my home made t top shades

**sgt0704** · 07-19-2006, 12:51 PM

Used paper for a template, then cut them out using an exacto blade.
I used foam board, i guess that's what it is. basically it's kinda like cardboard with foam in the middle. i used black so that it doens't show on the t tops. i'm going to be putting a camaro emblem on them, then covering them in headliner material in the near future.

helps keep the leather seats cool.

would any one be interested in a set for say $35 bucks?

**x-40oz-x** · 07-19-2006, 02:57 PM

That's a good idea.
I only wish i had t-tops.

I think they would look better if you made the 'M' more narrow so it's the same width as the rest of the letters....

**sgt0704** · 07-19-2006, 04:31 PM

yeah, i printed up the letters off the net. i think it came from bfrank... something or another.

**GatorSS** · 07-19-2006, 08:03 PM

Nice job...and way to use that entrepreneurial spirit!

**third_shift|studios** · 07-20-2006, 11:36 AM

instead of white on black, woulda been cool if you could make a letter impression on the black-like it's embossed. I think the Black n white is to contrasty for interior. Cool idea, agree on the width of the M

**sgt0704** · 07-20-2006, 02:20 PM

it's only white until i get the headliner material to recover it.

**'99 SLP#24** · 07-20-2006, 03:08 PM

I'm interested post up some pics when you have a finished product. Will you be able to match the interior color?

**Tman** · 07-20-2006, 03:34 PM

Good job.

**Wyman** · 07-20-2006, 05:43 PM

Dammit, I just bought some t top shades on another board. I like yours better,
oh well.

**BitViper** · 07-20-2006, 06:05 PM

SGT.....

**2k1ws6** · 07-21-2006, 09:29 AM

wow very creative. I'm sure it's only going to get better so keep it up. nice job

**sgt0704** · 07-21-2006, 05:09 PM

i'll probably only be able to get black, and grey headliner material.

**illcul8troffcr** · 07-21-2006, 08:04 PM

ummm I think that white logo and all looks very tacky.. if you have a nice looking interior then two huge white chevrolet emblems gleeming on your ceiling and big white letters..

I dunno bout the rest of you but my t-top shades came with the car when I ordered mine

**sgt0704** · 07-21-2006, 08:16 PM

ONCE AGAIN, FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T READ. THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY. I AM GOING TO COVER THEM WITH GREY HEADLINER MATERIAL! this is just step two, of three steps.

**sgt0704** · 07-21-2006, 08:16 PM

and unlike you, many of us did not "order" our car.

**oneBADDz** · 07-21-2006, 08:21 PM

I get it, I like the idea. cover it in material so it's raised in the shape of the letters, we've all seen it before on other stuff.

**Hurley711** · 07-21-2006, 08:23 PM

Make 'em for TA with a Silver Trans Am bird on it? I'll pay ya if you are interested

**methdmx** · 07-21-2006, 08:30 PM

good for you...always have more respect for the d.i.y.'ers than the ones who just shell out money...looks good so far, can't wait for the final product pics

**illcul8troffcr** · 07-21-2006, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by sgt0704

ONCE AGAIN, FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T READ. THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY. I AM GOING TO COVER THEM WITH GREY HEADLINER MATERIAL! this is just step two, of three steps.

I can read but it is what it is .. generic looking and cheap.. to each their own but Id rather add to the cars look rather than take away from it. Some may want to bootleg pieces for your car .. kudos to you