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         The FJ Cruiser's interior is completely removed during the conversion process. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)                |
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del.icio.usJust add sunshine and the Toyota FJ Cruiser is transformed into the world's best beach cruiser. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Newport Convertible Engineering has created a full-size, power-operated fabric top for the FJ. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
When the top is in place, the FJ Cruiser still retains its familiar profile. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Because the FJ Cruiser has truck-style body-on-frame construction, NCE's FJ convertible feels solid and secure even without a roof. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
No more blind spots, as the NCE FJ convertible lets you enjoy the view. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Newport Convertible Engineering has been building dozens of FJ convertibles since the 2006 SEMA Show. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Watching NCE's specialists fire up the cutting torch gets us fired up for the mayhem about to ensue. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
You have to wonder: What becomes of all the hardtops that have been removed? (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
An interior superstructure of steel tubing reinforces the suddenly topless bodywork and locates the seatbelts. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Some tricky engineering goes into the design of the top and its power mechanism. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Bracing across the bodywork helps resist the flex that causes creaks and groans. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
The fabric top is stitched together right on the premises in Placentia. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Once the fabric top is in place, the FJ Cruiser still has an attractive profile. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
The top features a glass rear window to enhance visibility in all kinds of weather. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
A Toyota FJ Cruiser Convertible is not the sort of thing you see every day. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Once the sunshine comes in, the artful design details of the FJ Cruiser can be fully appreciated. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
The FJ's unique door arrangement means the new steel superstructure now locates the front seatbelt mounts. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Notice the dramatic increase in headroom for rear-seat occupants. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Large tonneau cover prevents the inside of the top from becoming greasy, but naturally it's unwieldy. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
The convertible top reduces cargo area, but how much room do you need for a couple of beach towels and a Frisbee? (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Once the top is down, the NCE FJ Cruiser Convertible feels light-footed and free. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
Naturally people will stare, especially envious Jeep Wrangler drivers. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
When you're at the wheel of the NCE FJ Cruiser Convertible, every day is a beach day. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
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