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Kayline Luxair vs. Kayline Canvas Top?

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by sparky, Feb 24, 2007.

  1. Feb 24, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Jim,
    Do you know the difference between the two tops?

    Was the Luxair vinyl? It's your father's handwriting. Thus I'm asking you directly (or anyone else that might know).
     
  2. Feb 24, 2007
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    Standard and Luxair
    they are both vinyl
    the Luxair had zippered side windows and zippered rear curtain
    plus the little side and rear windows
    the Luxair at the rear came straight down, no angle as the standard
    Standard top- the whole side would roll up; the whole rear would fold up
    the bows were different as well
    Joel has my brochure that would show all this
     
  3. Feb 24, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Both were vinyl. Interesting. So was canvas an option then?
     
  4. Feb 24, 2007
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I don't recall canvas
    I remember heavy brass zippers
     
  5. Feb 24, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Interesting.

    Reading the prices guide it indicates canvas tops were an option.
     
  6. Feb 24, 2007
    jeepngem

    jeepngem New Member

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    Sparky,

    I never remember Kayline having the option of a "Canvas" top. They were always vinyl-coated. Hope this is of some help to you.

    Glenn
     
  7. Feb 24, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Glenn and Jim,
    The reference to Kayline only comes from Jim's (Sr.) handwriting.

    The price guide has "Canvas Top" printed in it by Kaiser as opposed to hand written as being a dealer option.

    Was canvas just synonymous with soft-top at the time? Price guide is ~'65-'66.
     
  8. Feb 24, 2007
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    bingo !
    I'll bet that's it
     
  9. Feb 24, 2007
    Glenn

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    Since tops were originally canvas maybe the terminology just continued? Good possibility, certainly makes sense.
     
  10. Mar 5, 2007
    Jeeptopless

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    Why would they list them as 2 separate line items and at different prices?
     
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    Vanguard

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    I'll look for the scans/brochure this evening. I think I might actually know the whereabouts of that box. :D
     
  12. Mar 5, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    They were two different tops. One (the Luxair IIRC) was handwritten in as I noted.

    I've got the scanner working, I'll get scans in the gallery later.

    As an analogy, Bestop lists and sells the Tigertop and Supertop for two different prices and as two different tops.
     
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  13. Mar 5, 2007
    wheelie

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    I believe the tiger top and super tops are indeed differenrt. Tiger is more original to ECJ5 as far as bows, snaps and maybe door latches. Tiger top has either hidden snaps or maybe velcro and more modern looking door latches. A little off your topic. Sorry. If i ever get a top for my 71, it'll be a tiger top.
     
  14. Mar 5, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I was just using them as an analogy. I realize they're different, that was my point. :)
     
  15. Mar 6, 2007
    Jeeptopless

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    Sorry - I was perusing my old Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs from the 60's - that's what I was making reference to.
     
  16. Mar 6, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I'm referring to a dealership price list.
     
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