Looking for a full length bikini top for family cage.

[kholding]

I'm not sure how else to describe it or what to call it but I'm looking for the fabric top that covers the front and rear seats (full length bikini top). I know most of the vendors sell the vinyl versions but I was hoping to find one out of the more durable material similar to the BC Broncos top. Was going to look at jeep stuff but figured I would ask here first to see if anyone has found something that works well. Thanks in advance.

 

[Toddpole]

I run one of these. http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Tropical_Breezer_Family_Cage_Top
It's been on for 2-3 years. I trailer my rig up to 450 miles one way with no problems. The air just flows thru. Before this I had a traditional vinyl bikini top. Even at half the length of the Breezer it held tons of heat. The Breezer gives great shade but lets the heats out and cooler air to flow thru. Great for West Texas sun.

 

[JefeAZ]

Interesting ^ Any photos of that?

Also looking for something durable. The AZ sun will eat this stuff alive after a couple summers

 

[kholding]

I like that one but I need solid protection from the sun.

 

[okie4570]

Going on year number 3 on this one. Already had a Bestop riser, so just needed the top.
It's held up really well, but it doesn't sit out in the sun during the summer much.

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Family_Cage_Roll_Bar_Top

 

[kholding]

I looked at that one okie4570. I was hoping to get that same thing only In the tougher fabric like used in the BC top.

 

[okie4570]

I looked at that one okie4570. I was hoping to get that same thing only In the tougher fabric like used in the BC top.

I haven't come across anything else made of that material. Look at Yeller's top, it's a sheet of machined aluminum.......looks great too. When/if mine tears, that's the route I'll go.

 

[kholding]

Thanks. I have seen where people weld tabs on their cages and bolt the aluminum panels. Pretty cool when done right! Wish I would have thought about that before I had mine powder coated.

 

[matt w]

Made my own and on the 5th year or so!,,,,,,Lowes...it s the garden shade material!

... Cost less that 40.00 BUT took about an 1 1/2 hours to make the 1st time.

I run it from March - Nov. every year!

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167044

 

[kholding]

Thanks Matt. I had read through your thread when I did a search earlier. I might try and have one made only using the waterproof material (same as the Heep tops).

 

[TN1776]

A friend of mine hand-made one from Sunbrella fabric - he did all the work himself using his mother's sewing machine. It is pretty darn nice and its tough. My vinyl top is showing its age, I want to find an upholstery shop and have a custom top made from Sunbrella as well. I know it can't be that hard to do, I just want a very custom fit, better than something out of the box.

 

[xcntrk]

You might have to get something custom made. I tried to use a family cage bikini I got from one of the vendors and didn't fit at all with my custom cage. Didn't match the lines and none of the tethers lined up with my pillars. Then I tried to modify and tailor it, ended up destroying the bikini in the process. Now it serves as soft liner for my shop shelves )

So now I just run a Rampage soft top and usually always keep the windows zipped out.

 

[jw0747]

Custom auto upholstery shop in your area? Go by and get a quote for a custom made top designed according to your specs.

 

[kholding]

I think that's the route I'm going to end up going.

 

[DirtDonk]

You can call us and ask for a custom as well. We make them in-house (relatively speaking, as it's in another building;D) and can utilize the same pattern, but with a different material I would think. Might at least be worth a call.

I'm not sure what limitations Donny (our upholstery guy) has, but one of the guys can certainly find out when he's in the office. I'd bet you can get just about anything.
A problem that can imagine might arise with something like this is simply material cost. Unless he can find it at one of his regular suppliers, the cost of enough material for just one unit might put it out of the acceptable realm for you.
That's when having someone local do it that deals with a particular fabric a lot might be the only feasible way.

Check around but give WH a call when you can too.

Thanks

Paul

 

[kholding]

Will do Paul. I'm going to see what I have around here locally. Probably easier since they can measure and fit with the bronco right there. If I dont have any luck I will give you guys a call.

 

[brandenpro]

Which way did you end up going on this?

I am in the market for a breezer mesh top, trying to decide between WH and Tom's. I dont really want perforated vinyl though.