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CJ-6 top question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ColonialRovers, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. Sep 3, 2009
    ColonialRovers

    ColonialRovers New Member

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    Who make a quality top for the CJ-6, I am looking at a couple of them right now and one doesn't have a top.

    Also I've noticed some have the hoops set holders on the inside of the truck bed and others have the hoops set holders on the inside, why is that?
     
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    windyhill

    windyhill Sponsor

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    I'm pretty sure Supertop is the only co that makes a top for the early's any more and only in black.
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Bestop Tigertop is your only option AFAIK.
     
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    alex211

    alex211 Member

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    Is the tigertop of good quality?
     
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    barucker

    barucker Member

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    The quality is fine, heavy snaps, etc.
    The design is not ideal in my opinion, as the rear and side windows are not fully removable, the sides are attached to the top at the rear, so for open sides, they are rolled to the back, for storage. The rear window is rolled up. I would prefer to be able to remove them completely for the summer, keeping them from being damaged. In this way they could also be replaceable. But keep in mind it's the best design on the market today (the only one).
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Boyink, Sep 3, 2009
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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I lucked into a Kayline top from a member here......was seriously considering having a upholstery shop make a custom top until then, was told $1000-$1200......that was here in a so-cal shop I did business with
    Jim S.
     
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    ColonialRovers

    ColonialRovers New Member

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    Ok thanks, I found a restored in NY that doesn't have a top
     
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    ColonialRovers

    ColonialRovers New Member

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    Mike it's your setup I like which has pushed me towards getting one of these. I found a restored one in NY for 10500 that looks very clean, I also found on in FL that looks good too, but it's just as far.
     
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    BajaEdition

    BajaEdition cj6 owner

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    I was going to do a custom job but opted out for the tiger top also, I would really like one that rolls up horizontally on the sides, but the price is so different going custom I just decided to go Bestop
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea I wonder if I've driven the 6 prices up with higher visibility..;)

    Overall IMHO if you find one you like for the right price paying to have it shipped wasn't horrible. I bought SSDutch out of TX and had it shipped to MI for ~$800. You'd spend that on bodywork or a paintjob without trying..;)
     
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  12. Sep 4, 2009
    ColonialRovers

    ColonialRovers New Member

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    what kind of quote did you get with the custom?

    mark
     
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