John Kogel Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 My old Tacoma canopy (what you'all call a truck cap) is the wrong color for my new Ranger, but I know a guy that will paint it. But on top of that, it turned out to be 2 1/2 inches too long at the top, and 1 1/2 inches too long at the lower edge, with a curved arch in the front to match the curve of the Tacoma cab. Frustrating. I've spent about a month looking at canopy replacements. Labor Day was a busy afternoon at the Hillbilly Garage. [] Click to Enlarge 85.33 KB Click to Enlarge 74.72 KB I've filled the seam with Bondo body filler on the outside and glassed it on the inside where my messy glass work doesn't show. I'm leaving the straight cut edge to match the straight lines of the Ranger. Click to Enlarge 73.03 KB I needed the long ladder on Thursday, 1920's farm house, so gave the new rig a trial run. The plan is to paint it white. Click to Enlarge 66.07 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 While you're at it, you should have given it some stylish fins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 That's a lot of work to avoid re-lettering three windows. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 How well did the circular saw cut the fiberglass? I'd trade an afternoon doing that over a bar-b-que anytime. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 How well did the circular saw cut the fiberglass? Blade on backwards, it makes a lot of noise. Masking tape helps to keep the gelcoat from chipping. Actually, Jim, I learned the technique from customizing an old glass speedboat. I cut the fins off and shortened the cabin for better fishing. A few years ago, she made her final trip around the track behind an old junker at a demolition derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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