Something "BIG" In Store for my xD (DONE/PICS ARE UP)
08-19-2011, 02:40 AM
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Something "BIG" In Store for my xD (DONE/PICS ARE UP)
Well my wife surprised me for my birthday and it finally came in today...Headed to Randode's on Saturday for the install...Let's just say it's "HUGE"...Pics to come after install, stay tuned...And it hasn't been done yet on an xD...
Last edited by YELOSUB; 08-21-2011 at 05:41 AM. Reason: Install Complete
08-21-2011, 04:56 AM
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Well the time has finally come...I did give you guys a hint in my original thread...I used the words "BIG" and "HUGE"...Well those words describe the size of the hole we cut in my roof...
I decided to ragtop the xD and also re-cover the headliner with black perforated vinyl to match the ragtop headliner...While we were at it I painted the visors and oh **** handles with flat black vinyl and fabric paint...That stuff rocks! The ragtop is 35" wide by 44" long...Its made out of black canvas top with the perforated vinyl headliner option...I got it with the brushed aluminum frame...
I owe a BIG thanks to Randy (RANDODE) for another kick a$$ install...This mans talents are truly remarkable...And yes, all out of his garage...He doesn't need a fancy shop, simply his hands and his imagination...So Randy, thank you very much...I know it was a long day but in the end the juice was worth the squeeze!
I also want to thank Will (phatchef) for hanging out with us all day and lending a hand, running to Ace Hardware and Checker Auto...Will also donated the plastic to cover my interior, blue tape, and a spray gun so we could glue down the headliner...So Will, thank you my friend...
I know I'm gonna hear, "oh my God you cut the support beams." They didn't do sht...Plus the ragtop frame fits tightly and I have absolutely no flex...It was so nice driving home with the ragtop open and the windows down...Oh what a feeling...
Here is a pic of the ragtop fresh out of the package:
Headliner dropped with the support beams showing...If you really wanna call them support beams...All but one were glued on:
Making sure everything is centered...Used fishing line and lots of blue tape:
The aluminum frame:
Laying the aluminum frame down and seeing where I want it:
Interior all protected:
Too late to turn back now:
Now I have some garage art to hang up:
Test fit the frame:
Test fit the ragtop:
Time to work on the headliner...Got the material at an upholstery shop here in town...Cost was $28 total:
Time to paint some of the interior pieces...The A, B, and C pillars will be wrapped in the perforated vinyl at a later time:
Now for the final pics...Sorry for the crappy quality...It got dark and I'm using my HTC Thunderbolt:
Last but not least:
I decided to ragtop the xD and also re-cover the headliner with black perforated vinyl to match the ragtop headliner...While we were at it I painted the visors and oh **** handles with flat black vinyl and fabric paint...That stuff rocks! The ragtop is 35" wide by 44" long...Its made out of black canvas top with the perforated vinyl headliner option...I got it with the brushed aluminum frame...
I owe a BIG thanks to Randy (RANDODE) for another kick a$$ install...This mans talents are truly remarkable...And yes, all out of his garage...He doesn't need a fancy shop, simply his hands and his imagination...So Randy, thank you very much...I know it was a long day but in the end the juice was worth the squeeze!
I also want to thank Will (phatchef) for hanging out with us all day and lending a hand, running to Ace Hardware and Checker Auto...Will also donated the plastic to cover my interior, blue tape, and a spray gun so we could glue down the headliner...So Will, thank you my friend...
I know I'm gonna hear, "oh my God you cut the support beams." They didn't do sht...Plus the ragtop frame fits tightly and I have absolutely no flex...It was so nice driving home with the ragtop open and the windows down...Oh what a feeling...
Here is a pic of the ragtop fresh out of the package:
Headliner dropped with the support beams showing...If you really wanna call them support beams...All but one were glued on:
Making sure everything is centered...Used fishing line and lots of blue tape:
The aluminum frame:
Laying the aluminum frame down and seeing where I want it:
Interior all protected:
Too late to turn back now:
Now I have some garage art to hang up:
Test fit the frame:
Test fit the ragtop:
Time to work on the headliner...Got the material at an upholstery shop here in town...Cost was $28 total:
Time to paint some of the interior pieces...The A, B, and C pillars will be wrapped in the perforated vinyl at a later time:
Now for the final pics...Sorry for the crappy quality...It got dark and I'm using my HTC Thunderbolt:
Last but not least:
Last edited by YELOSUB; 08-21-2011 at 06:21 AM.
