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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 7 2012, 01:37 AM

I'm in the process of getting another run of these together. They prove to be much more expensive to to do one or two of at a time. Regular price is $895.

I need 10 partys that are serious about buying these to get this rolling. I have the tooling so the lead times will be about 3 weeks before product starts shipping.

Who's intersted?


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Posted by: smj Jun 7 2012, 02:04 AM

Kinda tempting... Does it include the latch hardware? Does it include/accept weatherstripping?

Posted by: billh1963 Jun 7 2012, 04:58 AM

I'm interested as well pending answers. Also, how difficult/expensive to ship to East Coast?

Posted by: Rod Jun 7 2012, 07:05 AM

Interested, but in the uk...

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 7 2012, 07:13 AM

These WAS tops are terrific. Better made than the original Saratoga tops in several ways. The most noticeable change is the ability to fit standard targa top side seals: the front latch mechanisms have been redesigned for ease of installation; plus, the shipping box can be used for storing the top - or storing your regular top.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 7 2012, 10:44 AM

I set it up to include the weatherstripping that is factory. The sides are installed with 2 sided 3M HT tape so they can be fit specifically for your car. No need to adjust your windows.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 7 2012, 10:47 AM

I do have a commercial customer that had expressed interest in bringing a few over, so maybe we can bundle these together?

Airfreight is about $450, and 3-4 roofs would fit well into one shipment.

Maybe something could be worked out?

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 7 2012, 10:53 AM

Perfect for typical UK weather. I found my WAS top even more enjoyable when it's cloudy or raining.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 7 2012, 11:04 AM

Easy to ship domestically. I've used Fedex home delivery aon all and have had no issues, other than price.

The costs, as the boxes I was having made hit 3x oversize, started a little over $100, and as much as $160 to the east coast.

I'm looking at having a different box made that would come in just under, it knocks $50 off the price. So shipping would be a factor, but much more palitable. The containers would have to cost about the same to make it work, but this is a concern I'm looking into trying to reduce these costs.

Posted by: billh1963 Jun 7 2012, 11:15 AM

I'll sign up for one!

Posted by: falconfp2001 Jun 7 2012, 08:02 PM

I wish this would have come around October. It would be perfect for the Holiday season. I'm interested but the price is steep.

Posted by: Harpo Jun 8 2012, 06:37 PM

I'm kind of interested I have always wanted one of these. If it can be shipped for $830 I will most likely buy one. Timing is everything.

Thanks

David

Posted by: Steve Jun 8 2012, 06:44 PM

Is it possible to use the stock latches? I am looking for a stock look on the inside.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Jun 8 2012, 07:32 PM

Mark,
I wish I could say I was in on this one. However, all this talk about "tooling" brings up a question - would it be possible to come tour your shop if I ever make it out to the left coast? My sister is in Cali and I've always wanted to see how you do what you do. Thinking about a trip this Winter actually.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 8 2012, 08:13 PM

Yes, I made my spacing and the entire substructure to allow for the stock latches. I'll have to double check, but I believe we molded off the late style roof. There is a difference on the latches.

Just not having an endless supply of latches I couldn't offer it that way.

And the icing on the cake -

If you use your own latches you can save $75

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 8 2012, 08:18 PM

Pretty sure it could with your own latches.

Posted by: smj Jun 8 2012, 11:25 PM

Just how much of my money do you insist on taking this quarter? This top, the fender well liners, and I haven't even begun to look at all the rubber bits I need... Damned Harbor Freight sale's already blown this month's budget out of whack. (Goes to yell at the kids playing on his lawn). But I'll kick myself if I let this get away...

Alright, dammit, I'm in for one complete with latches. Better add whatever seals need to be attached to the top too, for the -6 in my sig. Good thing the Audi repair bill was many hundreds less than I'd expected. (For now... gulp!)

Posted by: Norskpole Jun 8 2012, 11:43 PM

I'm in for 1. Let me know the details (shipping address, payment, etc) when you are ready.
-John

Posted by: relentless Jun 9 2012, 11:56 AM

Can you post some pix of how the latching hardware mounts? Is it the same as the stock top? I recall seeing something like eye bolts on some clear top, maybe a Saratoga?

