With my commute I have been checking out a lot more craigslist and other Jeep Forums for great deals on parts. I found a CJ7 hardtop on NEOW for $75. I have a full hardtop already, but it is in really nice shape, and I have this idea in my head to cut up a full size hard top and make a 1/2 cab smiliar to a CJ8.
I have ZERO expiereince with fiberglass, but my plan is to cut the top just behind the main roll bar hoop (about the leading edge of the side windows). I'll then cut the area surrounding the hatch and mold/glue/bond it to the back of the front part.
I will need to find a way to make the lift gate portion bolt on/off since it will need to go around the sport bars and the supports for my rear rack. Worst case I will be out $75 and make a lot of mess and waste my time. Best case I will have an awsome, one of a kind 1/2 cab that will blow everyone mind. Most likely it will be something in the middle.
I won't be picking up the 1/2 top for a few weeks since I am commuting on the Harley and the hard top is just a little bit bigger then my saddle bags