1976 - 1983 CJ5 Hardtop

I just picked up this hardtop and would like to know more about. I have read on some forums that Jeep never made a hardtop for 73 through 83. They were made by other companies and available through some dealerships. I am interested in finding window gaskets and the strut that hold rear window open (missing one). I also seem to be missing inner door handle but rest of hardware is there. I would appreciate your opinions. I realize it will take a little TLC to bring it back but if it can keep rain/snow out it will have served its purpose. Ihave doors and tailgate window that go with it. I was also lucky enough to get pair of soft doors thrown in. Shaun130000

 

There might be a tag somewhere with a name on it. Very few tops of that style were made for post 75 Jeeps. Are you sure it is a 76-82?

 

When I bought my 80 CJ5 new from the dealer, he did try to sell me a hard top to go with it. I seem to remember they were on the option list. But I also remember that he was asking crazy money for it too. I stuck with the soft top.

 

Thank you for the information and list of tops. I am not ready to put it on yet but anxious to see how it fits. Needs a little tlc. I have a hoist system that I use for my Wrangler hardtop that should allow me to mount it myself or with another person to guide it. I have a 4x4 across 5 rafters with a chain loop hanging down with chain fall on it. I use a notched 2x6 to keep straps apart.

 

I looked and did not find any tags as yet. But when I clean them up I will check again.