Convert hard top to soft top

[Zack]

Hey guys... I was wanting to know if a hard top deuce can be converted to soft top??? Has anyone done it .. If so how hard... Info would be awesome.... Thanks

 

[nk14zp]

Yes they are the same truck.

 

[KsM715]

All you need is the soft top and the assorted hardware that goes with it.

Edit: if you buy a soft top it usually does not come with the hardware. You'll need to find that from a parts truck or one of the many surplus dealers

 

[Zack]

So the hard top unbolts.. And the Soft top hardware bolts in place????

 

[saddamsnightmare]

February 10th, 2011.


ZACK:


Saddamsnightmare, in my icon annexed was purchased from BullDogMack13 as a hard top M35A2. I converted it to a soft top and retained the original cold weather cab which will be part of the truck's equipment when and if it is sold. All you have to do is hunt up the roof bows and door headers, which can be obtained used, and a new or used GMA cab paulin, and you are good to go.... OH, I forgot, also rent a gorilla, as taking the steel cab off the deuce requires one owner and one gorilla, even if you separate the cab roof from the back wall, the roof's are fairly heavy....! On the plus side, from my viewppoint, the GMA soft cabs are cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter, and makes a great convertible when you take it and the bows off the truck (15 minutes or so)! NB: The soft top hardware doesn't even use bolts, the oly thing you'll need is a screwdriver to install the snaps on the side of the windshield posts. The steel cab, bolts, lotsa bolts!!!

 

[sp00n]

Yes.

 

[hndrsonj]

So the hard top unbolts.. And the Soft top hardware bolts in place????

You should check out the TM's!

 

[Zack]

Thanks for the info Guys.... I just won a truck on gl today.... At least at the end of the auction it said i was high bidder... So if everything goes well i will get my invoice tomorrow and get the ball rolling on my euc and other paperwork..... When i get the truck home it will be time to convert to soft top first thing...

 

[goldneagle]

I would be glad to trade plus cash for a hard top. I have a near new soft top and all the parts needed to make your truck a soft top version. My soft top is tan. Just installed bout a month ago.

 

[A/C Cages]

I have a hard top and a soft top which I just switched around. I put the soft top on the truck that doesnt have a overhead rack on it so I could have at least one convertble.

 

[Gunnermac]

Zack,

If you want to sell the hard top or trade, give me a PM. I am not far from you.

Thanks, Mac

 

[Maverick1701]

if you want a soft top + hardware, I just pulled mine and installed a hard top

 

[Bob H]

if you want a soft top + hardware, I just pulled mine and installed a hard top

PM me
ship to 48739?

 

[Lex_Ordo]

Is there even a source to obtain the soft top hardware? Without taking off a parts truck. I'm talking New, Old Stock surplus, or New production.

The two door pieces,
the two poles that connect along the back, and
the three cab bows.

I know Saturn Surplus has the cab bows, but I have not been able to locate any new door/side frames and poles.

 

[housemover]

Try CLARK TRUCKS 304-755-8811 you never know what to expect for a price but they usually have what you need.

 

[Zack]

Thanks for the info... I will make some contacts when i have the truck in my Possession... EUC has to clear... Was sent to battle creek Yesterday.

 

[Countryboy21]

same here on the EUC. i dont know what style roof i like better i haven't seen a soft top with its top off. LOL i got a soft top one

 

[Lex_Ordo]

Oh. Well take a look. It looks like a half track when the winshiled is down.

 

[ApopkaFL]

I may be in the market for a hard top if anyone has one for sale. PM me

 

[SETOYOTA]

I m interestd in your hard top. I am close to you. Where is the truck you won?