Ameritech Helmet Hardtop almost ready to mount.

[Dave2018]

Time to buy the gaskets and small brackets to mount the legacy hardtop. Did a lot of repairs as it was ripped off a hmmwv. Ameritech wants about 200.00 for the gaskets it uses and about 200.00 for the 4 little brackets and some screws. Always try to keep my 9998 oem but this 400 plus is very steep. did not see the gaskets before I got it and the brackets on their website are nothing special. Any used brackets or thoughts on this is welcome.
In the dirt..

 

[Coug]

When I mounted mine, at the rear I used a couple strips of 2" angle iron, and for the middle (C pillar area) I used some right angle brackets I had lying around. Think they were like 1" or 1 1/4" wide by 6 inches high, then just bent them a little to match the offset angle.
I didn't actually do anything on the front where it's supposed to have the clamps to hold it to the windshield frame, but mine was the mid height version so has more strength up there to begin with. I did use a little Lexel sealant on that front seam.
For the sides/rear I used some cheap 1/2" foam weatherstrip to seal it.

 

[Dave2018]

Thanks for the info. I may end up doing that. They are charging civilians dod prices.

 

[Dieselmeister]

I just purchased a brand new Helmet Top off Iron Planet, which I intend to use to replace my rusted out steel roof, and upgrade to a helmet top. This top looks like it has all the hardware and gaskets shown in the installation manual from Amtech.

Any advice or any issues I need to look out for, before I start tearing into this project. (I normally hang out on the generator forum, and work on engines and generators. "Roof work" will be new for me).

Thank you in advance for any advice.

 

[Mogman]

Make sure the rear sides are correctly aligned with the sides of the truck, you may have to use a ratchet strap to pull the sides together.

 

[Coug]

and be careful of the B-pillar pieces, they are the most easily broken parts.

 

[Mogman]

At the same time you are checking the sides make sure the "seems" on both sides of the rear door are "square" something that got by the bozos that installed my helmet top...

 

[Dave2018]

Make sure the rear sides are correctly aligned with the sides of the truck, you may have to use a ratchet strap to pull the sides together.

Thanks. Probably would have missed that one. Cool.

 

[Dave2018]

I just purchased a brand new Helmet Top off Iron Planet, which I intend to use to replace my rusted out steel roof, and upgrade to a helmet top. This top looks like it has all the hardware and gaskets shown in the installation manual from Amtech.

Any advice or any issues I need to look out for, before I start tearing into this project. (I normally hang out on the generator forum, and work on engines and generators. "Roof work" will be new for me).

Thank you in advance for any advice.

Do you see this gasket part from your hardtop. Don't know for sure where it goes.
Thx
Dave

PS. Do u have a manual or the instructions from website. I only have instructions from website. Not that good for sure.

I just purchased a brand new Helmet Top off Iron Planet, which I intend to use to replace my rusted out steel roof, and upgrade to a helmet top. This top looks like it has all the hardware and gaskets shown in the installation manual from Amtech.

Any advice or any issues I need to look out for, before I start tearing into this project. (I normally hang out on the generator forum, and work on engines and generators. "Roof work" will be new for me).

Thank you in advance for any advice.

 

[Milcommoguy]

MY free guess... Half of it goes left and right of the rear door to seal off the gaping hole where the tail gate mates when closed. Keeps some of the dust out. That's what I have on mine. It is glued on...but I fab up a strap and screwed it on to be sure.

That's what It could be ???

Get some ear plugs or an intercom, CAMO

 

[Mogman]

I can second the noise!!

 

[Dieselmeister]

Do you see this gasket part from your hardtop. Don't know for sure where it goes.
Thx
Dave

PS. Do u have a manual or the instructions from website. I only have instructions from website. Not that good for sure.

Mine came with an instruction CD, but all the disk has is the manual that is on the web, and sales brochures for all the tops they make.

I attached a picture of where the rubber strip was mounted on my top. It did not come separately.