The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar

Karamvir30 · 9th May 2013, 10:30

After lot of researches and talking to many Team-bhp members i have decided to go for PA HT,as it looks more eye pleasing (not that boxy look),easy for me to get it installed,plus the PA guy is offering me a great deal,rest awaiting the outcome,will share my experience once it gets installed and driven for few 100 kms. Though will miss my thar for the time period it gets installed.
Till then Keep Thar"ing" guys!

Mohan P Rao · 6th July 2013, 00:38

Dear BHPians,

Can somebody advise me how to build a hard top like the ICON FJ40?

The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar-image3485418129.jpg

The picture of what I have in mind is attached!

I am at Bangalore and my Thar is desperately seeking a hardtop.

DicKy · 7th July 2013, 21:00

My pick would be a beige/white combo like this....

Think you can very will do it.
Have seen old Traxs and Mahindra Jeeps having this exact kind of body, colour and sometimes even the rear curved glasses too.

Dunno about the shops who do these, but you can definitely do the job.

vivekjayasheel · 7th July 2013, 21:51

Roplas used to make a hard-top for the MM540s with a curved glass at the back like this...

mohang_j · 8th July 2013, 08:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mohan P Rao

Dear BHPians,

Can somebody advise me how to build a hard top like the ICON FJ40?

There is a body shop near Minarva circle next to Kamat hotel in JC road. I have seen them working on metal hardtops for old jeeps and the owner is a helpful guy. Make a visit and check with him.

andy.001 · 17th September 2013, 10:50

Hi guys. I am not sure if this is the right thread to post this. But I could not find any other thread dedicated to hard-tops.

Can anybody provide info about this hardtop ?

The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar-995961_10151648078274565_433831617_8989.jpg

It is aesthetically very pleasing. I like the low profile design. I have been trying to find it on google without any luck. Any advice in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thank You

Thar4x4 · 17th September 2013, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy.001

Hi guys. I am not sure if this is the right thread to post this. But I could not find any other thread dedicated to hard-tops.

Can anybody provide info about this hardtop ?

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It is aesthetically very pleasing. I like the low profile design. I have been trying to find it on google without any luck. Any advice in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thank You

This HT is designed by Rajputana Custome, have a look here

dean5545 · 24th September 2013, 18:47

Hello guys,

I need your help in procuring the Italian Hard Top replica.The people at R&T have stopped making it.
Do you guys have any idea as to who else make the Italian Hard Top?
I would have happily ordered the original one but the increasing dollar rates and custom problems are making me put that thought aside.

However the Hard-Top manufacturing should meet the below criteria:
1.The Hard-Top should made only in frp and not metal or cloth.
2.It can be disassembled into parts which can be transported to Mumbai.
3.I should not be the first person for whom the Hard-top is made,
the main intention of this criteria is to avoid myself from becoming a test- mule.

Hope to hear from you guys soon.
Thanks.

cpbopanna · 24th September 2013, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean5545

Hello guys,

I need your help in procuring the Italian Hard Top replica.The people at R&T have stopped making it.
Do you guys have any idea as to who else make the Italian Hard Top?
I would have happily ordered the original one but the increasing dollar rates and custom problems are making me put that thought aside.

Why the replica? Why not the original? With an order of 10, we can import 10 hard-tops in one go!

BTW why did R&T stop making the replicas?

Thar4x4 · 24th September 2013, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean5545

Hello guys,

I need your help in procuring the Italian Hard Top replica.The people at R&T have stopped making it.
Do you guys have any idea as to who else make the Italian Hard Top?
I would have happily ordered the original one but the increasing dollar rates and custom problems are making me put that thought aside.

However the Hard-Top manufacturing should meet the below criteria:
1.The Hard-Top should made only in frp and not metal or cloth.
2.It can be disassembled into parts which can be transported to Mumbai.
3.I should not be the first person for whom the Hard-top is made,
the main intention of this criteria is to avoid myself from becoming a test- mule.

Hope to hear from you guys soon.
Thanks.

Italian replica is made in your city sir

Follow this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33r84ejeXBs

While watching a installation demo of HYD HT I found this. This is designed by Sana Motors Mumbai, lots of Thar from Mahindra Adventure team are running with this HT.

Try to contact this company and if this is good HT then update me as well as I am also looking for one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpbopanna

Why the replica? Why not the original? With an order of 10, we can import 10 hard-tops in one go!

BTW why did R&T stop making the replicas?

Sirji,
Please PM me the details on this deal, if affordable I might order one.

Thanks,
Vishal.

cpbopanna · 25th September 2013, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thar4x4

Italian replica is made in your city sir

While watching a installation demo of HYD HT I found this. This is designed by Sana Motors Mumbai, lots of Thar from Mahindra Adventure team are running with this HT.

