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Cab Cover For A 75 CJ5

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by RATZinc., Jul 31, 2010.

  1. Jul 31, 2010
    RATZinc.

    RATZinc. New Member

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    Does anyone know where to buy a simple cab cover for my Jeep??
     
    RATZinc., Jul 31, 2010
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    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    place a WTB ad here (they pop up every once in awhile)......and search out craigslist ads with a search engine like craigshelper
    good luck, Jim
     
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    timgr

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    You'll have to define your terms.

    A "bikini top" is a flat piece of vinyl fabric that goes from the windshield to the roll bar. A "soft top" has a roof, doors and side curtains and is fully enclosed. There is no one making hard cabs now, AFAIK. You'll have to buy a used one if you want a hard cab.
     
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    jarbidge09

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    timgr

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    Won't fit a '75. The site says '76-83. The '55-75 tops are different from the '76-on tops. You can only use the later top if you change your windshield for the later style.
     
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    all4jpn

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    if you are looking for a cab cover..i have only seen them for c-7's and newer.they do make life easier..have one for the yj and love it
     
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    jarbidge09

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    You must of misssed it rally tops says 1954-1984 hard tops for cj5
     
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    Patrick

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    Then down on the left it says...
    I'd bet money they don't make a top for 55-75..
     
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  10. Aug 2, 2010
    RATZinc.

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    Sorry for the poor response here, gone all weekend. But anyway I am looking for a top like this one.........
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    RATZinc., Aug 2, 2010
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    sparky

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    Rally tops can "say" that, but as Tim noted, there are very large differences between the WS frames from 1955 - 1975 and 1976+ that preclude a top from fitting both styles. The only way to make this top fit a pre-76 CJ-5 is to swap the frame as Tim pointed out.

     
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    When I bought one of these for the '71 about 10+ years ago, they were the best on the market. For what I've seen lately, they still are.

    www.jeepcovers.com


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    RATZinc.

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    They make them for 76+ jeeps that I have found but nothing older.
     
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    RATZinc.

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    That is actually the trick!! Thanks alot, I am in for 1!!
     
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    You're referring to Rain Gear covers? I had one for my '71, fit perfectly (dimensionally the same as your 75 for the area covered.) I didn't see where the year is specified, only shows "CJ5".

    http://www.jeepcovers.com/storename/raingearjeepcovers/ViewDept-242126.aspx

    Give them a call... there's probably no difference in their design from early to late CJ5s. The cover may be a bit more "baggy" on the later ones due to more slant in the windshield.
    Only other possibility is they stopped making covers for the early CJ5s...

    EDIT>>>> I was confused, thought you were responding to my post.
    Ya, check them out, Good price for what you get too. You won't be disappointed.
     
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    RATZinc.

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    I called and they do have the right top! Thanks alot for the info!
     
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    lynn

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    Let uis know how you like it when you get it... and post some pics!! :D
     
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    Walt Couch

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    Yes sir, I would also be interested in how you like it and 2nd the pic's.
     
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