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Top for CJ5

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Otis rocks, Jan 16, 2013.

  1. Jan 16, 2013
    Otis rocks

    Otis rocks Sponsor

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    Hey guys I have 68 CJ5 with a newer windshield frame and I want to get a winter enclosure for it. But I'm not sure if I match it to the frame or body?
     
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  2. Jan 16, 2013
    68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

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    What windshield frame is on it?
     
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    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    The top will have to match the windshield frame.
    55-75 is one style (will either have top mount wipers or bottom mount wipers with the motor on the outside)
    76-83 is the other style (bottom mount wipers with the motor on the inside, also leans back further than the earlier ones)
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2013
    Bob-The-CJ

    Bob-The-CJ Member

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    There is actually three tops if you are getting a Bestop. I am sorry but I don't remember the years though. I think it is 55-71, 71-75 and 76-83

    A lot of people do not know about that middle group being different some how but Bestop informed it is when I asked them what a top will cost for my Jeep. I personally don't understand how it can be different but they make the tops and I assume they would know.

    But, I am off topic. You match it to the windshield like Colojeepguy said. Now I just need to work out what year frame I have... ;)
     
    Bob-The-CJ, Jan 16, 2013
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  5. Jan 16, 2013
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Bestop listings are for '55-'75 CJ-5 either Tigertop or Supertop. '55-'75 CJ-6 Tigertop only, '76-'83 CJ-5 with multiple options, '76-'86 CJ-7 with multiple options. I can tell you from personal experience a soft top or hard top from an Intermediate will fit an Early and vice-verse as long as the '76 and newer windshield has not been installed or other mods have not been made.


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