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Need help identifing topper manufacturer

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by mediagirl, Oct 28, 2016.

  1. Nov 7, 2016 at 1:02 PM
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    mediagirl

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    It's got a convex curve to the glass which is the challenge. The glass companies that I've talked to can't do custom curves like that.

    Is Dave the guy usually working in the shop? He didn't know the brand of the camper and sent me to the other guy on Osuna.
     
  2. Nov 7, 2016 at 1:50 PM
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    WildLand

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    I wonder if any leer or snugtop camper windows fit the same dimensions as yours. Might make another visit to each store and see?
     
  3. Nov 18, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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    Its a Century, Royal model
    I have the same model and after lots of research. they don't support this model anymore. so getting glass for it doesn't seem possible. let me know if you found a place as I am in need of back glass too
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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    Have you considered getting a sheet of plexiglass with tint and having it custom cut & drilled to your specifications? I know the local TAPP Plastics can come up with something. Or you'll have to look online/call/email every place that might have an NOS tempered glass door for your camper shell. I had a similiar issue with Glasstite/Raven (owned by EFX Body) trying to get hardware for the sliding glass window handles. I ended up going to TAPP Plastics to fabricate a part for me. :(
     
  5. Nov 18, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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    @Hamer95USA I made one out of tinted lexan and reinforced it. its works pretty good but would still like the actual glass if I could find it. lol
     
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  6. Nov 18, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    I've seen some very neglected truck shells and some people have had to improvise with using plexiglas/lexan/sheet plywood to replace the broken truck shell window that was vandalized or broke by accident. I was lucky when Glasstite was still in business when someone broke the side window of my truck shell in a vehicle theft. I was able to contact the dealer that I bought the shell from who contacted the manufacturer and was able to buy a new side window from the manufacturer. The same thing when I broke the front shell window by throwing my stand into the back of the truck without thinking about it.:(
     
  7. Nov 18, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    Yep. I have contacted the Century and they changed glass companies because the original glass company closed up and the new company wont support anything older than a couple of years. the biggest problem is that the rear door glass has a slight curve in it and no glass companies are able to curve/bend the glass for it. And flat glass wont seal up properly.
     
  8. Nov 18, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    That truly sucks that the current glass company won't support the older truck shells. I had a hard time getting little plastic handles for the front sliding glass window of my Glasstite shell so I can understand your frustration about getting the correct rear glass door for your shell.
     
  9. Oct 27, 2022 at 10:42 AM
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    Looks to be ARE i have a used camper shell from them that requires the same looking door mounts that im looking for. That might be a serial# on the ceiling
     
  10. Oct 28, 2022 at 8:52 AM
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    Here's the circa 2004 ARE (CX-series, I believe) canopy on my 2003 DC TRD. Lots of differences between yours and my CX-series cap. If it's ARE, it's a different model.

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    This tag is on the roof, centered near the back window.
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  11. Oct 28, 2022 at 9:15 AM
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    100% ARE i have one as well
     
  12. Oct 28, 2022 at 9:23 AM
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    OP hasn't been back since 2016, when this thread was started :bananadead:
     
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  13. Oct 28, 2022 at 9:46 AM
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    :) True -- but the subject of Gen 1 shells comes up from time to time, especially as companies take them out of their product lines and new owners continue to look for 'em. Hopefully the op has long resolved the problem, but having canopy/bed cap/camper shell info here on TW will probably help someone down the line.
     
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  14. Oct 28, 2022 at 9:50 AM
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    Looks like a century to me. Guy I work with has one that's red too. Looks the same.
     

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