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av8shunmeckaneck
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 Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:51 pm Post subject: Speedster Roadster Style Tonneau Cover |
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Has anybody seen one on a Thing? Couldnt find any images on the interwebs. I was thinking it would be a cool accessory.
Here's an image i found to give an idea of what im thinking.
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jakokombi
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Speedster Roadster Style Tonneau Cover |
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Uh, all those compound curves would be out of place on a boxy Thing.
Were you imagining something that would look more like two fruit crates under a tarp?
Something like that might have some usefulness.
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av8shunmeckaneck
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:09 pm Post subject: Re: Speedster Roadster Style Tonneau Cover |
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| jakokombi wrote: |
Uh, all those compound curves would be out of place on a boxy Thing.
Were you imagining something that would look more like two fruit crates under a tarp?
Something like that might have some usefulness. |
The curves weren't part of the vision. The picture was just to help explain the idea. Crates under a tarp is a good description. Maybe some ribs like the ones in the body.
I was thinking light weight composite, hinged at the rear maybe. Or simply remove the whole thing for access. Figured it would look sort of cool but also be a semi-secure storage location. Use the pinch-weld bead to locate it. Use the loops that secure the soft top to secure it. It could stay in place with the top installed. |
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jakokombi
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| Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Speedster Roadster Style Tonneau Cover |
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Seriously, I don't think it's a bad idea at all. You could even make a two piece one that locks the front seating area and fits in the trunk.
How about built in speaker cabinets? Anyway, I think you'll have to come up with you're own one off.
The Thing aftermarket for custom parts is pretty small so I can't imagine anyone developing this idea as a successful product.
If you make one, I'll definitely be watching!
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