Armadillo Designs Aluminum Hardtop

[Aknobronco]

I’m led to believe by the formerly popular television series “Dexter” that Miami basically is Cuba.

You’ll probably get yours installed before we can get wifey’s on. I’m traveling for a bit and it seems she isn’t feeling comfortable taking this project on by herself.

Let's see some pics of the new top on your rig. Been waiting...

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[BroncoBill44]

I think I’m missing bolts. The install video shows 8 supplied. I only have 4 and the first step is to install 6 to go on the rear. SOS

 

[userdude]

That liner does look nice.

 

[Splint3r]

I think I’m missing bolts. The install video shows 8 supplied. I only have 4 and the first step is to install 6 to go on the rear. SOS

Thanks for sharing, *@BroncoBill44*. Check your assembly. They might already be installed in the frame holding the whole works in place on the pallet scaffolding.

 

[BroncoBill44]

Thanks for sharing, @BroncoBill. Check your assembly. They might already be installed in the frame holding the whole works in place on the pallet scaffolding.

These… it says install 6. I only have 4. The bolts holding the shipment together are not this type.

 

[Splint3r]

These… it says install 6. I only have 4. The bolts holding the shipment together are not this type.

Well, those are unique, meaning purpose built, double end studs with an apparently generous tolerance on the body length (unthreaded part). Looks like black zinc coating but also some dinged up threads. Hard to tell relative to themselves but could be a 1/2-13 (0.4891-0.5 major) thread if you have something to measure the OD. A fully threaded stud of the same dimensions might also work, or wait for the replacements. The latter being your safest option since this would not be an item you can find at Home Depot. Grainger, maybe. I would not consider the install complete without the other two studs.

 

[mcinfantry]

Well, those are unique, meaning purpose built, double end studs with an apparently generous tolerance on the body length (unthreaded part). Looks like black zinc coating but also some dinged up threads. Hard to tell relative to themselves but could be a 1/2-13 (0.4891-0.5 major) thread if you have something to measure the OD. A fully threaded stud of the same dimensions might also work, or wait for the replacements. The latter being your safest option since this would not be an item you can find at Home Depot. Grainger, maybe. I would not consider the install complete without the other two studs.

Looks like metric exhaust studs to me with one shoulder not like the others

 

[BroncoBill44]

Well, those are unique, meaning purpose built, double end studs with an apparently generous tolerance on the body length (unthreaded part). Looks like black zinc coating but also some dinged up threads. Hard to tell relative to themselves but could be a 1/2-13 (0.4891-0.5 major) thread if you have something to measure the OD. A fully threaded stud of the same dimensions might also work, or wait for the replacements. The latter being your safest option since this would not be an item you can find at Home Depot. Grainger, maybe. I would not consider the install complete without the other two studs.

Only need four total. Goin in…. Lol

 

[SierraBronco]

Let's see some pics of the new top on your rig. Been waiting...

No.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

545lbs...... minus the pallets and packing, what does this top weigh??

 

[Splint3r]

Only need four total. Goin in…. Lol

That's right, 4 corners, one stud in each. Call it good. Let us know how the high speed testing goes.

 

[SierraBronco]

545lbs...... minus the pallets and packing, what does this top weigh??

If I remember correctly it’s only 20 pounds more than the factory hardtop

 

[BroncoBill44]

And she’s on. It’s dark. Sorry. I’ll drive tomorrow. And take more photos.

 

[Ninjak]

And she’s on. It’s dark. Sorry. I’ll drive tomorrow. And take more photos.

Looks good! Now I know why the box is so big! Lol it's a build just for them to box it up and send it! But the way it comes is very nice. Just have to put it on. Looks good on your rig.

I was told they picked mine up yesterday, though I still do not have anything from the shipping company.

 

[Splint3r]

And she’s on. It’s dark. Sorry. I’ll drive tomorrow. And take more photos.

Erm, what happened to the missing studs?

Looks great.

PS the headlight switch is on the dash to the left - has a shiny light icon.

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