I am interested, I've wanted a "Saratoga" top for over 30 years! Are you planning on having all smoked grey, or is there a chance some might be in bronze tint?

Posted by: OpusX67 Jun 9 2012, 10:20 PM

Count me in for 1.

Posted by: steuspeed Jun 10 2012, 07:44 PM

So does this include seals and latches for 895 or is it 895+ seals and latches? Are the the latches stock, custom or either? Also, can I pick up from your shop since I am down the road in Portland?

Posted by: kerensky Jun 10 2012, 10:10 PM

I'd love one of these, but no way I can get in on this group buy. Maybe next year...

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 11 2012, 09:47 AM

The $895 is complete. The latches I make, and the seals. I added the option for you to use your latches to save some cash. It all adds up.

Pleas note that these roofs were molded off the late style roof. I don't think the front latches are interchaingable, so you may need thelate style. I never tried the early ones as I don't have a set.

And YES, I'd be happy to hand you over a roof. I'd prefer it to packing and shipping.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 11 2012, 10:01 AM

Here's some close ups ov the mounting areas on one of the roof's I've got sititng around. Unfortunately it's a little dusty here, but you get the idea. We will provide the roof drilled and tapped for the factory holes. You will need to provide latches, and rear mounting points, as well as the mounting hardare.


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Posted by: steuspeed Jun 12 2012, 08:37 PM

Okay, so $720 is the GB (Group Buy) price and knock off 75 for no latches. Can you post a pic of your latch solution?

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 13 2012, 12:28 AM

Here's the 1st generation for the the fronts. they worked, but needed slightly more clearance as rod rubbed on the lower targa seal.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 13 2012, 12:30 AM

Installed on car


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Posted by: CrashDown Jun 13 2012, 12:53 AM

Goddamn i want one of these....

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 13 2012, 12:57 AM

I was looking for a picture of the new hardware(2nd gen) installed, but here is what they look like.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 13 2012, 01:00 AM

I have all of the acrylic now in my shop, Going to get the fiberglass portion rolling this next week. As soon as I start assemblling these I'll ask for the money.

Posted by: rktmn247 Jun 13 2012, 02:10 AM

I so want one of these! For me this would be the "icing on the top", (pun intended), of my project. Every piece I have purchased from Mark has been top notch and the accommodations he has made regarding shipping to my location have been above and beyond. I hope these will still be available when I am ready! Thanks Mark.

Posted by: Harpo Jun 13 2012, 03:43 AM

So that I can properly budget for this, do you anticipate these being ready in July or August?

Thanks

David

Posted by: buck toenges Jun 13 2012, 11:43 AM

I'll take one.

Buck

Posted by: relentless Jun 13 2012, 01:24 PM

I'd still like to know if these will be offered in bronze tint.

Posted by: Rod Jun 13 2012, 03:20 PM

Any more news from this 'Commercial customer?'

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 13 2012, 05:51 PM

Late July these should be ready to ship.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 13 2012, 06:02 PM

The material I'm using I'm buying in bulk, one of the reasons for the group buy. So, I wouldn't say no, but it would add to cost. I can look as see what I can find, but last time I checked it was not readily available. I do know that Hoyland would probably like one if I could get it, so maybe 2, but I still have to find some.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 13 2012, 06:06 PM

hasn't committed yet, but looks promising. I have been able to get the crating cost for packing down to $45 for the eccorrates, and have them made so they will be under the 3x overcharge where they really hit you. So the cost is coming down.

-Mark

Posted by: jimsfolly Jun 14 2012, 12:48 AM

I'm in for one, with latches

Posted by: seanery Jun 14 2012, 09:39 AM

I have to back out.

Posted by: 914Bryan Jun 14 2012, 09:55 AM

I will take one

Posted by: Roy Jun 18 2012, 11:17 PM

Wow, so tempting. Can this be reasonably shipped to Canada? If yes I am extremely interested.

Posted by: Larouex Jun 18 2012, 11:41 PM

I will take one Mikey, let me know when you need payment.

