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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:43 pm Post subject: Jeep Wrangler 'TJ' Half door project |
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Well, the rag top on Jeeps are great in the Summer time, or when the weather is nice out side. The half doors are pretty cool too. Gives a bit of protection but with the top off, you really never notice them.
One thing that is bothering me about my top part of these half doors, is, well, wind noise. It occurred to me that if I were to fabricate a more solid upper section, maybe from ABS or HIPS, with PETG sliding windows, I might be able to cut down on SOME of the noise.
I also thought the rear side section might be a good place to start too, replacing the side windows with a solid ABS/HIPS/PETG version, again using the current top, and side curtain mounting.
Finally, a thought occurred to me, to make a replacement rear door upper section, like the half doors; something mounted to the swing out rear door.
If successful, and ALL these mods were done, it would be part soft top, and part semi-hard top. I guess it would have to be called a 'combo-top'... Watch this thread for some concept art and mock ups. |
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jdougn Guru
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Location: Louisville KY area
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:22 am Post subject: |
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This is going to be interesting! I like the "combo" idea. _________________ DougN - Just in case you're wondering, I got my "rating" legitimately... by posting aimless drivel, useless advice, and pointless questions. |
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:09 am Post subject: |
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Going through some ideas right now. Looking for a spare set of Jeep half door frames. I'm thinking I can use some off the shelf weather stripping, some PETG and some HIPS to make a semi-hard replacement for the canvas. |
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jdougn Guru
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Location: Louisville KY area
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Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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Progress?
You've got me thinking about doing something similar for the Jeep Cherokee now. Lots of guys take off their doors but still want something, a half door, to keep out water, mud, & dust.
Hmm...... _________________ DougN - Just in case you're wondering, I got my "rating" legitimately... by posting aimless drivel, useless advice, and pointless questions. |
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2010 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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I've not had much time to to work on it, but I have taken some measurements, and have sketched up some concept ideas. I basically need to get a set of half door wire frames before I get too carried away with this project. Watching ebay and craigslist for some now... |
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jdougn Guru
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Location: Louisville KY area
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Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 9:15 am Post subject: |
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Do you think a half-door could be created without using the metal wire frames? Perhaps a thick ABS skin with reinforced mounting points for hinges & the latch? _________________ DougN - Just in case you're wondering, I got my "rating" legitimately... by posting aimless drivel, useless advice, and pointless questions. |
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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There would have to be a way to mount the upper section to the lower half door. Pegs, or some sort of pin type bracket maybe. I was thinking since these wire frames are already made, and ready to go, it would be easier to use the wire frames... |
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jdougn Guru
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Location: Louisville KY area
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Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Ahhh.....
I missed that you still wanted to have the upper portion. The guys doing the half doors for Cherokees are doing it to get away from the glass and all. Big difference then I what I was thinking...... _________________ DougN - Just in case you're wondering, I got my "rating" legitimately... by posting aimless drivel, useless advice, and pointless questions. |
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Progress is slow... Sorry no updates as of yet. |
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