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Meyers hard top doesn't fit

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jeffro, Mar 6, 2014.

  1. Mar 6, 2014
    Jeffro

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    I can't find my original post about this & only read a few of the possible problems/remedies. So, what I understand from what I did read is that the 1976 & newer Cj's had the same size tub but a raked back windshield & therefore my hard top should be too short if it was for a newer tub. So, maybe someone put on a newer windshield frame on my 1970 tub, which is throwing me all off. Here's a picture of the windscreen rake with the overhanging Meyers hard top.https://www.dropbox.com/s/uzc2efdg3duwxn9/DSCN5029.JPG
     
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    PeteL

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    Picture doesn't work
     
  3. Mar 6, 2014
    tarry99

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    That windshield frame looks to be a 1975 and earlier version..............bottom mounted drivers side outside wiper motor and the correct angle for that version.............the 1976 & later windshield frame first off takes different hinges, the wiper motor is also inside on the drivers side and if you were looking at it from the front the 1976 and later version is narrower across the top front corners by several inches (tapered sides!)............as compared to the one you have that is the same dimension across the front both top and bottom. You either have the wrong top for your Jeep or it's been distorted or bent.........sometimes they just need some help to get them to fit? More pictures would be helpful!
     
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  4. Mar 7, 2014
    Twin2

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    Top is correct. Would you post a picture of side of windshield at bottom. Where gasket and hinges meet.looking at first picture windshield. Looks like its too far back at top.it can be adjusted
     
  5. Mar 7, 2014
    timgr

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    The mismatch you see is minor compared to the mismatch you would have with the wrong top or windshield.

    It's the right windshield. The wiper motor can on the outside at the bottom IDs it as a 69-75 windshield, which will fit that top.

    Replace the cowl-to-windshield rubber gasket to make the windshield sit more upright. You'll need to adjust the catches too. Or you can shim up the gasket with some inner tube or other rubber sheet.
     
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    Walt Couch

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    X2 what Tim sez.
     
  7. Mar 7, 2014
    Jeffro

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    Daryl

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    Most times you can keep the channel on there. I have had to remove one in the past because it just wouldn't fit, but that was a weird one. That is actually really close compared to many I have put on.
     
  9. Mar 8, 2014
    Twin2

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    here's windshield angle on my jeep with meyers top . doors will only fit if its right . did you get filler pieces
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  10. Mar 8, 2014
    Glenn

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    Undoubtedly the right windshield and top. As mentioned weatherstrip under the windshield is the key. Personally I would add some good foam type of weatherstripping to cushion the windshield so you would actually have to pull it back far enough with the latches. That would be another way to keep it snug after you fasten the front at the top of the windshield. Also a picture from a distance showing the whole side of the JEEP and top would make it easier to get a perspective on the windshield angle. :)
     
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    Twin2

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    as requested by glenn . jeep in garage
    [​IMG]
     
  12. Mar 8, 2014
    Zoomer

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    You should be able to use the top with the channel left on, the front of the top sits on the top side of the channel. Trying to adjust your windshield (when latched) to mate with the top exactly may be somewhat futile. You can unlatch your windshield frame and bolt the top to the windshield frame using the holes provided in the top. Replacing the seal between the tub and windshield frame or adding something more weatherstipping in there looks to me like the right thing to do. Your windshield frame does look like it sits a little too far back at the top as your soft doors look to me to be pushed back slightly at the top.

    I suspect if you were to try mount up the hard doors that came with the top you'd find your windshield angle is a little off compared to the doors.
     
  13. Mar 8, 2014
    Glenn

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    Excellent! Jeffro should be able to now get a good comparison. By the way JEEP looks really good! :)
     
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