dherman304
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Hello all, just wanted to share that a found a good way to build a temporary / maybe permanent top for my 2 man M1097.
I bought a 20-dollar plastic panel from Home Depot:
Bought some new stainless #10-24 screws and washers to mount to the existing threaded holes on the top of the A-Pillar then reused the pop rivet holes in the back of the B pillar to mount the top to the back. I was also able to reuse the screws in the A-to-B pillar supports on each side to keep the sides down. All in all Im thrilled that the interior will stay dry for $20 while I wait for a hard top.
Pro Tip, I used masking tap to mark the exact location of the holes on top the A pillar then transferred the masking tape to the panel to mark the holes to drill.
I bought a 20-dollar plastic panel from Home Depot:
![www.homedepot.com](https://images.thdstatic.com/productImages/c03a2121-2e93-4172-8762-49c1bd29022a/svn/white-eucatile-decorative-wall-paneling-hddptw48-64_1000.jpg)
EUCATILE 32 sq. ft. 96 in. x 48 in. Hardboard Thrifty White Tile Board HDDPTW48 - The Home Depot
The Thrifty White 32 sq. ft. 96 in. x 48 in. Tile Board Panel can be used to add style to more functional spaces in your home. The acrylic coating resists staining, fading and mildew for long-lasting use. Ideal uses are in utility rooms, laundry area and mud rooms.
www.homedepot.com
Bought some new stainless #10-24 screws and washers to mount to the existing threaded holes on the top of the A-Pillar then reused the pop rivet holes in the back of the B pillar to mount the top to the back. I was also able to reuse the screws in the A-to-B pillar supports on each side to keep the sides down. All in all Im thrilled that the interior will stay dry for $20 while I wait for a hard top.
Pro Tip, I used masking tap to mark the exact location of the holes on top the A pillar then transferred the masking tape to the panel to mark the holes to drill.