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Hard top repair

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by AIRSHIPDOC, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. Feb 19, 2008
    AIRSHIPDOC

    AIRSHIPDOC New Member

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    In the jeep history research section the question titled " hardtop I.d. " would anyone have the top shown ? I just bought one but the rear corners of the fiberglass top are damaged. I would like a picture of the rear corners so I could repair them. Is there supposed to be a drain channel or is the lip the same contour as the rest of the top ?
     
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    AIRSHIPDOC, Feb 19, 2008
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  2. Mar 7, 2008
    AIRSHIPDOC

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    btt. hello out there can anyone help ?
     
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  3. Mar 7, 2008
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    If it is the fiberglass top that looks like a toyota land cruiser, then the lips are the same all the way around. I used to ahve one and the front corners were mangled. I tried to patch them but didnt do a good job, given i was new at trying to repair the thing. I dont have pics of them.
     
    DanStew, Mar 7, 2008
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  4. Mar 7, 2008
    AIRSHIPDOC

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    So there was no way for water to run off except slamming on the brakes and making a tidal wave ?
     
    AIRSHIPDOC, Mar 7, 2008
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  5. Mar 7, 2008
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Yup. You could make slits in some locatinos to let the water drain. But your top probably has the mold and mildew that is typical for those drip rails if it is a msot climate.
     
    DanStew, Mar 7, 2008
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  6. Mar 7, 2008
    AIRSHIPDOC

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    It's not green, it came from Wyoming. I think I will add drainage to prevent growing moss.
     
    AIRSHIPDOC, Mar 7, 2008
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Oh, and take the time to purchase stainless steel bolts to bolt the top to the sides.
     
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  8. Mar 9, 2008
    AIRSHIPDOC

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    Stainless bolts will do. Thanks Dan
     
    AIRSHIPDOC, Mar 9, 2008
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