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Intex

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Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« on: February 09, 2018, 19:26:58 »
Do any of the members in the US/Canada have any recommendations for a good quality Dolly for the Pagoda top? It's the one that has wheels on the bottom, and holds the top upright with the back window towards the floor.

I just do not want to order one that is of inferior quality, and repect members opinions.

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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2018, 19:44:08 »
I made mine using a dolly from Harbor Freight and some scrap wood. Works great!
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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2018, 21:03:24 »
Buds Benz is where I ordered mine from ...

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https://www.budsbenz.com/catalog/230-250-280-sl/n-miscellaneous

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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2018, 21:31:01 »
I have a Buds Benz one as well and find it easy to use and lightweight for moving around.


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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2018, 23:02:23 »
I got this one off Amazon. 1st box was damaged, and some parts fell out, but amazon replaced it immediately, I sent the incomplete one back. Its perfect for my needs:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0066S6W3Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2018, 00:00:18 »
Thank you, I just went ahead and ordered from Bud's Benz

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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2018, 01:18:21 »
I just bought the one for $107
That was the best deal as it also came with a dust cover and strap.

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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2018, 00:10:39 »
Why did you over pay? The amazon link i posted was $105.24 (and prime eligible) vs $107

Im just kidding, they are likely exactly the same thing

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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2018, 04:19:47 »
I think the extra cost must have been the shipment

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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2018, 05:12:14 »
I made mine using a dolly from Harbor Freight and some scrap wood. Works great!
Now you have to sew a nice cover for it.  Sunbrella is perfect for it and comes in many colors.
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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2018, 08:03:58 »
Now you have to sew a nice cover for it.  Sunbrella is perfect for it and comes in many colors.

I just picked up a cover from a German Parts supplier. I only made the dolly for temporary use. My hard top will eventually hang from my garage rafters.
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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2018, 19:25:14 »
I made mine using a dolly from Harbor Freight and some scrap wood. Works great!
I apologize for the tangent.
Frank,
Is that a '69 Camaro behind your top???
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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2018, 07:39:14 »
I apologize for the tangent.
Frank,
Is that a '69 Camaro behind your top???
Mark

Probably is a 69. A Camaro for sure. Mike Luurs does a lot of Camaro’s. He did my SL. That photo was taken in his shop.
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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2018, 14:41:17 »
Thanks Frank.
I thought it was yours ....  8)
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Re: Need Dolly for Pagoda Top
« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2018, 22:09:04 »
Finally received the one from Bud's Benz. It looks like its Chinese probably, the quality is OK for what I am using it for, so I would recommend it.