original soft tops

I getting ready to paint my reproduction body, but I'm not sure what I need to install an original soft top.

What I do Know: bow brackets, bottom door socket, cowl door flap receiver under the windshield frame and the stuff on the windshield frame.

Not sure on: # of footman loops and other parts that my original body might be missing.

1952 CJ3A

 

When I was looking for a new soft top for the 3B a few years back, the Tiger Top was about all I could find. They fit well, and for the most part, function ok. I do not like the door rods as it is very difficult for one person to lower the top without one of those attached rods getting into the paint. These tops come with the hoops, body brackets, footman loops, etc, so you will not need anything else. The 3A windshield frame should have the top and door channels on it from the factory. If a repo is used, you may have to source these. Bestop may also have these parts available, but I didn't need them and therefore didn't check.

 

Beachwood makes originals.

I was going to put a bikini top on. I was just going to make it so the original tops will fit.