Thanks,
Vishal.

Vishal

I watched the video in toto. It is indeed a replica, no comparison with the original!

In the replica, the insides have been given a beige panelling. The original is factory-finished both on the outside and inside!(does not require internal panelling)

Most importantly, in the original Italian hard-top, the rear is removable!

dean5545 · 25th September 2013, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpbopanna

Why the replica? Why not the original? With an order of 10, we can import 10 hard-tops in one go!

BTW why did R&T stop making the replicas?

Hi,
1)I am in for ordering in bulk do let me know the exact details like cost,time period etc.
2)Had spoken to Sam of R&T,he said that the person making the hard top for him is sick and the other one has left the job.
Thanks alot.

Thar4x4 · 25th September 2013, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpbopanna

Vishal

I watched the video in toto. It is indeed a replica, no comparison with the original!

In the replica, the insides have been given a beige panelling. The original is factory-finished both on the outside and inside!(does not require internal panelling)

Most importantly, in the original Italian hard-top, the rear is removable!

Thank you sir for quick comparison.

Nothing can match the original. Please keep me in loop for bulk order.

Thanks,
Vishal.

JKBKS · 25th September 2013, 12:00

Hi CPBopanna,

Pls PM the cost and delivery time as my firend is also interested in this.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpbopanna

Why the replica? Why not the original? With an order of 10, we can import 10 hard-tops in one go!

BTW why did R&T stop making the replicas?

cpbopanna · 25th September 2013, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean5545

Hi,
1)I am in for ordering in bulk do let me know the exact details like cost,time period etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thar4x4

Thank you sir for quick comparison.

Nothing can match the original. Please keep me in loop for bulk order.

Thanks,
Vishal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKBKS

Hi CPBopanna,

Pls PM the cost and delivery time as my firend is also interested in this.

Thanks

Three in, seven more to go!

Guys, I have asked the supplier to send me a fresh quote for 10 Nos. individually-wrapped italian hard-tops (in a 20' container), CIF Chennai!

If I get another 7 interests, I can work out the final pricing.

It will roughly take 3 months after confirmed order and full payment!

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9th May 2013, 10:30	#31
Karamvir30 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Agra,Noida Posts: 15 Thanked: Once	Re: The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar After lot of researches and talking to many Team-bhp members i have decided to go for PA HT,as it looks more eye pleasing (not that boxy look),easy for me to get it installed,plus the PA guy is offering me a great deal,rest awaiting the outcome,will share my experience once it gets installed and driven for few 100 kms. Though will miss my thar for the time period it gets installed. Till then Keep Thar"ing" guys!
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6th July 2013, 00:38	#32
Mohan P Rao Newbie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5 Thanked: 5 Times	Icon FJ40 Hard Top for the Thar? Dear BHPians, Can somebody advise me how to build a hard top like the ICON FJ40? The picture of what I have in mind is attached! I am at Bangalore and my Thar is desperately seeking a hardtop.
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7th July 2013, 21:00	#33
DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 4,411 Thanked: 15,498 Times	Re: Icon FJ40 Hard Top for the Thar? My pick would be a beige/white combo like this.... Think you can very will do it. Have seen old Traxs and Mahindra Jeeps having this exact kind of body, colour and sometimes even the rear curved glasses too. Dunno about the shops who do these, but you can definitely do the job.
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7th July 2013, 21:51	#34
vivekjayasheel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 116 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: Icon FJ40 Hard Top for the Thar? Roplas used to make a hard-top for the MM540s with a curved glass at the back like this...
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17th September 2013, 10:50	#36
andy.001 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Delhi Posts: 13 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: The most practical & best looking Hardtop - Mahindra Thar Hi guys. I am not sure if this is the right thread to post this. But I could not find any other thread dedicated to hard-tops. Can anybody provide info about this hardtop ? It is aesthetically very pleasing. I like the low profile design. I have been trying to find it on google without any luck. Any advice in the right direction would be appreciated. Thank You
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24th September 2013, 18:47	#38
dean5545 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: mumbai Posts: 822 Thanked: 1,585 Times View My Garage	Italian Hard Top Hello guys, I need your help in procuring the Italian Hard Top replica.The people at R&T have stopped making it. Do you guys have any idea as to who else make the Italian Hard Top? I would have happily ordered the original one but the increasing dollar rates and custom problems are making me put that thought aside. However the Hard-Top manufacturing should meet the below criteria: 1.The Hard-Top should made only in frp and not metal or cloth. 2.It can be disassembled into parts which can be transported to Mumbai. 3.I should not be the first person for whom the Hard-top is made, the main intention of this criteria is to avoid myself from becoming a test- mule. Hope to hear from you guys soon. Thanks.
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