I just tried a 3/4 inch Bimini slide jaw clamp even though the outer diameter of the conduit is only 0.706
This might still make a decent hinge. I think I can remove the play and get this to work if I add a shim/collar to the tube at the spot it needs to grip.
Now that we have an idea how the hinges might work, I did another 2D mockup of the back. The blue tape line represents a possible position for top fabric.
I will call the top bow that mounts directly to the body, and extends all the way to the back of the car, the "primary bow." Based on the above mockup with blue tape for a roofline, it seems like this primary bow will probably me too be around 27 in on the sides.... Possibly a little less.
I'll call the bow that attaches to the primary and extends forward towards the roll bar the secondary bow. The secondary bow will be shorter, probably less than 19 inches. That means the bow I created for a test of a fabrication method could be cut down and used for the secondary, because The sides are a little longer than that.
Just a thought. How about checking out one of those portable 10x10 shade tents. They have the scissoring sides that may work for you. I've seen people just throw them away because the top gets torn or lost.
JoeyM said:I just tried a 3/4 inch Bimini slide jaw clamp even though the outer diameter of the conduit is only 0.706
I think I can remove the play and get this to work if I add a shim/collar to the tube at the spot it needs to grip.
An attempt, using PCL plastic to form the collar
brad131a4 (Forum Supporter) said:Just a thought. How about checking out one of those portable 10x10 shade tents. They have the scissoring sides that may work for you. I've seen people just throw them away because the top gets torn or lost.
that isnot a bad idea....definitely worth looking into
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