Julius, Paul's '78 fj40, Izzy's fj60 (Jeremiah Proffitts old rig) and our '78 fj55 (for sale) Enjoy....
http://www.risingsun4x4club.org/forum2/attachment.php?attachmentid=12400&stc=1&d=1238386489

 

[AxleIke]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Top notch work man! I'm WAY impressed.

 

[Uncle Ben]

Absolutely incredible Mike! Nice work!

 

[Jacket]

That's quite a lineup there. Very nice!

 

[Red_Chili]

Enough to make even a minitruck guy drool!

 

[nuclearlemon]

 

[wesintl]

Can't wait to see it with full paint

 

[Rzeppa]

Awesome work!

 

[subzali]

Cool!

http://cruiser-concepts.com/CRUISER_CONCEPTS/default.html

 

[waggoner5]

Hey Mike....Who did you use to make your top? Did you make a frame or us some factory parts? I have a Paki top for a 45 but do not want to use the factory frame stuff. i want a top that can come off quick and the factory stuff takes longer to remove than the hardtop.
Great job by the way..
G

 

[Mendocino]

Wow, really impressive.

 

[zornff]

Thanks guys.
Gary,
I made the bows from 3/4".095 tubing. The bows are welded, 1 piece set up. The rear window zips from the top so you don't have to remove it, but can if you want. With the rear zipped down and the doors off its like having a bikini top. My idea was to have the top and bows come off in 1 peice, but should have consulted with the upholsterer first as it ALMOST came out how i wanted. The top and bows together probably weigh 20-25lbs.
Oh, i used a Jarod Marx in Vallecito Lake. He does all of our customers rigs.

(The next one i will use heavier material for the soft top).

With your skills i would make it a removable 1 piece w/quick disconnects. bling bling.

Mike

 

[waggoner5]

Thanks for the info Mike. Thats a cool idea. I have a PAKI top that I am going to use as a starting point.