| Which hightop version is the best? |
| I like version 1 |
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1% |
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| I like version 2 |
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13% |
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| I like version 3 |
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39% |
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| I like version 4 |
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24% |
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| I like version 5 |
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0% |
[ 1 ] |
| I like version 6 |
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18% |
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3dig
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 Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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3dig
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 9:44 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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| Team WorldTour wrote: |
Since it would be prohibitively expensive to ship this bad boy to Germany, can I buy a set of schematics instead?
I like the Weinsberg style! |
Lets chat via email and work something out! Ideally, yours would be one of 20 in a container, but I need European orders... |
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canasync
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| Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 8:48 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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Could you post some shots head on from the front and rear?
How tall is it from the gutter to the highest point/or how much higher than a westy top?
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dkoesyncro
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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How much higher is this the the WB top?
What's the weight of the top?
I like it, I'm glad you committed and that rear bumper is great! Does the front bolt to the existing uni-bumper? With storage that might be a long front, sacrificing approach angles?
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3dig
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Location: Bellingham, Wa
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 11:31 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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| dkoesyncro wrote: |
How much higher is this the the WB top?
What's the weight of the top?
I like it, I'm glad you committed and that rear bumper is great! Does the front bolt to the existing uni-bumper? With storage that might be a long front, sacrificing approach angles?
Keep it up👊 |
Weight of the top, aluminum only, is 165lbs
gutter to top of top is @ 24"
As for the front bumper, I have yet to remove the original to see what Im up against. Your right on the storage vs the uni bumper. Storage may be limited.
Remember, the height of the top is subject to customer needs. It just so happened a customer and my self are both 6'-2", hence the finished height. |
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Team WorldTour
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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| 3dig wrote: |
| Weight of the top, aluminum only, is 165lbs.... |
Any idea what a fiberglass Weinsberg weighs?
Beuler?
Beuler?
Beuler?
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MayorMcCheese
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 11:48 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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| The NAHT weighs 110lbs. The Weinsberg is shorter but it has more interior structure. |
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3dig
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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| MayorMcCheese wrote: |
| The NAHT weighs 110lbs. The Weinsberg is shorter but it has more interior structure. |
Just to clarify, there is aluminium structure on the interior. Perfectly suited to hide 1" insulation, and attach paneling. |
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yiucycle
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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Do you have interior pic? also what will be the cost of shipping to california? or you planning to run through a distributor? thanks for the work.
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3dig
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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| yiucycle wrote: |
| Do you have interior pic? also what will be the cost of shipping to california? or you planning to run through a distributor? thanks for the work. |
Interior structure is a T shape. Drawing is shown with the minimum structure. Depending on use of the Alumatop™ more structure can be incorporated.
I am getting a quote for shipping to Ca.
I was approached by a well known to Samba distributor much earlier in this process, I need to reconnect.
Thank you, and more to come. |
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3dig
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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| Team WorldTour wrote: |
| 3dig wrote: |
| Weight of the top, aluminum only, is 165lbs.... |
Any idea what a fiberglass Weinsberg weighs?
Beuler?
Beuler?
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Sorry no Idea. |
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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Maybe it is just the CAD drawing, but I may suggest that instead of having the 90°corners on the 2nd bulkhead inside cutout you use a small radius on the interior corners. It will resist stress cracking better. ( I think you may already know this!)
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3dig
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| Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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| The cutouts on the bulkheads are TBD ATM I need to source a flush hatch on the forward one, and a cutout in the aft one big enough for the hatch to make the fwd dry storage accessible when the top is down. Good point tho I use radius corners throughout. I've built over 400 aluminum boats, and have seen what stresses do to sharp corners. |
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furrylittleotter
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| Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 7:19 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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Fantastic work. It wouldnt take much to talk me into hauling these from our area to sunny California, especially in the winter.
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3dig
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 11:25 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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Playing around with this idea...Clam style tent option:
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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^^^ That's a nifty guesthouse! It's not something that would work for my needs but if one has a kid or two that'd be a nice place to set them up.
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3dig
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| Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 11:54 am Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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Finally, got a website up. Still setting up the pricing page..
www.mtbakermetal.com
Thank you! |
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scottz
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| Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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3dig, your tops look great!
Where in Bellingham is your shop located? |
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3dig
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| Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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Shop is on C street first set of building on your left.
give me a text so I can meet you at the perimeter fence.
Cheers! |
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Red Beard
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| Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Aluminum High top design |
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Is that bumper aluminum?
EDIT: I see from your website that it is. Awesome to have a lighter weight option with bumper mounted swing aways. I'll be hitting you up for that shortly!
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