Canopy V6.0

by kulie 18. November 2008 05:09

	We've tried 2 different canopies on the rough mowers. First was the fabric like the buggy tops. Second was a TuffTop, which went on easy, just got bent fast.
	This is a broke Club Car top. The frame is made of 1 5/8 fence post (16 GA) with the bends of 1 1/2 electrical EMT, cut to fit. So, about 6 hours labor and less than $30 in materials.. that's assuming you keep your wrecked tops..

	I started with some 2 X 2 cut to 2" and drilled for a 3/8 bolt. The top pieces are welded on, use a level for positioning. The lower ones are tacked on. These will help hold the thing together while you work on it. Duct tape works well to kind of hold it together while you flush out the design.
	There's a little guesstimating. I cut the top rail, then cross cut the end in one inch slits, then tapped it in so that fit inside the bend, then cut the length to fit. The fit is whatever you come up with. The bottom tube I cut exact, then cut a 1.5" piece, slit it length wise, folded it inside itself and used it as an insert. Then you "eye-ball" the alignment.
	The bends we estimate and cut one. Once you're satisfied you'll go with it, cut the rest. Here I'm using one as a template, and marking the rest with electrical tape. It gives a straighter line to cut with than trying to use a marker. I'll have to finish later..