Larouex

Posted by: tim_nd Jun 19 2012, 10:06 AM

Can one of these tops be made for the 914 limo?

Posted by: relentless Jun 20 2012, 11:48 AM

Well, since you are doing the GB for smoked tint, no need to do extra work locating bronze tint that adds to the cost, for me at least.

Posted by: steuspeed Jun 21 2012, 07:13 PM

Sign me up Mikey. No latches and local pick-up. Hillsboro, right? Let me know when it's ready.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 21 2012, 07:34 PM

Bronze would be very cool on the copper car....

Posted by: Steve Jun 21 2012, 11:29 PM

I will take one without the latches.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 21 2012, 11:53 PM

I am actively looking to locate a suitable bronze material looks like 2 for sure maybe 3. So at least I'm able to spread the shipping out as its not availbe locally for me.
I may have a line on some. I'll know next week

Posted by: connery Jun 26 2012, 06:29 PM

Please put me on the buy list

Mike
Orlando, Florida

Posted by: relentless Jun 28 2012, 06:52 PM

Still waiting to see what the $$$ differential is to get a bronze top!!!

These look very cool on any car with a non-black interior, but especially those with tan/brown interiors.

Posted by: Steve Jun 29 2012, 12:18 AM

As far as the top goes, is there any difference between the first gen and the second gen or is it just the latches? Curious if there are any improvements over the first batch you made.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 29 2012, 05:35 PM

I don't make the 1st gens anymore. Like making a V2 rocket with all the little pieces. That and the clearance was an issue. The 2nd gen work fine, just nothing like stock.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jun 29 2012, 05:36 PM

Still working on the Bronze, but I do have a little surprise I'll be doing 1st.
These should start rolling out in tghe next 2 weeks as soon as I have the fiberglass I'll open the flood gates.

-Mark

Posted by: smj Jun 29 2012, 06:52 PM

Will we need to order through the site at that time, or...?

Posted by: ConeDodger Jun 29 2012, 06:56 PM

You're in Vancouver. He's in Hillsboro. Take your top off, drive to the Ferry, go to Mark's house and go back with a top! The adventure will be worth the cost.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 1 2012, 02:17 AM

I'll be contacting everyone on the thread via PM as soon as I have these all ready to go.
-Mark

Posted by: connery Jul 1 2012, 08:29 AM

hi mark

per our conversation, i would like a top with all the hardware

mike
917-603-1902

Posted by: Rod Jul 10 2012, 02:05 AM

Well I'm still very interested, so please let me know the final pricing!!

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 11 2012, 02:25 AM

Fiberglass portion is supposed to be ready this week as soon as I have them I'll ask for a $150 deposit as I will have the acrylic ready next week also. Just a matter of putting all the pieces together.

Posted by: falconfp2001 Jul 11 2012, 01:47 PM

Let me know if I can still get in on this?

Thanks

Posted by: ddanque Jul 12 2012, 08:37 AM

Interested in your top with no hardware.

Thanks

Denny

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 12 2012, 10:05 AM

I'm supposed to have the fist of the fiberglass Saturday as I will be taking $150 deposits starting tomorrow and contacting everyone via PM with the info. 1st parts would be 2 weeks out. will be able to process 2-3 per week from there.

-Mark

Posted by: Krieger Jul 15 2012, 10:03 PM

Hey Mark, this is what I have going on. No chrome to speak of.


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Posted by: Krieger Jul 15 2012, 10:05 PM

I've got some overhang! But with that smoked look It might be okay... This is the top that I had handy..for my silver car.


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Posted by: Krieger Jul 15 2012, 10:09 PM

When I put my roof on I do not have the big seal that is on the underside. I could just cut this straight across the back?


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 15 2012, 11:11 PM

I see what you have going on. The roof is the same shape as roof you have. I think I may be able to modify, or make a custom rear seal that would be able to close the gap.

Posted by: Krieger Jul 16 2012, 06:56 PM

So Mark are you saying to not cut your top at all and fill the gap between my targa bar and your roof with a custom seal? If you could please post a picture of the aft end of your top.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 19 2012, 12:00 AM

I'll post a picture tomorrow, but Yes, I would HIGHLY DISCOURAGE cutting the back end off

Posted by: rnellums Jul 19 2012, 07:16 AM

If possible, I would like to get in on this too still. No hardware please.

