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windshield and top options

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by solomon, Aug 15, 2006.

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  1. MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member


    Hmmm, so is mine, still don't fit. I guess a top with no doors will be better than no top at all though.
     
    MCSCOTT, Aug 15, 2006
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  2. MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member


    I've gotta agree with Sparky on this, I wouldn't mind a hard top, but I prefer the soft tops.
     
    MCSCOTT, Aug 15, 2006
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  3. solomon

    solomon Baby Jeep Junkie

    I would like one, but I'd be scared that with a hardtop it'd be so much trouble that I wouldn't ever take it off, or put it back on. The soft tops look like a one man job. Hard tops not.
     
    solomon, Aug 15, 2006
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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Now, I've never had a hardtop on mine but my dad did on his '73, and IIRC the soft tops are actually quieter....
     
    Patrick, Aug 15, 2006
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  5. solomon

    solomon Baby Jeep Junkie

    soft top-3
    hard top-0
     
    solomon, Aug 15, 2006
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  6. MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

    Especially quieter than the metal ones. Either one can be a one man job, but the soft tops are usually alot easier, and quicker to take off. Plus, you always have the option of taking the top down when you are away from home when you have a soft top. It's kinda hard to store the hardtop and full doors behind the back seat.:) :)
     
    MCSCOTT, Aug 15, 2006
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  7. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Yup. takes only a few minutes.....
     
    Patrick, Aug 15, 2006
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  8. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Fiberglass tops are quieter than metal or soft. At least in my experience. Not boomy, or loud from wind noise.

    Not a Caddillac though. ;)
     
    sparky, Aug 15, 2006
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  9. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Still don't fit behind the seat....:D
     
    Patrick, Aug 15, 2006
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  10. solomon

    solomon Baby Jeep Junkie

    I'm starting to lean more towards the soft top. At least with that you could put it on real quick if it started raining. Seems to be a lot more versatile.
     
    solomon, Aug 15, 2006
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  11. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Nope.
     
    sparky, Aug 15, 2006
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  12. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I'd bet you would be happier, but, there are people who prefer a hard top......
     
    Patrick, Aug 15, 2006
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  13. solomon

    solomon Baby Jeep Junkie

    How durable are the soft tops. I don't try to tear things up, but I've never been mistaken as one to baby a vehicle.
     
    solomon, Aug 15, 2006
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  14. MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

    They are tuffer than most people think, with a little care every now and then. Mine have been through all kinds of stuff, and still seem to be holding up nicely.
     
    MCSCOTT, Aug 15, 2006
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  15. solomon

    solomon Baby Jeep Junkie

    Sounds good. Is Bestop the "premiere" soft top manufacturer, or are there other quality brands?
     
    solomon, Aug 15, 2006
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  16. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Used to be Kayline, I believe they are now Specialty Tops... But, I would go Bestop....
     
    Patrick, Aug 15, 2006
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  17. MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

    I doubt I would go any other way than Bestop, but that is just my opinion.:) :)
     
    MCSCOTT, Aug 15, 2006
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