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New hard tops? 1/2 tops?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by joe28, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. Feb 2, 2010
    joe28

    joe28 Member

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    Wellup, the jeep project is at a stand still, (weird, but it is).
    It's all ready to get dirty, run the little "nubbies" off the new tires, but............
    I need a top.
    At first I was gonna get a rag top, but, I gotta admit after I broke the 1/2 century mark a few years ago, I no-likee the cold much anymore. It seems the older I get, the more "cold" days there are @ here in N.E. pa.??mehh
    A nice hard top with prehaps 2 heaters to keep my old bones toasty is the ticket.
    I've been activity searching for a GOOD 1/2 top or a full hard top, (I've found that the tops are usually pretty good, but the doors, ka-put).
    The jeep isn't show nice, but not a "beater" either, so my question is...............
    Is there a site that sells NEW 1/2 top or full hard tops out there in "Jeepville" for a 61 Willys CJ5?:?
    I'm at the point where I'll take a bath if I sell it, (I've never made a profit on any of the "projects" I've taken on and sold for the next. It drives my wife crazy! She just doesn't understand, "I'm on a mission from God" (ala The Blues Bro's), to save the old jeep race from extintion)!!R)
    I might as well spend more $$$ on it and keep it for ever, (well at least for a year):rofl:!
    Any ideas?
    Joe
    So many jeeps so few $$!:)
     
  2. Feb 2, 2010
    timgr

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    None that I know of. With some searching and deep enough pockets, I'm sure you can find a Meyer half-cab in good condition on the used market. Time, perseverance and money.

    Should be possible to have a fabric half-top made. That's been discussed a few times here. Will likely be expensive though.
     
  3. Feb 2, 2010
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Beachwood Canvas certainly offers a canvas 1/2 top, $$$$.

    Newlife may as well, I can't recall.

    I had an e-mail from someone a while back who was making fiberglass TJ hard tops and started making CJ-5 hardtops as a side project. Don't know how far that ever went though and can't remember who/where.
     
  4. Feb 2, 2010
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    I know where there are two tops, both rotting away in the corner of a jeep yard down here in Florida..................

    Shipping would kill you, I'm afrade......
     
  5. Feb 2, 2010
    Red Mistress

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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Dammit, I'd be all over that if he'd ship. :rofl: Wait, that looks like a later CJ top. NM.

    He doesn't state that I saw, but the angle of the door looks to me like a '76+ top.
     
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    Red Mistress

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    Yep, before anyone buys it should make sure windshield is 59" wide.
     
  8. Feb 2, 2010
    dvw86

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    I see quite a few good hard tops for sale around my area (Washington/Idaho). I picked mine up for $500. The top, doors, and glass were in good condition. I've seen about four more listed since then. I sent you a PM with more information.
     
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    Bruce Hamilton

    Bruce Hamilton oldjeeps

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    I have a Kelly half cab. Found it on the Willys parts board. Drove about 3 hours to get it and to my surprise it was the same color as my 71' CJ

    As you can see the half cab leaves room for other things


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  10. Feb 4, 2010
    joe28

    joe28 Member

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    This is one of the reasons I want to get a 1/2 top! Plus it looks cool!
    There's a nice fiberglass top at the bone yard complete with doors, that I've had my eye on.
    Only problem is that it's from a newer CJ5, (maybe 78 or so).
    I've been runnin through my head the "how-ta's, and I believe I've got a workable plan, (the door, well I've have to wait til I see how different the windshield angle is).
    I figue if I gotta be "Joe Fiberglass layer", I may as well put a sun roof in it to leak on my head!
    Stay tuned to "Joe needs a top and it's not looking good"
    Joe
    Best part about a old jeep is........... It ALWAYS needs something done to it!
     
  11. Feb 4, 2010
    lamar

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    Here is a pic of my homemade half top. It's made from a full top that had a rip in the back half of it.





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  12. Feb 4, 2010
    lamar

    lamar Member

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    Another pic of it.[​IMG]
     
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