Posted by: Steve Jul 23 2012, 10:00 AM

I need to back out of the group buy. I really want one, but I just wrecked my Acura Daily driver and I need $500.00 for the deductible.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 23 2012, 06:04 PM

No problem to both.

Emails will be going out this week. I'm not taking any money until I have some fiberglass in hand to work on these.

Posted by: Krieger Jul 23 2012, 09:05 PM

Mark, please post a picture of the bottom/back side of your top. I don't think I will be cutting, but I just want to get a visual before I jump in. Thanks

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 30 2012, 06:41 PM

PMs sent out for the roofs. I'll be posting a rear picture later, been a bit busy. The 1st 2 fiberglass blanks will be in my hands tomorrow, will ship late next week.

Yeah!
2-3 per week for production.

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Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 12 2012, 05:27 PM

Update - 6 fiberglass substructures done. I'll be formoing the acrylic this week. I have the hardware being machined now and will be late next week on that.
So far these are the deposits reciecved. I will be contacting the fist group end of the week, and will be processing 3 per week as soon as I start forming these. Iunderstand that there are a few that still want in and are sending deposits. I'll update as I recieve.

JRust
2- Undisclosed
Connery
Nellums
Truong
Lanphere
Kyle
3-Undisclosed
Jones
Nagorski
Danque
Partida
Calkins (P)
As of 8/12/12
Brian in STS added

9/10/12
I will be depositing the deposits tomorrow.

Group buy will stay open until the run is complete, I anticipate 3-4 roofs per week starting next week.
Thanks to all,
Mark

Posted by: Harpo Aug 12 2012, 06:00 PM

Can you please post some photos?

David

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 12 2012, 06:56 PM

I'll post the photos as they get shipped out. Is that what you wanted?
-Mark

Posted by: Harpo Aug 19 2012, 09:32 AM

Good morning Mark,

I was actually looking for more photos showing your progress of the tops or maybee what the finished product looks like.

Thanks

DAvid

Posted by: kerensky Aug 19 2012, 10:23 PM

Just for my peace of mind, there *will* be future runs of these, yes? Cause, ya know, do want and all, just no $$$.

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 20 2012, 12:10 AM

Yes there will, it's just a matter of price. I do have the GB open still, I'll keep it open until the last one is complete, so you have a few weeks
If not, you know where to find me.

Posted by: Krieger Aug 28 2012, 10:03 PM

Count me in! Anniversary present from wife.

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 30 2012, 09:40 PM

I got the 1st 3 pieces of acrylic formed and we'll be bonding them this next week, so these will be starting to ship Tue or Wed.
Good news for Jim - I have been able to procure the right material in Bronze

I also found some Blue, green and red that I'm going to play with, I think they may look pretty cool.

The upcharge on the nonstandard colors is $85, mainly as the material is coming from the East coast, and I'm not getting any quantity of it.

I will post pictures soon.
-mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 5 2012, 10:03 AM

Brian in STS added
9/5/12

Posted by: Harpo Sep 15 2012, 01:28 PM

Good afternoon Mike,

In the attached photo, by toe of my shoe is a piece of interior targa trim. Will the WAS top include this piece?

Posted by: Lingcuisine Sep 15 2012, 02:33 PM

Can you still purchase this top? If so please count me in.
Thanks Jeff

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 17 2012, 03:06 AM

That section we have omitted as it would block some of the clear on the top. I'll be posting pictures tomorrow

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 20 2012, 04:56 PM

Jim This one's for you-


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Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 20 2012, 04:59 PM

Thinking about keeping the blue one for my car.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 20 2012, 05:01 PM

The red is interesting, I thought it would be more obnixious, but with the right car it would look cool.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 20 2012, 05:03 PM

Actualy got some green. Din't have time to form it, but you get the idea.
-Mark


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Posted by: patrick3000 Sep 20 2012, 05:22 PM

Hi Mark,

If the GB is still open put me down for one in the standard color. This is for the 71 so if the latches do not work with an early car no latches but i will need shipping to the east coast.

