Pub Door Tops

At this my time of year my preference is no door tops and the back rolled up but it can get a little chilly, especially later on in the evening.

There are several solutions to this, put on something warm, carry the door tops in the back and bolt them back on, come home from the pub before it gets cold.

None of these really appealed so I decided to make a set of light weight quick release door tops.

They are not designed so be secure or particularly weather proof nor are they meant to be aesthetically pleasing but they are quick and easy to attach, light weight and easy to throw into the back and keep the worst of the wind and rain out.

Each top is a simple 6mm poly carbonate sheet attached to a couple of shaped plastic blocks with M10 bolts coming out of the bottom at same angle as the steel door tops. The bolt heads are turned down to locate into the door frames and threaded internally to accept bicycle type quick release cam clamps. Throw the door top on, wind in the QR a few turn then throw the lever and your done.

Neat,fit better than many a door top I have seen.

I bungee cord mine to the spare in the boot, seems to do the job.

Citizen Kane said:

At this my time of year my preference is no door tops and the back rolled up but it can get a little chilly, especially later on in the evening.

There are several solutions to this, put on something warm, carry the door tops in the back and bolt them back on, come home from the pub before it gets cold.

None of these really appealed so I decided to make a set of light weight quick release door tops.

They are not designed so be secure or particularly weather proof nor are they meant to be aesthetically pleasing but they are quick and easy to attach, light weight and easy to throw into the back and keep the worst of the wind and rain out.

Each top is a simple 6mm poly carbonate sheet attached to a couple of shaped plastic blocks with M10 bolts coming out of the bottom at same angle as the steel door tops. The bolt heads are turned down to locate into the door frames and threaded internally to accept bicycle type quick release cam clamps. Throw the door top on, wind in the QR a few turn then throw the lever and your done.

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Brilliant, you could market them.

Col

Not sure about marketing them. I'm going to see how I get on with them, the original intention was to weld up a lightweight metal frame and have canvas with a roll up window section stretched over it a bit like you see on some early Willys Jeeps but like a lot of ideas I haven't had time. If these prove useful I might have a go at making the original design, going have to learn to sew though.

I like that. Currently on canvas tilt but still with the door tops. It would be great if you could have a similar quick release for the standard locating bolts.

those are great, i have wondered about making a padded bag to keep the door tops in in the back

Really like those. Appear to be a well thought out idea.

flat said:

those are great, i have wondered about making a padded bag to keep the door tops in in the back

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You can buy these...
Another way to store is C channel with 2 holes in so you can stand the door tops up & still bolt them down.
Put each side of the tub