Hardtop Project

john4337 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-25-2023, 09:14 AM

Here are some shots without the gasket. I'm thinking I may need to go thinner.

john4337 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-26-2023, 09:41 AM

I glassed the bigger gaps on the outside and did a bit of filler and a rough sand and set the top back on to see where I'm at. Looks like I'll have to rework the spot under the back window. Seems to be sitting high, but its closer.

john4337 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-26-2023, 01:53 PM

The longer I looked at it, I knew I wouldn't be happy with that gap below the back window, so I'm having another go at it.

john4337 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-27-2023, 06:01 PM

I think I’m sneaking up on it…the real fiberglass guys are probably in therapy by now.

N2Cobras · #5 (**permalink**) 04-27-2023, 08:30 PM

John,

Looks like you are doing a great mod to the top. btw, what shade of green is your pride and joy?

Mike

WI Road America License plate: ASPBIT

john4337 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-27-2023, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by N2Cobras

John,

Looks like you are doing a great mod to the top. btw, what shade of green is your pride and joy?

Mike

WI Road America License plate: ASPBIT

Thanks Mike.

Right now it’s a very dirty Jaguar HGZ. Here it is a bit cleaner.

john4337 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-03-2023, 01:59 PM

Small steps today, worked on filling the gap but it’s very cool here today and resin is taking a bit to set, so I worked on the catches for the front. I found a 6-32 tap fit the existing holes in the sidebars, so I gently tapped them, shortened some SS pan heads and mounted the hooks. At least its progress.