Hardtop Wall Mount or Storage Cart?
04-10-2004, 01:14 PM
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Hardtop Wall Mount or Storage Cart?
My first cab is due next month and I'm undecided on how to store the hardtop.
I'm leaning to the wall mount , but it does not look sturdy.
Anyone have any good history on either method?
I'm leaning to the wall mount , but it does not look sturdy.
Anyone have any good history on either method?
04-10-2004, 01:30 PM
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I have the winter trolley that lets me store my winter wheels and the hardtop in one unit. The unit rolls around so if you have room its great.
You can mount the hardtop on the wall and it's very sturdy. The problem is you cant really mount it too high because its difficult to get the top on and off, it's impossible by yourself.
Rob
You can mount the hardtop on the wall and it's very sturdy. The problem is you cant really mount it too high because its difficult to get the top on and off, it's impossible by yourself.
Rob
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04-10-2004, 03:32 PM
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I have the wall mount and it is great. If I had an option though I would go for a hoist instead. The roof is not tall enough unfortunately to allow me to do that.
The good thing with the wall mount is that it doesnt take up too much room and looks good too when the cover is on the top. I will get a picture of it and post it for you.
The good thing with the wall mount is that it doesnt take up too much room and looks good too when the cover is on the top. I will get a picture of it and post it for you.
04-10-2004, 08:28 PM
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Don,
I'm only looking at the Porsche wall mount part # 000 044 000 39,
it's about $300- 350 from dealers.
I don't have room for a hoist either, and a cart seems like it would be in the way more.
Thanks , fort the replies but if anyone has pics , they will be helpful.
I'm only looking at the Porsche wall mount part # 000 044 000 39,
it's about $300- 350 from dealers.
I don't have room for a hoist either, and a cart seems like it would be in the way more.
Thanks , fort the replies but if anyone has pics , they will be helpful.
04-12-2004, 04:36 PM
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I have the motor driven hoist from Strasse. It is invaluable for me; my wife is only 5 feet tall and under 100 lbs. I think the hardtop weighs more than her. So, a one-man solution was a must.
Cost me something like $400 when I bought it. With only one exception, it is great. The exception was that there are some metal parts that while you are attaching the hoist to the hardtop might rub/bang against your car. I fixed that with a visit to the HW store and some liquid rubber coating.
Cost me something like $400 when I bought it. With only one exception, it is great. The exception was that there are some metal parts that while you are attaching the hoist to the hardtop might rub/bang against your car. I fixed that with a visit to the HW store and some liquid rubber coating.