Thanks,

Karl

Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 20 2012, 05:39 PM

The red and blue tops look terrific !

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 20 2012, 05:50 PM

I spoke with James and he's willing to modify the fiberglass to that it will be bonded correctly and cut it back so the end is at the edge of the roll bar without the chrome. I was really nervous about having this cut down after it's bonded as there is a gap internally where the cut would be. There is also a "fillet" where the top of the roof extends back, that would be cut into. There woukd be some voids there also.

This way, we can assure it's bonded and sealed, so it would be turnkey. it would cost $120 to do this all in house.

Posted by: speed metal army Sep 20 2012, 08:15 PM

That might look crazy on here..

Posted by: JRust Sep 20 2012, 11:13 PM

I'm still excited to get my regular one. It getting close

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 21 2012, 12:30 AM

So when do you want to pick it up? Call me and I'll set up a time.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 21 2012, 01:10 AM

For the question on modification for the shaved roll bar. We can shave it back but if we cut into the fillet where it bonds to the back, it will need to be reinforced.


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Posted by: JamesM Sep 21 2012, 01:31 PM

Is purple an option? My wife would freak out.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 21 2012, 10:38 PM

maybe

Posted by: smj Oct 18 2012, 02:54 AM

Bump! Hoping I haven't been forgotten. Money sitting in the account reserved for this is tempting ...

The pictures look great, Mark, and the alternate colors look wild. If I had a car done in Prussian Blue, or whatever the right pastel-ish 964 color is, a blue top would be on my list.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 18 2012, 10:33 AM

these are moving forward. I have had to reject a few that I had James put together are when they were in the sunlight they were not coated completey on the underside of the acrylic I'm actually forming up another 4 today. I will have him bonding them for me to help speed up the process, it's just taking a little learning curve on his part.

It also doesn't help that I screwed up one. Caught the edge with the buffer and threw it off the stand. Landing on the corner splitting it ...OUCH.


But if it were easy I guess everyone would make these!


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Posted by: Harpo Nov 24 2012, 10:17 AM

Good morning

Could you please give us an update on the WAS tops? By the way what does WAS stand for?

Thanks

David

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 24 2012, 07:52 PM

I've got 2 that are at home, one is about ready to ship, the other will be ready this next week. I anticipate that I will have 2 more to finish towards the end of the week. I rejected several that James did as they were not bonded correctly or didn't have all the substructure blacked out (in sunlight you could see the fiberglass underneath). It looks like he finally has the process down (I had to farm these out as I don't have enough time to do it all mysely). However I will spend 4-6 hours sanding and buffing to get a good finish on these. We were able to make a few improvements on these in the process, nothing earth shattering, but we may also be adding the option for a chrome strip on the sides.


WAS stands for Whitesell Architectural Supply, couldn't think of another name that fit better. I haven't been asking for the balance on the deposits on these until I know they are pending shipment, but I will be talimg to a few of you this next week.
-mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 24 2012, 07:56 PM

By the way I may be giving one of these away for registered 2013 WCR attendees. I'm working out the details.

Posted by: Rod Dec 9 2012, 02:55 AM

How's this coming along Mark? I would like to he back in the European loop!!

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 9 2012, 03:33 PM

I turned the assembly over to James with the idea that it would streamline the operation, we made a few changes to the assemble that inproved the product somewant, but I should have another 2 ready this next week.
-mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 31 2013, 02:28 AM

just needed to follow up. I have 2 roofs that I'm trying to get finished up this week to ship. Unfortunately, bringing james in on the mix has had a bit of a learning curve. I'm having to spend a bunch of time reworking edges and some are destined to be seconds. I'm working with him to get a production of 2 per week. This my current "inventory". I'll be working more agressively to get this wrapped up. The good news is I will be giving away a factory second at WCR to one luckly attendee!


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Posted by: dpires914 Jan 31 2013, 09:28 AM

I'm in for the seconds if they are discounted.

Posted by: billh1963 Jan 31 2013, 09:51 AM

Waiting on mine...ship any time you are ready!

