Canvas top vs. vinyl top

New member here, long time lurker first time poster. I picked myself up a 67
M715 awhile back and its needing a top. I've Googled and searched and I'm not coming up with much information or pictures of M715's with a vinyl top. I called Beachwood Canvas and inquired about both of there tops in canvas and vinyl ripstop (what is vinyl ripstop?). By the time you upgrade it with the roll up back window your looking at $750 and I'm just not sure I want to spend that kind of money for a top.

Does anyone else make a top in vinyl?
Does Surplus Jeeps offer a rollup back window for there canvas top? Vinyl?
Thoughts and opinions appreciated.

Thanks

I got mine from New Life Canvas. I chose the synthetic canvas and had it made in black to go with my theme and also had them add a roll up back window. It was $495. Haven’t had it on the truck yet, but looks great!


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Here's a pic of the current vinyl top. It appears to have been made at a local shop somewhere and was bright yellow when new.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...05b09d711e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...eaa39163c0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e2ef0a774f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...39cd0dc261.jpg

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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...14e66c9a2d.jpg here’s the top from New Life Canvas just draped over my truck.


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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...14e66c9a2d.jpg here’s the top from New Life Canvas just draped over my truck.


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That black looks pretty sharp!!!
What is synthetic canvas?

I have read that she does good work, but there's alot of unhappy people about her turnaround time and even a few people who never even recieved there tops.

How recently did you order from her and how long did it take?

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I recieved my samples this morning from Beachwood Canvas, I like the feel of the ripstop vinyl over the canvas. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6497b6d1dd.jpg

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Something to think about with vinyl: if it's cold out and you have to put the top back on your truck, you're likely going to have a fight on your hands. Add the need to hurry to the scenario...

You get the picture.

DAMHIK.

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That black looks pretty sharp!!!
What is synthetic canvas?

I have read that she does good work, but there's alot of unhappy people about her turnaround time and even a few people who never even recieved there tops.

How recently did you order from her and how long did it take?

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I just got it in Dec. it was maybe 3 weeks turnaround... She explained the difference between the materials to me but I forget now. Was also very up front in telling me that it could fade some (I’m not worried because she’s going to stay in the garage when not driven). They threw in some matching tailgate chain covers for free too...


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I bought mine here on ebay from Surplus City Jeep. Fits great. I did use some canvas top sealer on it to help keep the water out. No zipper window though.

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Originally Posted by 78FordF150

New member here, long time lurker first time poster. I picked myself up a 67
M715 awhile back and its needing a top. I've Googled and searched and I'm not coming up with much information or pictures of M715's with a vinyl top. I called Beachwood Canvas and inquired about both of there tops in canvas and vinyl ripstop (what is vinyl ripstop?). By the time you upgrade it with the roll up back window your looking at $750 and I'm just not sure I want to spend that kind of money for a top.

Does anyone else make a top in vinyl?
Does Surplus Jeeps offer a rollup back window for there canvas top? Vinyl?
Thoughts and opinions appreciated.

Thanks

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I sent her an Email asking for a couple of samples. It sounds like her customer service has improved from what it was a few years ago.

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I've read good things about there stock tops and for the price it is probably the best deal going, but I think I want the rollup rear window and from what I can tell they don't offer it.

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These are samples from New Life. I think I will go with the tan Tuff Gun. It appears to be a quality material. I also want to get the top with the roll up back window.


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http://i.imgur.com/SMzt2qN.jpg?1

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These are samples from New Life. I think I will go with the tan Tuff Gun. It appears to be a quality material. I also want to get the top with the roll up back window.


http://i.imgur.com/DPBXTZ8.jpg

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She said she can also make seat covers to match in the Tuff Gun fabric.

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These are samples from New Life. I think I will go with the tan Tuff Gun. It appears to be a quality material. I also want to get the top with the roll up back window.


http://i.imgur.com/DPBXTZ8.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SMzt2qN.jpg?1

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I like that tan color myself. I emailed her last week and Im still waiting to hear back from her.

I wonder if a person could reupholster a bench seat in that material.

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I like that tan color myself. I emailed her last week and Im still waiting to hear back from her.

I wonder if a person could reupholster a bench seat in that material.

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Looking at the samples against the two green paint options im considering, i think black would look much better. Especially if I bedliner the cab floor get black seat covers and bedliner the bed. Tan would look best on a truck painted tan or black I am guessing.

Are you going to paint the truck?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7648d97041.jpg

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I'm not planning on painting it, but if I did it would be a desert tan of some kind.

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Looking at the samples against the two green paint options im considering, i think black would look much better. Especially if I bedliner the cab floor get black seat covers and bedliner the bed. Tan would look best on a truck painted tan or black I am guessing.

Are you going to paint the truck?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7648d97041.jpg

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That tan doesn't look as dark in this picture.

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That tan doesn't look as dark in this picture.

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I think it looks a bit pink against green paint. Could be the flash affecting it also. I think it would look good against desert tan paint if you go that route, but so would black.

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That black Scassidy posted on his is pretty sharp and I think it would go good with my faded yellow paint job.

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I just got it in Dec. it was maybe 3 weeks turnaround... She explained the difference between the materials to me but I forget now. Was also very up front in telling me that it could fade some (I’m not worried because she’s going to stay in the garage when not driven). They threw in some matching tailgate chain covers for free too...


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Well I guess she was working on yours instead of mine then because I ordered October and finally shipped this week. Should be here monday. That's 4 months... Good thing I am not in a rush. Monday is my birthday so looks like its a bday present. lol

Got any pics? Need a top for my rig also.