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Surf removable canopy replacement
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:12 pm
by marbiol
I'm looking for a vehicle like a surf, but I've had issues with the rear window in 4runners that I've used. Does anyone know whether I could replace the canopy (one of the removable ones) with something with an upward opening window (ie. what would be on the back of a hilux ute with a canopy)...
Re: Surf removable canopy replacement
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:33 pm
by tgaguy1
I can't see why not. The trick would be finding an existing one that fit, or get one custom made. I have no idea what the cost would be, but like you, I am sick of fixing the rear window system on my sons surf. Toyota would have been better off fitting a manual window mechanism like the old Holdens and Falcons. I wonder if one of those holden/ford systems could be adapted?
Re: Surf removable canopy replacement
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:09 pm
by Jerry
FRP Top Cruiser, Daihatsu Rocky/Rugger, (Dare I mention it.....
Jeep), MK or MQ Nissan
Re: Surf removable canopy replacement
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:52 am
by stoneym
I have had issues with the power window back there for awhile too.
I found a relativley easy solution. As it was usually just a wiring problem I eliminated some of the relays to help pinpoint my problem when it arises next time.
The canopy bolt relay and the door lock relay i bypassed. So now next time it goes I will have far fewer places to look.
I am however looking for a new canopy (ln61) in reasonable condition preferably black if any body has one in the central north island.
Colin
Re: Surf removable canopy replacement
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:27 pm
by 86-surf
haha I just have a wire that goes strait from the window to the battery. Works every time:D, But is realy anoying wen you have to jump out to open it and cloes it all the time
Re: Surf removable canopy replacement
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:29 pm
by curly12
86-surf wrote:haha I just have a wire that goes strait from the window to the battery. Works every time:D, But is realy anoying wen you have to jump out to open it and cloes it all the time
Turning into a Hillbilly eh Jase??
Re: Surf removable canopy replacement
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:33 pm
by 86-surf
no no no ofcourse not.. i just got sick of not been able to open the rear door and needing to climb over the seats to get what i wanted sooo, a quick wire from the back to the front fixed it:D
Re: Surf removable canopy replacement
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:45 pm
by curly12
86-surf wrote:no no no ofcourse.. i just got sick of not been able to open the rear door(cause me sister wants to use the back seat fo sumthink, me and me broders don't no wat but uncol Bob seems to be excitted bout it eh) and needing to climb over the seats to get sum is to hard wit his bung leg sooo, a quick wire from the back to the front fixed it and it also dubbles as sumthik to hang me pussom skins on:D
Turning into a Hillbilly eh Jase??