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 31 2013, 02:02 PM

The problem that I had with these is that the fiberglass was not flush up against the acrylic on the inside on a few, I had needed to bond them and clean up which is really a pain. I have one that the glue was not coated completely on the inside so you can see the fiberglass throught the acrylic in spots, ine got an edge chipped off and I'm welding it back in and will sand and buff ( it may be just fine, just more work), I did have one that the acrylic was cut too short and I'm playing with the edges to make it work. I may have to add the aluminum to hide the edge, not the way I intended to make this work. and I have a red, blue, and bronze that I would not have put in the mix if I knew the production was having these issues.
But, if it were easy, everyone would do it thenselves.

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Jan 31 2013, 05:25 PM

Mark!

Posted by: billh1963 Mar 15 2013, 12:05 PM

Any updates?

Posted by: Krieger Mar 16 2013, 08:24 AM

Posted by: Krieger Mar 28 2013, 08:19 AM

Posted by: billh1963 Apr 30 2013, 12:17 PM

So...what's the status? We haven't heard anything in a while.


Paid my deposit last summer....sure would be nice to have a top one of these days.....

Posted by: Chris H. Apr 30 2013, 01:26 PM

I want one too...didn't jump in last year but I am interested.

Posted by: billh1963 May 2 2013, 04:04 AM

Posted by: David Stowers May 2 2013, 05:11 AM

Hi there
I've just found this thread and notice there's another guy in the UK waiting for one of these. What's the current situation on availability/ UK shipping?
Thanks
David

Posted by: Mikey914 May 2 2013, 10:47 AM

I've got a few of these that are going out, I also now have a jig set up in house to bond these. I had farmed this out to James and as QC was not where I wanted it took it back. I have the Jig set up and can bond these, but I'm trying to do too many things at once with this back on my plate. I actually have one I should get out this week, but it will be slow going.
-Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 May 2 2013, 11:04 AM

Lastly, if anyone would like a refund I will do so. But if you are willing to stick with me on this you will get them.
-Mark

Posted by: rnellums May 2 2013, 12:28 PM

I may be changing address before mine ships out, so PM me before mine ships! I'm really looking forward to it!

Posted by: Mikey914 May 2 2013, 01:22 PM

Will do so. Right now I'm waiting for Fedex to show so I can leave and I'm polishing one of the potential roofs.
-mark

Posted by: Mikey914 May 3 2013, 12:25 AM

I got one packed and shipping, checking the list in the morning to see who's next

Posted by: billh1963 Aug 5 2013, 06:27 AM

So....any updates?

Posted by: smj Oct 28 2013, 03:38 AM

Hanging in there, but an update would be appreciated if possible.

Posted by: Krieger Jan 5 2014, 05:45 PM

We are now 18 months into this...

Posted by: palmer_md Jan 6 2014, 12:08 AM

Is it complete? Is there a second run? I just started getting my car back together, and this would be awesome. Is there a noticeable heat gain when driving around in full sun? It gets HOT here in Sacramento.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 6 2014, 02:58 AM

I had a run of duds with James. This is timely as I am meeting with him tomorrow to get the fiberglass sections on these going. I will keep you posted, but it looks like these are going to be coming together in a few weeks, but I literally have 7 that are not useable.
-MNark

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Posted by: Cfletch Nov 4 2014, 05:30 PM

So did i miss out on these?

Posted by: Porky Nov 4 2014, 05:34 PM

ditto

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 5 2014, 12:57 AM

This is a project that had been put onto the back burner until I had the ability to get the consistency required for mass production. We are just about there. I anticipated doing these this up coming January as I will have the time to put into these. They are not dead, and those that signed up at this price will be able to purchase at this price, but we will be bumping the price up about $150 per unit as there is a more refined process we will be using that will allow for a much higher quality product. It requires some new equipment to be moved into some space (that I haven't found yet), and some serious power requirements. This limits the space I can use, and how I set it up. I am putting the pieces together to make this work.

-Mark

Posted by: db9146 Dec 14 2015, 07:38 AM

Has anyone used the stock roof hardware with one of these tops? Got a picture you can post?

