rx7locost Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Today, I completed my hardtop project. It was inspired by a video that I saw during the Midwest Gathering. Hinged off the rollbar and latched at the front stanchions, it is balanced by a gas spring. Hope you enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Man that is sweeeeet!!!! Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James A Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Nice job! Do the "doors seal to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road SHO Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 It looks like everyone was "prayin" that it would work as designed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx7locost Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Nice job! Do the "doors seal to it? Thanks. Of course the doors seal. That is if and when I ever decide to build doors. Maybe next year's project. It looks like everyone was "prayin" that it would work as designed. I wasn't sure if he was a-prayin' or just giving it "last rights":blueangel: Thanks for the "sweeeeet", Russ. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Love it! what material did you use for the top, and how did you form it? I really like that idea. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx7locost Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 It is fiberglass mat and polyester resin. The basic buck was made from pink foam, Usually pink foam and std polyester resin are not compatible. It was an unconventional approach but one that worked for me. The full writeup is on my build log over on LocostUSA.com. starting : http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=4145&start=450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceral Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Great job, I guess I now have another winter project to add to my list. You have may already mentioned this, but how is the buffeting? Al Edited August 23, 2012 by raceral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx7locost Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 I don't know yet. Maybe I'll get a chance to stretch the legs on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Very cool.....I like the concept and the styling of the flip top for accessing the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikker Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Love the shot of the Locust on the Locost ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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