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Flat Fender Bikini top

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by mikieboy, Apr 10, 2011.

  1. Apr 10, 2011
    mikieboy

    mikieboy Member

    Jacksonville, FL
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    Does anyone know if these are still being made by anyone? I have looked and could not find a source. Searched on this site and some members have used cj5 tops. Does the cj5 have the same type channel rail on the top of the windshield for the top to slide into. Some say the cj5 top is about 1 inch wider on each side.
    Just wondering if the cj5 had that channel on windshield.
     
  2. Apr 11, 2011
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    Western MA
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    A CJ5 bikini top will fit CJ3A and later flattys. 2A's and earlier ones will not work with the CJ5 top. They make ones for the 2A's and earlier jeeps.

    I have a CJ5 top on the Jalopy.
     
  3. Apr 11, 2011
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    I also us a 5 bikini on the 3B. Just added a snap on each side of the windshield frame for the extra width.
     
  4. Apr 11, 2011
    djcj3a

    djcj3a Member

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    I used a 76 and later CJ7 Bikini top. They're narrower than the ecj5 tops, so they fit a little better. I curled the front around, and buttoned to the front of the windshield frame.

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  5. Apr 11, 2011
    RA472A

    RA472A New Member

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    I have the cj5 top on my 3a and it's fine, but really is a little bit too wide. However, the 2A ones are too narrow, so I figured when I actually need a top, then wider is better than narrower. I don't use one unless I really need it to stay dry.
     
  6. Apr 12, 2011
    Doug Hoffman

    Doug Hoffman New Member

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    Had one made for my 3B by New Life Canvas two years ago. Bit over $100 shipped at the time.

    They were a little tough to get ahold of, but did outstanding work.

    http://www.newlifecanvas.com/

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  7. Apr 13, 2011
    4dawudz

    4dawudz Dale

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    Go to your local marina, ask for the closest canvas top maker and get a custom top made! Any color and shape!
     
  8. Apr 13, 2011
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Upholstery shops can do it as well.
     
  9. May 30, 2011
    stinsonj

    stinsonj Member

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    Made my own with some OD canvas i had laying around

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