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 27 2016, 04:00 PM

Yes these are alive. We completed the tooling we needed to pull these in mass.
Ill be finishing one up this next week.i have several pulled, but with the holidays didn't get to assembly

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 27 2016, 04:16 PM

Yes these are back in the cue. With the fog light grills and a few other large projects to get on track I had to sideline these for awhile. I will honor the GB price, the reg price will be $799 without hardware and $919 with.

With this being said I do have some seconds That I can sell roof only for $299. I just want them gone. They are taking up a bunch of space and are usable, but have flaws. I'll post more tomorrow.

Posted by: Steve Dec 27 2016, 05:40 PM

I'm interested in the flaws and or group Buy if still available

Posted by: sb914 Dec 27 2016, 05:43 PM

I'm in either way as well

Posted by: rnellums Dec 27 2016, 10:32 PM

Will those of us who paid a few years ago still be in at the old price?
-Ross

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 28 2016, 01:12 AM

Yes Ross I have a few special cases.

Posted by: rnellums Dec 28 2016, 08:23 AM

Nice! Looking forward to it! Just got in a set of your fog light grills, looking forward to getting those onto my car!

-Ross

Posted by: v82go Dec 28 2016, 09:09 AM

Hi

I would also be interested in a flawed one (my car has plenty of flaws and a few

more wouldn't bother me). THANKS

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 29 2016, 01:00 AM

Pulled these down off the shelf and have some buffing I will be doing tomorrow to clean them up a little.

Posted by: hcdmueller Dec 29 2016, 12:34 PM

I'm interested in one of the flawed ones too.

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 29 2016, 11:43 PM

Thanks for your patience. I had the choice of buffing these all day or finishing up the alternator wiring harnesses, and getting a good chunk of the AP consul and boxes done.
I will have time tomorrow

Posted by: PotterPorsche Dec 31 2016, 10:15 AM

I'm interested in a top. Maybe without latches as I have 2 spare stock tops.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 1 2017, 09:06 AM

Got some of the roofs up on the classifieds and will be following up with all tomorrow.
Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 3 2017, 11:45 PM

Got some progress on testing the mold. The guys were able to pull a part in clear. We tried some "cell cast" material that we found out was Chinese. It didn't form the same as the known material we had. Apparently, it's "somehow" different. When we do production we may have to do a special order to a US manufacturer to get these right

We also have to make some changes to the fiberglass to make it a more usable piece.

These we plan to have production going in March. I'd love to say earlier, but anything is possible. We have some stock of the old fiberglass but have a meeting with a potential vendor for helping us improve these and maybe do a few other fiberglass parts.


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Posted by: ahycaramba Jan 4 2017, 03:01 AM

I'm interested in one with out latches and late style if that makes a difference.
Thanks Al

Posted by: johnnyp Jan 4 2017, 03:56 PM

ill take one with all hardware please!

Posted by: pete000 Jan 4 2017, 05:38 PM

Wow a clear one would be wild !

Posted by: wayner Jan 4 2017, 09:20 PM

I just learned of this new top but I don't know anything about them.

Care to educate a newbie?
What are the benefits?

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 5 2017, 12:14 AM

Well if you are from Oregon where a lot of sunshine is liquid it's often the only way to feel you have the top off. There was a Saratoga top that was made in the 70s-80s and it was poorly fitted I decided to make this using a fiberglass structure to be able to use factory seals and hardware. Making it seal about as well as the factory roof.

Clear is an option. going to start fixtures Monday

Posted by: smj Jan 5 2017, 02:43 PM

Maybe by March I can replace the money I had set aside for this after the thread started in 2012. Unemployment in 2014 ate that and a whole lot more, though...

Since materials are up in the air, I assume we'll have to wait on the color/tint options until after that's settled?

Posted by: quadracerx Jan 7 2017, 09:18 AM

IF there is a waiting list, Id like to be put on it?

Thanks,

Steve

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 7 2017, 12:21 PM

You are kind of on it. I'll be contacting all on thread as soon as I'm comfortable with production. As far as color. We think smoke will be standard, but will be able to do some color options. Cost for options will obviously be an added cost, we will figure that out once we know what you want. So if you want a green one let me know.
We can check that out.

