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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by aekdbbop, Aug 29, 2016.

  1. Oct 20, 2016
    durangotang

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    All the cool kids have aluminum hard tops.
     
  2. Oct 20, 2016
    Focker

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    I like the looks of the hardtop. I'm with Ron on this one...Doors can stay in the garage .
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2016
    Bob-The-CJ

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    Definitely a Koenig, I have one very similar to it in my backyard.

    The windows on the doors are very small, and just slide down.
     
  4. Oct 21, 2016
    Twin2

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    rub it in , we know you stole it :D 200 :lol::lol:
     
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  5. Oct 21, 2016
    Glenn

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    That definitely was a good deal! :coffee::)
     
  6. Nov 29, 2016
    1957Willys

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    Where exactly in Tennessee is this I'm kinda interested in it? Looks like it might be a good project. The small windows don't bother me and I've been looking for a hardtop for four years. When I bought my jeep the previous owner removed the hardtop and left it with the guy he bought it from. I just want one for the winter I have a canvas top for the summer.
     
  7. Nov 30, 2016
    aekdbbop

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    Well you all were right. I waited a little longer and found a Meyers top in great condition for $250. A little 3 hour drive away.. but will be worth it. Thanks!



    Ill PM you his details.
     
  8. Nov 30, 2016
    Glenn

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    Glad you found a Meyers top. Pictures?
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2016
    Twin2

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    pictures [​IMG]
     
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  10. Dec 1, 2016
    aekdbbop

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    its in pieces now. ill snap a pic when its on :)
     
  11. Dec 1, 2016
    timgr

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    My friend, be careful to get all the pieces. You need the cowl-half of the door hinges, top and bottom both sides, the filler strips that go along the windshield to seal to the edges to the doors both sides, the filler strip that seals the gas filler indent to the door, the restraining straps and footman loops for the doors... and you will probably have to buy a lot of hardware. There are maybe 50 1/4"-20x 3/4" bolts that hold the top to the body, lots of assorted sheet metal screws, weather strip, caulking.
     
  12. Dec 1, 2016
    1957Willys

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    Thanks it looks like a Koenig model 520 it looks like the doors fit into the lip that runs up the side of the body and over the rear fender. I won't really know till I can look at it in person.
     
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  13. Dec 1, 2016
    aekdbbop

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    Yes, the original post of mine was about the koenig.. but i found a meyers.

    He's supposed to lay it out for me and take a pic.
     
  14. Dec 1, 2016
    Twin2

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    as tim said check for all hardware
     
  15. Dec 1, 2016
    1957Willys

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    It looks like the piano hinges for the doors are missing from the pictures.
     
  16. Dec 1, 2016
    aekdbbop

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    Yeah sounds like I'll need a pair of upper door hinges. Are those available anywhere??
     
  17. Dec 1, 2016
    timgr

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    Nope. Unobtainium. Fab is likely easiest.
     
  18. Dec 2, 2016
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  19. Dec 4, 2016
    aekdbbop

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    He actually had a set of upper door hinges. Paid dearly for them though lol.

    I'm the meantime, he informed me it was a Kelly top actually. Do I still need all those filler pieces? What's the difference between Kelly and Meyers?
     
  20. Dec 4, 2016
    Focker

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