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Rock Gear Soft Tops

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Ty, Jan 30, 2006.

  1. Jan 30, 2006
    Ty

    Ty New Member

    Portland, OR
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    Does anybody know if these guys are still in business? Looks like their site is down and haven't been able to reach them by phone. I really like the fast back style tops, is any other company making them?
    Thanks again.
    Ty
     
    Ty, Jan 30, 2006
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  2. Jan 30, 2006
    Evans

    Evans Former YJ owner

    Dallastown , Pa
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    I heard they were out of bus. , they were nice , I had one on my YJ.
     
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    Hawk62cj5

    Hawk62cj5 Captain of OldSchool

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    yeah they are gone from what I heard , to bad to I wanted one of there tops.
     
    Hawk62cj5, Jan 30, 2006
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  4. Jan 30, 2006
    Ty

    Ty New Member

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    Dang...dang...dang. I waited to long. I did find another place, California Tops that makes this style (not really the same, but a fastback) but have read very mixed reviews.
    Oh well
    Thanks

    ps Anyone have one for a 79 CJ5?? I'd love to buy or burrow to have a canvas place copy..
     
    Ty, Jan 30, 2006
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  5. Jan 31, 2006
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Oh yes, what Tumbleweed said. :mad:

    Back in the early days of JU, when all the SWB Jeeps were on one forum, Tim from California Tops became infamous as a classic nutcase. Tops didn't fit, or were not delivered. He would not honor valid warranty claims, and was caught in one lie after another. From the emails that recipients posted to the board, it was clear that this guy did not have a grasp on reality :rofl:

    Sadly, I believe most of the collected info on this was lost in a JU server crash some years ago. It was fascinating reading...
    You might try a search at JU on the CJ board, or Wrangler board, see if any of the info was re-posted, or look for other accounts of dealings with Calif Tops.

    Yes, there are some who recieved an excellent product in a timely manner from him. It's a crapshoot.
    Personally, I'd put my money into a product like a Bestop or other...
    the product may not be as good as Cailf Tops best work, but at least you know you're dealing with a reputable company.
     
    lynn, Jan 31, 2006
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  6. Jan 31, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I recall that I posted Rockgear was out of business here some time ago, prolly in OT. I know I remember seeing it announced for sure though.

    X3 on the Caltops thing.
     
    sparky, Jan 31, 2006
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