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twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-16-2003 06:50 PM does anyone have a side pic of the prowler with a hard top?
dpena Administrating Kat Posts: 5359 From: San Jose Ca Santa Clara Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-16-2003 06:58 PM
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-16-2003 08:45 PM side pic sorry to be pickey
Wayne Finch Prowler Junkie Posts: 4011 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: SEP 2000	posted 07-16-2003 10:09 PM How are these?
Larry Lord Prowler Junkie Posts: 3709 From: Colton, CA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-16-2003 10:39 PM
RBADKAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 583 From: Green Valley, Arizona, USA Registered: SEP 2000	posted 07-17-2003 01:46 AM
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-17-2003 02:23 AM Darcy should be posting shortly that "we don't need no stinkin hardtops", it's a convertible. lol. Mine came with a hardtop, stock, already installed, honest!!! ------------------ This message has been edited by ed monahan on 07-17-2003 at 02:24 AM
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-17-2003 02:24 AM thank you all i appreciate it
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-17-2003 02:26 AM Too bad that Alley Cat is on the road and missed me posting a picture. A sign that the Apocalypse is upon us.
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-17-2003 02:36 AM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: Too bad that Alley Cat is on the road and missed me posting a picture. A sign that the Apocalypse is upon us. im not that smart (and a little drunk) could you explain that comment to me
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-17-2003 02:40 AM I am computer illiterate and I finally figured out how to post a picture. Alley Cat is either right behind me or right ahead of me with his computer skills. He will be impressed or worried that the world will soon end due to this quantum leap in my technological abilities.
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-17-2003 03:15 AM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: I am computer illiterate and I finally figured out how to post a picture. Alley Cat is either right behind me or right ahead of me with his computer skills. He will be impressed or worried that the world will soon end due to this quantum leap in my technological abilities. ok
Catwatching Prowler Junkie Posts: 114 From: Frederick, MD, Registered: MAY 2003	posted 07-17-2003 12:25 PM Hey has anybody figured out how to open the trunk with the hardtop attached ???????????????????????????? Can it be hinged at the windshield???????????????? (I am being serious) CatThinking
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-17-2003 01:52 PM It is very simple to take off the hardtop, with 2 people. Why do you need to get in the trunk? There can't be much in there that you need to get to, other than the soft top and you won't be using that with the hardtop installed. If you look at the soft top while it is up, do you think you could hinge that? It is the same latches and connections with the hardtop.
thedqman Prowler Junkie Posts: 1459 From: Marco Island Fl Registered: NOV 2001	posted 07-17-2003 03:01 PM When I used to own a 58 Corvette I could unlatch the front latches and just lift up the hardtop connected to the decklid. But....... the Corvette had 3 mounting points and screws and nuts. I dont want to try that with the prowler hardtop. Maybe someone else is braver than I ! Mike
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-17-2003 04:44 PM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: It is very simple to take off the hardtop, with 2 people. Why do you need to get in the trunk? There can't be much in there that you need to get to, other than the soft top and you won't be using that with the hardtop installed. If you look at the soft top while it is up, do you think you could hinge that? It is the same latches and connections with the hardtop. IN THEORY you could add gas struts to the inside of the hard top or if you only want the hard top you could re cut the edge of the trunk lid and remove the soft top that way you not only have a hard top but a trunk as well
CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-17-2003 05:22 PM twisted.......if you modified the deck lid by cutting it, how would you seal the space between the lid and the hardtop to avoid water leaking into the trunk area? ------------------ CJ - The One and Only 1999 Black - PPROWLR 2002 Deep Candy Red - CJPROWLN Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat of course!
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-17-2003 11:54 PM I guess I am not following what you are thinking. "You could add gas shocks to the inside of the hardtop" and attach them to what? And then what would the gas shocks do to assist in opening the trunk?
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-19-2003 08:06 AM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: I guess I am not following what you are thinking. "You could add gas shocks to the inside of the hardtop" and attach them to what? And then what would the gas shocks do to assist in opening the trunk? i will try to be clear this time gas shocks support things chrysler uses them to support the hoods of the cars while open so that you do not need to use that stick thing to hold up the hood (i think its called a prop rod). hinge the roof at the wind sheild and attach the gas shocks (one on each side attached to the roof and the car {see pic #2})the gas shocks will hold up the roof high enough to open the truck so that you do not need someone to help you completely remove the roof to acces the trunk
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-19-2003 08:12 AM quote: Originally posted by CJ: twisted.......if you modified the deck lid by cutting it, how would you seal the space between the lid and the hardtop to avoid water leaking into the trunk area? sorry i should rephrase that you could modify the deck lid so that it doesnt isnt blocked by the hard top the modification would include cutting the deck lid and the opening for the trunk not to mention the modification to the gaskets to keep water out
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-19-2003 08:17 AM pic #2
Marty Usher Prowler Junkie Posts: 13833 From: San Antonio, Texas Registered: JUN 2001	posted 07-19-2003 09:46 AM I am quite sure someone could fabricate a way to move the hardtop in order to open the truck lid or modify the truck lid so it can be opened with the hardtop in place. BUT these modifications would involve changing the way the top attaches to the windshield, how the deck lid opens and would affect the operation of the convertible top as well, PLUS cost a lot of $$$$. In my opinion, unless you have a nitrous bottle in the back (like me :D) a much simpler solution to storage when you have a hardtop is to put a Weekender on the back, cruise, and have fun. Of course, for some people, the fun is in designing and making something that nobody else has done before, so go for it if it is something that really interests you. Good Luck with the project Marty ------------------ *2000 Black with hand painted blue faded to purple flames*
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 07-19-2003 01:01 PM I think I am following you now. You are going to place the bottom of the gas shock on top of the trunk lid that you are going to open. They are going to mount in the holes that will be cut off when you modify the trunk lid. You may have a little more planning to do before you put the plan in motion.
twistedjester Prowler Junkie Posts: 106 From: las vegas Registered: JUN 2003	posted 07-21-2003 03:10 AM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: I think I am following you now. You are going to place the bottom of the gas shock on top of the trunk lid that you are going to open. They are going to mount in the holes that will be cut off when you modify the trunk lid. You may have a little more planning to do before you put the plan in motion. a little is an under statement i still dont own a prowler but i was thinking about a complete removal of the soft top and about the price you can get the tools nessesary for about 2k and use them to make your own side panels, interior door panels, etc