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Soft Top Differences

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by termin8ed, Mar 24, 2020.

  1. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    For those of you that know the intermediates from the earlys...

    I have what i thought was a soft top to fit my 69.-the tan top. The black one came off the 70 i picked up in the fall. It looks like the tan top has quite a bit more angle than the black doors.

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    Last edited: Mar 25, 2020
    termin8ed, Mar 24, 2020
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  2. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    I thought the windshield raked back more starting in 1976, like your tan door shows.
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Mar 24, 2020
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  3. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    to my knowledge . 76 and later the windshield leans farther back
    and narrower on top . as to tops fitting
     
    Twin2, Mar 24, 2020
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  4. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Agree with Donny and Ron, '55 to '75 tops were the same, providing the windshield is stock. Your door certainly isn't for those years.
     
    Glenn, Mar 24, 2020
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  5. rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

    Glenn is correct.
     
    rusty, Mar 25, 2020
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  6. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    76?
    I knew that but was thinking 72-75 for some reason.

    Ok, so the tan top will be for a 76 up. Any way for it to work on mine or do i need to keep looking? The black top is pretty crusty and brittle. Doors and windows would be good probably but the top itself is toast.
     
    termin8ed, Mar 25, 2020
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  7. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Actually that explains a little. The tan door did seem to be bowed in more than the flatter black one. Thought it was just bent a little. And got the front of the top in the chanel on the windshield. Looked like it might have shrunk a little.
     
    termin8ed, Mar 25, 2020
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  8. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Keep looking is your best choice.
     
    Glenn, Mar 25, 2020
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  9. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    You'd have to use a 76-up windshield frame.
     
    colojeepguy, Mar 25, 2020
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  10. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Thats what i was afraid of.


    At least i have the hardware now:D



    Anyone know if the side windows and tailgate section would fit between the 2? Or is it all different? This would be for the supertop
     
    termin8ed, Mar 25, 2020
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  11. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Thought id post a couple more pictures if it helps anyone in the future
    The tan top is too short from side to side at the windshield

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    The black door fits propperly. The tan doors have too much angle so there was a gap at the top of the windshield
     
    termin8ed, Mar 25, 2020
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  12. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Piling on - tan top is for a '76 or newer.
     
    timgr, Mar 25, 2020
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  13. Twin2

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    one other note as to the later top
    the top seam doesn't fit like the earlys
    it has a channel that screws to top of windshield frame
     
    Twin2, Mar 25, 2020
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  14. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Forgot about that. Yes(y)
     
    termin8ed, Mar 25, 2020
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