Let's see some carson top latches!

I could really use some pics of how carson tops are held in place or any other removable roof, for that matter. I don't care if it's new or old technology, just want to get some ideas. Post whatever you have!

Thanks!
Scooter

 

forget about the carson top, and get back to work on the car.....

 

It IS for the car silly boy!! I'm doing a removable insert and it needs to be mounted securely so it doesn't go flyin' away on me. I have to modify the cut-out area for some fail-safe latches of some kind. I have a ton of ideas on how to do this without installing something I'm going to whack my head on, but thought I would see what else has been done before I start ordering fun thingamajigs. I think Carson tops offer very similar mounting for what I want to do.

 

Here's a thought... T-Tops or Targa type tops might be mounted similar as well. Very similar concept...

 

id like to see some carson top latches myself, i might cut the roof off of a 50 tudor and build me a carson top for it. i want to see what the original style looked like that came out of the shops in the late 40's and early 50's.

 

These are a couple of images from one of my T-Bird catalogs. They have different hardware for the soft and hard tops and minor differences between the three years. I don't know if this is the type of thing you are looking for, but I can scan more of the catalog or take pics of my top if this is what you want.

PM if you want more.

http://picasaweb.google.com/torpere/TheHAMB/photo#5185095538858294978

http://picasaweb.google.com/torpere/TheHAMB/photo#5185095530268360370





Thats better.


Mike

 

Red "X"'s brotha'... Check your HTML code...

BTTT!

EDIT: AHHHH... I see them now!

 

Sorry about that.

I posted IMG tags and they would not show. URL seems to work.

Anyone know why a Picasa link will not show?

Mike

 

Hmmm... that's strange. Seems like they should work. Thanks for the pics just the same.

 

Here's a link to some info on Firebird T-tops! This is interesting...

http://www.firebirdtransamparts.com/techinfo/fishert-top/fisher_ttop.htm

 

do a search on boat accy's. they have lots of chromed and s/s latches that may fit your application. I have simple locking latches that I found in a boat catalog.

 

DUH! OF COURSE! What the hell is wrong with me! Hatch latches and stuff like that. I'll check out Rex Marine and see what I can find.

Good idea!

JEESH! My boss is a big time boat guy! He's going to be dissappointed in me for not thinking of that! HAHA!

 

New day... BTTT for ideas and pics.

Anyone?

 

I have this for my jeep...

 

Your past threads have been spot on to what's been on my mind too! I am still trying to figure out latches for a carson top too.

 

shed some light on this.......what is it and where do ou get it?? more detail pick or link??

scott

 

It is a quick release latch system for a jeep cj hardtop.

http://www.4wd.com/subcategories.aspx?cid=37&jeep-sid=473

If this link doesnt work,go to 4wd.com,then select 76-86 cj,hardtop acc.They are a few different types,but I think these are the only ones small enough to make work with some tweaking/fabbing.

 

Hard to visualize how that works... Any pics of them installed?

BTTT... still looking for pics and ideas.

Doesn't anyone own and 80's firebird or a Z-28 or something? Any Porsche 911 Targa owners out there? How about a Honda Del Soleless?? Nissan Z? Anyone? Anyone?? Come on... CONFESS! Someone out there still has a huge mullet and sports an 80's firebird and jams out to Whitesnake and RATT!!!

 

Scooter, The Del Sol has a super simple single handle release. It works like the door of a safe with retractable pins that engauge to the front and rear.


Brick

 

Ooooh....I like the sound of that. Use tapered pins so it pulls the insert firmly into place against a weather seal...nice.

 

Exactly! that's what I'm thinking too!

Anyone have one they can get some detail shots of? Maybe even pull it apart for the cause??

 

WHOA Brick! I never figured you for a Honda man!

 

I can't believe nobody is fessing up to there T-topped firebird collection and 10/90 hair due!!!

BTTT... seriously, I don't know anyone around me that has something with T-tops or a Targa top. If anyone can provide some pics it would be helpful. Last time I'm going to bump this.

 

I'm not. I just keep my eyes open.

 

Riiiight!

I'm thinkin' most of those targa type tops have to be pretty simple. One or two pull handles controlling multipul "bear claw" type latches or something.

 

what about some sort of magnetic lock?

In sharper image a few years ago there was a magnetic lock that unlocked with a negatively charged piece of steel. Ill do some searching.

 

simple

 

I think this is the way I'm going to go...



Couple pairs of mini Bearclaw latches. I'm going to use a slide bolt as a safety (suicide pin) as well. These latches are small bodied, simple and cheap.

 

You can buy duct tape in colors, y'know! LOL

 

Aren't you a distributor for it?