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'66 soft top bow mounting?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by wminmi, Feb 24, 2006.

  1. Feb 24, 2006
    wminmi

    wminmi Overgrown child at Work

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    My buddy now has my softop and bows and we can't figure out where the bow bracket mounts on the tub rail :rofl:

    Like an idiot, when i pulled the softtop off my CJ, i just "took it off" and didn't mark or measure any of the mounting points......and there are a zillion holes on that lip on my Jeep so remembering the exact ones is impossible.........

    By any chance, would someone know where the bow brackets mount? I know they are down near the door catches(sp?) but for the life of me i can't remember if they butted up to the catches or sat back farther :rofl:

    Pictures/measurements/slap upside the noggin would be great!
     
  2. Feb 24, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Brand of top and model?
     
  3. Feb 24, 2006
    wminmi

    wminmi Overgrown child at Work

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    i know it's got the "Bestop" stamped in it........model?
     
  4. Feb 24, 2006
    wminmi

    wminmi Overgrown child at Work

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    is there a number or something stamped/printed on the top anywhere?

    I didn't see one when i took it off my jeep and helped toss it on his, but that doesn't mean there isn't one :rofl:
     
  5. Feb 24, 2006
    gper

    gper New Member

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    Go to www.bestop.com.
    Use the search feature for "51405".
    It will take you to a .pdf of the instruction set for an E5 soft top.
    The measurments you need are right there. You will probably find the correct holes are already drilled where they need to be.

    Mike

    Mike
     
  6. Feb 24, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Tigertop has one peice doors and snaps, Super Top has two peice doors and a rail system.
     
  7. Feb 24, 2006
    wminmi

    wminmi Overgrown child at Work

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    thanx for the besttop link :beer:

    This top had one piece doors if i remember right.....i'll double check though as i'm headed that way here in a few.

    Thanx guys :beer: :beer:
     
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