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Hardtop Carrier
 

Our fully adjustable Hardtop carrier is designed with large diameter powder coated steel tubing and is protected by soft foam rubber in all areas where the Smooth Line Hardtop is cradled.

The design of the carrier prevents accidental damage and the cover protects the headliner and exterior surface against dust and scratches. The casters allow it to be moved easily and can be locked when stored. This unique design folds up compactly when not used and stored away or could be fit into your trunk.

Protect your valuable Smooth Line Hardtop from damage during moving or storage with our sturdy Hardtop carrier and cover.

  • Safely store and move your Hardtop
  • Folds for storage
  • No assembly required

$200.00
Cover Optional - $38

To Order Call 1-877-368-4533

 



Hardtop Hoists

The hardtop hoists employs a lightweight aerospace 6061 T6 “drawn” (this is a shaping process which retains structural integrity) aluminum tube with each end having a mandrel bend of a 4" radius. This tubing is used inside another high –density foam tube with a half – inch wall thickness.

The assembly constitutes a very lightweight, sturdy and upholstery friendly Support Cradle that supports the hardtop securely from beneath, avoiding paint and weather stripping. The hardtop is balanced with a connected harness of nylon seat belt webbing that is sewn with heavy duty polyester thread to the required length. Your hardtop is suspended indefinitely. All hoists include your choice of lifting systems; the manual pulley, the brake winch or the motor winch.

Shown C4 Corvette Hardtop with Electric Hoist

Manual Hardtop Hoist – Manual 5: 1 block and tackle pulley system complete with Support Cradle and Harness Assembly. Easily installs in a 7' or higher ceiling.

Basic Winch System complete with Support Cradle and Harness Assembly. Easily installs in a 7' or higher ceiling.

Electric Hoist – Motorized system complete with Support Cradle and Harness Assembly

  $228.00 $340.00 $585.00
 
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F.A.Q.

Does the Brake Winch and Electric Motor come with the Support Cradle and Harness Assembly or do I have to purchase that separately?

A - The manual pulley, the Brake Winch and Electric Motor all include Support Cradle and Harness Assembly as well as all necessary hardware and fasteners.

In your photo it would appear that the weather stripping is resting on the support cradle. Doesn't it become damaged over time?

A - The weather stripping is actually higher than the hard inner head liner. The contact points between the padded support cradle and the hardtop are with this hard inner head liner. Thus the weather stripping is not affected.

Can I leave my hardtop hanging in the hoist?

A - The hardtop is supported and balanced at three points in such a way that does not strain the structure, does not touch the paint and does not affect the weather stripping. You can cover your suspended hardtop and leave it up and out of harm's way for as long as you need to.

How high does my garage ceiling have to be?

A - Your ceiling can be as low as seven feet. It's generally a good idea to back your car into place for the removal and replacement procedure. This will accommodate a lower ceiling height and the hardtop will be over the hood of the car when you park normally so you won’t bang your head getting in and out of the car. Also, the lifting cable will be far enough into the garage to prevent interference with the garage door. The greatest advantage is replacing the hardtop - you can lower the hardtop to just a few inches higher than it would be as it sat on the car. This will make it very easy to back your car under it for a perfect alignment and absolutely safe replacement.

Which lifting system do you recommend?

A - All three lifting systems are very safe and easy to use. Of course, the easier it is to raise and lower the hardtop the safer it's going to be. The electric lifting system has a little box which houses the control switch and is small enough to allow you to actually use both hands to help position the hardtop as it is lowered onto the car.

How difficult is the installation?

A - The installation is quick and easy. If you have a ladder, a 1/4' drill, a Phillips screwdriver and a 9/16" socket you can install any of the three systems and have the hardtop removed from you car in about 45 minutes.

Is this really a "one person" operation?

A - Both the manual pulley system and the electric winch are truly a one person operation. Since the brake winch mounts to a wall stud it's necessary to be able to reach both the crank handle and the hardtop to make this a one person job. If you must park your car a farther distance from the wall you may need a second person to turn the crank handle.

 
 
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