Posted by: Steve Jan 8 2017, 02:43 PM

Hi Mark!! How different will the new ones be compared to the old ones?

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 8 2017, 06:21 PM

The new ones will be a similar build, but we are making improvements to make the fit / finish better as well as adding in some new features I'll elaborate more on once we've been able to test.

Posted by: eric9144 Jan 9 2017, 10:46 AM

Still in for one, not sure if I had to say it again since its been a while

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 9 2017, 11:32 AM

Yes we will go back and confirm with everyone. I know situations change,

Posted by: ahycaramba Mar 10 2017, 08:31 PM

Hi Mark,
I am wanting to know what is the projected date of sell on these tops.
Anxiously waiting
Al

Posted by: db9146 Mar 11 2017, 09:06 PM

Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 12 2017, 10:05 AM

I have a few formed up and ready to bond and cut. WE are also changing some items to mate these even more durable. I just haven't had the time to work on these lately, but will in the next few weeks.
mark

Posted by: Mikey914 May 6 2017, 11:48 AM

Bonded up the 1st one this last week. Working on trimming

Posted by: sb914 May 6 2017, 02:57 PM

"seven"

Posted by: smj May 6 2017, 04:39 PM

And I got a new job so I can actually pay for one again, hooray!

Posted by: jim_hoyland May 6 2017, 05:08 PM

Could you deliver me a new top st the 2017 WCR in Mammoth ?

Posted by: ValcoOscar May 6 2017, 05:25 PM

Count me in on ONE.

Thanks

Posted by: Matty900 May 6 2017, 06:06 PM

7

Posted by: PotterPorsche May 6 2017, 06:13 PM

Looking forward to these being made

Posted by: Mikey914 May 7 2017, 01:07 PM

We made some definate improvements to these will be finishing this next week.
Mark

Posted by: eric9144 May 7 2017, 02:13 PM

Awesome!

Posted by: sb914 Aug 9 2017, 09:31 AM

Any progress on these ! Just wondering?

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 9 2017, 10:06 AM

I'm finishing up getting the steering rack program up today. I have one I will be building this next week for a customer if all goes well. We can then start looking at production.
Mark

Posted by: sb914 Aug 9 2017, 10:13 AM

you're the man !

Posted by: ahycaramba Aug 9 2017, 01:10 PM

Hi Mark.
Since origination of this topic (6/7/2012) I want to know what the current cost is on the WAS tops and is there a formal G/B list to purchase?
Thanks
Al

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 9 2017, 03:02 PM

There will be, and I have to evaluate the production when I make this to use for costing. We did completely redo the tooling on these.
Mark.

Posted by: Rod Oct 25 2017, 12:27 PM

How's this going Mark? I'd love one of these in the UK if you're game!

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 25 2017, 12:37 PM

Actually clearing off my plate of a few projects these will be on the docket this year, Christmas possibly, the big issue is some fixtures I need to do

Posted by: Rod Oct 25 2017, 12:39 PM

Xmas present to myself then hopefully!

Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 8 2017, 07:25 PM

As many of you know I have retooled the process for making these and now that the master cylinders have launched I can go back and get these moving forward again. Just working out a few minor details but the GB will be opened back up. I know a few of you have been patiently waiting. The pricing will be going up a little working out details now.
Mark

Posted by: theer Nov 9 2017, 09:34 AM

Keep me posted. I may take a green one for Grey Matter subie-conversion project.

Posted by: rnellums Nov 11 2017, 08:00 PM

Wohoo!

Posted by: Socalandy Nov 25 2017, 12:57 PM

Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 10 2018, 07:00 PM

Back on these Monday. I have not forgot you Andy

Posted by: nickg Sep 24 2018, 12:29 PM

Any updates on when these will be available?

Posted by: Steve Sep 25 2018, 07:45 AM

He didn’t say which Monday!!

Posted by: nickg Oct 10 2018, 12:55 PM

any eta>?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 10 2018, 07:44 PM

Intended to put some time in on these, but had a few issues. I'd like to give you an ETA, but not sure when I can get back to it to be honest. It's not forgotten, but I'll be working with Scott to see if he can help out.
mark