@KayTwo bill and Mitch were the first two I consulted regarding the top. That's going on a year and a half. This was the first thing I started working on when I got the SS. Lots of stuff have gotten in the way to getting it made. Bobby was the first person that saw it in person and said he was in so that's how it lined up. I stressing just to get these guys something.
Best case would be at SSITS with pre-production top, maybe two test tops for the boys and starting to take orders.
@Ruptured Duck, I get it, I really do. I'm just busting balls this morning. But I've had my own business, I understand all about wanting to get it right the first time. No worries, work your timeline as you need to, it's your baby and you have to work it at your speed.
That being said, don't forget the support you have around you. Speaking only for @sideseatdriver and myself, we prefer to support the small business owners, since we have both been there. We also have huge respect for your skill and vision, and massive faith in your ability to go from design to finished product. We both recognize that we are a bit of an acquired taste, and having never met either of us, you're probably like "What is up with these two clowns?" Completely understandable, I sometimes look in the mirror and say the same thing. But we are excited for you to venture into this world of business ownership, and we're excited to see what you come up with. Nothing but love and support here, man. And the occasional ball busting.