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Mar 20, 2004 | 05:03 AM

oregonian

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Finally got the soft top!

Hey all, Recently a few people have asked about soft tops so figured I would post some pics of mine. This is an STC top that I ordered from thejeep.com. If you plan on getting one, plan for about a good day to install it. Make sure you have a good drill and an automatic center punch, it will make it much easier. The only snag I really hit was my rear curtain was coming up really short of reaching the snaps. I had to release the rear bar, drill the snaps and latch, and then raise the bar. It stretched it pretty tight as you can see, but since then it has loosened up enough to be able to open and close pretty easy. The top makes no noise going down the freeway and is tight as a drum. I really like all the options STC gives you as far as window tinting (mine are 30%) and choice of colors. I have a couple more shots in my gallery. Hopefully in the next month or two I will begin the body and paint. In case your wondering, the kit was $517 to my door.

Mar 20, 2004 | 11:19 AM

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Thanks for the pictures. Does that top allow for the rear and sides to be rolled up?

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Mar 20, 2004 | 11:36 AM

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Thanks for the pictures. Does that top allow for the rear and sides to be rolled up?

Rich

It sure does! That's the main reason I got one. I felt bad for my poor kids that come july or august, were baking in the back seat with the top off. This way they can get some shade and still have good breezy fun

Mar 20, 2004 | 05:46 PM

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Looks nice,I will be oredering on this week is that the vinly black or denim

Mar 21, 2004 | 12:14 AM

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Looks nice,I will be oredering on this week is that the vinly black or denim

Its the standard black vinyl. I was interested in the denim, but couldn't find any pictures of it, so decided to play it safe.

Mar 22, 2004 | 03:12 PM

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I have the soft top that follows the contours of the truck. I love the thing because you can go convertible in less than 10 minutes.

Mar 22, 2004 | 04:00 PM

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Nice! I got mine about a year or so ago and it was the best $500 I've spent, except for the $500 I spent to buy the truck the soft top is on! As the weather warms you'll love it more and more.

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Mar 23, 2004 | 03:07 PM

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Income taxes came monday !!! My Tops on the Way!!!! Got the Black Denim 31% tint, will have it in 3- -4 days they have them in stock ordered it from thejeep.com. If the Weather warms up next week i will install it and post pictures.

Please do, I am curious to see what the denim looks like. Just a side note, after letting the top stay up for a week, as STC recomends, I was finally able to put it down. The best part is, I can go from full convertible to completely buttoned up in 5-6 minutes! Thats quicker than my buddy can get his suzuki's on!