The rear canvas for the Pink Cow

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:39 am

Howdy all
after 2 1/2 plus years of mulling over the rear canvas on the Pink Cow, I have finally had come up with enough of a plan to progress with what had started here:
http://sdp-pinzgauer.org/html/diy_canvas_top.html

Though still far from complete, these pics represent the progress and different approach to making the Pink Cow a proper prom dress.

Still to be determined, are the windows and some other unusual setups, among which is independent use and removal of either canvas top. At least she won't go through a drafty summer.

Pics of the rear flap will be posted next week

Twebba · Post by **Twebba** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:20 am

It looks nice Dave,

I like the way the shock cords fit inside the canvas. It looks like a clean implementation. Nice work.

Now I gotta ask... What planet were those pictures taken from?
The atmosphere is outa this world.

KINSPINZ · Post by **KINSPINZ** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:22 pm

Wow!!! that looks great.

Foz · Post by **Foz** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:27 pm

Schweet!

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:50 am

Thanks guys. Ideas were taken from all types of Pinz canvases. On the rear flap, instead of shock cord, I used velcro... I ran out of body hooks, but shock cords will be used to anchor the flap to the body ( unless I have some

before then

)

As you can see, without the shock cord and hardware, the return flaps tuck nicely between the rear rollbar and the side canvas... you really do have to look hard to see them

Standard disclaimer: No forklifts were harm in the making of this top.

mjnims · Post by **mjnims** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:23 pm

Dave
What weight canvas did you get? I am assuming it was the same stuff from the hovercrafts.
The pics don't show how you addressed the passenger doors in the rear canvas.

I noticed you have not gotten around to fixing the side door yet.

EvanH · Post by **EvanH** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:37 pm

OOOOOOOOOh boy....next we will see the Pink Cow in a prom dress...

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:02 pm

Mike
This is the 18oz vinyl, It's been extremely tough. I haven't addressed the door issue yet. I don't care for any of the traditional methods. I needed to have everything together to to play with it. The final unit will have some type of roll-up side for the door opening. It will NOT have any type of framed doortop since I usually run with a 1/4 cab configuration. I forgot how hot it gets in an enclosed Pinz.

But wait for next winter when I can run with the top on, and the windows open, and still be nice and warm inside.

Dave Dunn

Jim LaGuardia · Post by **Jim LaGuardia** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:05 pm

I guess we'll have to tell Dave to get back under the dress when we want to get back on the trail

mjnims · Post by **mjnims** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:48 pm

Dave
Pardon my laziness but how does the 18oz compare to the original top material? Do you get as much flapping as with the sunbrella tops that were being made? When I put my sides together I used two 710 tops that had seen better days. I am at some point in time in the future going to remake it. I just used the old ones to see how it came out and get a pattern. I don't have the b@lls you do to just jump in and go for it. I have never had problem with the bungee cords getting hung up on anything but I like the idea of having them concealed.
Nice job.

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:02 pm

Mike
The 18oz vinyl is a lot lighter than the original tops... or compared to a stiff old top.

I haven't had the full top out for a run yet, as I need to add a tensioner for the front top in this configuration ( remember, my front canvas is not anchored at the rear, and is fully removable). When I did the front top years ago, Rick at Mauritzon steered me to the 18oz because of the flexibility ( also the only weigh with the color I wanted). At the Parker Treffen, a 1" branch had jammed into the front right corner of the top, the branch broke off and folded a corner of the top back, upon inspection, that was all it did... fold the top back, so I folded the top back into place, and never gave it a second thought.

The point of concealing the cord inside the vinyl wasn't because of them catching on anything, but to get rid of the extra hardware and make a cleaner looking exterior. There are several variations of tops that were made for 716 and 718s where the cords are internal. I am also finding out that the tops are easier to handle without the shock cords and hangers dangling everywhere.

Dave Dunn

milesdzyn · Post by **milesdzyn** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:03 pm

David...I didn't realise just how many little things are diffrent on the TD, and the top looks great. Its amazing the inginuity of this group, with so many different solutions that emerge from the sharing of ideas. I plan on using the jeep over-center flaps.

And a request...David could you post some more detailed pictures of the Jerry can holder on the back of the Pink Cow, Pleaseee.

Miles

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:40 am

Miles, you need to look bigger...Most all of the truck is different, it just has the same basic shape.

The gerry can holder is a typical fit for the TDs and G Wagons, but won't fit the 710/12s. With the pic below, you'll see that the rear door is different in that beside the swing is reversed, the door release is on the door ( an actual door handle)instead of in the side panel. The spare tire is hung on a pivoting mount and the rear door is bolted to the mount. Whereas the 710/12 rear door has hinges and the spare tire is bolted to the door. There is no room for the gerry can holder on the side panel to be mounted

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 7:26 pm

Got by some of my laziness, and added straps to roll the sides up finally. It now is looking more like a properly dressed "M".....
Some of the delay in adding the straps was making sure that when windows are added, the straps won't be in the middle of any of them