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Help identifying these fiberglass top parts?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by teh xerexes, Nov 20, 2007.

  1. Nov 20, 2007
    teh xerexes

    teh xerexes Tearin' it up

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    I just recently purchased a fiberglass top for my CJ5. I've ran a search but didn't find any answers to my question.

    Mounting it won't be an issue as I can rig that up pretty easily, however I need to replace the handles/locks for the doors and the tail gate latch.

    The doors use a "slam latch" mechanism(I believe that's what they're called?). I'm not sure what the mechanism for the tail gate latch is called. I've attached a link to pics of the latches for the doors and tailgate:

    Door Latch

    Tail Gate Latch

    Can anyone point me in the direction of a company that I can pick up similar latches and handles from?
     
  2. Nov 20, 2007
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    I would look up an RV dealer. They'd probably have something.:v6:
     
  3. Nov 20, 2007
    pathkiller

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    Look for an RV place or someone sellling pickup camper shells (toppers, campers, whatever people call them in your neck of the woods), that back latch mechanism is identical to a standard camper shell door. My dad used to manufacture them and had catalogs where he could order all that stuff. If you're in Arkansas there was a big supplier in Pocahontas, Arkansas that he used to buy from. There was a place called Rebel that made them too, I think based in Fayetteville or Ft. Smith. All that stuff is made in Elkhart, Indiana, which is the RV/Camper center of the universe.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2007
    teh xerexes

    teh xerexes Tearin' it up

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    Thanks! I'll try to look up that Rebel place as I'm in Fayetteville. Does the latch have a paticular name or should they know what I'm talking about when I ask for it?

    -Sean
     
  5. Nov 21, 2007
    grannyscj

    grannyscj Headed to the Yukon

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    I would take the latch w/ me to match up.:v6:
     
  6. Nov 21, 2007
    teh xerexes

    teh xerexes Tearin' it up

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    Ah the things I never think of R)
     
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