Aftermarket Hardtop?

[FlyingBronco]

I want to hate it but I am curious to see how it would look on a Bronco.

I like it. I think the back half would look better on the Bronco because the back fender/panel rises from the rear doors. Where the Wrangler has a lower edge on the back end.

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[604Bronco]

I’ll likely order a MIC top through Ford in a couple years, once they figure their shit out.

 

[FlyingBronco]

Someone ought to make an aftermarket top with an integrated tent, slimline and not bulky. Something like this, but "built in" and always at the ready. Not for everyone, but for those of us who are into camping and don't care about removing roof panels.

I’m guessing somebody like Ursa Minor is already on this. Don’t be surprised if they end up being something like $10k, though.

 

[Daktari]

I’m guessing somebody like Ursa Minor is already on this. Don’t be surprised if they end up being something like $10k, though.

I'm pretty sure they're working on it, and yes, won't be cheap. But if I'd build an overland rig, I'd strongly consider it, since you can get in your tent from inside the car, a huge plus in rainy areas.

 

[Hbrichman]

advfiberglass is in the process of making tops. I believe they said they’ll initially offer white & black. Great people and excellent products. According to their Instagram early 22

 

[SwissBronco]

You should start to configure some kind of Top marketplace, who orders with a Hardtop, but doesn't need it, gets a free softtop and goodies.

This would be a win win, Hardtop buyers get a smashing deal on a stock top, also the "seller" would walk away happy.

Of course the ordering/constraint situation makes this very difficult...

 

[AZ_BRONC]

Went by the local dealer yesterday, and asked the parts department to look up the cost of a replacement 4 door MIC hard top. They came back with a sheet that included all accessories and it was $16K......the front panels alone were 2400 each , and the main top 4600. I said, "so the $695 option, is 16K if not a factory install"? they agreed, I just shook my head, laughed turned around and walked out...

Jeez. Maybe I should add the hardtop to my soft top order and sell it. Would take longer, but be a good 6-12 month investment!

 

[JHawk]

advfiberglass is in the process of making tops. I believe they said they’ll initially offer white & black. Great people and excellent products. According to their Instagram early 22

This one is at the top of my list. I am looking forward to seeing what they bring to the market.

 

[Bob Blaylock]

I think there was a thread talking about a jeep place in Miami that was selling a fiberglass fast-back hard top. But they were listing it at about $10k, so everyone in the thread was pretty much laughing at it.

That would be this thread.
And this thread.

 

[JohnnyBronco]

There might be cardboard / duct-tape / krylon versions being created by next fall if they don’t have ‘em yet.

You just described MIC 1.0-2.0

 

[FlyingBronco]

I'm pretty sure they're working on it, and yes, won't be cheap. But if I'd build an overland rig, I'd strongly consider it, since you can get in your tent from inside the car, a huge plus in rainy areas.

Good point about access from inside the vehicle. I have a 75 lb lab and that would be much more convenient than dealing with a tall ladder or lifting him up high to a rooftop tent.

 

[FlyingBronco]

Went by the local dealer yesterday, and asked the parts department to look up the cost of a replacement 4 door MIC hard top. They came back with a sheet that included all accessories and it was $16K......the front panels alone were 2400 each , and the main top 4600. I said, "so the $695 option, is 16K if not a factory install"? they agreed, I just shook my head, laughed turned around and walked out...

I find that hard to believe, unless they really don’t want to sell them separately lol that price wouldn’t compete with any aftermarket options. $16k is asinine.

 

[GU_tough_bronco]

I am going to order a MIC thru accessories, who the heck knows when.

Did you end up finding the right part numbers for the MIC?

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