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Hardtop Color Choice

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by rejeep, Jul 18, 2016.

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What color should hardtop and doors be?

  1. White

    9 vote(s)
    64.3%

  2. Black

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%

  3. Other, please post

    3 vote(s)
    21.4%
  1. Jul 18, 2016
    rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    What color?
    having a hard time deciding on just going with black/white or something else..
    any input greatly appreciated at this point...

    Top and doors in theory don't have to match...
    My jeep is bellow and some examples of CJ5 hardtops posted for reference...

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    rejeep, Jul 18, 2016
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  2. Jul 18, 2016
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

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    Just personal opinion on aesthetics - given your current two-tone color and chrome look, I think a top and doors that matches the front end blue would be best. Generally I like a top and doors that contrast with the the body color, but you already have interesting color contrast with the tub. Hopefully you can run without the top most of the time anyway as it looks great as is!
     
    FinoCJ, Jul 18, 2016
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  3. Jul 18, 2016
    timgr

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    White is practical. Keeps the cabin cooler and does not show dirt like a dark color.
     
    timgr, Jul 18, 2016
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  4. Jul 18, 2016
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Red.

    'Merica!!
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jul 18, 2016
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  5. Jul 18, 2016
    rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    were the meyer tops only available in white, or?
     
    rejeep, Jul 18, 2016
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  6. Jul 18, 2016
    wheelie

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    White only AFAIK. Could be wrong.
     
    wheelie, Jul 18, 2016
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  7. Jul 18, 2016
    Desert Runner

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    My hardtop was originally white, but I switched to charcoal gray metalic
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    Desert Runner, Jul 18, 2016
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  8. Jul 18, 2016
    ITLKSEZ

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    Oooh...
    I vote that.
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jul 18, 2016
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  9. Jul 21, 2016
    SgtBB

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    Did you polish the body? If so, that must have been a lot of work! Interesting appearance of the contrast between color and polished metal.
    Now I do love the color of the front. Seems that you asked opinions, I would continue with the paint on the body, doors, and sides of top. I would then paint the very top white, especially if you have a Meyers. Classic look for a classy classic CJ6.

    Love your Jeep!
     
    SgtBB, Jul 21, 2016
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  10. Jul 21, 2016
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Maybe even go with chrome on the very top?
     
    Focker, Jul 21, 2016
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  11. Jul 21, 2016
    Alan28

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    Ask to madame, better to make color choices with people concerned? ;)
     
    Alan28, Jul 21, 2016
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  12. Jul 22, 2016
    rejeep

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    I decided on white to stick with "original."
    Figured with a white top, if I ever decide to do other color options it would be a better canvas than black.
    the Meyer tops were originally white and this jeep, other than the aftermarket body is fairly true to the period.
    Stay cooler in the summer and I always wanted a blue jeep with a white top.

    body is polished aluminum... has more of a row boat feel than Harley chrome, but this is my motorcycle (y)
     
    rejeep, Jul 22, 2016
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  13. Jul 22, 2016
    Glenn

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    I agree with the white also, I think it would look really good with that blue. You could consider some sort of blue "accent" on the top, like a small stripe for example.
     
    Glenn, Jul 22, 2016
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  14. Jul 22, 2016
    rejeep

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    that's a really good idea..

    I also haven't ruled out the possibility of a rear rub rail or slim tube fender that would be color match
     
    rejeep, Jul 22, 2016
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  15. Jul 23, 2016
    fctex

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    Meyers catalog states Glacier White #395 was standard color, but other colors were available at an extra charge.
     
    fctex, Jul 23, 2016
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