Will sliding rag top work

[Bucky66]

I am thinking about buying one of those sliding ragtop moonroofs from a guy but don't know if it would work. It is 35x39L. The problem would be the front bow support. That is my thinking anyway. I do know that once u cut he hole for the roof, the frame for the ragtop will provide some structure support. My concern is, will it be enough support that it will not make the area to week and have it now inward since the now support will be gone.

Thanks for any thoughts

 

[Broncobowsher]

trucks with a sharp transition of the windshield to the roof typically have a severe low pressure area just in front of the driver's head. I have know of some of these fabric soft tops that would lift severely at highway speeds. The Bronco has aerodynamic challenges. Ever seen how much a Bikini top lifts at highway speeds?

 

[BRONCROB]

That sounds like a cool idea.I would think you would need to build a tube frame around the opening that you could tie the bows to and spot weld to the roof.Without the roof bows the top is as limp as a sheet of paper.

 

[ren71]

it's been done and it looks awesome

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1812393&postcount=24

 

[Bucky66]

That does look great. My thought was to cut the bow and fasten it to the frame of the rag top to provide extra support. Anyone know how that guy did his

 

[ren71]

from***************** i think, but here's the link to the actual manufacturer. I bet we can get a mass buy price setup if there's more interest.

http://www.slidingragtops.com/About-Us.html

 

[Bucky66]

Yeah I got to do it. Would much rather that and doors off than going back and forth with a hard top and soft top

 

[bronconut73]

That is bitchin'.

 

[bronconut73]

from***************** i think, but here's the link to the actual manufacturer. I bet we can get a mass buy price setup if there's more interest.

http://www.slidingragtops.com/About-Us.html

Cool color choices I see.
Man.....I really like these!
And I have an extra hard top....hmmmmm.....

 

[rastiss]

I've been toying with a sliding ragtop for years. It would be sweet.

 

[Bucky66]

What about 35x40L size

 

[hyghlndr]

I have some interest depending on the price and how hard the install is.

 

[66broncofan]

Perfect - Finally an option for me that I like. I love the idea of a soft top with two tone paint scheme and no soft tops that come close to coordinating this would be the way to go. I'm in on a mass buy it there is one.

 

[Bucky66]

I got on the phone today and spoke to a fella at the sliding ragtops place. I told asked him a little about an EB application. He said they have done quite a few of the broncos and they have worked out. I didn't go into a lot of detail with him about install and stuff due to having read about it in the web site and watching video on line. I inquired about a mass buy discount. He told me they like to support the hobbyist and could do something for us as far as some sort of discount. They make everything of site so they are able to keep cost down a bit anyway but would be able to maybe work with us a bit more. If there is enough interest I could email him and he could see about putting together prices for some sizes we would like. Of course it all depends on how many of us really want one. Anyone game?

 

[Bucky66]

Gonna make new thread