Cab cover hold water solution Fail

[Mlarv]

Howdy All.

I asked about how to stop my cab cover from holding water. After several ideas about how to do it, I think I came up with a cheap easy solution.

I used one piece of 1/2 inch PVC, two 90deg elbows, a scrap piece of 2 by, and two wood screws. I have a wood lathe so I sized the 2 by to fit.

I cut the 1/2 PVC a little longer then needed glued on and elbow, placed the piece of wood in the end of the elbow, drilled a pilot hole and installed the wood screw.

I placed it in the hole of the bracket that holds the two front hard top pieces. I pushed against it a bit marked the center of the hole on the opposite side then cut it. I placed the second elbow on with the wood plug and screw installed did a dry fit. When I had about a 1/2 inch bow going across the top, I glued the elbow in place.

I is not pretty but it will work to keep the water from pooling. It is easy to install and remove.

Hope this helps someone else.

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[Lyn’S Bronco]

Nice idea. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mlarv]

Nice idea. Thanks for sharing.

Today was the first day I had to use it since I made it. The cover fit over it with out issue, and it held it up about 1 inch higher. We really didn't have much rain so I am not sure how it worked. Tonight it is supposed to rain, so tomorrow morning I will see. I am thinking I might need to add another section heading to the the windshield.

I will update this post with how I do it.

thanks

 

[Mlarv]

Well after 3 inches of rain last night into this morning the PVC pipe bent down under the weight of the water. I guess I will try something else.

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