JK 4-door to 2-door long wheelbase conversion.....

[Kermit]

That looks awesome!

Reminds me of a Willies Panel Truck

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[Metcalf]

I hear carbon fiber is just as strong and loads lighter than metal, what about making the top from carbon fiber?

Its totally possible. The process has the same hurdles as fiberglass....and I think you pretty much have to cure it in an oven to make it the strongest possible.

Remember, there is a difference between strong and durable. I think a properly constructed aluminum top would be WAY more durable than a composite one in the long run.

[drgnhrt1979]

Its totally possible. The process has the same hurdles as fiberglass....and I think you pretty much have to cure it in an oven to make it the strongest possible.

Remember, there is a difference between strong and durable. I think a properly constructed aluminum top would be WAY more durable than a composite one in the long run.

I would agree with out on the aluminum, and if you decide to change something you can cut and weld rather than have to make a whole new top.

[Metcalf]

Agreed, I think with the aluminum top it would be much easier to add options also....

Windows, tie-down points, roof racks, solar panels, sand mat mounting points, fold down tables, shovel and/or axle mounts, etc.....

[drgnhrt1979]

I am toying with the idea of removing my rear side windows on the Cherokee and having a pannel welded in place of the glass. Not sure yet. I would have to get a junker to do that with to see if I like it enough to do it to my DD.

[Kermit]

I am toying with the idea of removing my rear side windows on the Cherokee and having a pannel welded in place of the glass. Not sure yet. I would have to get a junker to do that with to see if I like it enough to do it to my DD.

Or a hinged access panel...


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[Metcalf]

I'm just glad you didn't say door

[Kermit]

Agreed, I think with the aluminum top it would be much easier to add options also....

Windows, tie-down points, roof racks, solar panels, sand mat mounting points, fold down tables, shovel and/or axle mounts, etc.....

Plus you can always insulate it to curb condensation...well that and to keep the cabin comfy...

[Kermit]

I'm just glad you didn't say door

LOL.

You know on your version, it would be cool if looked like there wasn't an access panel there, but was...

Something like this where the seems are barely visible, and even had a hidden latch.

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if the whole side opened that would be cool....

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[Metcalf]

Depending on how much time you wanted to spend on the design.........

You could just have the entire side of the top open up vertically. If you retained the factory 4-door B-pillar in the conversion you would even have a pretty decent seal on the front edge of the access panel.

I saw a European commercial utility truck conversion on something that was kinda like that. The entire back kinda opened up. I wish I could find a picture.