Ifor top for pick up conversion

[lazy rambler]

Now that my SJ is in working order , I've started making plans for this year.

I'm planning a pick up conversion, I know a swb SJ wont be big, but I love how they look.

I'm planning to make a van style bulk head to go behind the seats, as I need mine back quite far.
But for the bed I was thinking about fitting an Ifor style top, as one was never made for the SJ are there any other firms that do one that's a close fit.
Or am I best off getting the smallest Ifor I can (probably of a 90 pick-up) and cutting it down to size , or am I just crazy for wanting one.

[turbo-tom]

there was one on ebay a few weeks ago with a cut down ifor williams canopy thing it looks farmerish looking but if your like me and like that stuff i think they look pretty looking

[dan_2k_uk]

Mk1 vw caddy had ifor type tops that are quite small.

Probably not tall enough though? Just an idea

Dan.

[chrisj410]

Definatly like to see a build thread, I really wanted to do this

[lazy rambler]

I've been looking on other forums and all over the web, and can't seem to find anyone else who's fitted an ifor style canopy.

As they're aluminium I'm guessing if I cut one down to size it'll have to be TIG welded, and I've only got a MIG. So I'm thinking of maybe making my own from scratch to my own design.

I'll start drawing up some CAD drawings (I'm a AutoCAD draughtsman so it shouldn't take me too long) and let you know how I get on. When I eventually make a start, I'll put it all in a build thread.

[turbo-tom]

I've been looking on other forums and all over the web, and can't seem to find anyone else who's fitted an ifor style canopy.

As they're aluminium I'm guessing if I cut one down to size it'll have to be TIG welded, and I've only got a MIG. So I'm thinking of maybe making my own from scratch to my own design.

I'll start drawing up some CAD drawings (I'm a AutoCAD draughtsman so it shouldn't take me too long) and let you know how I get on. When I eventually make a start, I'll put it all in a build thread.

wouldnt mind seeing the cad drawings just to be nosey

[ferris]

One of our members who joined a few weeks ago had a ifor williams canopy on the back of his drop side. There is a small pic in the thread http://www.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/phpBB3/ph ... =26&t=4024" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[lazy rambler]

One of our members who joined a few weeks ago had a ifor williams canopy on the back of his drop side. There is a small pic in the thread http://www.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/phpBB3/ph ... =26&t=4024" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I was thinking of something a little lower, about in line with the roof, although as mines a soft top, it'll be fitted a little lower than that.

[chrisj410]

I'll start drawing up some CAD drawings (I'm a AutoCAD draughtsman so it shouldn't take me too long) and let you know how I get on. When I eventually make a start, I'll put it all in a build thread.

Give us a shout if you accidentally make a spare lol
Sounds awesome mate, very interested to see the final product

[lazy rambler]

Found out today that ifor williams make canopy's for john deere's, and kubota's so they might be a close fit.

Didn't get a chance to do any CAD drawings today, too busy at work, but I've done a few quick concept drawings on paint.

I'm not as good on Paint as I am with CAD, so don't take this as a final draft.